Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I am a revert to Islam, and I just have a question regarding female captives of war in Islam: do the female captives have the right to consent to be a slave to any of them, and if not, why? Is it permissible to force them to have sexual intercourse […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question I recently read that Imam Ghazali, in his Ihya, said women should only learn the necessary religious knowledge and not leave the house to seek more. However, I am aware that women were frequently scholars and teachers in the past. How can we reconcile Imam al-Ghazali’s understanding of the issue, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How do I calculate fidya for missed and delayed fasts? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. In the Shafi‘i School, an escalating penalty applies if you delay the fasts over multiple […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a mother move away from others to protect herself from abuse? 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, the mother can move away from them. She needs to find […]