Is the Nisab for Zakah in Canada Based on Gold Only, and Why Is 21K Gold Used? QuestionSalam Imam, is the nisab for zakah based on gold and not silver today, since cash is no longer backed by silver? And is the correct gold standard 21K gold rather than 24K or 14K? How is this … Read more
Is Subway BBQ Sauce Halal If It Contains Bourbon Whiskey as a Flavor That Is Cooked Off? QuestionSubway changed their BBQ sauce ingredients and it lists “bourbon whisky.” Is it halal, given that it is added for flavor and is usually cooked away and evaporated, so that nothing remains? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa … Read more
Is Fasting and Increasing Supplication on the 15th of Sha‘ban Sunnah or Bid‘ah? QuestionAssalamu alaikum warahmatallahi wabarakatuhu shaykh, Is it a sunnah or bid‘ah to fast and increase in supplication on the 15th of Sha‘ban? I have seen different opinions online. I have also heard that the hadith about the night of mid-Sha‘ban is weak, … Read more
Is a Medically Induced Coma Permissible as an Alternative to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is haram in Islam, whether receiving it or aiding in it as doctors, nurses, or pharmacists. Is it permissible for someone to be placed into a medically induced coma instead of … Read more
Am I Allowed to Cremate My Non-Muslim Mother if She Requested It? QuestionI am a Muslim and my mother, who is Christian, wants me to cremate her when she passes away. In Islam we are buried. I want to respect her wishes, but I do not want to commit a sin or displease Allah. Am … Read more
Is Fidyah Calculated the Same as Zakat al Fitr if Zakat al Fitr Is 15 Dollars? QuestionAssalamu alaikum shikhna, if zakat al fitr is 15 dollars this Ramadan, can we measure the fidyah based on it as well? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. This issue must be answered with … Read more
Is Zakat Due on a Government Pension Fund That Cannot Be Accessed Until Retirement? QuestionAssalamu alaikum shaikh, I work for the government. A portion is deducted from my monthly salary and contributed to my pension fund, and my employer contributes an equal amount. The total is invested and grows over time. There are three components: … Read more
Is It Permissible to Turn Off Life Support When a Person Is Considered Medically Dead? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum, Is it permissible to turn off the life support system of a person who is thought to be dead, although some organs may still be functioning? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. This … Read more
Is Abortion Permissible in Early Pregnancy Due to Severe Marital Hardship and Emotional Harm? QuestionSalam, I am currently 5 weeks pregnant. I am in a very difficult marriage. Am I allowed to get an abortion? I have only been married for 3.5 months. My husband has changed drastically and has shown possible signs of cheating. … Read more
How Much Should Be Paid for Zakat al Fitr, and Is Giving Money the Sounder Opinion Today? QuestionSalam Imam, How much should I pay for zakat al fitr this Ramadan? Some masajid say 10 dollars, others say 15 dollars. Some also say you cannot give money and must buy rice or food and give it … Read more
What Is the Nisab and Ruling of Zakat on Wheat and Grains (Wasqs)? QuestionSalam Imam Mahmoud. I was asked about the zakat on wheat and grains. I overheard remarks about a minimum amount, nisab, and wasqs. Unfortunately I did not have an answer at the time. Could you clarify this concept? JazakAllahu khairan. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu … Read more
What Is the Ruling on Medical, Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Such as Botox, Fillers, and Laser Treatments? QuestionSalam Imam, What is the permissibility of medical, non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as laser tightening, RF microneedling, HA fillers, and botox? At what point do we draw the line between something like makeup and reconstructive surgery in the pursuit … Read more
What Is the Correct Understanding of Jilbab, Khimar, and Face Covering (Niqab) in Islam? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum.I would like guidance regarding the proper understanding of hijab for Muslim women, especially regarding the jilbab, khimar, and face covering (niqab). I have read that some scholars understand jilbab as a loose outer garment that covers the body, while … Read more
Is Music Haram in Islam, and Why Is There a Difference of Opinion? QuestionSalam alaikum. I am interested in the topic of music in Islam. I’ve heard it is haram but am wondering the reasoning behind it and the difference of opinion. I understand why some kinds of music are haram, such as bad lyrics … Read more
What Is Meant by the Prophet’s Statement: “The Earnings of the Cupper Are Khabith”? Is It Makruh or Haram? QuestionThe Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:“The earnings of the cupper are khabith.”(Reported by Muslim, 1568) What does the word khabith mean here? Does it indicate prohibition, or is it merely dislike? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, … Read more
Is It Permissible to Keep Former Religious Trinkets as Mementos After Accepting Islam? QuestionSalam Imam Mahmoud, Can a person keep formerly religious trinkets from their past life as mementos? For example, if a person was a Christian, can they still keep their rosaries and Bible after accepting Islam if they have sentimental value? Or if … Read more
Is It Valid to Return Stolen Money by Buying Property for the Father Without Telling Him the Truth? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu.She stole from her father without his knowledge. Many years after, she decided to pay him back an estimated amount of the money she stole and used it to buy some land for him. … Read more
Is a Contractor Required to Credit the Fair Market Value of a Deleted Item, or Only What He Actually Budgeted? QuestionSalam. A person submits a quote for a construction project based on a set of drawings. The drawings include item X. Later the client decides to cancel item X from the scope. He asks for … Read more
Who Is the Wali for a Convert? When a woman becomes Muslim, her non-Muslim father, brother, or uncle cannot be her wali, because a wali must be Muslim.In this situation, the imam becomes her wali. This is based on the Prophet’s ﷺ words: “The Islamic judge/ ruler is the wali of the one who has … Read more
Is the Maternal Uncle a Valid Wali if the Father Is Absent or Estranged? QuestionA woman got married without the presence of her father because they did not have a relationship growing up, but her mother’s brother was there. Is the maternal uncle sufficient as a wali? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … Read more
What Are the Rulings of Menstruation, Irregular Bleeding, and Tahara for Women with Unusual Cycles? QuestionAssalamu Alaykum,For women who have abnormal, irregular, frequent periods, or bleed for very long periods, what are the rulings of tahara? Examples:Case A: 5 days period, stops 9 days, then 4 more days of bleeding.Case B: 5 days period, stops … Read more
Does the Hadith About Embryonic Stages Contradict Modern Science? When Is the Soul Actually Breathed into the Fetus? QuestionCan you please clarify something for me? I feel confused because it seems like there is a contradiction between an authentic hadith and modern science. The hadith says the baby goes through stages for 40 days, then … 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
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 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
QuestionSalam Imam, when presented with many opinions, what opinion should we follow? Is it necessary to choose and stick to a madhhab? What if a person wants to take the easiest ruling from each issue? And how should we, as laymen, decide? JazakAllahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. … Read more
QuestionIs it permissible for a Muslim who does not understand the language of the khutbah to engage in Qur’an recitation, dhikr, or du‘a silently during the Friday sermon? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Evidence from Qur’an and Sunnah – The Asl The Prophet ﷺ said: “If you say to … Read more