Entries by Gökhan Soysal

Reader on Stealth and Returning Stolen Items

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate “Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly, nor deliberately bribe authorities in order to devour a portion of others’ property, knowing that it is a sin.” [Quran, 2:188] “As for those who repent, believe, and do good ˹in this world˺, it is right to hope that they […]

Reader on Playing Video Games

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate “Successful indeed are the believers: those who humble themselves in prayer; those who avoid idle talk; those who pay zakat; those who guard their chastity.” [Quran, 22:1-5] By 2024, there are expected to be 3.32 billion video gamers worldwide. [explodingtopics.com] When considering that the estimated global population in […]

What Is Considered a Lie?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If I list a few scenarios below, could you please tell me if these count as lying: Saying a joke that the other person knows is a joke but is in itself not true in wording, e.g., a chicken crossing the road joke or saying, “No, I won’t give […]

Is It Halal to Take Financial Support from the Government?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question 1. If you are a weak person with learning disabilities and health issues and you’re struggling to make living, so you sign up for financial help from the government. They said to get financial help; however, you have to abide by conditions and rules, but unfortunately, you don’t abide […]