Ruling on Wealthsimple’s 1% Transfer Bonus and Account Benefits Question Wealthsimple is offering a 1% cash bonus for transferring investment accounts, such as an RRSP or TFSA, to its platform and maintaining the funds there for a specified period. These are investment accounts used to trade stocks and other investments, rather than ordinary savings accounts. … Read more
Reconciling the Hadiths About the Souls of the Martyrs Question Assalamu alaykum. I saw two hadiths about the martyrs in Paradise. One says that they will be green birds associated with lamps or lanterns, as reported in Sahih Muslim, while another says that they will be in a green tent on the bank of a … Read more
Is Ignorance an Excuse in Matters of Belief and Shirk? Question If a Muslim, perhaps during their teenage years after reaching puberty, believed or did something because they had been taught incorrectly or simply did not know better, and later discovered that a scholar considered that belief or action to be shirk, would the person … Read more
Reconciling the Hadiths About Mice, Lizards, and Transformed Nations Question I came across hadiths in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim which seem contradictory. In some narrations, the Prophet ﷺ appears to suggest that mice or lizards may have been from a transformed nation, while another hadith states that people whom Allah transformed did not reproduce. … Read more
Drawing Fictional Characters and Imagining Them Question I am a creative person and enjoy designing my own characters. I understand that there are Islamic rulings concerning drawing living beings, but my characters are fictional and are not similar to the creation of Allah. I have also become attached to these characters in my imagination. Sometimes … Read more
Why Did the Prophet ﷺ Prohibit Prayer in Camel Pens and Describe Camels as Being from the Shayatin? Question Esselemu Aleikum. I saw a hadith which says that we cannot pray in camel pens and that camels are from the shayatin. What is the reason we cannot pray in these places, and what does it … Read more
Laughing at a Meme That Contains a Statement Contrary to Islamic Belief Question I was watching a humorous video with a friend about how documentaries sometimes use the worst possible pictures of people. At the beginning, someone described another person as a “child of God.” My immediate internal reaction was that I do not believe … Read more
Must an Adult Son Obey His Parents About Where He Lives, Works, and When He Marries? Question السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته، شيخ محمود. I am 18 years old. My parents want me to travel with them to another country and remain there until I begin university next year. I would prefer to remain in … Read more
Making Up the Two Sunnah Rak’ahs of Fajr After Its Time Has Ended Question If I’m working during Fajr time due to being on a night shift overseas, and I typically have to make up my Fajr prayer when I’m back at my hotel, is it still allowed to pray the Sunnah rak’ahs at that … Read more
Financial Responsibility Toward Parents Whose Hardship Results Partly from Their Own Choices Question Assalamu alaikum Sheikh, My parents are struggling financially because they have chosen to remain here despite overstaying their legal status. They have opportunities to return to our home country, but continue using their retirement money for rent and living expenses here. My … Read more
How Are the Hadiths Prohibiting Images Reconciled with the Opinion Permitting Drawing Living Beings? Question Esselemu Aleikum. I saw your fatwa on drawing living beings being permissible, and I found some hadiths which I did not really understand. In Sahih al-Bukhari 5957, Aishah bought a cushion containing pictures, and the Prophet ﷺ said that the … Read more
Can a Vow to Slaughter a Calf Be Replaced with Another Charitable Act? Question Peace be upon you, Sheikh. I made a vow to slaughter a small calf. Is it permissible for me to do another charitable act instead of slaughtering the calf and still be considered to have fulfilled my vow? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu … Read more
Placing the Mushaf in a Suitcase or Carry-On Bag During Travel Question I know there are rulings and opinions about placing the Mushaf on the floor and on what shelf it should be kept, but what about packing it in a suitcase or carry-on bag for travel abroad? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa … Read more
Reading Atheistic or Philosophical Books That Contain Doubts About Islam: Is It Permissible? Question Is it permissible for a lay Muslim to read atheistic or philosophical books that contain arguments against the existence of God or criticize Islamic beliefs? If it is permissible, under what conditions? And is it considered makruh or haram if it … Read more
