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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Is Day Trading Through Online Prop Firms Permissible in Islam? Question Salam alaikum sheikh. I wanted to ask for a ruling regarding day trading through online proprietary trading firms (“prop firms”). Based on your ruling that cash equity trading without margin is permissible, I wanted to ask whether trading through these firms affects the permissibility. … Read more
Is It Permissible to Use Beef Tallow on the Skin If It Is Not Halal-Slaughtered? Question Is it permissible to use beef tallow for the skin?Some beef tallow is not specified as halal slaughtered. Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Allah says: “Forbidden to you … Read more