Wife taking from her husband’s wealth to pay Zakatul-Fitr
Question Can a woman take from her husband's wealth to pay Zakatul Fitr if he is not willing to pay it? Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. The husband is obliged to pay the Zakatul-Fitr of his wife because he is obliged to provide for her. Therefore, if he does not want to pay it, it is permissible for the wife to take it...
Controlling anger
Question Could you please tell me of the best way to overcome anger and the ability to control oneself in difficult and challenging circumstances. I'm aware of the significance of reciting "A'udhu Billaahi mina sh-Shaytaanir-Rajeem" - "I seek protection of Allah against the accursed satan". However certain situations get the better of you, so please advise of a practical solution! Fatwa All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the...
Seeking the Night of Al-Qadr in the Last Night of Ramadan
It was narrated on the authority of ‘Uyaynah ibn ‘Abdul-Rahmaan that his father said: The Night of Al-Qadr was mentioned in the presence of Abu Bakrah who said, "I am not going to seek it because of something I heard from the Prophet, sallallaahu...
Feeling the beginning of menses does not affect fasting
Question: What is the ruling on a fasting woman who feels that her menses started before the time of breaking the fast, about ten minutes or in a period less than two hours? Is this day considered as a fasting day or do I have to make it up? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. We ask Allah to exalt his mention as well...