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
Does Islam Leave Women Financially Vulnerable in Marriage and Divorce? QuestionSalam Aleykom, I have a question regarding marriage. In Islam the man has to provide and fulfill financial needs of home. A woman can work if she wants to. But she also has to take care of household and kids. So its hard for her … Read more
Why Didn’t I Feel Relief Despite Praying, Dhikr, and Reading Qur’an? Understanding Allah’s Promise of Ease QuestionSalam aleykom, I have a question regarding Allah promising ease for the people who pray and constantly seek forgiveness. I have been dealing with anxiety and insomnia problems for a very long time. Everybody told me to just read … Read more
Does the Hadith About Repeated Drinking Apply to Marijuana, and Does It Limit Allah’s Mercy? QuestionAccording to the hadith Sunan Ibn Majah (3377), “…If he commits (this sin) again, then Allah pledges to make him drink the mud of khabal on the Day of Resurrection.” They asked, “O Messenger of Allah, what is the mud … Read more
Must Zakat Funds Be Kept Separate in a Charity, or Can They Be Mixed with Other Donations? QuestionAssalamu Allykum my question is about the usage of zakat. We have a foundation with a mandate to support the students. We announce applications annually and after selection we help selected student by paying tuition fee, providing laptops, … Read more
Investing a Friend’s Money Without Permission: Is It Permissible If You Guarantee No Loss? Question Hypothetically, let’s say I had invested a certain amount of money (ex $2000) And for whatever reason, a friend of mine asks if I can hold on to or manage a large sum of money (ex $20,000) He did not … Read more
Understanding Qur’an 4:34: Does Islam Permit Striking, and How Is It Applied Today? QuestionSalam aleykom wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatu, I’ve been reflecting on Qur’an 4:34, and I’m struggling to fully understand its meaning and implications… AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Allah says: “Men are … Read more
Does a Wife Need Her Husband’s Permission to Leave the House? Understanding the Limits and Balance QuestionSalam aleykom, why do women need permission of husband to leave the house? I understand if i should inform him, but permission seems controlling. If he tells me no, I am not allowed to go out of the house? … Read more
Is Leveling a “Faith Stat” Toward Fictional Gods in a Game Considered Shirk? QuestionThere’s this game where you level up a faith stat, and that faith Stat is the character putting faith in other in game gods is that shirk or sinful, as we discussed before that if i don’t believe in these fictional gods … Read more
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
If Non-Muslims Pray Over Food in Other Than Allah’s Name, Does It Affect All the Food? QuestionIf you were invited to a Christian household for dinner and they prayed over the food in other than Allah’s name. Do all the food/beverages in the household become impermissible to the extent of what’s also in the fridge … 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
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
Trading Gold for Gold in Jewelry Upgrades: Is It Permissible? QuestionIs it permissible to buy/trade gold for gold? And why? I went to a jeweller and traded some old gold pieces I had to upgrade them for new styles. He didn’t give me money for my gold; we just agreed verbally on a price. The … Read more
Do Missed Ramadan Fasts Need to Be Made Up Before Hajj? QuestionDo I have to make up the missed days of Ramadan before going to Hajj, or can I do them after? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Making up missed fasts of Ramadan (qada) is … 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