Question: Is it permissible in Islam to draw or illustrate living creatures? Answer: This question has been discussed by scholars for centuries, and it’s important to understand the context of the Islamic rulings related to images. Islam strongly discourages anything that could lead to idol worship, especially during the time of the Prophet ﷺ when … Read more
Question_Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, brother.This year, during Ḥajj, my parents ended up in different tents in Minā.On the 12th of Dhul-Ḥijjah my mother (age 65) waited in her tent to do the stoning (Rami), hoping my father would arrive so they could go together with the kafela. My father searched all over Minā … Read more
Question:Shaykh, is it enough to just take a shower and let water run over the whole body for ghusl to be valid? Answer:Bismillah, wal-ḥamdu lillāh. My dear brother or sister, may Allah bless you for seeking knowledge—this is a beautiful question. If a person stands under the shower and allows water to reach the entire … Read more
Question Assalam Alaikum I came to Canada about 6 weeks ago. Iam a doctor and iam planning to get a licence to practice medicine here. The pathway to licensure will take about 6 months and involves tests and assessment process.I found an association that offers low interest career loans to newcomers to help them through. … Read more
Question What is the ruling on travelling as a young Muslim woman (especially if mahrams aren’t readily available to accompany)? I have heard mixed opinions and when I did my own research, most scholars have said as long as there is no concern for the woman’s safety, that it is okay. A practical example: travelling … Read more
Question: Does chuckling out loud in response to a verse in the Quran during prayer invalidate the prayer? Answer: Laughter in prayer affects its validity, and all four Sunni schools agree that audible laughter—where sound comes out loud enough for the person next to you to hear—invalidates the prayer. What counts as “laughter”? A smile … Read more
Question: How to live in western society without a credit card? Ex- rent, travel, credit score, etc. And how to discuss with family that wants you to get a credit card. Answer: According to the Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA), in today’s Western society, especially in North America, having a credit card has … Read more
Question: What Is the Ruling on Pitching Phone Warranties and Late Payment Fees When Working at a Telecom Company? QuestionIf someone works at a phone company (such as Telus) and is required to pitch warranties on the phones they sell, what is the ruling on that? Also, what is the ruling on late payment fees … Read more
Are pawn shops allowed in Islam? There are two situations to consider when it comes to pawn shops in Islam: 1. Selling Your Item with No Strings Attached:If you sell your item to the pawn shop for a fixed price, and there’s no agreement to buy it back or change your mind later, this is … Read more
Zakat on Land Purchased for Investment or Personal Use: How Intent Affects Zakat Obligation Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. I would like to know how to pay zakah in this case : he bought 2 units of land back home initially for investment but he hasn’t decided if he will build them as a family … Read more
Question:If I am a Canadian citizen, and I travel from Edmonton to Winnipeg, is jumuah prayer mandatory? Answer: Note: If, while travelling, you happen to be in a city and a Jumu‘ah is being held, you may attend, but it is not obligatory upon you.
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. The … 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 BasisConventional 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 prohibit … Read more
Contemporary Applicability of Marrying People of the Book in Islam 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 … Read more
Which Prayer Times to Follow When Travelling 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 … Read more
What Are the Exact Words to Say During the Islamic Marriage Contract (Kitab)? 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 kitab Answer:The bride’s guardian says “I marry you to my daughter … Read more
Do I Need Sajda as-Sahw for Mistakes in Sunnah Actions? Question: If I make a mistake concerning a recommended action in a nawafil (voluntary) prayer, do I have to perform sajda as-sahw? and what happen if i forgot to do Sajda Sahw? Answer:If you make a mistake in any prayer, by omitting a recommended action … Read more
Repeating ‘Isha After Combining in Northern Regions Without Full Sunset 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, … Read more
Buying a Car through Islamic Financing: What’s Allowed and What’s Not 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 … Read more
Is Red Wine Vinaigrette Halal to Consume? QuestionI had a question regarding food. Is it permissible to consume red wine vinaigrette? I ordered a vegetarian sub, and it included this sauce, which was listed as vegetarian. Would this be allowed? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Basis … Read more