What Is the Ruling on a Woman Meeting a Marriage Prospect on Zoom Without a Wali if She Is in a Public Space? QuestionWhat is the ruling on a woman meeting a marriage prospect on Zoom without a wali if she is in a public space? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa … Read more
Is It Permissible for Men to Have Braids or Cornrows, or metal black hairband and What Are the Opinions of the Madhhab? QuestionIs having braids for men halal?I’m a sports athlete and I like having my hair lengthy, but it keeps blocking my eyes whenever I play. I initially thought of doing cornrows during the main … Read more
Is a Builder Allowed to Take on a Construction Project When the Client Is Financing It Through an Interest-Based Bank Loan? QuestionA brother in construction is asking: if he knows or is almost certain that his client is obtaining an interest-based loan from a conventional bank to finance the construction, is it permissible for him … Read more
Is It Permissible to Purchase Short-Term Event Insurance to Rent a Hall for a Sisters-Only Gathering? QuestionAsalamou aleykoum,I’m planning a small sister-only gathering to celebrate moving into my husband’s home after my nikkah. My current apartment is too small to host everyone, so I’m looking into renting a small hall. Most venues I’ve found require … Read more
Is It Permissible to Shave, Trim, or Shorten the Beard in Islam? QuestionWhat is the rule for shaving, trimming, or shortening the beard? I know that in the Shafii school it is different from the other three madhhabs. Please mention the opinions and their daleel. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi … Read more
What Is the Definition of Awrah in Salah According to the Four Madhhabs, and When Does Uncovering It Invalidate the Prayer? QuestionWhat is the awrah according to the four madhhabs, and when does uncovering the awrah invalidate the salah? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Covering the awrah is one … Read more
Is It Permissible for a Woman to Condition in the Marriage Contract That Her Husband Will Not Marry Another Woman? QuestionIs it permissible or correct for a woman to put a condition that her husband will not marry another woman in her marriage contract? Is such a condition valid in Islam? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala … Read more
Can a Person Pray Dhuhr and Leave While the Friday Khutbah Is Ongoing? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum Sheikh.If someone comes to the mosque on Friday during the second khutbah, having taken a short 10-minute break from work, is it permissible to pray the four rak‘as of dhuhr and leave while the khutbah is still going on? AnswerAlhamdulillah, … Read more
Nursing and Opposite-Gender Care in Islam Question As a nurse, part of my job sometimes involves changing briefs for male patients and assisting them with showers. Until I am able to find alternative work, is this permissible in Islam, or what guidance is there regarding this situation? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala Rasulillah, wa ‘ala … Read more
Will We See Our Deceased Pets in Jannah? QuestionIf a pet passes away, will we see that pet in Jannah? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context Animals are among the many creations of Allah, and they are included in His perfect justice and mercy. They are … Read more
Are See-Through or Partly Transparent Socks Permissible in Prayer? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu.Is prayer invalid if I wear see-through socks or socks that are partly transparent (the top is transparent but the middle and bottom are not transparent)? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context Covering the … Read more
Is Ghusl Valid If I Wear a Hair System or Hair Replacement? QuestionSheikh, this has been bothering me for 10 years. It’s causing me depression and even suicidal thoughts. I suffer from male pattern baldness, and it’s very hard for me to live like this. I don’t even like to look in the mirror. I … Read more
Can a Woman Perform Umrah Without a Mahram? QuestionCan a woman go for Umrah by herself, without a mahram? Would it also be permissible for her to go with a group of female friends? What are the Islamic rulings regarding this? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. The matter of … Read more
Is It Permissible to Play Qur’an in the Background While Studying, And to Use “Focus Music”? QuestionIs it permissible to listen to focus music while studying, if my intention is only to improve concentration and I don’t use it outside of that? Also, is it permissible to listen to the Qur’an while I am studying, … Read more
Is a TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) Permissible in Islam? QuestionIs a TFSA account haram? I read that it helps you avoid paying taxes on your savings, but since the bank invests that money and adds interest to it, is it still permissible to use? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. … Read more
Should a Layman Feel Shy or Hesitant to Ask Questions in Islam? QuestionShould a layman feel shy when he asks questions? Sometimes I refrain from asking questions because I think they are stupid or pointless.Other times the matter is somewhat prude.And finally, sometimes I refrain from asking questions because I feel as if I would … Read more
QuestionWhat is the ruling on congratulating non-Muslims on their holidays? Is this an issue of worship or social dealings, and how should classical opinions be understood in today’s context? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. 1) Qur’anic Baseline: Kindness Without Religious Participation Allah says: لَا يَنْهَاكُمُ اللَّهُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ لَمْ … Read more
Question Salam Imam, Is it permissible to perform ʿUmrah on behalf of someone who has passed away, even though they already performed ʿUmrah during their lifetime? JazakAllahu khayran. Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala Rasulillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. Performing ʿUmrah on behalf of someone who has passed away is permissible and a form … Read more
Question I work at a company, and part of my job is to put up holiday-themed displays for example, New years or Halloween decorations. Is this permissible in Islam? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala Rasulillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. This matter involves a balance between preserving one’s faith identity and fulfilling professional obligations … Read more
Following the Imam in Sujood When Should You Move? QuestionIf the imam says “Allahu Akbar” but hasn’t yet placed his face on the ground, should I go into sujood immediately after hearing the takbeer, or should I wait until I see that he is already in sujood? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasulillah, wa ‘ala alihi … Read more
Is Working as a Barber Permissible in Islam? Questionما حكم العمل في الحلاقة؟What is the ruling on working as a barber? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. The work of a barber (halāqah) in itself is permissible (halal) and can even be a commendable profession, as it provides a useful … Read more
Is My Wudu and Prayer Valid If I Later Find a Small Streak After Using the Washroom? QuestionSometimes when I use the washroom and relieve myself, I clean with water and toilet paper and make sure there’s nothing left. Then I make wudu and pray. A few hours later, I find a streak. Is my … Read more
Can a Follower of Another Madhhab Pray Asr Behind a Hanafi Imam Who Is Praying Dhuhr? QuestionIf a group of Hanafis are praying Dhuhr late, past the beginning of Asr time according to the other madhhabs, can someone from the Hanbali, Maliki, or Shafi‘i school join them in congregation with the intention of praying Asr? … Read more
Is Reading Surah Al-Fatiha During an Engagement (Khutbah) Considered Bid‘ah? QuestionIs reading Surah Al-Fatiha during your engagement (khutbah) bid‘ah? Many families do this, and the day of the engagement is often called “Fatiha.” AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. The recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha is among the greatest acts of … Read more
Is It Permissible to Temporarily Block One’s Mother for Mental Relief? QuestionI have moved out from my house some months ago. Since then, my mother has called me multiple times a day. Her talks are unpleasant, she nags, complains, and belittles me. Is it permissible to block her for a few days for my own … Read more
When Should the Imam Say “Allahu Akbar” During Salah Movements? QuestionWhen I am leading the prayer, at what point should I say Allahu Akbar — while standing, on my way down to ruku‘, or after I have reached the bowing position? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. The takbir (saying … Read more
Is a Person Who Lost Mental Capacity Before Puberty Considered Muslim if His Caregiver Later Accepted Islam? QuestionA young boy began to lose his mental faculties at around three years old and eventually became completely non-verbal and incapacitated. He remained in this state throughout his life.His sister was his main caregiver, and years later, she … Read more