Jurisprudence

Instrumental Music

Instrumental Music

The Exceptions

The Exceptions

Singing Non Diversional Words

Singing Non Diversional Words

Pinpointing Singing

Pinpointing Singing

The Meaning of Singing

The Meaning of Singing

Part 1:The Translation The verdict on listening to music might be unclear and confusing to many Muslims. So our goal in these articles is to make a clear explanation on case 20 in the second volume of “Minhaj Al-Salehin” According to the verdict of A...

Part 1:The Translation The verdict on listening to...

During the blessed month of Ramadan, there are eight actions that Muslims must abstain from so that their fast can be considered valid. These actions are (1):

During the blessed month of Ramadan, there are eig...

Allah (s.w.t) imposed what can be called a penalty or fine- some of which are financial and some are worships - on those who invalidate their fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. The Islamic term for this concept is Kaffara which is from the Ara...

Allah (s.w.t) imposed what can be called a penalty...

Humans are still humans. Even with all the social progresses and technological advancements we have seen and will see, the nature of Adam’s progeny is the same. In a nutshell, “Their hearts are all alike” (1).

Humans are still humans. Even with all the social ...

We start with niyya (intention) which is the intention in our minds and hearts (without the need to express it with words) that we are doing this action –wudhu or ablution- to seek nearness to Allah. After that do these actions in sequence:

We start with niyya (intention) which is the inten...

Q. Is it permissible for women to wear nail polish?

Q. Is it permissible for women to wear nail polish...

by : Mahmood Namazi The Bayt al-Ma-l (literally meaning the House for Money, is used as an equivalent for the Treasury House where public fund is kept) is an Islamic concept built upon three main factors: wealth, trust and socio-economic justice. It...

by : Mahmood Namazi The Bayt al-Ma-l (literally m...

Fast of the Month of Ramadhan: Philosophy and Ahkam by : Yasin T. Al-Jibouri "O you who believe! Fast is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may ward off (evil). (Fast) a certain number of days..." (Qur'an Surah ...

Fast of the Month of Ramadhan: Philosophy and Ahka...

Some contemporary Shi‘ah jurisprudents have issued religious edicts [fatwas] that fasting on the day of ‘Ashura is undesirable [makruh] but not absolutely prohibited [haram]. Other Shi‘ah jurisprudents, such as Bahrani...

Some contemporary Shi‘ah jurisprudents have issued...

Although the chains of transmission of hadiths which denote that fasting on the day of ‘Ashura is prohibited have been disputed by some jurisprudents, we can nonetheless vindicate them and...

Although the chains of transmission of hadiths whi...

Khums on Inherited Coins Q: I got some silver coins through inheritance. Are they liable to khums or zakāt? A: An inherited property is liable to no khums. If the...

Khums on Inherited Coins Q: I got some silver coi...

Khums on Appliances Bought for Future Q: I am a student and want to get married. I intend to purchase domestic appliances for my future life. If I start now...

Khums on Appliances Bought for Future Q: I am a s...

Subtracting Taxes from Income before Khums Calculation Q: In 1982 I calculated the khums of the total assets I had in my store. In 1983, when I wanted to calculate...

Subtracting Taxes from Income before Khums Calcula...

Q: The question is about those who save money for the benefit of their children without intending to escape paying khums. The children are minors and as a result the...

Q: The question is about those who save money for ...

Q: One started a business with a khums-paid capital which provides him with monthly earnings. He owes money to people and people also owe him money. He, also, helps others...

Q: One started a business with a khums-paid capita...

Q: I am a government employee and receive my salary at the end of each month. My khums year starts on the first of July. My question is: Can I...

Q: I am a government employee and receive my salar...