Renting Tables, Chairs, and Tents for Events: Is It Permissible? Question Salam, I was interested in starting a tent, table, and chair rental business. If I get a client that requests me to rent out my tables, chairs, and tents for a birthday, mixed wedding, or even a party gathering that is not Sharia-compliant, would … Read more
Conventional Vehicle Leasing Through Toyota Financial Services: Is It Permissible? Question Assalam O Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu, I have a question regarding conventional vehicle leasing offered by Toyota dealerships in Canada through Toyota Financial Services. The lease agreement includes a provision for late or missed payment penalties, either as a fixed amount or a … Read more
Wearing Football Jerseys with Religious Symbols: Is It Permissible? QuestionIs it permissible to wear football jerseys such as the AC Milan, Barcelona, and Manchester United kits? I have seen differing opinions due to their logos, with some stating it is actual shirk to wear the top, while others say it is permissible because of the … Read more
Prediction Contests with No Entry Fee: Are They Considered Gambling? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum, Shaykh. We know that lotteries and gambling are prohibited (haram) in Islam. I have a question about some activities that seem different because there is no participation fee. At my workplace, we have a prediction game every spring. Employees try to predict the … Read more
Reading Profanity in Games, Books, and Subtitles: Is It Permissible? Question“I play a game with swear words. I mute the audio so I don’t hear them, but the bad words still show up in the subtitles. I read them silently in my mind, not out loud, just for fun. And it’s not a passing thought, … Read more
Using MiraDRY to Permanently Destroy Sweat Glands: Is It Permissible? QuestionSalam Imam Mahmoud, MiraDRY is a procedure that uses local microwaves to destroy sweat glands. It otherwise leaves the skin and other tissues intact. It is typically used in the armpits. Some patients may get it due to pungent body odor, or excessive sweating. Some … Read more
Why Do Some Hadith About Women Sound Harsh? Understanding Their Language and Wisdom QuestionSalam aleykom, I wanted to understand the wisdom behind Ahadiths. I often read Hadith saying “Woman is cursed by angels if she refuses intimacy”, “Women are deficient in intellect/religion” or “she wont be able to smell odour of Jannah”. I understand the … Read more
Is Spending Money on Animals Considered Sadaqah, and Is Its Reward Like Helping Humans? QuestionI’ve heard that showing kindness to animals is rewarded in Islam, so would giving money to rescue or care for animals be considered sadaqah in the same way as helping people? And is the reward the same as giving sadaqah to … Read more
Working as a Middle Office Operations Analyst in Fund Services: Is It Permissible? QuestionI am considering a role where I support hedge funds, private equity firms, and institutional investors through trade support, fund accounting (NAV), investor reporting, and operational processes. In my role as a Middle Office Operations Analyst, I would be directly involved in … Read more
Joking About Matters Related to Islam: When Does It Become Disbelief? QuestionA question about the ruling regarding making jokes and mocking in Islam. I have recently discovered that making jokes about things to do with Islam can actually take a person out of the fold of Islam. What actually entails this and is there a … Read more
Working or Studying in a Single-Gender School with Opposite-Gender Teachers: Detailed Ruling and Evidence Question“In a single-gender school where all teachers are from the opposite gender (non-mahram), what is the Islamic ruling?” AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam does not prohibit interaction between men and … Read more
Did I Commit Shirk Due to AI-Generated Statements, and How Should I Deal With These Doubts? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum, I have a question regarding doubts about shirk that I’ve been having after using AI… [summary] The AI generated statements of shirk during roleplay. I did not intend them, I rejected them in my heart, and I … Read more
Is a Breast Lift Permissible After Childbirth Due to Sagging? QuestionMy breast became to sag after childbirth of over 4 children due to weight loss and childbirth, I want to restore them through a breast lift, is this permissible? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam … Read more