The ruling on paying Az-Zakah to one's mother

Question:

Is it permissible for a person to give Az-Zakah to his mother?
Answer:

It is not allowed for the Muslim to give his Zakah to his parents or his children. Rather he should spend on them from

Chapter 275
Prohibition of Deriding one's Lineage

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, bear on themselves the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58)

1578. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with

The Book of Transactions (Kitab Al-Buyu`)

INTRODUCTION

Honesty in commercial dealings is more strictly enjoined by Islam than by any other religion. It is because Islam is a religion which regulates and directs life in all its departments. It is

To what degree should a Muslim be concerned with politics?

Question:

To what degree is a Muslim to be concerned with politics today, within it's Islaamic guidelines?
Answer:

If what is intended by "politics" is the administering of the ummah, th

Chapter 153
The Ruling of crying and wailing over a Dead Person

Wailing is unanimously forbidden (Haram) as will be mentioned later on. There are some Ahadith which forbid us from crying over somebody's death, and which inform us that the dead wil

Is there any Zakah on Diamonds?

Question:

Is there any Zakah on Diamonds that are used for beautification and wearing?
Answer:

There is no Zakah on Diamonds that are for beautification and wearing.However, if the diamonds are for buisness(i.e.,

The Woman assumes Ihram in any Clothing the she wishes

Question:

Is it permissible for a woman to assume Ihram in any clothing that she wishes?
Answer:

Yes, she may assume Ihram in whatever she wishes. She does not have any specified clothing fo

Sincerity and Significance of Intentions and all Actions, Apparent and Hidden

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him),

When will the Dajjaal appear?

Question:

When will the Dajjaal appear?
Answer:

he appearance of the Dajjaal is from the signs of the Hour but it is not (at) a definite (time). Because no one knows when the Hour is except Allaah and also we do not

Chapter 45
Visiting the Pious Persons, loving them and adoption of their company

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"And (remember) when Musa (Moses) said to his boy-servant: `I will not give up (travelling) until I reach the junction of the two seas o