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May 28, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Deal with the Pain of Infertility?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am 28 and have been married for four years. I didn’t have the habit of praying five times daily, but I have always been honest. I work now, but I desperately want to have a child. I conceived a child last year through infertility treatment but had to […]
May 28, 2023 3 mins

Do I Need to Contact the Shoe Factory and Inquire about the Material of My Shoe?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I asked Nike about pig materials in their shoes. They said, “Some of our products can contain leather from some animals; they may incorporate leather elements. But most of the styles are free of animal products. They are made of textile material (mesh, fly knit, Dri-FIT, etc.) and synthetic […]
May 28, 2023 3 mins

Do I Have to Give an Expiation (Kaffara) for Masturbating Each Day of Ramadan?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I committed many evil acts, such as masturbation and watching bad things during Ramadan. Do I have to give an expiation (kaffara)? I am young and didn’t know that these acts broke the fast. I have knowledgeable people around me, but I am unable to ask, and I didn’t […]
May 28, 2023 3 mins

Would Items Purchased before the Payment of One’s Unzakated Wealth Become Impe...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I read a fatwa on your website, which I found nowhere else, and due to this, I have felt so devastated that I’ve stopped my necessary expenditures and made myself and my family, my beloved mother, suffer horribly. A part of the fatwa on your website stated one’s unzakated […]
May 28, 2023 3 mins

Is Acting Differently with Different People Hypocrisy That Leads to Disbelief (K...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone acts a certain way in front of others and a different way in front of others and lies, is this type of hypocrisy something that makes you non-Muslim, or is it disbelief (kufr)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
May 28, 2023 3 mins

How Do I Make Amends for Using a Hacked Modem and Trading It with Something of V...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I used a “hacked” internet modem to get free internet access when I was younger. Also, I used “hacked” media accounts (for Hulu, Netflix, etc.) to access other people’s accounts for free. Of course, I am very ashamed of these actions and have repented for doing this, but how […]
May 28, 2023 1 min

Is It Permissible for Me to Ask Allah Most High for Signs?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to ask for signs? For example, “Oh Allah, if X thing is meant for me, please send me Y sign,” I asked some people, and they said this is not true adab, but superstition. Please advise. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
May 27, 2023 5 mins

Can I Ask Allah for Death, and Is Desiring Martyrdom Obligatory?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can I ask Allah for death, and is desiring martyrdom obligatory? I’m asking based on the hadith of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him): “Whoever dies without having fought in God’s Cause or having thought of fighting in His Cause, will die while having one of […]
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May 13, 2023 3 mins

How Can I Find Inspiration in Seeking Knowledge?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I fear making mistakes or getting lost in my path to seek knowledge. How can I avoid making mistakes or even find encouragement and high aspirations along my journey of seeking knowledge? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]
April 29, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Best Way to Study Traditional Islam without Traveling Overseas?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I would love to learn traditionally with Mashayikh (scholars), sitting on the ground, learning fiqh, tarbiya, ‘aqida, etc.; however, I am now 28 years old, living in Germany, marry soon, and have to work to provide for myself. I punctually studied in Islamic countries, but it was only for […]
April 13, 2023 2 mins

How Can I Study the Religion Well and Still Have a Good Livelihood?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My dream is to become a scholar, I am ready to do whatever it takes, but I am 22 years old from India. I want to start Islamic studies from the basics but I also need secular education. Where can I study? Please give me a solution. I want […]
April 13, 2023 3 mins

Should I Stay with My Inquisitive Quran Teacher or Find a New One?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am learning Quran from a new teacher, and alhamdulillah, I am progressing with the memorization. However, this teacher does not respect me much. Sometimes he asks me questions about my life, and if I don’t want to answer or if I give him a vague answer, he becomes […]
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