Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  In the Shafii school, vinegar produced by adding something to it is impermissible to consume. If such vinegar touches clothing, does that part become impure? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah reward you for seeking guidance. Such vinegar is considered impure. If […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is working as a university consultant (advising students on universities, programs, and fees) permissible, specifically advising a female student who is considering studying abroad? Does the consultant bear responsibility if she goes on to study abroad as a result? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I have received a job offer from D-Wave Quantum, a company that develops quantum computing hardware and software. Its core business appears to be permissible. However, according to the AAOIFI Shariah screening criteria used by Zoya, its stock is classified as non-Shariah-compliant due to excessive interest income. Its recent […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I have urinary incontinence and am classified as a ma’dhur (legally excused) person. I performed wudu toward the end of the Dhuhr prayer time with the intention of combining Dhuhr and Asr through jamʿ al-taqdim. I prayed Dhuhr and then immediately began praying Asr while it was still within […]