
Principles of Fiqh
Selling by Instalments to the One Who Issued Instructions to Buy
Murabahah transaction for one who issued instructions to buy is permissible on condition that the one who is instructed to make the purchase buys the item for himself and takes possession of it in a real sense before he sells it to the one who gave those instructions.SaveWhich Colours Are Prohibited in Islam?
It is permissible to wear white, red, yellow, green, striped and other colours of clothing, and there was no difference of opinion concerning that, and none of them are makruh. It is also permissible for women to wear whatever colours they like, so long as they do not display themselves in front of non-mahram men.SaveHow to Expiate for Intercourse during `Umrah
• If you have intercourse during `Umrah before completing Sa`i, the `Umrah is invalidated, but you have to complete it, then make it up and sacrifice a sheep on behalf of each of you, to be slaughtered in Makkah and its meat distributed to the poor. • With regard to intercourse after Sa`i but before shaving the head or cutting the hair, it does not invalidate `Umrah, but Fidyah is due with a choice between offering a sacrifice, fasting for three days or feeding six poor persons.SaveDescription of Hajj
Hajj includes the following actions: : 1- ihram; 2- reciting the Talbiyah; 3- performing tawaf; 4- performing sa`i; 5- shaving the head or cutting the hair; 6- going to Mina; 7- going to ‘Arafah; 8- going to Muzdalifah; 9- going back to Mina; 10- stoning the jamarat; 11- farewell tawaf.SaveIslamic Etiquettes During Travel
Some of the etiquettes of travelling in Islam include: • Consulting those whose religious commitment, experience and knowledge you trust about travelling at that time. • Seeking Allah’s guidance by praying Istikharah • Seeking to please your parents • Ensuring that your funds are lawfully earned and free from any suspicion • Seeking a companion who desires good and hates evil • Bidding farewell to your family, neighbours, friends and all your loved ones • Saying the reported Du`a when leaving your house • Setting out at the end of the night • Saying Takbir when going up a rise in the land and saying Tasbih when going down into valleys • Making Du`a most of the time when travelling • Trying to remain in a state of purity and to pray on timeSaveConditions of Hajj Being Obligatory
There are 5 conditions of Hajj being obligatory: 1- being Muslim; 2- being of sound mind; 3- being an adult; 4- being free and 5- being able to do it.SaveIs It Possible to Determine the Date of Laylat al-Qadr?
It is not possible for anyone to be certain that a particular night is Laylat al-Qadr, especially since we know that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wanted to tell his ummah when it was, then he told them that Allah had taken away that knowledge.SaveConditions of I’tikaaf
I’tikaf should be observed in a mosque in which congregational prayers are held. During i’tikaf, you are not allowed to visit any sick person, or accept any invitation, or attend to your family’s needs except those which cannot be avoided.SaveIs I’tikaf Compulsory?
I’tikaf is Sunnah, not compulsory, unless one made a vow to do it, in which case it becomes obligatory. For more, please see the detailed answer.SaveIs Fasting Compulsory?
Fasting is compulsory on a person if he fulfils five conditions: 1- He is a Muslim, 2- He is accountable (mukallaf), 3- He is able to fast, 4- He is settled (not travelling), and 5- There are no impediments to fasting.Save