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
Does the Jumu’ah Khutbah Have to Be in Arabic? Question Does a Jumu’ah khutbah have to be in Arabic, or does at least a portion of it have to be Arabic? If the khatib begins with: إن الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره ونعوذ بالله من شر انفسنا ومن سيئات اعمالنا من يهده الله فلا مضل … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Are Smoking, Vaping, and Hookah Haram or Makruh? Understanding the Correct Distinctions QuestionSheikh, I’ve heard multiple opinions regarding the rulings for smoking and vaping, can you break down where do the people get smoking as “makeup tahrimi”, just makeup, or maybe even haram? Would the same rule apply to Hookahs or “Egeellah”? Jazakum Allahu Khayran … 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
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
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