QuestionSalam, I would like to know if working as a salesman at a car dealership is haram? Please let me know. Jazakallahu khayran. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasoolillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. The ruling depends on the type of sales and financing that the dealership uses. Islamic jurisprudence distinguishes between permissible trade and … Read more
QuestionWhat is the ruling on organ donation and transplantation in Islam? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasoolillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. Organ donation raises two values in Shariah: the sanctity of the human body (alive and deceased) and the duty to preserve life. The Qur’an says: “Whoever saves a life, it is as if … Read more
QuestionWhat is the ruling on purchasing full (comprehensive) insurance in Islam? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ‘ala rasoolillah, wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajma‘in. Insurance is a modern financial product that did not exist in classical fiqh, so the scholars have had to analyze it according to the principles of Shariah. Full or “comprehensive” insurance covers not … Read more
Alhamudlilah wasalatu was-Salam ‘ala rasulillah, QuestionIs vanilla extract halal if it contains alcohol? AnswerVanilla extract is usually made by soaking vanilla beans in a solution that includes ethyl alcohol as a solvent and preservative. The question is whether the presence of alcohol makes it haram. Final Ruling: And Allah knows best.
The rulings of day trading, short selling, options and gold trading. Praise be to Allah. 1. Day Trading (Cash Equities) 2. Day Trading with Margin 3. Short Selling 4. Options 5. Gold Trading Forms in the West: And Allah knows best.
Question: What is the ruling on nasal spray, inhalers and eye drops while fasting? Answer: Passage Points (Manafid) That Invalidate the Fast In the context of fasting, “passage points” are the body’s natural orifices through which substances can reach the jawf (the internal cavity of the body, especially the stomach or areas connected to it).Classical … Read more
Does the Jumuah Khutbah Need To Be Within Dhuhr Time, or Can It Start Before Zawal? QuestionBased on my understanding the time for Jumuah overlaps with Dhuhr. I understand there is a difference of opinion on the matter, but my question is: does that include the Khutba itself, or can the Khutba start before Dhuhr … Read more
Question:Is it halal to lease a car if the owner is not financing it? Since I’m not owning the vehicle and I don’t plan to buy it at the end, can I consider it as renting a car? Is it permissible to have full insurance coverage for the leased car? And who is supposed to … Read more
Question:Can Muslims invest in ESG funds if they include companies with minor interest-based income? Answer: 1. Definition and Nature of ESG Funds What are ESG Funds? ESG funds are investment funds prioritizing companies that meet specific criteria related to: However, these ESG funds may include companies that, although primarily ethical in business practices, generate a … Read more
1. Understanding Digital Assets in Islamic Terms Before calculating Zakah, it’s essential to classify digital assets according to traditional Islamic jurisprudential categories. Contemporary scholars generally categorize digital assets as follows: Zakah calculation differs based on these categories. 2. Conditions for Zakh Obligation Zakah is obligatory when these general conditions are met: 3. Calculating Zakah by … Read more
Can I have disability or life insurance? Question: Are Muslims allowed to have disability or term life insurance in non-Muslim countries like Canada, where there are no well-recognized alternatives like takaful, and families might suffer without such support? Short Answer: No, it is not allowed to take life insurance—including term life insurance—according to the consensus … Read more
Question:Is using or listening to the duff only permitted during weddings and Eid? Can it be used more generally, such as in Islamic nasheeds? Is it restricted to women only? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The permissibility of the duff is established in multiple authentic reports in the Sunnah. It is one of the musical instruments clearly … Read more
Question:Is reciting Qur’an or Surah al-Fatiha at the grave permissible? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The matter of reciting the Qur’an at the grave—such as Surah al-Fatiha or other passages—is a well-known topic addressed by the scholars of the four madhhabs. The origin of the discussion is based on the principle of benefit for the deceased (iṣāl … Read more
Question:Is it permissible to pray Janazah (funeral prayer) over someone who is not physically present? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) is a communal obligation (fard kifayah) upon the Muslims when one of them dies. The prayer involves making du’a for the deceased and is distinct from other prayers in that it has … Read more
Question:What is the ruling on engaging in political activism, protests, and civil demonstrations in non-Muslim countries? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The ruling on participating in political activism and public demonstrations is tied to a number of Islamic legal principles, including the obligation of enjoining good and forbidding evil (amr bil ma’ruf wa nahi ‘an al-munkar), the … Read more
Question: Is it permissible to rely on AI-powered systems for Islamic legal rulings and fatawā? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The field of iftāʾ (legal response) is rooted in deep knowledge, ijtihād, and … Read more
Question:What is the ruling on following a minority opinion in fiqh when living in non-Muslim lands? Answer:بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ،الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The basis of following a madhhab is rooted in the principle of taqlīd—relying upon … Read more
Question: Can a Muslim marry someone who does not pray? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Ṣalāh is the most important pillar of Islām after the testimony of faith. Abandoning it is among the … Read more
Question: What is the ruling on secret or ‘urfi marriages without a guardian (walī)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The validity of a marriage contract in Sharīʿah is based on certain conditions, among … Read more
Question: Are cashback and rewards from credit cards considered ribā (interest)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Conventional credit card agreements usually include a clause allowing the issuer to charge interest (ribā) on late … Read more
Question: What is the ruling on cryptocurrencies in Islamic finance? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Cryptocurrencies are a modern financial phenomenon not explicitly addressed in classical fiqh texts. However, their permissibility is assessed … Read more
Question: Do injections or IV fluids break the fast? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The fast is broken by anything that reaches the stomach or body cavity through a recognized passage and provides … Read more
Question: Can missed prayers from past years be made up (qaḍāʾ)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The obligation to make up missed prayers is established by the statement of the Prophet ﷺ: “مَنْ … Read more
Question: Does touching one’s spouse break wudu? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. The Qur’ān says: ﴿ أَوْ لَامَسْتُمُ النِّسَاءَ ﴾“Or you touched women…” (Sūrat al-Nisāʾ: 43). The scholars differed in the interpretation of … Read more
When Does Gelatin or Keratin Become Halal? The halal status of gelatin is one of the most talked-about issues in Islamic dietary law. At the heart of the discussion is a key concept that has been debated by scholars for centuries. To understand when – or if – gelatin becomes halal, we need to explore … Read more
Question: Are vocal-only nasheeds allowed, especially when the voice mimics musical sounds? Answer: Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah. Yes, vocal-only nasheeds are generally considered permissible as long as two key conditions are met: 1. No musical instruments are used.If the nasheed relies solely on the human voice—even if it imitates instrument-like sounds—but does not include … Read more
Do Women Pay Zakat on Their Personal Gold Jewelry? How to Understand the Hadiths and the Different Opinions 1. The Hadith About the Gold Bangles This is one of the key hadiths used as evidence by the Hanafi school: A woman came to the Prophet ﷺ with her daughter wearing two thick gold bangles.He asked, … Read more