Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is a husband religiously obliged to consult his wife on important family matters, such as where to buy a house, or can he decide alone? Would he be sinful before Allah if he excludes her from such decisions? Is it sinful to believe that it is naturally impossible for […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What is the authenticity and meaning of the narration where Fatima (Allah be pleased with her) said the best state for women is not seeing men nor being seen by them, and the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) praised her response? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How do scholars explain the increase in hadith attributed to early Companions over time? Early reports were few, but later compilations list thousands. Does this suggest fabrication rather than authentic transmission? For instance, Musnad Ahmad attributes over 1,700 Hadith to Ibn ‘Abbas, yet by 800 CE, scholars believed he […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Can I recite morning dhikr while the imam is reciting the Quran after Fajr, or must I wait until he finishes? Is it permissible to scold someone harshly even if they are apologizing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Outside of the obligatory prayers, […]