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February 3, 2023 3 mins

Can I Remain Single in Paradise?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Some scholars have stated that Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said no one would be “single” in paradise. Despite this, can I remain single in the paradise of my own choice? Will Allah allow it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

February 3, 2023 2 mins

Should I Use Soap to Purify Drops of Urine?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have urine incontinence, and the drops of urine sometimes dry up on my body. Is water sufficient to remove it, or should I use soap or something else in addition to water? How is the filth of a dog purified? Is water sufficient to purify dry filth? Answer […]

February 3, 2023 2 mins

Should I Tell My Suitor about the Fornication in My Past?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a young Muslim girl who was engaged for three years, and during that time, I committed zina. It didn’t work, and I now have extreme guilt. I met someone righteous. Does he have the right to know about my past if he asks about it? Answer Thank […]

February 3, 2023 3 mins

Can I Use Polyethylene, Propylene glycol, Ethanol, and Methanol?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it haram to use products containing ethylene and other chemicals, such as polyethylene, propylene glycol, ethylenediamine, etc., as it is said to be intoxicating? Would it matter if they are in lip products or absorbed into your skin, and would this affect your wudu? Also, is it haram […]

February 3, 2023 2 mins

Should I Congratulate My Aunt on Her Baby Even Though She Lives like a Non-Musli...

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My aunt is married to a man who reverted to Islam before the marriage, probably so our family would accept him, but Allah knows best. Her husband refused to pray at the ceremony because his family would see him praying, and they don’t know that he reverted at the […]

February 3, 2023 2 mins

Can I Use Pills to Delay My Menses during My Stay for ‘Umra?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My question is a bit urgent as I have an upcoming ‘umra trip to attend In sha Allah. The stay should first be eight nights in Makkah and five in Medina. My period may begin around the last five nights in Madina. I wanted to know if that comes […]

February 3, 2023 2 mins

May I Use Zakat towards My Cousin’s Wedding Expenses?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My cousin is an orphan, and my mom took responsibility for her when she was ten. Alhamdulillah, mom and dad were earning and taking care of my sister, cousin, and me back then. However, currently (and for the past seven years), I am the sole breadwinner of my family, Alhamdulillah. […]

February 3, 2023 2 mins

Can a Company Accept a Voluntary Gesture from a Client?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question A friend is working in a Fabrication company, and one of their clients had some construction work done where electricians from the company were working. One of the electricians ran away with a company drill. The client volunteered half the cost of the drill stolen. Is it right for the […]

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February 2, 2023 4 mins

Can You Throw Some Light on the Quranic Verse 34:52?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question You have repeatedly mentioned that Prophet Mohammad’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) marriages were due to reasons besides lust, so why does Quran [34:52] mention to Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) that he cannot have any more wives even after that if their beauty […]

February 1, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Read Stephen Hawking’s Books?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to read books by Stephen Hawking that do not contain anything contrary to Shari’a? (Stephen Hawking also wrote things that went against the belief in God, but here I am asking about books that are written by him but do not contain such ideas) Answer In […]

February 1, 2023 2 mins

Is it Shirk to Think Us Humans Also share the Attribute of Forgiving?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In one of the answers, you said it is a shirk if someone thinks that a human also has God’s characteristics. Since then, I’ve thought that I also believe that humans are advised to forgive. A human doesn’t forgive if someone cheats on them in love, and I have […]

January 31, 2023 3 mins

What Are the Etiquettes One Should Show to Islamic Books?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Would you please advise on the etiquette of reading Islamic books such as ahadith, Prophet’s Seerah, or other Islamic scholarship? For example, dress, reading position, book location to one’s body/feet, etc. Are there any clear forbidden or disliked actions concerning how one should read such texts? For example, reading […]