Q: I joined a jamaat salaah thinking it was zohr as hanafi asr had not started. Upon completion I found out it was in fact an asr jamaat as the time for asr for Shafi etc had begun. Was it obligatory for me to read the salaah again?
A: You had the intention of Zohar and they were performing Asr, so you will have to repeat your Zohar Salaah and perform Asr when the Hanafi time has entered.
Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: I am a Hanafi and my husband is a Shafee. What is the ruling regarding distribution of meat to non-Muslims? (stomach or head of animal)
A: A Shaafi'ee is not allowed to give Qurbani to a non Muslim. You can give from your Qurbani. The alternative is that the Shaafi'ee husband gives his Hanafi wife a portion of his Qurbani. After she becomes the owner of it, she can now give from it to a non Muslim.
Allah Ta'aala knows best.
Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: What is rujoo? How does one do rujoo?
A: When one or two direct Talaaqs are given and the husband wishes to reconcile with the wife, he can do so during the Iddat period in one of two ways; 1. he can verbally say that he has taken her back, 2. there is some form of intimacy between them (not necessary sexual intercourse). One of these two points if done brings her back in the Nikah, but has to be done within the Iddat period and this procedure is referred to as Rujoo' i.e. revoking the Talaaq.
If the Iddat is already over or a Talaaq Baa'in was issued the Rujoo by one of these two means is not possible, but a new Nikah has to be performed, whether during the Iddat or after the Iddat has expired.
If three Talaaqs were issued then the Nikah is completely over. Rujoo and a new Nikah is not allowed.
If for example one Talaaq was issued and Rujoo' was made, the husband now only possesses two Talaaqs because the one issued has been used.
If you have any further queries, do not hesitate to contact us again.
Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: I miss Fazr salat often. Can I pray Qadhaa at a later time? Is is acceptable to Allah?
A: If one misses a Salaat, then it has to be prayed as Qadhaa later, there is no choice in the matter. Make Istighfaar for not praying the Salaah on time. But remember that you must pray it as Qadhaa later.
Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: I am a widow with a 13 year old son. He is now baalieg (mature). Can you give me advice on how to handle this situation. The topic of becoming mature was addressed in their madressa class this year, but I'm not sure the degree to which is was discussed.
A: It will be easier to get a responsible and knowledgeable male in the family to speak to him and explain the necessary laws related to Tahaarah, etc. Otherwise ask the teacher in the Madrasah to speak to him.
Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: I had pre-marital sex with a boy. We are now trying to part because we have realized our relationship will not work out. I was wondering if I am still able to marry someone else since I am no longer a virgin, and do I have to tell him everything from my life like this stuff?
A: Part from him immediately, repent and lead a righteous life. Eventually you will get inner peace. You may marry someone else and there is no need to tell him about the past. Do not give up on the mercy of Allah Ta'aala. Sincere repentance and turning towards Him is never in vain. Do not despair. May Allah Ta'aala protect you, Aameen.
Moulana Yusuf Laher
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