Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Would it be permissible to work as a cashier when it is inevitable that one will touch a non-mahram woman’s hand when giving or receiving change? Can one wear gloves? Is there any dislike about this? What about wearing gloves when shaking hands? Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: Is it permissible for a woman to travel accompanied by her young son? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Conditions of a Chaperone It is permissible for you to travel with your 12-year-old son. A woman must travel either with her spouse or non-marriageable kin (mahram) […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: Assalam Alaykum, I am a convert and I would like to know what are the blessed sandals of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) called? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It gladdens me to hear of your conversion […]
Answered by Ustadh Farid Dingle Question: Why is it that someone performing Hajj has to perform a sacrifice? Why does this not apply to the residents of Mecca? Answer: Performing the sacrifice on Hajj in the Shafi’i school is only when expiating, or if one performs a Tamattu or qiran hajj. Otherwise, it would simply be […]
Answered by Ustadh Farid Dingle Question: Should I seek a divorce if my husband has been cheating on me? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Dear questioner, may Allah relieve you of your emotional pain, and reward for the disloyalty that has been shown to you. If he is clearly trying […]
Answer by Ustadh Mohammed Tayssir Safi Question: Assalamu alaykum, I read recently that the Ahl Al-Sunnah believe that the Quran is the ‘uncreated’ speech of God. Can you please elaborate on what exactly this means as I find it difficult to understand because the Quran is a physical thing we hold in our hands and recite […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: Salam Aleykum, Do movements in the prayer invalidate the prayer? Does lifting one’s hand or hands in the prostration invalidate the prayer? Answer: Wa Aleykum Selam Movements That Invalidate the Prayer Movements in the prayer, if excessive, can invalidate the prayer. The definition of excessive is such a movement […]
Answered by Ustadh Farid Dingle Question: Is it permissible to kill pigeons that are damaging my home and vehicle? Answer: Bismillahi al-Rahman al-Rahim. Dear questioner, Thank you for your good question. It is permissible to kill animals if they are damaging your property. Please see: Mercy Killing of Animals to End their Suffering The question here […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: What should one do if they desire to excel in their Deen but find distractions holding them back? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate May Allah bless you for your sincerity in seeking guidance. The feeling or desire to gain nearness to Allah, Most High is […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: I stole a pendant from my mother’s bag. When she asked me about it I felt terrible. I don’t want to be called a thief. Please guide me. Answer: Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh. I pray you are well. Giving the value of the pendant to your mother, […]
