Dr. Mahmoud Omar Missing Jumu’ah (Friday) prayer due to work – what’s the ruling? Question: What’s the ruling on work and salat jummah. I asked my work if I am allowed to go there’s no way I will be able to go for salah. Answer: Jumu’ah prayer is an obligation on every adult Muslim man, and all four … Read more
Question: I have a concern about eating out without knowing if it’s halal or kosher. I was told we can’t because the way the animal is slaughtered. But some said it’s ok because we live in a country from the people of the book. I also came across a video from uthman ibn Farooq stating … Read more
Question: Salam, If I were to take CBD gummies to help with sleeping but they have 0.0001% THC is it permissible? Answer: Salām ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, Jazākum Allāhu khayran for your question. With regard to taking CBD oil or gummies that contain a very small amount of THC (0.0001%), the general principle in … Read more
Question: We all know growing a beard is the way of the prophet and the Sahaba. However I’ve heard people saying that there’s a Shafii opinion that sates “shaving the beard completely is only makruh, not haram” is this a valid opinion? Jazakallah khair Answer: Salām ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, Jazākum Allāhu khayran for … Read more
Question: When in-house financing a car through Toyota, you can go through their own Toyota Financial Services . They still charge interest on the loan provided, why is this halal and how is it different then getting a mortgage through a bank? Answer: Buying a Car through Islamic Financing: What’s Allowed and What’s Not When … Read more
Question Does second hand smoke break a fast? Answer: Unintentional inhalation of smoke does not break the fast.
🧭 How Can I Be Sure That God Exists? 🧠 1. Use Your Mind: Nothing Comes From Nothing Let’s start simple:Look at the world around you. Your phone, your car, your house—all of it had a creator, right? Someone designed it. Someone built it. It didn’t just happen. Now zoom out:The human body. The galaxy. … Read more
Question: Can you pray Shafa and Witr while traveling? Answer: Yes, you can. The Prophet (peace be upon him) did not prohibit anyone from praying Sunnah while traveling, and he himself used to pray Sunnah during his travels.
There is a difference between a halal Murabaha mortgage and a conventional mortgage, both in structure and underlying principles. 1. Fundamental Basis Conventional Mortgage: Involves a loan with interest (riba). The bank lends you money to buy a house, and you repay it with interest over time. Murabaha Mortgage: Based on Islamic finance principles that … Read more
Question: Assalam w Alaikum Sheikh, i had a question based on evidence from the Quran and my own personal reasoning and i wanted to know how it aligned with Islamic Fiqh, in the Quran according to Surat Al Maidah verse 5 (5:5) god permits marriage between Muslims and Christians and Jews based on the condition … Read more
Question:When travelling, many institutions give different times using different methods for calculating prayer times. One might say 3:40 AM for Fajr, while another says 4:30 AM.Who should we follow when abroad? Answer:When you are abroad, follow the prayer times of the masjid that is closest to you, or the one where you usually pray. This … Read more
Question: For the Islamic marriage the kitab what is the full required words to say with the sheikh asking this as a brother who is concerned about miss pronunciation during a ktab Answer:The bride’s guardian says “I marry you to my daughter (so-and-so) in accordance with the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His … Read more
Question: If I make a mistake concerning a recommended action in a nawafil (voluntary) prayer, do I have to perform sajda as-sahw? Answer:If you make a mistake in any prayer, by omitting a recommended action ( a sunnah), you do not have to perform sajda as-sahw (the prostration of forgetfulness). Sajda as-sahw is required in … Read more
Question السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتهIn edmonton there is no true night for isha in this time of the year. So we are to estimate the time of isha and pray then. Even then it is too late for some to pray at that time, so they combine maghrib and isha due to hardship, but … Read more
Question : When financing a car through Toyota, you can go through their own Toyota Financial Services . They still charge interest on the loan provided, why is this halal and how is it different then getting a mortgage through a bank? Answer: When you buy a car from a company like Toyota or any … Read more
Question:Is it allowed to consume vinegar that was originally made from wine, even though the process includes an alcohol stage? Answer:Yes, it is allowed — as long as the wine has fully turned into vinegar and there’s no alcohol left in it. Here’s why: In Islam, wine is haram (forbidden) because it intoxicates. But if … Read more
What’s the ruling on work and salat jummah. I asked my work if I am allowed to go there’s no way I will be able to go for salah. Answer: Jumu’ah prayer is an obligation on every adult Muslim man, and all four major schools of thought (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali) agree on this. … Read more
Q: In an online marriage, how is the offer and acceptance (ijab wa qabul) properly done, and what are the requirements for witnesses? A: In an online marriage, the ijab (offer) and qabul (acceptance) must take place in the same live session (majlis al-‘aqd). The wali (e.g., the father) must say directly via live voice … Read more
Q: In an online marriage, how is the offer and acceptance (ijab wa qabul) properly done, and what are the requirements for witnesses? A: In an online marriage, the ijab (offer) and qabul (acceptance) must take place in the same live session (majlis al-‘aqd). The wali (e.g., the father) must say directly via live voice … Read more
Respect for the Madhāhib and Following Evidence Q: Why is there emphasis on not being extreme about madhhab opinions online? A: Many scholars warn against taking fiqh positions from unqualified sources online. People often become overly strict or dismissive of others based on opinions they read, leading to division in the community. It’s essential to … Read more
Bid‘ah and Scholarly Disagreement Q: Many online sources label practices as bid‘ah (innovation). Should we trust these judgments? A: It is important to be cautious when taking religious rulings from online sources. Not everything labeled as bid‘ah online is necessarily a true innovation. Islamic knowledge is built upon scholarship, careful understanding, and the principles laid … Read more
Fiqh of Salah (Prayer-Related Issues) Q: Is reciting Al-Fatiha in Salah a pillar (rukn) of the prayer in all schools of thought?A: According to the Shafi‘i school of thought, reciting Al-Fatiha is a pillar (rukn) of Salah, and thus obligatory in every rak‘ah. If a person misses the recitation—even unintentionally—the rak‘ah is invalid and must … Read more
Justice Among Children Q: If a father favors one child over the others by giving him special gifts and not the others, is this permissible? A:No, it is not permissible.The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ refused to witness a gift given to only one child without equal treatment to the others, saying, “I do not witness injustice.“ … Read more
1. Rules During Revocable Divorce (‘Iddah Period) Q: My husband has divorced me for the second time, but we are still living in the same house with our children. What are the limitations in this situation? Are there things we must refrain from? A:If a husband divorces his wife for the first or second time, … Read more
Fiqh Guide: Organized Q&A on Combining Salah (Prayer) Category: General Principles of Combining Salah Q: Is there evidence in Islam for combining two prayers, such as Dhuhr with Asr, and Maghrib with Isha? A: Yes, it is established through authentic Ahadith in Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and the Sunan collections (such as Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, … Read more
The opinions of the four major Sunni madhāhib (schools of jurisprudence) regarding wiping over socks (المسح على الجوارب) in wudu, including their evidences and conditions. General Overview “Wiping over the socks” (al-masḥ ʿala al-jawrabayn) is a concession (rukhṣah) in wudū’, where instead of washing the feet, one may wipe over a covering worn on the … Read more
ZAKAH ON PROPERTY AND RENTAL INCOME Q: Do I pay zakah on my house or personal car?A: No, if they are for personal use, no zakah is due. Q: What if I’m in real estate and buying/selling houses as business?A: Yes, zakah is due: Q: What about a rental property?A: You pay zakah only on … Read more