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June 5, 2026 5 mins

Can Muslims Play Racing Video Games Involving Speeding and Crashes?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to play racing video games that involve breaking traffic laws, street racing, speeding, and destroying police cars and other vehicles by crashing into them, given that no human beings are depicted as harmed, and that I play purely for enjoyment as an experienced adult driver who […]
May 24, 2026 4 mins

Is “Izma” a Sound Name for a Muslim Girl?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is “Izma” (ازمہ) a sound Islamic name for a girl? What is its proper Arabic spelling, and does the meaning matter? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah bless you and reward you for the care you are taking over your daughter’s name. The […]
May 19, 2026 9 mins

How Should I Balance Tawakkul and IVF After Ovarian Cancer?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am twenty-five, recently married, and lost both ovaries to cancer treatment; my uterus and remnant ovarian tissue are intact. My husband and I deeply wish for children. What does Islam say about our options, including IVF with donor eggs? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most […]
May 13, 2026 3 mins

Must I Perform a Secret Nikah Urgently After Zina and Pregnancy?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I committed zina with a woman I intend to marry, and she is now pregnant. We both repent sincerely and want a halal future. Is it permissible to perform a private nikah now and inform our families later? Is there urgency to marry due to the pregnancy? Would keeping […]
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