Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If a woman with three brothers and a mature son becomes a widow, then who is obligatory to provide for her food, housing, clothes, and health? Her brothers or her son? Answer The obligation to provide for her rest with her children—male and female—is equal in this regard—as long […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith “give charity as it stands in the way of calamity” authentic? Are there Quranic verses supporting the notion that charity prevents grief and hardship? I’m cautious about hadith authenticity due to potential fabrication. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can I Pay Zakat to a Sick Person to Cover Their Medical Expenses? Shaykh Faraz will provide guidance on identifying the recipients of Zakat, including those with illnesses requiring substantial financial expenses. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani is a recognized specialist scholar in the Islamic sciences, having studied under leader scholars from […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Am I allowed to pay my zakat in advance? Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an obligatory act of worship for Muslims. Check out the specific details of your question in the video. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is […]