Is Profit from Selling a House Purchased with a Conventional Mortgage Haram? Questionas salamu alaykum Sheikh. I have a question regarding profit I made on my house. I bought my house on a traditional Mortage. I bought it at $485,000 and sold it at $574,000 after living it in for 2 years. Is this profit … Read more
If Fajr Adhan Begins While Praying Tarawih or Witr, Should the Prayer Be Stopped? QuestionIf one is praying tarawih by themselves, and they hear the fajr adhan, should they stop their prayer? What if they intended to pray witr, should they pray witr and then fajr? Jazakallah AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … Read more
Are Parents Sinful if Their Child Does Not Pray Between Age Ten and Puberty? QuestionAssalamu Alaikom Warahmatallhi Wabaraukutuhu Sheiqh. I hope you are doing well and in the best of Health and Emaan. I have a question regarding one of the conditions of Salah which is Balig or reaching the age of puberty. I have … Read more
Can a Maliki Worshipper Quietly Follow the Imam’s Recitation During Loud Prayers? QuestionSalamu Alaykum Sheikh Am I allowed, as a Maliki, to “lip sync” with the Imam as he recites the Qur’an loudly? I feel it helps me keep track of my memorization whenever he comes across a section of the Qur’an that I have … Read more
What Debts Can Be Deducted When Calculating Zakat? Are Credit Cards, Student Loans, and Monthly Payments Deductible? QuestionMy third question is about the deductions around Zakat calculations. I read one of your previous posts but just want to confirm. It is immediate debts that can be deducted from wealth when calculating zakat? I understand using … Read more
What Does It Mean to Hold Wealth for One Lunar Year Before Paying Zakat? QuestionMy second question is around what it means to posses wealth for a lunar new year. Per a google search Zakat al mal is 2.5% of wealth held for a lunar year. What does it mean to hold wealth for a … Read more
Who Is Required to Pay Zakat al Mal? Does Having Less Than the Nisab Mean Zakat Is Not Obligatory? QuestionMy first question is about who qualifies to pay zakat al mal. I am aware that there is the threshold of Nisab that correlates to the price of gold or silver. The current threshold equals around … Read more
How Is Zakat Calculated If You Have a Personal Loan Used for Business? QuestionWhat’s the ruling on your zakat if you have a loan on your name. example your friend lent you 20,000 dollars and your using it for your business, if my understanding is right your total zakat is only due on the amount … Read more
Is It Permissible to Tell Your Child “I Am Proud of You”? QuestionPride: since it’s bad in general. What if you’re proud of your son? Ex. Winning a game, getting high marks, achieving something. Am I allowed to tell him I’m proud of him? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. … Read more
Is It Permissible to Make Dua in English During Witr Prayer at Home? QuestionSalam Sheikh, Can we make dua in english if we’re praying witr at home? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context The Witr prayer is a highly emphasized prayer that concludes the night prayers. … Read more
Following the Imam When You Cannot Complete Recitation or Tashahud: Is the Prayer Still Valid? QuestionSalaam alaikum sheikh. I have a couple of questions below: – I’m praying behind an imam and he’s not a fast imam in his recitation so in some rakahs, I’m able to complete my Fatiha recitation and tasbeeh. But in … Read more
Is It Permissible to Make a Collective Dua After Completing a Quran or Tafsir Study Circle? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I would like to ask a question regarding our sisters’ study circle. After completing a Qur’an or Tafsir class, is it permissible for the participants to make a collective du‘a together? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu … Read more
Is Gelatin from a Cow That Was Not Slaughtered Islamically Halal? QuestionIs gelatine from Cow, but likely slaughtered in the non-islamic way, halal? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context In Islamic law, the permissibility of meat and animal byproducts depends on whether the animal was slaughtered … Read more
When Traveling Across Time Zones While Fasting, Do You Break the Fast According to the Departure City or the Arrival City? QuestionSalam Wa’laikum. I am travelling next week from Edmonton to Whitehorse and I will be fasting. My flight leaves at 10:30 AM and I will land 2:30 PM local time in Whitehorse, which will … Read more
Is a “Halal Mortgage” Valid If the Contract Clearly Lists Interest and a Standard Amortization Schedule? Question Assalamu Alaikum, I am seeking guidance on a residential financing agreement I am entering into. The provider marketed this as a “Halal” financing option (Tjara), but the commitment documents I received from the processing company (Radius Financial) include … Read more
How Should a Woman Dress When Visiting the Graveyard? Question When going to the grave yard as a woman. How should I be dressed Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Visiting graves is permitted in Islam because it reminds the believer of the Hereafter and … Read more
Is It Permissible to Make Dua Asking Allah for a Long Life? Question Is it wrong to make dua for a long life? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Life itself is a blessing from Allah, and the value of a long life in Islam … Read more
What Is the Kaffara for Missing Fasts Without a Valid Excuse? Question Salam Sheikhna, What is the kaffara for missed fasts I had for no reason in the past? I’m also not sure the amount of days I had missed, should we just give our best guess? I have seen online that it is $900 … Read more
Can a Muslim Prisoner Work Assigned Labor While Fasting in Ramadan? Question As salaamu alaykum When a Muslim person in prison is fasting during Ramadan can/should he work a designated/assigned prison job such as field labor? What would the ruling(s) be in this? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. … Read more
Does Donating Blood Invalidate the Fast? Question Does giving a blood donation invalidate your fast? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Fasting in Ramadan requires abstaining from food, drink, and other nullifiers from the time of Fajr until Maghrib. Allah says: “Eat and drink until … Read more
Is It Permissible for a Muslim to Be the Executor of a Will for Non-Muslim Relatives? Question Is it permissible to be an executor of a will for non-muslim relatives? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam permits Muslims to maintain lawful relations with non-Muslim … Read more
Is It Permissible to Fast the Day After Eid? Understanding the Days of Tashriq and the Two Eids Question Is it permissible to fast the day right after Eid. Explain Days of Tashriq, and explain the 2 seperate eids please. Please explain using hadiths me and my friends are debating about this. Jazakumallahu Khair Sheikh … Read more
How Should a Person Correct Dry Spots in Wudu and Mistakes in Sujud? Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. Sheikh, please can you share some authentic evidences on how to rectify the following mistakes in wudu and prayer: So two cases of this, How should he rectify it if he has waswas everyday and almost every … Read more
Is Zakat Obligatory If Someone Has Debt Such as Student Loans or a Mortgage? Question Salam! (Asking on behalf of my wife) she was discussing the zakat al Fitr with people & some people have different opinions. Some people are saying that you are not required to give charity on anything including the gold sitting … Read more
Is It Permissible to Feed Non-Muslims During Ramadan? Question As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, Alhamdulillah we Salaatu wa Salaamu alaa Rasulullah. Is it permissible to feed non Muslims during Ramadan? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Feeding others is a virtuous act in … Read more
If Brown Spotting Appears Before Maghrib in Ramadan, Should She Continue Fasting the Next Day? Question It is time for my period I spotted brown yesterday and few hours before iftar so I broke my fast. But ever since nothing what do I do. Am I supposed to fast today or not Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu … Read more
Is 15 Degrees More Accurate Than 18 for Calculating Fajr and Isha? Question I have read an article arguing that fixed degree calculations for Fajr and Isha are unreliable and that 15 degrees is a better approximation than 18 degrees. The article claims twilight varies by season, latitude, altitude, and other factors, and therefore recommends … Read more