فتاوى بالانجليزية من دار الافتاء المصرية ( متجدد بإذن الله )

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Can we have mixed gatherings in the community center next to the mosque?
Answer
Yes, this is permissible so long as it does not lead to anything deemed prohibited by Islamic law.
According to the practice of generations of Muslims from among the predecessors and successors, the mere presence of males and females in the same place is not prohibited in itself. Rather, the prohibition concerns the manner of their gathering and whether it contradicts the rulings of Islamic law. This includes, for example, women uncovering the parts of their bodies which they have been commanded by Islamic law to cover, gathering to commit abominable acts or unlawful private meetings with a member of the opposite ***. Prohibited gender mixing involves physical contact and not merely being present in the same place.
The ruling
It is permissible to attend such gatherings and no one is blameworthy except those who exceed the limits of Islamic law. However, it is impermissible to attend if one fears temptation.
And God the Almighty knows best.
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What is the permissible rate of profit in cash and installment sales?
Answer
Allah the Most High says:
But God has allowed trade and forbidden usury. [Qur`an 2:275]
Islamic law does not specify a maximum or minimum rate of profit in cash and installment sales. However, we advise the inquirer to be merciful with those he deals with and not to overcharge others. The Prophet [pbuh] said, "May Allah have mercy on the man who is generous when he buys, sells, and demands (his due)" [Bukhari].
The above answers the question and Allah Almighty knows best.
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Why did prophet Muhammed order us that we must differ from Christian and Jews?
Answer
This means to be different from them concerning the things which are part and parcel of their beliefs and are at odd with Islamic law. This does not include contradicting them in everything. Ibn 'Abass (may God be pleased with them) narrated, "The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) used to let his hair loose, while the disbelievers used to part their hair.
The people of the Book [Ahl al-Kitab] used to let their hair loose and the Messenger loved to be in compliance with them as per the matters which are left open in Islamic law. Then the Messenger of God used to part his hair".
(Bukhari)
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Is being acquainted with religious knowledge qualify one to give fatwas on simple matters?
Answer
Issuing fatawa is an honorable and high ranking position, since the mufti fulfills some of the responsibilities of the Prophet in the community and acts on his behalf in delivering rulings. Imam Al-Nawawi said in al-Magmu‘:
Take note that formulating legal opinions is the greatest of dangers, a grand position, and is full of merits. This is because a mufti is heir to the prophets, peace and blessings of Allah be upon them, and fulfills the communal obligation. However, he is subject to errors. Because of this, it is said that a mufti is the legal representative of Allah. (1:40)
There is a huge difference between knowing one or several legal rulings by being well read on Islam and reporting it to others – this reporting to others is not called issuing a fatwa – and being a mufti who conveys the teachings of religion from Allah and instructs the masses on His intent, and knowing how the ruling of Allah applies appropriately to a situation in a manner which accomplishes the overall objectives of the Shari‘ah and which is consistent with the general interests of the people.
Allah the Almighty knows best.
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Do angels refrain from entering a place where a dog exists?
Answer
some people read in the Sunnah that angels do not enter a house where there is a dog or a statue. The hadith is authentic as the angels refuse to enter a place where there is a dog. This hadith is based on a narration that Jibril was once late in visiting the Messenger of God [peace and blessings be upon him] although he had promised him that he would visit him. The Messenger went out of his house to meet him and inquired about the reason for his delay.
Jibril said, “You have a puppy.” which is a small dog that was under the bed of the Messenger of God [peace and blessings be upon him].
The point is that the angels’ refusal to enter a place where there is a dog does not evidence the impurity of dogs but it rather evidences that the angels, who are among the matters of the unseen, do not like to enter such a place where a dog is present.
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Is there a prayer called the repentance prayer?
Answer
Abu Bakr (may God be pleased with him) said: “I heard the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) say: “Anyone who commits a sin then purifies himself well and prays two rak’as [cycles of prayer] wherein he asks God for forgiveness, God will forgive him.” He then recited the Quranic verse: “And those who, when they commit an immorality or wrong themselves [by transgression], remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins” [3: 135].”
