Q: We are having an economic meltdown in our country. Due to lack of forex reserves, there is a vast difference between the dollar in the bank and the dollar on the black market. Due to scarcity, majority of the people are dealing with the black market rate which is very high in comparison to the bank rate. The bank also sometimes charges a premium that brings it close to the black market rate. The whole economy is running on the dollar and things change according to the rate. 

The issue comes about when calculating zakaat and other financials. Some Ulamaa have taken what they call a middle rate to benefit the masses. Others are taking the bank rates. Yet still some are of the opinion that the black rate should be taken into consideration because everyone is using it. What should be done in this case? What rate should we use? Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

Q: Can aqeeqah be performed by the grandfather? He pays for it even though the parents can afford it, but he wishes to do it himself.

Q: If I am going from my home to the next place which is 40 kms and will be staying there for 2 days and thereafter to the next destination which is 200 kms away and staying there for 3 days. I then come back home. 

Do I make the intentions for Musaafir when I leave home and pray qasr from the time I leave home.

Q: Is it permissible to do voluntary fast on Fridays in addition to the Mondays and Thursdays?

Q: If a woman is out with her family to a hotel to eat and went to a mall to enjoy some time... So what must she  do if salah time is due? She prayed asr at home and went outand now it's maghrib time and she can't pray because there is no women's prayer room in the malls or hotels... So what must she do in this situation?

If she does jama' salah in her home, like praying 4 rakah of asr and then 3 rakah of maghrib in the same time because she won't get a place to pray maghrib, is this correct?

Q: My daughter was born last year in July. I have not done aqeeqah for her since then even though I was and I am able to afford to do so. Can I still do aqeeqah for my daughter?

Q: My father keeps his money in my bank account, which mainly comes from monthly shop rent approximately 14 lakhs in total till now. 

I used 1.5 lakhs rupees out of those 14 lakhs without my father's permission and started a business which was pretty successful. After a couple of months I put the amount back. 

So my question is that the profit that I earned, is it halaal or haraam and should I continue this business?

Q: Can I use thobes and kufis to clean the furniture or use them as a mop? Are they sacred, and is it sinful to use them in such disrespectful ways?

Q: Can my brother in law be regarded as a witness at my sister's nikaah while I, the brother be the wali?

Q: As a father, can one punish the daughter if she's a teenager? Islamically what physical discipline is permitted or should my wife do it?