Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does crying out of sadness during prayer invalidate it even if there is no audible sound? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If one is crying out with sound due to sadness, and it is due to the remembrance of Paradise or the Fire, […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If in prayer I go up slowly from prostration so I have enough time to know if I have to sit or stand up, is my prayer valid? Is that allowed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate May Allah bless you for your concern and […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it obligatory for a person to perform udhiya if one hasn’t maintained nisab for over a lunar year? My question is regarding the obligation of making qurbani (udhiya) on Eid ul-Adha according to the Hanafi fiqh. If a person possesses nisab on the day of Eid but hasn’t […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are retirement annuities permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Annuity An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company in which you make a lump sum payment or series of payments and, in return, obtain regular payment immediately or at some […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question During the holiday season, I see many charities that are asking for donations of toys, hygiene products, etc., as Christmas gifts for less fortunate families. Is it wrong, as a Muslim, to give to these causes since they are advertising as Christmas gifts? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If pre-sexual fluid (madhy) dries up in clothes and no trace of it can be detected like color, smell, or taste, then what is the ruling of this case? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Pre-sexual Fluid (Madhy) Pre-sexual fluid (madhy) is heavy filth […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have broken promises to expiate for that have been delayed because I had confusion on how to facilitate them. Still, I can afford to pay for food to be given on my behalf and want to find a suitable Islamic organization. The problem is that the organizations I […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to celebrate Valentine’s Day, such as exchanging gifts with one’s spouse, having an outing, etc.? I have heard this celebration is rooted in the Christian tradition and is impermissible to celebrate, but I am not sure of this. Answer In the Name of Allah, The All-Merciful, […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question We are currently having a dispute with my brothers regarding my father’s wealth. Alhamdulillah, my father has few properties. A few years ago, he mentioned that he wanted us to invest in his land and build some apartments. He has six flats there, which is his primary income source. […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I jokingly accuse someone of fornication is that haram and is it the same as seriously accusing someone of fornication? Answer I pray you are well. Thank you for your question. Although, it is not seriously accusing someone of fornication, however, the action is deemed the most sinful, […]