This hadith demonstrates the permissibility of the repentance prayer which is recommended according to the consensus of the four schools of jurisprudence. In addition to the instructions contained in the hadith, it is recommended for a Muslim who commits a sin to perform ablution properly, offer a two rak’a prayer with humility and piety seeking God’s forgiveness, and God the Almighty will forgive him. Furthermore, he must fulfill the conditions of repentance which include regretting having committed the sin and resolving never to commit it again. If the sin is connected with the rights of another person, repentance entails restoring these rights.
And God the Almighty knows best.
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Which hour coincides with the last third of the night so as to perform the night vigil prayer?
Answer
This hour could be figured out by calculating the number of night hours which start at sunset and end at the break of dawn. The resulting number of hours is then divided by three.
And God the Almighty knows best.
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Is it permissible to congratulate the parents of a child who was born out of wedlock?
Answer
Congratulating the parents for having a child is permissible in all cases as a sign of kindness and gentleness for the joy they feel with the advent of their baby.
It is rather a popular phenomenon in the West for the woman to have a child out of wedlock and the father of the child might marry her after a while or she might remain a single mother. This issue is known in the Islamic jurisprudence as taking the child that was born out of adultery as the legal child of the adulterer. This issue has two forms, the first form has to do with the woman if she was married and the second form has to do with the case if she wasn’t married.
The majority of scholars deemed it impermissible for the adulterer man to have legal parenthood of the child that was born out of adultery. A handful of scholars on the contrary allowed the legal parenthood of the adulterer man to the child only in the case if the woman was not married.
The major proof on which the scholarly opinion on this issue is based is the prophetic tradition in which the Prophet said “the child to bed and the adulterer to the stone”. The phrase of the child to bed means that if the woman is married and got pregnant, then her born child belongs to her husband and the child enjoys all legal rights such as inheritance as long as at least six months have passed since their last intercourse. As for the phrase “and the adulterer to the stone”, the Arabs used to refer to disappointment and deprivation with dust or stone. So in other words the adulterer has no legal right in this child.
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What are the mutual responsibilities of both the wife and the husband in Islam?
Answer
The family is a single joint entity hence both spouses share the responsibility of caring for it. Among these are:
Cooperative parenting
It is not an easy task to parent and educate children to prepare them for their future responsibilities. This calls for the joint efforts of both parents who must teach their children to depend on themselves and use their competencies and abilities to the best of their ability. Children are the fruit of marriage and the ornament of this life. God the Almighty says: “Wealth and children are an ornament of the life of this world…” [18: 46].
Consequently, parents have duties toward their children, most important of which are:
• Parents are required to give an honorable and dignified life to their children starting from pregnancy until adulthood. Abortion is prohibited after ensoulment except in the existence of an overwhelming necessity such as to save the mother’s life, if the fetus is dead or cannot live after birth (if this is established by a trustworthy Muslim doctor). A mother cannot be coerced to terminate a pregnancy.
• A father must choose a wife with desirable characteristics. She must be religious, of good character and come from a good family.
• A couple must seek refuge in God the Almighty from the cursed Satan before engaging in intercourse. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “If any of you wants to have intercourse with his wife, he should first say, ‘In the name of God, O Allah! Protect us from Satan and protect what you bestow on us [children] from him.’ If the couple is destined to have a child, Satan will never be able to harm him or her” [recorded by Al-Bukhari].
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How would Muslims in Ramadan fast more than 18 hours a day?
Answer
Muslims in countries where the fasting hours are 18 hours or more are to estimate the time for starting and breaking their fast. The principle of estimating fasting hours that extend beyond the normal hours is derived from actual circumstances. It is difficult for a person to fast continuously for 18 hours or more and experts have determined the inability of the human body to tolerate such extended periods of fasting which definitely poses harm. If this is so, it cannot be maintained that harm is the objective of Islamic law.
According to the opinion implemented for fatwa, Muslims in such countries should fast according to the timing of Mecca because it is the mother of cities (Umm al-Qura). This means that Muslims in countries where the fasting hours are 18 or more are to start fasting according to the time of fajr [dawn] in their countries, count the number of hours that people in Mecca fast and break their fast when the people of Mecca end theirs. This is to be observed daily; Mecca [prayer] times are available online. For example, if fajr in such countries is at 3 am and people in Mecca fast for 15 hours, the time for people in these countries to break their fast is at 6 pm according to their local time.
Allah the Almighty knows best.
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