Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My daughter is unwell. I have heard of giving live cattle to a poor person for life, so Allah gives shifa. I’ve seen/heard people slaughter cattle, offering life instead of life. I’m confused about what to do. I’ve wanted to slaughter and distribute a cow but have been advised […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Do past donations to a poverty organization count as Zakat? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains whether past donations to a poverty organization can be considered Zakat. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Sami‘ al-Yakti Question How can Muslims rid themselves of stinginess and miserliness? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Master of the Messengers, his Family, and all his Companions. Wealth in Islam The love of wealth is innate in human nature, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do we understand the narration “Every step toward prayer is charity?” Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the narration that describes each step toward prayer as an act of charity. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from […]