چهارشنبه: 1403/02/5

Taking an Oath
Taking an Oath   If someone takes an oath by one of the names of Allah, like, اللهُ, خدا or Allah that he will perform or refrain from a certain act; for example: one takes an oath that he will pray a two Rak’at Salat then it becomes Wajib for him to perform that action. If intentionally, one does not act upon his oath, he must give a Kaffarah (penalty), and the Kaffarah for this...
Etiquette’s of Greeting One Another
Etiquette’s of Greeting One Another   It is Mustahab that the one who is riding greet the one who is walking, and that the one who is standing greet the one who is sitting, and that a small group of people greet the large group of people, and that the younger one greet the older one. It is Mustahab – except in Salat – to reply the Salam in a better manner; therefore, if someone...
Marriage
Marriage   If someone fears that he/she will fall into sin because of not being married; for example: he/she will look at a Non – Mahram, then it is Wajib for them to get married. In marriage, a specific formula must be recited, and it is not sufficient that the boy and girl are content with each other or even love each other. Due to this, until the formula (for marriage) has been...
Looking at Others
Looking at Others   With the exception of the husband and wife, it is Haram to look at any other person with the intention of deriving pleasure or lustfully, even if that person is of the same sex. For example, a man looking at another man; or someone of the opposite sex, for example, a man looking at a woman, whether or not he/she is a Mahram or a Non – Mahram, and this rule...
Hunting by Weapons
Hunting by Weapons   If a Halal meat, wild animal is hunted with a weapon, then by the conditions that will be mentioned, it will be Tahir and the meat will be Halal: The weapon of hunting is something such as: a sharp dagger or knife, a sword, something sharp or pointed like a dart or an arrow, and its sharpness is such that it cuts through the body of the animal. The person...
Conditions for the Slaughtering of an Animal
Conditions for the Slaughtering of an Animal   There are five conditions for the slaughtering of an animal: The person who is slaughtering the animal must be a Muslim. An instrument made of iron must be used to slaughter the animal. At the time of slaughtering, the face, legs, feet and stomach of the animal must be facing Qiblah. At the time of slaughtering, the name of...
The Etiquettes of Drinking Water
The Etiquettes of Drinking Water The following actions, which are related to drinking water, are Mustahab: Drinking water while standing, in the daytime. Before drinking water, saying “Bismillah” and saying “Alhamdolillah” when one is finished drinking the water. Drinking water in three sips. After drinking water, remembering Hazrat Imam al-Husain ibn Ali (peace be upon Him), his...
The Etiquettes of Eating
The Etiquettes of Eating   The following actions, which are related to eating food, are Mustahab: Washing the hands before and after eating. Saying “Bismillah” when starting to eat, and saying “Alhamdolillah” when one is finished eating. Eating with the right hand. Eating small bites of food. Chewing the food properly. Washing fruit with water before eating it. If...
Items that are found
Items that are found   If someone finds something but does not take it, then no special responsibilities fall upon him. If an item is found, then the following rules will apply to it: If the item does not have any special signs which would help one in finding its’ owner, then one is allowed to take it for ones’ self, but according to Ihtiyat Mustahab, one should give it...
Lending and Borrowing
Lending and Borrowing   Lending of something means that someone gives his own property to another person so that he may make use of it, and in exchange, one gets nothing back; for example, a person gives his bike to another person, so that the person may go to his house and return. Someone who lends something to another person can take it back whenever he wants to, and the person...
Loans
Loans   Giving a loan is one of the Mustahab acts that has been highly emphasized in the Qur'an and Ahadith, and on the Day of Judgement, the one who had given a loan, will be highly rewarded.   The Divisions of Giving a Loan   1. Durational Loan: At the time of giving a loan, it is specified when the loan will be paid back. 2. Non – Durational  Loan: The...
Cancelling a Transaction
  Cancelling a Transaction   In some instances, the seller or buyer is allowed to cancel the transaction. Some of these instances include: The buyer or the seller has been cheated. If at the time of the transaction, it had been specified that for a specific period, either parties, or even one of the two parties is allowed to cancel the transaction. For example, at...
The Disposal of Zakat
The Disposal of Zakat   There are eight ways in which the Zakat can be disposed of; and one can dispose of one’s Zakat in all or some of these ways. The following are some of the examples of these places: It can be given to the poor and destitute. It can be given to those non – Muslims who, if Zakat is given to them, may become inclined to Islam or they may help Muslims in the...
Zakat
Zakat   One of the other important economical responsibilities of Muslims is the paying of Zakat. As for the importance of Zakat, it suffices to point out that in the Glorious Qur'an, after the mentioning of Salat, Zakat is mentioned. Paying Zakat is also counted as one of the signs of faith and righteous actions. In countless hadith from Prophet and the Infallible Household of...
The Spending of Khums
The Spending of Khums   The Khums is to be divided into two portions - half of which is called Sahm Imam az – Zaman (May Allah Hasten his Appearance) and must be given to the Mujtahid who is Jami’ al – Sharait or his representative - and the other half must be given to poor Sayyids, Sayyids who are orphaned or a Sayyid who has been stranded on a journey (referred to as Sahm as – Sadat...
Khums
Khums   One of the economic responsibilities of the Muslims is to pay the Khums; which means that on certain items, 1/5 or 20% (of the value of that item) must be paid to a Mujtahid, which will be used for specific purposes. Khums is Wajib on seven things: Profit or gains from earnings Minerals Treasures Spoils of war Gems that have been obtained from the sea by...
The Items that can be given for Zakatul Fitrah
The Items that can be given for Zakatul Fitrah The items that can be given as Zakatul Fitrah are things such as wheat, barely, dates, raisins, rice, corn and other things such as these; and if one gives the value of these things in cash, it too will be sufficient.
The Amount of Zakatul Fitrah
The Amount of Zakatul Fitrah For oneself and those who are one’s dependents; such as one’s spouse and children, one must give one Saa’ per person, which is approximately three kilograms (as Zakat).
Zakatul Fitrah
Zakatul Fitrah Once the month of Ramadan has ended - meaning on the day of ‘Eid ul Fitr – one must give a certain amount of one’s own wealth to the poor, with the Niyyat of Zakatul Fitrah.
The Qaza and the Kaffarah of the Fast
The Qaza and the Kaffarah of the Fast   The Qaza Fast   If someone does not fast during the month of Ramadan, or his fast becomes void, then he must make up the Qaza of these fasts after the month of Ramadan.   Kaffarah of the Fast   Someone who makes his fast become void without a valid excuse, by committing one of the things that breaks the fast, must...

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