Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question How should I dispose of my garbage when my area has no waste-management system and people use an open, possibly private, area for dumping? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Islam offers beautiful general principles rather than specific procedures for matters such as this: In […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is spending on lawful but non-essential enjoyment considered israf (wastefulness), if zakat is fulfilled? Answer I pray you are well. No, it is not necessarily israf. Generally, you should look at matters from the perspective of ma‘ash and ma‘ad. Ma‘ash is your worldly life and living here. Ma‘ad is your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I lied to a friend about a decision, not knowing that she would act on it. Am I sinful? Answer In the Name of Allah Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you sincerity, truthfulness, and the ability to uphold what is pleasing to Him in all of your […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should I do if my parents oppose my Islam and refuse to let me marry a Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you strength, steadfastness, ease, assistance, and facilitation. Turning to Allah and Cultivating Steadfastness This situation requires turning sincerely […]