Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question about the Nikah ceremony. From my limited knowledge, I understand these to be traditionally performed in the mosque with males present. Would any divergence from this structure be deemed impermissible? The woman I intend to marry (Insha Allah) desires to be present at the ceremony. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are the narrations of reading Surat al-Dukhan on a Friday fabricated and weak? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Surat al-Dukhan holds great virtue despite some narrations having a weak chain. Please take a look […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What’s ruling on doing things with the wrong intention? Like, there’s an art contest, and someone I’m not on good terms with submitted something, and now I have the urge to submit something just because I want to be better. Also, there’s a program, and I wanted to be […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My parents are very abusive. They have been like that since I can remember. I got beaten up a lot, not to mention the emotional abuse, such as making fun of my body, voice, clothes, and how I talk. I’m now 16, and I plan to run away from […]