Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to win a prize in a competition funded by entry fees, where part of the fees cover expenses and the rest are used for prizes? Also, may the organizers participate in the competition while using the entry fees for both expenses and prizes? Answer In the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I want to ask a scholar whether being an HMO Coordinator is haram work. HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Yes, it is permissible […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does engaging in oral sex during Ramadan invalidate the fast and require kaffara? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful Engaging in oral sex during Ramadan is unlawful and breaks the fast. According to the Shafi‘i School, any substance entering the body cavity through an […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I spilled some soda during a food delivery, but didn’t inform the customer. I still received the full payment. The company said I didn’t owe anything. I used the money to help pay a phone bill. Is my income from this work considered unlawful? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]