Religious News
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta Clarifies Zakat Rules on Real Estate: 3 Key Conditions for Obligation
Dar al-Ifta explained that zakat is not due on all properties but depends on the owner’s intention. Real estate intended for trade or resale is subject to 2.5% zakat when specific...
Read More
From an Egyptian Village to the Heart of Russia: The Inspiring Story of Sheikh Mohammed Ayad Al-Tantawi
On the anniversary of his death, Egypt honors Sheikh Mohammed Ayad Al-Tantawi, the Al-Azhar scholar...
Fatwas: Why Is Dhuhr Prayer Silent? How to Honor a Deceased Wife? and the Ruling on Wiping the Neck During Wudu
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta issued several fatwas clarifying the reasons behind silent Dhuhr prayer, the vir...
Ruling on Non-Muslims Entering Historical Mosques – Al-Azhar Scholar Explains Guidelines
An Al-Azhar scholar clarified the conditions for non-Muslims entering Egypt’s historical mosques, ex...
What Is the Ruling on Waking Someone Up for Prayer? Al-Ifta Explains
Al-Ifta clarified that waking someone up for prayer is recommended but not obligatory, as the sleepe...
Ruling on Distributing Charity When Visiting Graves – Al-Ifta Explains
Al-Ifta clarifies that giving charity on behalf of the deceased is permissible and recommended, and...
Ruling on Wiping the Neck, Talking, and Washing with Kohl in Wudu – Mufti Explains
The Grand Mufti clarifies the rulings on wiping the neck during wudu, talking during wudu, and washi...
Al-Azhar Warns Against Taking People’s Money Illegally and the Ruling on Bribery
Al-Azhar Fatwa Center warns against taking others’ money unlawfully in any form, explaining the fate...
Top 6 Duas in the Last Hour of Duha Prayer for Provision and Relief
The last hour of Duha prayer is a blessed time before Dhuhr, where Allah opens the gates of heaven f...
Al-Azhar Fatwa: Ruling on Skipping or Performing Duha Prayer for Hardworking Individuals
Duha prayer is a confirmed Sunnah; it can be skipped by those performing hard labor and may be made...
Why is the Dhuhr Prayer Silent Even in Congregation? 4 Reasons
Dhuhr is one of the obligatory prayers recited silently even in congregation, with spiritual and pra...
Al-Azhar: Child’s Rights in Islam Include Guidance and Nurturing
Al-Azhar explains that nurturing and guiding the child are among their fundamental rights in Islam,...
