Question Thank you for such a swift reply. I very much appreciate you taking the time to discuss this matter with me. I realize you are quite busy and to give a portion of your time toward this discussion is very kind of you. You write: When I say that when a wife “adopts an […]
Archives for November 1998
Further Exchange on ‘Using Male Gender for God’…
Question A non-Muslim can ask like this: Couldn’t God change the father image, the traditional concept of God in Arab’s minds with his image? If Qur’an corrected many wrong beliefs, why didn’t it change this and why did it keep on using the male gender while speaking about God? If we have to interpret Qur’anic […]
Ever Fallen Ill?
MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 1998 00:00 DR. KHALID ZAHEER HITS: 2370 A temporary loss of health is one of the great blessings Allah Almighty enables his servants to experience. When one falls ill, all worldly engagements involuntarily come to a […]
How Can a Woman Divorce Her Husband?
Question Must a woman have her husband’s permission in order to divorce? Can a woman divorce for any reason (as her husband can) or only for specific reasons? If it is only for specific reasons could you please specify what they are? Answer In conformity with the fact that the man as a husband is […]
Refusing to Accept the Mediator’s Decision
Question If two people have a dispute and to resolve it take it to a mutually agreed upon mediator. But when the mediator gives his verdict one of the parties to the dispute refuses to accept his decision. What should be done in such a case? Answer It is morally incorrect to refuse to submit […]
Partnership for Sharing Profits Only
Question If a person enters into a Modharabah contract with another, only sharing the profits of the business, and not sharing the losses, would that be allowed in Islam, when the other party is willing to take him in as a partner in profits only? Answer Mudharabah is a form of business partnership where two […]
A Second Wife With or Without the Permission of the First?
Question May a husband take another wife against the wishes of his current wife? I have heard three answers to this Taking a second wife without the consent of the first creates an ‘imbalance’ between the wives and therefore is not allowed. A second wife can be taken with or without the first wife’s approval […]
Zaka’h on Shares and Investments
Question I have some shares that have diminished in value since I purchased them. Will I calculate Zaka’h on the original purchase price or at the current value or at the market value at the day Zaka’h is being calculated or at the average market price during the year (average price is difficult to arrive […]
Zaka’h on Land and Building
Question I have one plot of land and a flat. I have been told by a friend that I have to give Zaka’h on these assets also, in addition to other liquid assets. Till very recently I thought I need only give Zaka’h on cash and valuables etc. I have been told that Mr. Javaid […]
Buying a House on Mortgage
Question I want to purchase a house in the UK. I cant do that unless I use mortgage money. I have been informed that it is mandatory to get the insurance for both the house and your life. The only optional thing in this regard is insurance for the contents of the house. What should […]