Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: Dear Sheikh, would it be permissible to work for a science company that sells laboratory equipment of various different kinds, one of which is used for genetic engineering? The job role itself is for the technical help desk. Answer: assalamu `alaykum Yes, this would be permissible. In the Hanafi […]
Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: At the masjid, I have sometimes seen bearded people do the following in wudu: After washing the face 3 times, splash some water on the beard on both sides and the chin (making a total of 3 ‘splashings’) I asked the imam about this and he didn’t see anything […]
Answered by Sidi Abdullah Anik Misra Question: I have a question regarding the situation of my grandma. I am a recent convert and my grandma is ill. I have recited the Fatiha to her and listened to recitation of the Koran (Surat Al-Bakarah) with her and it seems to bring her comfort, but I want […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Are non-Muslims condemned to Hell even if they did good and seem to have been genuinely pious? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon His Messenger Muhammad, his folk, companions, and followers Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that […]
Answered by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller and Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What is the Islamic stance on the claim that all religions are valid? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Assalamu alaikum, In “On the validity of all religions..”, Sheikh Nuh Keller quotes Imam Nawawi as saying: “Someone who does […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What is the position of Sunni Islam on making prayers for non-Muslims who died supporting Muslims, such as Rachel Corrie? Can we make dua for them or mention them in a khutba as martyrs for Muslim causes? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate There are two […]
Answer from Shaykh Nuh Keller Question: What is the proper understanding of the fate of Non – Muslims in the afterlife? Answer: Assalamu alaikum, Sheikh Nuh Keller dealt with this in the attached article [from: https://www.masud.co.uk, a brilliant site], a refutation of the idea of the ‘universal validity of all religions,’ saying: 5. The Fate […]
Answered by Ustadha Sulma Badrudduja Question: After an illicit relationship with a non-Muslim, I met a good Muslim brother for marriage. I told him about my past, and he is still interested in me, but his family is against it. I am also concerned regarding the ayat 24:3. Does this mean I should marry an […]
Answered by Sidi Faraz A. Khan Question: Assalamu alaikum, can I borrow money from someone whose wealth is all haram to start up a halal business? Will the money that I get through that business be halal? For example, if I borrow and use this money to build houses and then rent them out or sell them, […]
Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: I am working on a research on Al-Sayeda Aisha, the wife of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). It seems that very little is written about her biography in English. Can you PLEASE recommend some books for me that talk about her life in detail? My top priority is English books, but […]
