Is It Permissible to Fast Continuously, Especially in Winter, and With Mixed Intentions? QuestionSalam Imam, Is it permissible to fast continuously, especially in the winter months, where fasting is simply a matter of having a late lunch? I have heard mixed opinions on this, with some saying one should not exceed the fast of Dawud … 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 It Permissible to Make Duaa That a Pregnancy Does Not Continue If It Will Cause Harm to One’s Dīn and Well-Being? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum. I was married earlier this year, but my husband has been verbally abusive and emotionally neglectful, and I no longer feel safe in the marriage. I am considering divorce. I have … 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
Is It Required to Clean the Private Area Before Every Wudu Even Without a Bowel Movement? QuestionBefore making wudu, am I required to clean the private area each time and ensure that there are no traces of stool, even if I have not had a bowel movement? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi … Read more
Is Assigning Qur’an Reading and Tafsir to Children Every Year an Innovation (Bidah)? QuestionDuring our winter break, every year, we assign the whole Quran to all kids in our extended family. They read their assigned part from the Qur’an and prepare a tafsir of one ayah from their portion. At the end of winter break, … 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 Being a Lawyer Haram, and Which Fields of Law Are Permissible? QuestionSalam alaykum. I am looking to get into law and I am wondering: is being a lawyer haram? Which fields are permissible for Muslims to work in? I understand concerns around criminal law, especially defending someone who is guilty. What about other fields? … Read more
Does Possible Najasa in Public Washrooms Affect Wudu or Clothing? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum. If I enter a public washroom without shoes or sandals and perform wudu, knowing there is a possibility that urine may be on the floor, would my wudu still be valid? Also, as a healthcare worker, if I help a non-Muslim patient bathe, … Read more
is Watching Movies Always Haram? How Do We Understand Media, Gazes, and Modern Reality? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatullah wabarakaatu. I heard from a sheikh that watching all movies is haram, due to things like music, seeing the opposite gender, free mixing, and immoral messages. I have some doubts and would appreciate clarification, because I have not … Read more
How Should Ghusl Be Done in Extreme Cold and Limited Facilities? QuestionSalam Imam Mahmoud, I live in a rural place with little access to heat or hot water. Water must be heated slowly, temperatures are very cold around fajr, and the restrooms are separate from the living quarters. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala … Read more
Where Does the Sunnah of Entering the Masjid Begin? QuestionIf we follow the Sunnah of entering the masjid with the right foot and leaving with the left, where exactly does the masjid begin? Is it the property line, the building, or the musalla? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. In … 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
Does the Awrah From the Navel to the Knees Include the Back of the Body as Well? QuestionSince the awrah is from the bellybutton to the knees, does that apply to the back side of the body as well? In other words, does the awrah also include from around the middle of the back until … 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 Permissible to Keep, Use, or Donate Profits from a Shariah-Screened Investment ETF? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatullah wabarakaatu. I invested some money into an investment that claims to be halal and that it “complies with Shariah law and excludes companies deriving more than 5% of their income from alcohol, tobacco, pork-related products, weapons, conventional banking … Read more
Is Smoking a Major Sin or a Minor Sin in Islam? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.Is smoking a major or minor sin?Jazak Allahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context Smoking was not present in early Islamic history, so the ruling is derived from general Qur’anic and … 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
Do I Have to Pay Zakah on Money I Loaned to Others, and What If the Borrower Cannot Repay? QuestionDo I have to pay zakah on a loan that I have loaned to people? And what if they cannot pay it back and they are poor? Do I have to pay zakah on it? Can … 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
Is It Permissible to Read Fantasy or Sci-Fi Books That Contain Fake Gods or Imaginary Religions? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum,Many popular fantasy and sci-fi books contain fake gods, human worship, or false religious systems. If someone reads these stories knowing they are fictional and does not believe in any of it, is that allowed? Or should such … Read more
Is A Camp Worker Sinful for Carrying and Storing Pork and Non-Halal Meat? QuestionWorking as a labour in a camp job in Alberta, two to three days a week food is brought by truck for the camp. The food contains vegetables, meat, and all kinds of food. Pork meat is also part of the food … 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 Food Still Halal if It Is Prepared in a Place Where Non-Islamic Chants Are Heard? QuestionAssalamu alaikum. I buy pizza from a place because it is halal. It has changed owners but they said it is halal and they have a halal certificate on the wall. The problem is that after ordering and paying, … Read more
What Is the Ruling on Interest Earned from Everyday Savings Accounts in Banks Like TD? QuestionWhat is the ruling on interest from Everyday Savings Accounts with banks such as TD?I recently opened a savings account to keep my money organized, but I do not want to deposit anything until I know the ruling. The bank … Read more