The Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah: Fasting the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah: Giving charity in Dhul-Hijjah: Reciting Qur’an in Dhul-Hijjah: The Sacrifice (Udhiyah) Fasting on the Day of Arafah: The Takbeers on the days of Tashreeq: Cutting hair or nails in Dhul-Hijjah: Important advice on Qurbani: Making up Ramadan fasts in Dhul-Hijjah: Should I keep … Continued
Important Zakat Advice: Best way to calculate your Zakat Who can receive Zakat? Shall I give Zakat local or abroad? Can Zakat be used for community projects? Can Zakat be given to family members? Which family members pays Zakat? Which Nisab to use for Zakat – gold or silver? Is Zakat due on a mortgage? … Continued
الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وصحبه ومن تبعهم بإحسان إلى يوم الدين All praise belongs to Allāh and may Allāh’s peace and blessings be upon His messenger, his family, companions and followers until the last day. Standing members of the committee: Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad Shaykh Dr Sajid Umar Shaykh Fuad … Continued
The Islamic Council of Europe is supporting an important national campaign, along with many other organisation, to help raise awareness of a toxic practice that is tearing society apart – the increase in the number of Muslim couples turning to an anti-Islamic practice found in their local cultures, of denying meaningful relationships between their children … Continued
Alhamdulillah over 2,000 attended the live webinar ‘Home Ownership for Muslims delivered by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad, Shaykh Dr Sajid Umar and Umer Suleman, covering three important topics: Does ‘Interest-free’ really mean Halal? Can Riba ever be avoided? Is it permissible to purchase one property on a conventional mortgage? We ask Allah SWT to accept … Continued
The Islamic Council of Europe, having been inundated with questions in relation to ‘Eid during the Coronavirus pandemic, held an online symposium to discuss solutions for the Muslim community. The symposium was well attended, with over 40 scholars from all different backgrounds participating to discuss matters relating to ‘Eid prayer arrangements, broadcasting of the adhaan … Continued
Alhamdulillah, over 1,000 people attended our 4-week marriage course entitled ‘Maintaining a happy marriage during times of isolation’, delivered by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad, Shaykh Shaqur Rehman and Shaykh Ali Hammuda. The course addressed key topics of interest in the lead up to Ramadan, as families were being accustomed to being in isolation due to … Continued
Alhamdulillah The Islamic Council of Europe held its first ever symposium, with over 35 (of the 55 registered) scholars and Imams from around the world participating to discuss Ramadan guidelines ‘Virtual Taraweeh’, fasting for frontline NHS workers and Covid-19 burials were just some of the important topics discussed. Main conclusions: Taraweeh should not be prayed … Continued
The Islamic Council of Europe have issued guidance on aspects of end of life care for patients of Covid-19, be it in hospitals or care homes. Date: 20 Sha’bān 1441 (14 April 2020)Fatwa Ref: 2030759 Please find full fatwa attached here.