Must Zakat Funds Be Kept Separate in a Charity, or Can They Be Mixed with Other Donations? QuestionAssalamu Allykum my question is about the usage of zakat. We have a foundation with a mandate to support the students. We announce applications annually and after selection we help selected student by paying tuition fee, providing laptops, … Read more
Investing a Friend’s Money Without Permission: Is It Permissible If You Guarantee No Loss? Question Hypothetically, let’s say I had invested a certain amount of money (ex $2000) And for whatever reason, a friend of mine asks if I can hold on to or manage a large sum of money (ex $20,000) He did not … Read more
Understanding Qur’an 4:34: Does Islam Permit Striking, and How Is It Applied Today? QuestionSalam aleykom wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatu, I’ve been reflecting on Qur’an 4:34, and I’m struggling to fully understand its meaning and implications… AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Allah says: “Men are … Read more
Does a Wife Need Her Husband’s Permission to Leave the House? Understanding the Limits and Balance QuestionSalam aleykom, why do women need permission of husband to leave the house? I understand if i should inform him, but permission seems controlling. If he tells me no, I am not allowed to go out of the house? … Read more
Is Leveling a “Faith Stat” Toward Fictional Gods in a Game Considered Shirk? QuestionThere’s this game where you level up a faith stat, and that faith Stat is the character putting faith in other in game gods is that shirk or sinful, as we discussed before that if i don’t believe in these fictional gods … Read more
Urine Leakage During Pregnancy: Do You Need to Renew Wudu Every Time? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, During my pregnancy, I have been experiencing slight urine leakage when I sneeze or laugh, which I understand may be due to stress incontinence, and this did not occur before pregnancy. My question is: when this happens, … Read more
Is Choosing a Child’s Gender Through IVF Permissible for Family Preference? QuestionThere is science technology now around that you can genetically pick the gender of your child in most countries, to balance out our family having more of one gender (5 daughters and 1 son in my family ) is it permissible for my wife … Read more
Working as an Enumerator for CMHC: Is the Income Halal? QuestionAs-salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I am seeking your guidance regarding the permissibility (halal status) of a specific job I am applying for at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). While the corporation is involved in the national housing system, including mortgage insurance … Read more
Is a Wife Sinful for Not Wanting More Children? QuestionMy husband would like to have more children, but I do not feel the same. Allah has blessed us with two children, alhamdulillah. Due to the nature of his work, he is often away, and I am home alone with the children about 90% of the … Read more
If Non-Muslims Pray Over Food in Other Than Allah’s Name, Does It Affect All the Food? QuestionIf you were invited to a Christian household for dinner and they prayed over the food in other than Allah’s name. Do all the food/beverages in the household become impermissible to the extent of what’s also in the fridge … Read more
Is Riding Alone With a Non-Mahram Driver Considered Seclusion (Khalwah)? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, My mother is around 60 years old and does not drive. There are times when she is fine and able to take the bus, but at other times especially in winter or when she has back pain public transportation … Read more
Can a Muslim Partner With an Atheist in Business? Question: Can I partner up with an atheist in a business?He wants me to partner up with him or he might want to pay a certain percentage of the work that he does.I am experienced in most of the work that he does in this business. … Read more
How Should a Person With Waswas Deal With Doubts About Wudu, Salah, and Following Hadith? QuestionAssalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Shaykh, I would sincerely appreciate your guidance regarding an ongoing struggle with waswas that has been affecting my worship for several years. I understand this is a long question, so if possible, I would … Read more
Estimating Isha in Prince Albert During the Period of Perpetual Twilight: What Is a Safe Hanafi Time? QuestionAssalamu alaikum dear shaikh. I learned the ruling about combining prayer in high latitude region because of the absence of true night between May 14 and July 30. We folllow Hanafi fiqh in our community / masjid. If … Read more
Women Appearing on Social Media for Outreach: Is Showing the Face Permissible? QuestionWhat is the Islamic ruling on women showing their faces on social media on organizational pages intended for outreach purposes? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam commands modesty (haya) and lowering the gaze, … Read more
Paying Sadaqah via Interest-Free Installments After Donation: Is It Permissible? QuestionAsslamu Alykum Is it permissible to pay sadaqah in installments? And if so, what is the maximum number of installments? Context: I payed sadaqah using a credit card, and now the card company is offering me to make payments in installments instead of all at … Read more
Trading Gold for Gold in Jewelry Upgrades: Is It Permissible? QuestionIs it permissible to buy/trade gold for gold? And why? I went to a jeweller and traded some old gold pieces I had to upgrade them for new styles. He didn’t give me money for my gold; we just agreed verbally on a price. The … Read more
Do Missed Ramadan Fasts Need to Be Made Up Before Hajj? QuestionDo I have to make up the missed days of Ramadan before going to Hajj, or can I do them after? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Making up missed fasts of Ramadan (qada) is … Read more
Is It Permissible to Marry a Woman Whose Father Works in a Restaurant That Serves Alcohol? QuestionThere is a sister I am interested in marrying that has good religion and everything else seems good to. However, her dad works at a haram restaurant that sells alcohol. He is a prep chef and doesn’t work with … Read more
Is a Conventional Mortgage Permissible When Islamic Financing Exists in Canada? QuestionPeace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.I moved to Canada eight months ago. I sold my house in Syria to fund my travel, and currently, my income is very limited. After paying rent and utilities, we are left with barely … Read more
Does Wudu Break If You Are Not Sure You Passed Gas? QuestionSalam, I’ve heard multiple times that if you can’t hear or smell when you passed gas your wudu is still valid. Is this correct? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Purity (taharah) is a condition … Read more
Are Peptides Permissible to Use in Islam? QuestionIs taking peptides halal/ permissible? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context In Islamic law, substances and treatments fall under the broader category of means and medical or bodily interventions, which are generally permissible unless there is clear evidence of … Read more
Is Permanent Infertility Permissible Due to a Serious Genetic Disorder? QuestionCan someone with a rare genetic disorder take permanent measures to become infertile? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam encourages marriage and procreation, and having children is among the objectives of marriage. At the same … Read more
Are Smoking, Vaping, and Hookah Haram or Makruh? Understanding the Correct Distinctions QuestionSheikh, I’ve heard multiple opinions regarding the rulings for smoking and vaping, can you break down where do the people get smoking as “makeup tahrimi”, just makeup, or maybe even haram? Would the same rule apply to Hookahs or “Egeellah”? Jazakum Allahu Khayran … Read more
Do Adopted Children Become Mahram? Hijab and Gaze Rulings Explained QuestionAssalamu Alaykum Shaykh,If a man were to adopt a girl, must they start to lower my gaze and make her abide by the rules of the hijab with him too – similarly as would to a Non-Mahram would do to him?And would it be the … Read more
Is Nutmeg Permissible in Small Amounts for Flavoring? QuestionI know nutmeg is haram if it causes intoxication but what about in small amounts for flavor. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam prohibits intoxicants, meaning anything that affects the mind and causes intoxication. The Prophet said: … Read more
Should You Attend the Masjid While Sick, and Where Should You Stand If You Do? QuestionAsalamu Alaykum. If I have a cold/flu/covid, should I pray at home or in congregration for both Friday prayer and otherwise. Also if I am required to pray in congregation should i pray in the back alone or stand next … Read more