Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question about FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), a dietary fiber from plants like dates, raisins, and cane sugar. When consumed, FOS is fermented by gut bacteria in the large intestine. Some bacteria, including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus fermentum, produce ethanol as a byproduct, increasing intestinal ethanol levels. My question is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I underwent fat dissolver treatments due to an eating disorder, a mental illness. These non-surgical injections use deoxycholic acid to break down and permanently remove small fat pockets, often under the chin. This caused loss of submental fat and psychological distress from regret. I am considering facial fat grafting […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is there leeway in determining the age of criminal responsibility in Islamic law, taking into account modern understandings of mental maturity and social factors, especially when imposing severe punishments? How should a Muslim state address cases involving young individuals who may not fully comprehend their actions? Answer In the […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A couple is considering IVF using the husband’s sperm and a donor egg from a non-spouse, with the wife carrying the child. Is this permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah Most High grant you what is best for you in this […]