(iii) Masturbation...

(iii) Masturbation, that is, engagement in any sexual activity which leads to seminal ejaculation. (iv) Ascribing a lie to Allah, the Holy Prophet (SA), and the successors of the Holy Prophet (SA). (v) Allowing thick dust to reach one's throat. (vi) Immersing the head entirely in water. (vii) Remaining in the state of janabah, hayd and nifas up to the Adhan for Salat al-Subh. (viii) Application of an enema with a liquid substance. (ix) Vomiting, provided that it is done deliberately.

For further information, reference should be made to al-risalat al-'amaliyyah (Islamic treatises written by mujtahidin for use by their muqallidin for performing Islamic duties). THE BAY' (SELLING) What is bay'?

The bay' (selling) means the sale and exchange of a property with another property in a way that the owner, who is ,called "the seller" of the merchandise transfers the ownership of his property to the other party in exchange for money, and the other party called "the buyer" pays the money to the seller in exchange for the merchandise. As is evident, the bay' is considered as one of the 'uqud (contracts) and requires two parties (the seller and the buyer) for implementation.

Thus those, who enter into the 'uqud, must fulfil the general conditions of the 'uqud such as maturity, wisdom, niyyah, and authority. THE IRREVOCABILITY OF BAY' The bay' is an irrevocable 'aqd, i.e., it cannot be revoked by either of the contracting parties (seller or buyer) after the conclusion of the contract.

In view of the fact that sometimes the seller or the buyer is cheated due to his negligence or default and sustains a considerable loss and because in such instances the irrevocability of the contract is against the public interest, Islamic laws have enjoined the following two commands to take care of this sedition: (i) Faskh al-'aqd (cancellation of contract): When one of the parties of the contract changes his decision and requests the revocation of the transaction, it is mustahabb for the other party to accept his request for the cancellation of the contract.

(ii) Khiyar al-'aqd (option for the contract). It is a special option or a right which the dealer can exercise to cancel the contract. The important khiyarat (options) are as follows: (i) Khiyar al-majlis (option during the meeting): Both parties reserve the right to cancel the transaction before they disperse.