Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My brother has been married for five years. Recently, my sister-in-law’s brother got divorced because his previous wife was not mentally stable. Now my marriage has been fixed with him. There was no prior deal or condition linking my brother’s marriage with mine. My consent has been taken, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How serious is undeclared work (earning income without disclosure to avoid lawful dues)? Should such cases be judged differently from crimes like theft or drug dealing, especially when done out of financial hardship rather than greed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for a male Muslim to study physiotherapy when the course requires touching or examining non-mahram women, if he limits contact, requests male partners, and only does what is necessary to complete the qualification? Would this be considered a valid necessity, especially if he intends to work […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was born out of wedlock, and my parents married about three months after my birth but later divorced. Is the man considered my father and mahram, and can he be my wali for marriage? Also, are his sons from another woman before and after my birth considered my […]