Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question I’m trying to build wealth through the stock market in a way I’m confident is halal. I’ve done extensive research, but I feel lost between two scholarly positions. The strict view (Fiqh Academy, Muslim World League): All shareholders are responsible for a company’s incidental riba because management acts as […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I read that a woman’s face goes down to her jawbone, so the area under the chin is considered ʿawra. Still, many women, including scholars, leave this area uncovered. Does the Shafi’i school agree with this? Are prayers valid for women who do not cover this area, especially if […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I have taken several oaths before Allah, promising not to listen to music, and have broken those oaths, but I do not remember how many there were. What is my obligation in this case, and is there a separate expiation for each oath? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I’m twelve years old. My first period occurred in April, and my last one lasted from the 9th to the 15th of July. On 25th July, I started noticing light brown spotting that stains my underwear but is not heavy enough to require a pad. My periods are generally […]