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General Counsel

January 31, 2023 3 mins

Is Seeking Attention and Displaying Success a Form of Shirk?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I understand that sincerely displaying good friendly qualities towards people is considered an act of worship. As we should only do good for the sake of Allah, is enjoying the idea of people thinking you’re a good person, and being nice to, or comedic, or displaying general intelligence/ success […]
January 31, 2023 2 mins

Does Stearic Acid Go Through Chemical Transformation?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’ve heard a lot of different opinions regarding whether stearic acid is permissible – including one on this site – and I just wanted to confirm that stearic acid derived from animals is halal. Has a reliable source confirmed that it undergoes Istihala? Many medicines contain stearic acid, and […]
January 30, 2023 3 mins

Can I Stop Fasting on Thursdays to Follow My Training Schedule?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I habitually fast on my current free day, Thursday. I started extra strength training to improve my amateur Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu performance as well, but this requires a diet regime and forfeiting my fasting. This is my coach’s advice. Some of the Salaf preferred not to fast for their voluntary […]
January 30, 2023 2 mins

Is It Wrong to Be Funny with Our Teacher?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was learning tajwid with my teacher and she asked me what the sakt sign looks like. I saw my paper and saw > sign and thought it was that. Then I was like maybe it’s not that but because I’m stupid. I wanted to be funny and I […]