Question : Is it permissible to combine prayers due to school, work, or travel within a city? Answer: Allah says in the Qur’an: “Indeed, the prayer is prescribed for the believers at fixed times” (Qur’an 4:103). Therefore, one must do everything within their ability to perform the prayers at their designated times. However, in rare … Read more
QuestionDoes in-house financing for vehicles always comply with Shariah? Or are there any specific requirements we should follow? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The principle of financing in Islam Financing in Islam must comply with the principles of Shariah, which forbid riba (interest) and emphasize valid contracts, clear terms, and ownership of goods before … Read more
Question: I know plucking the eyebrows is haram. Can I shave, dye them blonde, or cut/trim them? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The ruling on plucking the eyebrows The prohibition of plucking the eyebrows is established in the authentic Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has cursed the woman who plucks eyebrows and the … Read more
QuestionCan I contribute to the Employee Investment Program that the company I work for offers?Salamu Alaikum. My company offers a program where I can invest money into the company and receive a guaranteed return of at least 10%, with the possibility of earning more depending on the company’s performance. Earnings are calculated monthly based on … Read more
Question: Can you explain what Halal financing through a Murabaha agreement is, and how it differs from conventional financing? Answer : Murabaha is one of the most straightforward contracts in the Islamic finance industry. Simply put, it is a cost-plus-profit sale. But it must meet several key conditions (cornerstones): 1. Ownership:The financial institution (in this … Read more
Question:When I combine prayers while travelling—for example, Dhuhr and ʿAsr, I may return home before Maghrib, but it is not guaranteed. Would I still have to pray ʿAsr again if I already prayed it? Answer: Firstly: The permissibility of combining prayers while travelling Combining Dhuhr and ʿAsr, or Maghrib and ʿIshā’, is permissible for the … Read more
QuestionI work in a health care setting (long-term care and hospital) where I plate food and hand it to the residents. Sometimes these plates include pork. This is my job and the menu is predetermined. Answer: Firstly: The ruling on working with pork It is well established in Islamic law that pork is najis (impure) … Read more
Question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I would like to ask about the ruling on a cosmetic procedure called ombré powder brows for a woman who has a scar in her eyebrow area where hair no longer grows. This procedure is not for beautification of the entire eyebrow, but specifically to cover the scar … Read more
Question:Is it permissible in Islam for my sister-in-law to breastfeed my son in order to make him her mahram? Answer:Yes, it is permissible under certain conditions. If there’s a real need for the child to become a mahram—like for living arrangements or medical genetic issues—then it is allowed. However, if there’s no such necessity, then … Read more
1. Is it permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs?No, it is not allowed in Islam to donate or sell your eggs. The question of whether it is permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs arises often. The use of another person’s reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) creates confusion in lineage … Read more
Question:What is the ruling on delivering food with services like SkipTheDishes or DoorDash? Is it halal or haram, since people can order food that includes pork or other haram items? If it’s not allowed, how can someone do only certain orders and not others? JazakAllahu khair. Answer:If the restaurant you’re picking up from mainly sells … Read more
Question: Salam, As a Muslim, am I allowed to request an autopsy for a deceased family member if I want to know the cause of death? And if I’m a Muslim doctor, is it permissible for me to perform an autopsy?” Answer: Wa alaykum as-salam, In Islam, the human body—whether alive or dead—is treated with … Read more
When Does Gelatin or Keratin Become Halal? The halal status of gelatin is one of the most talked-about issues in Islamic dietary law. At the heart of the discussion is a key concept that has been debated by scholars for centuries. To understand when – or if – gelatin becomes halal, we need to explore … Read more
Question: There is this business model called dropshipping where you create a store and sell products without having any sort of possession of the products, would this be permissible to sell products without having possession of them? Answer: Dropshipping is a business model where you create an online store, list products for sale, and when … Read more
Question: I have a business where I connect technology brands with social media influencers to promote their products. For example, if a brand sells computers, I would connect them with a technology focused YouTuber. If the brand pays the influencer $1000 for the promotion, I take around 20% commission for establishing the deal. Typically, the … Read more
Question:My husband is a respectful man. He sometimes prays, but sometimes he stops. The issue is that when he gets angry, he says things like “May your religion be cursed.” Does saying this make him a disbeliever (kafir)? And if he has become a disbeliever, what should I do as his wife? Answer :Saying such … Read more
Question: Is it allowed to work for MasterCard or Visa? Answer:It depends on the nature of the work. MasterCard and Visa primarily operate in the financial sector, offering services that are largely based on interest-bearing (riba) contracts, which are not considered halal in Islamic finance. Therefore, it is not permissible to be directly involved in … Read more
Question: Are vocal-only nasheeds allowed, especially when the voice mimics musical sounds? Answer: Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah. Yes, vocal-only nasheeds are generally considered permissible as long as two key conditions are met: 1. No musical instruments are used.If the nasheed relies solely on the human voice—even if it imitates instrument-like sounds—but does not include … Read more
Question: Do I have to pay zakat on my watch collection? Answer: It depends on your intention behind owning the watches. If you bought the watches as an investment, with the intention of selling them later to make a profit, then zakat is due on their current market value. In this case, they are considered … Read more
Do Women Pay Zakat on Their Personal Gold Jewelry? How to Understand the Hadiths and the Different Opinions 1. The Hadith About the Gold Bangles This is one of the key hadiths used as evidence by the Hanafi school: A woman came to the Prophet ﷺ with her daughter wearing two thick gold bangles.He asked, … Read more
Question: Is it permissible (ḥalāl) 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 … 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
1. Who counts as a “traveller” (musāfir)? Distance: The classic minimum is about 78–80 km / 48–50 miles away from your hometown. Timing: You become a traveller once you leave the edge of your city and remain one until you return. 2. How long may you keep shortening in one place? Different schools set different … 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