Question: Is it permissible to be in an elevator with a non-mahram alone? It happens often but the time is very little and it usually safe. So should I continue using the elevator or do I have to take the stairs? Would I be sinful? I live on the 11th floor so it would be […]
Question: My mom washed my clothes with sperm on them with all the other clothes. It was not visible after drying nor the cloth was hard from there. Now all the washed clothes are pak or napak? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate By washing impurities from the body or […]
Question: Can you please recommend a book on the fundamentals of Zakat and it’s a calculation based on the current financial systems. Jazakallah Khair Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh. I pray you are well. I recommend that you study zakat with a teacher. It is much better than relying on a book, […]
Question: My wife and I borrowed money from a bank to help her clear debts we are paying together in installments on time. I want to go to hajj will it be acceptable. Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh. I pray you are well. Yes, it would be permissible for you to go to […]
Question: I have been having reoccurring nightmares. They’re very vivid and very scary. Usually involving my family. I wake up every morning drained from our frightening and stressful dreams were. I’m not sure how I can help stop these bad dreams. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I am sorry to […]
Question: As Salaamu Alaykum, Is it permissible to say I will read Quran in order to please Allah and His beloved Prophet?. Or should one say I will read the Quran only to please Allah? Is it also permissible to raise your hands when asking for help from the Prophet? Answer: In the Name of Allah, […]
Question: Can one be forgiven and still be able to go to paradise if they started praying properly recently but hasn’t prayed properly, if at all, in the past 5 years? Also, even if they fasted during Ramadan, will their fasts be counted if they didn’t pray. If not, what can they do to make […]
Question: I hope you are well inshallah. With Ramadan fast approaching and mosques closed due to the current situation, would it be permissible to pray Taraweeh over video conferencing? Answer: Assalamu alaykum It is not valid to perform congregational prayer over the internet and through video conferencing. Legal Reasoning The reason for this is that […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What types of socks fulfill the conditions of wiping? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Any sock that fulfills the conditions mentioned below is valid to be used. The sock must be thick enough that it would not tear if one walked 3.5 miles […]
Question: Assalam Alaykum, Is it permissible for a Muslim mom to give also her last name to her children so that the children have double last name: the last name of the father and the last name of the mother. Is it permissible in Islam to carry both your father’s and mother’s last name? Answer: In […]
