Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question We have a small community in the country I live, and weddings are an excellent opportunity to come together and meet (new) people, as everyone lives far away from each other, especially regarding marriage purposes (the potential of finding a suitable partner amongst the crowd). Recently, two people from […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question For 6 years I have had flatulence problems which got worse from time to time. I searched for medical help and I visited a doctor, but no disease could be detected (I think It is IBS). My problem is that I struggle to hold the wind and often pass […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I practice intermittent fasting for the health benefits and my general well-being. Each day, I eat only within a 4-5 hour period (from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm) and drink whenever I feel like it. With the month of Ramadan fast approaching, I want to know if I can […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is loving yourself and the blessings you also have arrogance? I heard in many lectures that one should think they are less than other humans and animals. This is taking a toll on my nafs, and I’m finding it difficult to follow this. I can’t do this at all. […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I know you should not pray until you are convinced that your period has ended. This can be tested by checking for the signs of purity like clear or white discharge or total dryness. I usually have clear or white discharge daily, but due to my heavy menses, the […]
Answered by Irshaad Sedick Question I have read that we are all equal in the sight of Allah, and there is no distinction between people regarding reward and punishment. However, there is a hadith that says whichever woman asks for a divorce for no valid reason; then paradise becomes forbidden for her. I thought that […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to keep my money in a usury-based bank if I don’t earn or give any interest? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Yes, it is permissible, in the case of a need, to keep your money in a bank, even […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I want to listen to Quran in the background while doing my work, but since I’ll be losing focus, I dont listen to it at that time since I was told it’s disrespectful not to pay attention to the Quran. So I want to listen to durood on youtube, […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question The hadith containing the prayer, “O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha‘ban, and make us reach Ramadan,” is said to be weak. I want to know the opinion of our imams regarding this hadith. Can this prayer be said expecting that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give […]
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I am reading about probiotics and some of the bacteria being “human-derived.” It is a question as to whether that means actually coming from humans or just meaning that it can thrive in the human gut. Is it permissible to take these probiotics, as they have undergone multiple changes […]
