Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Since I learned what madhy is, I feel like shaytan has been playing with me. When it comes to ‘ibada, like during wudu and getting ready for salah, the most random, unnecessary, and disturbing thoughts come to my mind, and I get worried if I have emitted madhy or […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My nephew is visiting Saudi Arabia, he intends to visit his friends in Taif after landing in Jeddah, and he intends to perform ‘Umra some days after landing. My question is, does he have to be in Ihram prior to landing in Jeddah even though he is not going […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a sister, and I wanted to ask the following: Is my grandfather’s sister’s son my mahram? What about the grandfather’s brother’s son? Also, are my grandfather’s and grandmother’s brothers my mahram? Answer No, your grandfather’s sister’s son is your non-mahram. The same is true for your grandfather’s […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a cat eats food containing chicken after swallowing, licks its nose, and continues to lick its nose throughout the day, is the saliva on the nose pure by the subsequent licks or remains impure? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The saliva of […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question regarding items (clothes etc.) bought with money that is not halal. Back in the day, I bought a lot of stuff, and they could be divided into four groups: stuff from completely haram money (gambling etc.) stuff funded by student loans which are riba based. […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’ve read that refraining from an act of worship (like commanding good and forbidding evil) because of people, like being too shy, is showing off and is minor shirk. Also, showing off by doing acts of worship such as praying and fasting is a minor shirk. My question is […]
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father owns a restaurant; I would like to know if my income is from a halal source. He sells chicken and hamburgers that are not slaughtered Islamically and also sells chicken that is slaughtered Islamically. I would like to know what part of the job working there would […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Am I sinful if I take more than a 30-minute break in Ontario in my job, and is my money haram as in my previous job, I could have taken 30-minute and two 15-minute intervals? Sometimes I cool off and seek knowledge, and maybe I go over the 30-minute […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What would be considered signs from Allah after making istikhara about marrying someone? We are from different cultures, I’m African American (black), and he’s Pakistani. His mom is okay with him marrying me, but his dad disapproves of the whole idea. He tries to convince him, but his dad […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Some Salafis were arguing with a friend of mine that Muslims in general, male or female, shouldn’t work 9-5 because it’s slavery. The Salafis told my friend why women working in the West are haram because there’s free mixing and gender interactions while being exposed to liberalism and feminism, […]
