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
The Ruling on Foods Containing Mono- and Diglycerides of Unspecified Origin Question As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, Shaykh. I have a question regarding the ingredient “mono- and diglycerides” that is commonly found in many packaged foods. From what I understand, this ingredient can be derived from either plant sources or animal sources, and the … Read more
A Husband Preventing His Wife from Traveling with a Trusted Group Despite Following a Madhhab That Permits It Question If a husband does not agree with his wife traveling with a trusted group in an environment that reasonably ensures her safety, even though both of them follow madhhabs that permit such travel under these conditions … 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
Prayer and Fasting Times in Extreme Northern Latitudes: Can You Follow Another City Due to Hardship? QuestionAssalamu Alaykum, I am currently in Inuvik, NWT (68°N), and seeking your advice on prayer times. Inuvik still has a real sunset, but it is happening close to 1:00 AM. As a traveller, I combine Maghrib and Isha, which … Read more
What Prayers Must Be Made Up When Menstruation Ends? QuestionWhen you finish your period, how are you supposed to pray? Like if I shower at the end of the day do I only pray ishaa or Maghreb too or the whole day worth of Salah’s? I’m confused and I’ve never been taught this and many … Read more
Forgetting a Prayer vs Delaying It: Am I Sinful? QuestionSalam Imam, If I intended to pray but merely forgot to without laziness or carelessness. Am I sinful? What if I was being careless, or was delaying the prayer without solid reason? Jazakhallah Khairun AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. … Read more
How Should a Person With Waswas Deal With Doubts About Wudu, Salah, and Following Hadith? QuestionAssalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Shaykh, I would sincerely appreciate your guidance regarding an ongoing struggle with waswas that has been affecting my worship for several years. I understand this is a long question, so if possible, I would … 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
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
Do Adopted Children Become Mahram? Hijab and Gaze Rulings Explained QuestionAssalamu Alaykum Shaykh,If a man were to adopt a girl, must they start to lower my gaze and make her abide by the rules of the hijab with him too – similarly as would to a Non-Mahram would do to him?And would it be the … 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
Can Missed Ramadan Fasts Be Combined with the Six Days of Shawwal? Questionالسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتهFor the sisters who wish to fast Shawwal, do we have to make up our fast we missed during Ramadan first or can we stack our intentions for both? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi … Read more
If You Follow the Shafii Madhhab in a Hanafi Timing Area, When Does Dhuhr End? Question If I travel to a Hanafi country, when is Dhuhr qadha for me if I follow the shafii opinion? Let’s say the shafi time is 3:30, and the Hanafi time is 4:30. Can I pray Dhuhr at 4:00? J.a.k … Read more
If Eid Falls on Friday, Is Jumuah Still Obligatory? A Madhhab Breakdown QuestionAssalamu Alaikom wa rahmatallahi wabarakatuhu Sheiqh, I hope you are doing well inshaAllah! This year there is a chance that eid may fall on Friday, i was wondering what the opinion of each of the 4 madhaabs is regarding the Jummah salat on … Read more
A Wife’s Obedience in Islam: Scope, Limits, and Differences in Scholarly Opinion QuestionWhat is the fiqh understanding of a wife’s obedience to her husband in Islam, and what are its limits according to the scholars? If a husband and wife follow two different scholarly opinions on a matter, how does obedience work in that situation? … Read more
Can a Follower Read from a Mushaf or Phone Behind the Imam During Salah? QuestionSalam, can a person who is standing behind the imam in congregation for salah read from either a physical Qur’an or a digital Qur’an app on their phone to follow along as the imam recites the surah? And is there a … Read more
In the Shafii Madhhab, must a Latecomer Recite Al Fatiha Behind the Imam? QuestionAssalamualaikim warahmatallahi wabarakatuhu Sheiqh, I hope you are doing well and in the best of Health and Imaan. With regards to the previously answered question, in the Shafii madhhab, if someone does join the prayer late after the imam finished al Fatiha … Read more
If Fajr Adhan Begins While Praying Tarawih or Witr, Should the Prayer Be Stopped? QuestionIf one is praying tarawih by themselves, and they hear the fajr adhan, should they stop their prayer? What if they intended to pray witr, should they pray witr and then fajr? Jazakallah AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … Read more
Can a Maliki Worshipper Quietly Follow the Imam’s Recitation During Loud Prayers? QuestionSalamu Alaykum Sheikh Am I allowed, as a Maliki, to “lip sync” with the Imam as he recites the Qur’an loudly? I feel it helps me keep track of my memorization whenever he comes across a section of the Qur’an that I have … Read more
How Is Zakat Calculated If You Have a Personal Loan Used for Business? QuestionWhat’s the ruling on your zakat if you have a loan on your name. example your friend lent you 20,000 dollars and your using it for your business, if my understanding is right your total zakat is only due on the amount … Read more
Is It Permissible to Make Dua in English During Witr Prayer at Home? QuestionSalam Sheikh, Can we make dua in english if we’re praying witr at home? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context The Witr prayer is a highly emphasized prayer that concludes the night prayers. … Read more
Following the Imam When You Cannot Complete Recitation or Tashahud: Is the Prayer Still Valid? QuestionSalaam alaikum sheikh. I have a couple of questions below: – I’m praying behind an imam and he’s not a fast imam in his recitation so in some rakahs, I’m able to complete my Fatiha recitation and tasbeeh. But in … Read more
What Is the Kaffara for Missing Fasts Without a Valid Excuse? Question Salam Sheikhna, What is the kaffara for missed fasts I had for no reason in the past? I’m also not sure the amount of days I had missed, should we just give our best guess? I have seen online that it is $900 … Read more
Does Donating Blood Invalidate the Fast? Question Does giving a blood donation invalidate your fast? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Fasting in Ramadan requires abstaining from food, drink, and other nullifiers from the time of Fajr until Maghrib. Allah says: “Eat and drink until … Read more