The Press Release on the Events in Azerbaijan

The Press Release on the Events in Azerbaijan
2020/10/04

The Press Release on the Events in Azerbaijan

Day Questions

I have heard that some alcohols are not najis and do not invalidate prayers if one has alcohol-based perfume on, for example. Which alcohols are najis and which are tahir?

Intoxicants that are liquid by nature are najis. Alcohol is a modern scientific term that is not mentioned in religious texts. Therefore, if certain alcohols possess these two characteristics – being intoxicant and liquid by nature – then it is najis and prohibited to consume, and one's prayer is invalid if such alcohol-containing substances are used. If what is known to be an alcohol according to modern terminology does not possess these two characteristics then it is tahir.

Is it permissible to change my Taqleed in a particular issue because the verdict of the Marja I am following causes hardship to me?

It is not permissible to switch from a Mujtahid to another just because the second one’s verdict is easier or pleases the individual more than the first Marja. The first Marja must be followed as long as he is still described with all the conditions of the Marja. However, if the Marja that you are following has an obligatory precaution, then you can follow another qualified Marja in this issue.

If I invest money into the stock market or mutual funds (a collection of stocks) and keep my money in those investments for many years, do I have to pay khums on any gains even if I do not remove the money from the investments? Or do I just pay khums when I remove the money if I keep that money for over a year?

It is obligatory to pay Khums on the increase in the value of the shares if this increase reflects the increase in profits made by the company, or the increase in the wealth and capital of the company, or similar reasons. If the value of the shares increase due to incidental or arbitrary factors, such as war, increase in demand of the company products, speculation, etc. then this does not obligate Khums. If the owner of the shares sells them with a profit, Khums is payable on the profit.

The mosque in our city was built on a government property. It was vacant when the mosque was built. Those who built the mosque are willing to pay the cost of the plot when the government asks them to pay. Can we pray in the mosque?

It is permissible to pray in the said mosque.

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