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
Does Telling Someone About a Sin for Help Prevent Allah From Forgiving You? QuestionAssalmu Alykum sheikhi know that when you sin your supposed to repent to Allah and not expose your sin but what if you told a family member about a sinful situation you’re in to help you get out and you asked that … Read more
How Do We Understand Allah’s Mercy Toward Great Sinners While Some Believers May Still Be Punished? QuestionAsalamu alaykum Shaikh, in regards to your talk today in taraweeh about Allahs SWT, and his mercy with the sinful lady. Wouldn’t some say that it is unfair that she gets treated with so much mercy despite her past. … Read more
Is It Permissible to Tell Your Child “I Am Proud of You”? QuestionPride: since it’s bad in general. What if you’re proud of your son? Ex. Winning a game, getting high marks, achieving something. Am I allowed to tell him I’m proud of him? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. … Read more
Is It Permissible to Make a Collective Dua After Completing a Quran or Tafsir Study Circle? QuestionAssalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I would like to ask a question regarding our sisters’ study circle. After completing a Qur’an or Tafsir class, is it permissible for the participants to make a collective du‘a together? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu … Read more
How Should a Woman Dress When Visiting the Graveyard? Question When going to the grave yard as a woman. How should I be dressed Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Visiting graves is permitted in Islam because it reminds the believer of the Hereafter and … Read more
Is It Permissible for a Muslim to Be the Executor of a Will for Non-Muslim Relatives? Question Is it permissible to be an executor of a will for non-muslim relatives? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Islam permits Muslims to maintain lawful relations with non-Muslim … Read more
Is It Permissible to Feed Non-Muslims During Ramadan? Question As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, Alhamdulillah we Salaatu wa Salaamu alaa Rasulullah. Is it permissible to feed non Muslims during Ramadan? Answer Alhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shari Context Feeding others is a virtuous act in … 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
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
Are My Clothes Impure Because They Touched My Non-Muslim Father’s Coat? Question I bought new clothes but they touched with my mushrik dad’s coat. that coat has been many times in church and now i have a very strong feeling that it is contaminated and that it contaminated my clothes so now im scared to … Read more
Is Saying “Allah Hafiz” Instead of “Assalamu Alaikum” Considered Bidah? QuestionAssalamu alaikom sheikh, I hope you are in the best of health and imaan. Is saying “Allah hafiz” instead of assalamu alaikom as a phrase when leaving or saying goodbye considered bidah? I have only seen it in South Asian culture. If I have friends … Read more
Is It Permissible to Attend a Non-Muslim Funeral Inside a Church? QuestionAssalamu alaykum Sheikh, I attended a Catholic funeral inside a church for a non-Muslim coworker. I did not participate in the prayers but stood and sat when others did. I later heard that some scholars say this is not permissible and that condolences should … Read more
Can Monthly Orphan Sponsorship Payments Be Counted Toward One’s Annual Zakat Obligation? QuestionIs it permissible to add up your monthly zakat payments toward orphan sponsorships and include this toward your total zakat obligation for the year? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. This question requires distinguishing between zakat as a … Read more
Can Women Pray Taraweeh in a Separate Neighboring Building with Only Speakers and No Connected Rows? QuestionOur masjid purchased a neighboring church that is on a separate plot of land next to the mosque. It is a completely separate building, there are no rows outside the masjid connecting the two, and there is walking distance … Read more
Is It Permissible to Sell Clothing with Images of Female Celebrities Who Promote Indecency? QuestionI buy and sell various items. I found a Dolly Parton shirt with her picture showing her face, hair, and neck. Since she is a music celebrity and such figures often promote indecency and sinful behavior, is it permissible to sell … Read more
Is It Permissible to Place Shahadah or Qur’anic Verses on Cars, or Hang a Small Qur’an from the Mirror? QuestionSome cars these days have “La ilaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah” decals or Qur’an verses on the exterior of the vehicle. Is that permissible, considering they will get dirty and have grime on them? Also, … Read more
Does Bowing or Bending Near Decorative Patterns in a Non-Muslim Home Constitute Shirk? QuestionI am a Muslim minor living with my mushrik parents. In the kitchen there are tiles with quatrefoil patterns, which I know are sometimes used in Christianity to imitate crosses or other religious symbols. I cannot function normally in that kitchen because … Read more
Is It Permissible for a Student to Intern at a Bank in a Cybersecurity or IT Role Despite Riba? QuestionAssalamu alaykum, Is it permissible for a student to work in a bank for an internship in a cybersecurity or IT role, knowing that banks deal with riba? Due to the poor job market, there are … Read more
Is It Permissible to Continue Wearing a Retainer After Cosmetic Orthodontic Treatment? QuestionAssalamu alaykoum, I had a gap between my two front teeth and some crooked lower teeth. Dentists told me braces or Invisalign were not medically necessary but optional. I chose to proceed to correct the gap and crookedness. Later, I learned that changing … Read more
Is a Medically Induced Coma Permissible as an Alternative to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)? QuestionAs-salamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is haram in Islam, whether receiving it or aiding in it as doctors, nurses, or pharmacists. Is it permissible for someone to be placed into a medically induced coma instead of … Read more
Must I Leave a School After Repenting From Shirk Because a Cross Is Present There? QuestionAssalamu alaykum. I am a Muslim in high school. Out of ignorance, I chose a Christianity class instead of ethics, and in that class I committed shirk. The classroom also had a large cross. I regretted it, made sincere tawbah, … Read more
How Should One Islamically Deal with Toxic Older Siblings Who Neglect Responsibilities? QuestionSalaam alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Can you please provide advice on how to deal with toxic older siblings? I mean older siblings who do not contribute much to household chores or to the care of their young children, and instead spend their time watching … Read more
Is It Sinful to Look at Women Who Are Not Dressed in Jilbab or Khimar? QuestionAhlan ya sheikh. Is it sinful to look at women who are not dressed in jilbab or khimar, such as women in Western dress, news presenters, non Muslim friends or neighbors, or even Muslim women who do not cover their … Read more
What Is the Ruling on Standing for the National Anthem? QuestionWhat is the ruling on standing for the national anthem? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. This issue requires careful distinction between respectful civic custom and religious veneration, as well as between outward conduct and inner intention, especially for Muslims … Read more
What Is the Ruling on Shaking Hands with the Opposite Gender (Non-Mahram)? QuestionWhat is the ruling on shaking hands with the opposite gender (non-mahram)? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1. The Shar‘i Context Islam seeks to preserve modesty and prevent fitnah. For this reason, Sharia regulates physical interaction between … Read more