Halal and Haram

August 22, 2026 2 mins

Can I Pray for Someone I Have Backbitten?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I backbit about someone with fragile mental health and fear that learning of it may severely hurt her. I also previously prayed that my backbiting would be exposed to her, God forbid. A previous conflict severely affected her, and I apologized through my father’s number. She accepted, but later […]
August 21, 2026 2 mins

Is a Plush Doll That Plays Quranic Verses Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have started creating a product for toddlers/kids: a plush doll you can sleep with or bring with you for comfort. The doll has a sheep head and a little blanket on it. There are no open eyes; the eyes are closed, as if it’s sleeping. As for the […]
August 21, 2026 7 mins

Is a Secret Nikah Without My Father’s Consent Valid?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I was younger, I entered into a secret nikah online. A Hanafi shaykh acted as my wali, even though my father was alive and unaware. Later, my parents refused the marriage. I eventually accepted the majority view that a wali is required, but since the man followed the […]
August 21, 2026 2 mins

What Should a Couple Do After Intercourse During Menstruation?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My husband and I had a marital relationship during my period of confusion. I saw a brown discharge while urinating, unsure if it was menstruation or a cloth thread. That night, my private part seemed clean, so we had marital relations. The next day, I saw brown discharge in […]
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