Bowing in Martial Arts

Question I have recently joined the Aikido society at my university, which is a traditional Japanese Martial Art. As part of the Japanese traditional it involves bowing to your partner and a picture of the founder of Aikido as a form of respect in each session. I am...

Breastfeeding Vitamins – Pregnacare

Question Assalamualaikum, I pray this is email finds you in the best of health and Imaan. I attend the Paths to Piety event hosted by Mufti Abdurrahman Mangera where I was grateful he answered a question for me. My question concerned whether breastfeeding vitamins...

Qadha or Kaffarah for Masturbating in Ramadan

Question Salam. I would like to know whether one has to keep qadha only or keep the kaffarah of 60 consecutive fasts for breaking the fast in Ramadan through masturbation. I have heard that masturbation doesn’t necessitate kaffarah however I have also heard that...

Digital images and photography

Question السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته It has become increasingly difficult to avoid digital images and photography due to the growing popularity of technology. I am puzzled as to my current stance on digital images – that it is completely prohibited –...

Is it compulsory to pray salah in the Masjid

Question Assalamalaykum dear scholars, I hope you are well. Would like to know if it is obligatory for men to pray at mosque every prayers? When missing prayers at mosque are we committing a sin? Jazzak Allahu khayran Jawad Answer In relation to your question, there...