Managing an Orphan`s Wealth is Restricted to his/her best Interest
A partnership company was established between brothers. However, one of them passed away, and his share was given to his wife, who was then exited from the company. However, his daughter's share remained in the company, and the grandfather was appointed as her guardian with the partners' consent. After several years, the partners agreed to exit her from the company after developing her funds. What is the Sharia ruling on exiting her from the company?
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How to Pay Zakat on Shared Inheritance
My grandmother passed away and left gold. This gold remained undistributed for 30 years since her death. Is Zakat due on this gold for those previous years, and how is it to be paid?
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Mudaraba Profits Distributed according to the Shares in the Capital
My brother and sister gave me a sum of money to invest. I used some of this money to operate a dental imaging device. How should I distribute the profit between my brother and sister, and is it permissible for me to deduct (20%) of their profits for savings?
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One must Rely on the Prayer Times Issued by the Officially Recognized Authorities
We live in a non-Muslim country, and there is a difference between mosques regarding the timing of the beginning of Fajr prayer. Some mosques pray based on the 15° angle, while others use the 18° angle. We have noticed that all Arab countries perform Fajr prayer at the 18° angle. So, which angle is correct for Fajr prayer?
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Ruling of Islamic Law on Drawing Verses of the Noble Quran in the Form of Artistic Paintings
Is it permissible to draw verses of the Holy Quran in the form of artistic paintings and murals, and to shape them with mosaic pieces by artists?
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The Ruling on Using the Word "Saḥāʾib" (Clouds) in Supplication
What is the ruling of Islamic Law (Sharia) on using the word "Sahā’ib" (clouds) in supplication, such as saying: "clouds of mercy" or "clouds of curse"?
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Ruling on Leaving the Religion of Islam to Obtain Worldly Benefits
What is the ruling of Islamic law on leaving the religion of Islam for another religion in order to obtain worldly benefits, such as a citizenship?
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The Hijab is an Obligation (Fard) among other Obligations of the Islamic Religion
Is the Hijab considered a religious obligation (Fard Shar'i), or merely a social custom?
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Ruling of Islamic Law on Debt Settlement Companies
What is the ruling of Islamic law on working for a debt settlement company?
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The Agent is Entrusted with Distributing the Inheritance according to Islamic Law
Is it permissible for an agent (Wakil) to distribute the inheritance, which he has been entrusted with, without the knowledge of the other heirs?
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Unborn Child Cannot be Included in a Hiba
A grandmother-gifted a land to her grandchildren. Afterwards, she passed away, and later a child was born to one of her children (the grandchildren's parent). Does this newborn child have a share in the gift or not?
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Islamic Ruling on a Partner Withdrawing Part of the Company`s Capital
What is the Islamic ruling regarding a partner withdrawing an amount from his share — for example, if his share in the company is 40% and he withdraws 20% of it — does he remain entitled to 40% of the company’s profits? In addition, is there a difference if he withdrew the amount with the permission of the partners or without their permission?
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Sharia-Compliant Regulations for Financial Market Transactions
What are the Sharia-compliant regulations related to financial market transaction contracts (stocks, currencies, etc.), and is it permissible to deal through a brokerage firm?
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Ruling of Islamic Law on Taking Drinking Water outside the Mosque
What is the ruling of Islamic Law (Sharia) on taking drinking water outside the mosque?
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