Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How does an Islamic banking loan differ from a conventional one? Despite choosing methods like Murabaha or Diminishing Musharaka, the repayment seems similar, leaving me apprehensive. Could you clarify how Islamic banking avoids interest despite repayment amounts exceeding the borrowed sum? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  I am currently working for a non-Muslim family member from time to time. But now that he has received rent from an alcohol company that is renting a place on his farm. My job consists of permissible stuff like watering plants and other similar tasks. Are my earnings lawful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  For the Shafi’i School: Is there qada for intentionally breaking a Sunna fast? What about breaking I’tikaf in Ramadan without a valid reason? Also, should I start over if I vowed to perform I’tikaf for three days but missed one unintentionally? Should this I’tikaf be accompanied by fasting? Answer […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  If one falls into a deep depression and, as a result, stops eating and drinking, and the lack of water and food leads to a sickness in the body that causes the person to die, will this person go to hell for suicide? Answer In the name of Allah, […]