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
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 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
Is Microblading Permissible to Restore Eyebrows Lost Due to Medical Treatment? QuestionAs-salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,I was diagnosed with a medical condition that caused my hair loss, including my eyebrows. Alhamdulillah, my scalp hair has regrown, but my eyebrows are still very thin. I understand that tattooing is haram, but is it permissible to … Read more
Is It Permissible to Take a Conventional Mortgage in Cases of Severe Hardship? Questionبسم الله الرحمن الرحيمAs-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I have always tried to avoid interest and refused to apply for a conventional mortgage, as riba is prohibited in Islam. I applied for an Islamic mortgage, but I was only approved for … Read more
Loans for Dental Work: Medical Necessity or Not? QuestionWhat is the ruling on loans specifically for dental work like getting wisdom teeth removed, braces, etc.? Would it be permissible out of necessity? Jazakallah khair. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. General Ruling on Loans with Interest The Qur’an prohibits … Read more
Designing for Halloween and Christmas Themes QuestionSalam respected Imam, I am a graphic designer. With Halloween coming up, is it permissible for me to create mock-up designs for my portfolio and to sell these designs on shirts and other wares? Moreover, does this ruling apply to Christmas as well? What if I avoid religious symbols … Read more
Gender Interaction and Separation in Islam QuestionSalam Imam, to what extent should men and women separate in Islam? Jazakallahu khairan. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1) The Principle of Modesty and Interaction Islam recognizes natural interaction between men and women in society — for trade, learning, family, and communal … Read more
Ruling on Celebrating Birthdays in Islam QuestionIs it allowed to celebrate your birthdays in Islam? And how did the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mark his own birthday? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1) Did the Prophet ﷺ Mark His Birthday? The Prophet ﷺ did not celebrate his birthday through yearly … Read more
Car Financing Through Toyota: Bank vs. In-House QuestionAssalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,I recently went to Toyota to finance a car. They told me they will give me the car through financing, and the monthly payments include interest. They said the price of the car will not change, but there will be interest added. My … Read more
Professional Liability Insurance for Dietitians in Canada QuestionAssalam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! I was wondering if you are familiar with services that provide professional liability insurance for dietitians in Canada that aligns with Islamic principles (takaful). In order to have and to maintain the permit of dietitians, it entails the following rules: College of … Read more
Using Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer and Eating Afterwards QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. JazakAllahu khairan. I would like to ask if I’m consuming alcohol if I use hand sanitizer wipes on my hands and then touch some food to eat. Or should I only use alcohol-free hand sanitizers? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa … Read more
Question Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah, When I was growing up, I had a poor relationship with my father. He was not financially well off, and my mother, who was better off, carried most of the household expenses. I used to feel he was stingy and didn’t like to spend, and because of that I developed … Read more
QuestionIs Servus Halal, which has started launching in Alberta, a Murabaha or Musharakah product? What are the terms? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. What Servus Halal Is Key Terms of Servus Halal Mortgage Product Compliance with AAOIFI Standards Servus Halal has been structured in compliance with the standards of … Read more
QuestionSalam Imam, Meta has unveiled their new glasses, which have a built-in display and can be operated with subtle hand gestures. Is it permissible for a learning Muslim to read or watch the steps of the prayer on the display while they are praying? JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa … Read more
QuestionAssalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I had a question regarding the validity of Jumu‘ah prayer for sisters at my university. The way it is arranged is that the brothers are in one room, while the sisters are in a separate room beside them. We listen to the khutbah and join the prayer through a … Read more
QuestionSalam , if a non-Arab person cannot pronounce Arabic letters like dhal (ذ), or deep letters like ‘ain (ع), what should he substitute it with? For example, in Pakistan there is disagreement at the end of al-Fatiha, where some people say “…walad-daleen” (with a D sound) or “…walaz-zaleen” (with a Z sound). JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, … Read more
QuestionSalam respected Imam, is it permissible for a woman to wear perfume in public? I have heard it is impermissible. What if she would otherwise smell bad due to heat and sweating or some other cause? JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. General Ruling on Women Wearing Perfume … Read more
QuestionAs-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. I have a question about tenant’s (renter’s) insurance. If a landlord requires tenant’s insurance as a condition for renting an apartment, are we allowed to purchase it? And is tenant’s insurance considered a necessity for living in a rental property in Edmonton? Jazakumullahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, … Read more
QuestionSalam, I was told it was required to get the lowest coverage insurance for my vehicle in Canada because insurance is haram. When leasing or financing a vehicle it is required to obtain full coverage insurance by the company leasing or financing the car to you. Question #1 – Is obtaining full coverage insurance for … Read more
QuestionIs it permissible to have rhinoplasty if it will make the nose more beautiful, provided there was a medical issue that required surgery in the first place? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Principle: Limiting the Surgery to the Actual Need Corrective surgery in Islam is permissible when there is … Read more
QuestionIs it permissible to fix the unibrow or monobrow? When the eyebrows join together in the middle above the nose, is it permissible to shave or trim the hair in the middle to split the eyebrows again? I have heard mixed opinions about this, as some say it is not considered part of the eyebrows … Read more
QuestionIs eating at restaurants that serve pork and alcohol haram? If one asks the staff to change the utensils in fear of cross-contamination with haram, but does not know for sure if they actually changed them, is it still permissible to eat the food? JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasoolillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa … Read more
QuestionSalam, I would like to know if working as a salesman at a car dealership is haram? Please let me know. Jazakallahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasoolillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. The ruling depends on the type of sales and financing that the dealership uses. Islamic jurisprudence distinguishes between permissible trade and … Read more