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
Can Missed Ramadan Fasts Be Combined with the Six Days of Shawwal? Questionالسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتهFor the sisters who wish to fast Shawwal, do we have to make up our fast we missed during Ramadan first or can we stack our intentions for both? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi … Read more
If You Follow the Shafii Madhhab in a Hanafi Timing Area, When Does Dhuhr End? Question If I travel to a Hanafi country, when is Dhuhr qadha for me if I follow the shafii opinion? Let’s say the shafi time is 3:30, and the Hanafi time is 4:30. Can I pray Dhuhr at 4:00? J.a.k … Read more
If Eid Falls on Friday, Is Jumuah Still Obligatory? A Madhhab Breakdown QuestionAssalamu Alaikom wa rahmatallahi wabarakatuhu Sheiqh, I hope you are doing well inshaAllah! This year there is a chance that eid may fall on Friday, i was wondering what the opinion of each of the 4 madhaabs is regarding the Jummah salat on … Read more
A Wife’s Obedience in Islam: Scope, Limits, and Differences in Scholarly Opinion QuestionWhat is the fiqh understanding of a wife’s obedience to her husband in Islam, and what are its limits according to the scholars? If a husband and wife follow two different scholarly opinions on a matter, how does obedience work in that situation? … Read more
Does Zakat Count If You Intended It for the Wrong Years? QuestionSalam Sheikh, I tried my best to calculate everything and paid what I thought I owed for my missed zakat from 2015–2022. After I recalculated and realized the small amount I might have missed was actually from 2023, not those earlier years. When I … Read more
Can a Follower Read from a Mushaf or Phone Behind the Imam During Salah? QuestionSalam, can a person who is standing behind the imam in congregation for salah read from either a physical Qur’an or a digital Qur’an app on their phone to follow along as the imam recites the surah? And is there a … Read more
In the Shafii Madhhab, must a Latecomer Recite Al Fatiha Behind the Imam? QuestionAssalamualaikim warahmatallahi wabarakatuhu Sheiqh, I hope you are doing well and in the best of Health and Imaan. With regards to the previously answered question, in the Shafii madhhab, if someone does join the prayer late after the imam finished al Fatiha … Read more
Are Certain Forms of Birth Control Impermissible Even With the Consent of Both Spouses? QuestionAre there forms of birth control that are impermissible (even if both husband and wife consent?) For example, can a sister get an IUD to prevent pregnancy if the couple is wanting children later on rather than right after marriage? AnswerAlhamdulillah, … Read more
Does Telling Someone About a Sin for Help Prevent Allah From Forgiving You? QuestionAssalmu Alykum sheikhi know that when you sin your supposed to repent to Allah and not expose your sin but what if you told a family member about a sinful situation you’re in to help you get out and you asked that … Read more
How Do We Understand Allah’s Mercy Toward Great Sinners While Some Believers May Still Be Punished? QuestionAsalamu alaykum Shaikh, in regards to your talk today in taraweeh about Allahs SWT, and his mercy with the sinful lady. Wouldn’t some say that it is unfair that she gets treated with so much mercy despite her past. … Read more
Can You Take Bank Interest If You Are Already Paying Interest on a Loan? QuestionInterest vs interestAre we allowed to take interest if we are paying for one.Example i have car loan and they are charging me 100$ interest for every month and i am also getting less than $100 or equal to $100 for … Read more
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