Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In 2017, I entered a student essay and speech contest. Although only students from certain universities were eligible, I entered without hiding my college name. I was shortlisted and won 200000 INR, feeling lucky and unaware it might be wrong. Now, I worry because the rules don’t specify that […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Does the Shafi’i School say making AI images is haram? Is it also haram to advertise an AI tool that makes images? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Making AI images is not haram on its own. AI is simply a tool, so […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question If an individual deliberately commits an act of kufr or shirk to earn money, with the intention of repenting afterward, does this render him a disbeliever? Furthermore, upon repentance, is it permissible for him to retain and use that money? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How do I choose and hold to a career that is truly halal? I want my work and my income to be pleasing to Allah, but I am unsure how to weigh the field, the daily duties, and the company’s own dealings. Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]