Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is It Right for Women to Work for Financial Independence After Divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible for a divorced woman to work and secure her own financial independence in Islamic law. While male relatives can provide support, Sacred Law guarantees […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to hold money for a relative whose income is mixed between lawful and unlawful sources? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is entirely permissible to hold funds for a relative with mixed income as a financial trust, as mere safekeeping does […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can one help a non-mahram woman in distress while remaining within Islamic boundaries? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A well-established legal maxim governs this issue: “Necessity allows only the bare minimum.” When helping a non-mahram woman in genuine distress, only the minimum required […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to pursue a career in writing stories or films in a manner that pleases Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, there is room for this. Writing stories or films can be permissible and beneficial when done with the right intention […]