Halal and Haram

July 8, 2026 4 mins

Can I Spend My Caregiver Wages on My Children?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question My husband arranged for me to be a paid caregiver for our disabled children through a government program. I do most of the caregiving, I am the only authorized caregiver, and the checks are in my name, but he had me deposit them into his account as household income […]
July 8, 2026 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Work on Upwork While Ignoring Its Policies?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question People recommend earning money on Upwork, but its policies are strict: you may not communicate with clients outside the platform, which incurs costs, and you may only ever have one account. Many people publicly admit to violating these rules, and one freelancer suggested finding the client on Upwork and […]
July 6, 2026 4 mins

Can I Privately Use an AI-Generated Version of Someone’s Voice?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it permissible to use an AI-cloned voice of a well-known commentator privately among friends — disclosed as AI, not monetized, and not for mockery? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. I pray this finds you in the best of health and faith. […]
July 6, 2026 4 mins

Can a Muslim Serve in an Army That May Fight Muslims?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question A New Zealand Muslim (Hanafi) is entering the army. He is uncertain whether he may be deployed to a Muslim country and assigned to fight Muslims, and asks whether this is impermissible. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. I pray you are in […]
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