Economy Zakat to Non Muslims or an Institution Dr Khalid Zaheer May 7, 2017 I have two questions about Zakat. First is whether we can at any juncture pay Zakat to a Christian? Secondly, can…
Women Ladies Name in Quran Dr Khalid Zaheer May 1, 2017 A religious personality recently mentioned in a television show that the Quran mentions the name of Hazrat Maryam…
Economy Options in the absence of a true interest free bank account Dr Khalid Zaheer Apr 19, 2017 I want to open a bank account. Most banks would most willingly not add interest to my account if I requested for…
Morality Winning a lottery without any contribution Dr Khalid Zaheer Apr 17, 2017 A few days back I recieved an email about an international lottery win notification in my name, for which I had…
Economy Renting out land to a riba-based institution Dr Khalid Zaheer Apr 15, 2017 I own a new commercial building situated in a busy business area of Karachi. At the moment, my property is lying…
Economy Paying Zakat on jewelry when income is low (1) Dr Khalid Zaheer Apr 13, 2017 I am a government employee and earn about 20,000 Rs per month. My Zakat usually amounts to 17,000 Rs per month as…
Economy Can Zakat Be Given for Paying Dowry ? Dr Khalid Zaheer Apr 8, 2017 We are all living in a society where we are aware of peoples’ problems. I have been told that we are not allowed to…
Family Right way to put forth a marriage proposal, Interaction during… Dr Khalid Zaheer Mar 23, 2017 The concept of having long engagement periods before marriage: does this fall under the allowance in Islam of being…
Family Considering a prospective wife who is fond of alcohol Dr Khalid Zaheer Mar 19, 2017 I have been talking to a Muslim woman and am considering marrying her. There's one catch. Currently, she drinks…
Economy Working in an Insurance Company Dr Khalid Zaheer Mar 17, 2017 I work in an Insurance Company. Is it Halaal for me, as a Muslim, to work there? Answer I cannot give you a clear…