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
Is It Permissible to Fast the Day After Eid? Understanding the Days of Tashriq and the Two Eids Question Is it permissible to fast the day right after Eid. Explain Days of Tashriq, and explain the 2 seperate eids please. Please explain using hadiths me and my friends are debating about this. Jazakumallahu Khair Sheikh … Read more
How Should a Person Correct Dry Spots in Wudu and Mistakes in Sujud? Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. Sheikh, please can you share some authentic evidences on how to rectify the following mistakes in wudu and prayer: So two cases of this, How should he rectify it if he has waswas everyday and almost every … Read more
Combining Dhuhr and Asr at Work Daily 1. The Shari Context Prayer times are fixed by revelation. Allah says: “Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at fixed times.”Surat al Nisa 4:103 The default rule is that each prayer must be performed within its designated time. However, the Prophet ﷺ combined prayers in certain … Read more
Moon Sighting Differences Within One Household: What Should the Family Do? Question Assalamualykum Shaykh,This question is related to the answer that you gave few days ago regarding the confusion of moon sighting, so it was suggested that if one is not sure about the moon sighting one should follow the nearby masjid that he goes … Read more
Is Ghusl for Jumuah Obligatory or Sunnah, and Is There Sin for Leaving It? Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. I would like to ask whether ghusl jumuah is mandatory or voluntary. If it’s sunnah muakkadah, then am I sinful for not doing it?Can you provide evidence from Hadith and sunnah as well? JazakaLlahu khairan. Answer … Read more
Standing Before the Imam’s Tashahhud in Witr to Avoid Two Tashahhuds: Is There Evidence? Question The question that my mother wanted clarification on was regarding following the imam. She learned in an online Islamic institute class that when praying two rak‘ahs, it is not recommended to have tashahhud twice. Based on this, she was taught … Read more
Dental Practice Rulings: Alcohol Mouthwash, Bone Grafts, Cosmetic Procedures, Zakat, and Wudu Question Is using a dental mouthwash with alcohol allowed? For certain dental surgical procedures, animal products need to be used, like animal bone. Is that allowed? This may be sourced from cows or pigs. Are dental cosmetic procedures allowed in Islam?BotoxDental veneersOrthodontics for … Read more
Dental Procedures in Ramadan: What Breaks the Fast? Question Assalamu Alaikum. The following questions are always presented to dentists from Muslim patients. Does any of the following break someone’s fast during Ramadan?Swallowing some water during a hygiene or dental visit.Swallowing blood after a dental extraction.Getting dental numbing, whether topical or via injection, for mouth ulcers.Using … Read more
Ramadan Questions Related to Fasting and Prayer Question Assalamu Alaikum sheikhI have some questions regarding ramadan Is it permissible to taste the food without swallowing- spit it out afterwards as some say? Is it permissable to read Quran off the phone while on menstrual cycle? I use a nasal spray, does it break my fast? … Read more
Should I Complete Witr with the Imam or Stand Up to Add Another Rak‘ah? Question For Witr prayer, do I need to complete the tashahhud with the imam, or is it permissible to stand back up after the sajdah and pray an additional rak‘ah? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi … Read more
Clarifying Common Prayer and Fiqh Questions According to the Hanafi School QuestionIslamic questions: AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Each question will be answered clearly according to the Hanafi school, with brief mention of general scholarly understanding where helpful. 1. Sunnah and Fard Order in the Hanafi SchoolIn the Hanafi … Read more
Is It Permissible During Salah to Internally Say the Meaning of an Ayah After Reciting It in Arabic? QuestionAsalaamualaykum, Is it permissible in salah to say the meaning of an ayah after reciting it in Arabic internally for the sake of memorising the meaning? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. … 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 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 Salat al Tasbeeh an Established Prayer in Islam? QuestionSalatul tasbeeh, is it a real thing? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. Salat al Tasbeeh is a voluntary prayer reported in narrations attributed to the Prophet ﷺ. The scholars examined these reports carefully and differed regarding their strength and legal … Read more
Is Ghusl Valid by Simply Immersing in Water, and What Are the Rulings on Wudu, Touching the Private Parts, and Washing After Sleep? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. Please I would appreciate some clarification on these matters below. BarakaLlahu feek. 1.) Can you cite the evidence from the Prophet or any of the Companions that simply … 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
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
Is It Permissible for a Woman to Condition in the Marriage Contract That Her Husband Will Not Marry Another Woman? QuestionIs it permissible or correct for a woman to put a condition that her husband will not marry another woman in her marriage contract? Is such a condition valid in Islam? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala … Read more