Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it ok to pray in the same room where my cat’s litter tray is kept? There is also Ayat al-Kursi written in calligraphy placed on the walls. Is it considered disrespectful to keep the litter tray in the same room? Also, I came across a fatwa indicating that […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to pray four rak‘at before Zuhr once the sun had passed its zenith.” Abu Ayyub asked him about it. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Indeed […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question It is said that Modern mass-market inks are generally petroleum oil-based; they also contain glycerin from animal fat, bone chars, and gelatin to help bind the ink. Some inks even have beetle shellac (you guessed it, crushed beetles) to give it color. Does that mean you should avoid all […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling for praying the missed (qada) prayer of Isha? Do we have to pray witr too, along with the fard of Isha prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Yes, in the […]