Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: My best friend is non-Muslim and respects my Islam, but she is openly lesbian. What do I do? Answer: Assalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you well. May Allah reward you for reaching out to us. Honest Conversation Dear sister, you are in a very challenging […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: What Is the Ruling of the Prostration of Forgetfulness? Answer: You will only need to perform Sajdah al-Sahw if you left out a necessary action in the prayer. If you did leave out such action then you should make Sajdah al-Sahw whether people are watching or not. You should understand […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, I just converted to Islam. Is It Permissible to Just Read the Qur’an During the Prayer Time until I Learn how to pray? Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh. I pray you are well. Congratulations! I pray Allah makes your faith thrive and that He makes […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, Are taxes outside of zakat considered forbidden in Islam? Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh Yes, it is permissible for a government or authority to levy taxes on people. Usually, these funds are used for the benefit of everyone who lives in that place for things […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Amongst subcontinental Muslims, there is a practice of “sadaqa utarna” which is done when someone is suffering from sickness, or there is a suspicion of black magic. Something used for charity is cast over the affected person thrice, The object is then discarded or given to the poor for their […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: As salamu alaykum, Is it permissible for a Hanafi to take the Shafi’i opinion on cutting only 3 hairs when performing umrah? And if it is allowed under certain conditions or a certain situation, could you please tell me what those are. Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh. No. In […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I am a Muslim male who had sexual intercourse with the same gender and I decide to repent and ask God for forgiveness because really I would like to change. What should I do? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, There is no prescribed expiation (kaffara) for engaging in sexual […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question: I love someone a lot and I want to marry him. At first, he said he wanted to marry me, too, but later, during an argument, he said he is not interested at all. Please can you give me a Supplication [du’a] that can help this marriage happen and […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question: Is it permissible to show off if it’s not done out of contempt? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, It is not permissible to show off in religious or worldly works, even if one is not doing it out of contempt or arrogance. It says in the Reliance of the Traveler, (p33): Allah […]
Answered by Ustadh Mohammed Tayssir Safi Question: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, My question is regarding a person who seems to affirm the theory of evolution concerning humans and some beliefs that contradict the Islamic creed. What is ruling on a person who makes such statements? Is he still considered a Muslim or is he an apostate? Answer: […]
