Mawlana Ilyas Patel

February 16, 2025 2 mins

Did I Break My Oath by Viewing Her Photos After Vowing Not to Meet or Text Her?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I made oaths asking Allah to punish me if I met or texted a girl with bad intentions. Although I didn’t meet or text her, I viewed her photos and videos online and committed a sinful act. Did I break my oaths, and is expiation required? Answer In the […]
February 14, 2025 2 mins

How Should Disputes Be Resolved in Joint Land Ownership Without Specific Demarca...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on joint ownership of land where multiple owners know the total size and their percentage of ownership but not the specific part allocated to them? If one owner requests demarcation but the others cannot agree, how should disputes be resolved, especially if some owners wish […]
February 11, 2025 2 mins

Does a Husband’s Nod Affect His Verbal Denial of Conditions Placed on His Wife...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I repeatedly asked my husband if he had placed any conditions on me, and he consistently said no. On one occasion, he nodded briefly, likely distracted by the children, but then clearly said no. When I later asked why, he nodded, but he couldn’t remember. Does his nod have […]
February 9, 2025 2 mins

Can a Qadi Require a Wife to Compensate Her Husband for Willfully Destroying His...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a Qadi require a wife to compensate her husband for willfully destroying his property, including by liquidating part of her mahr, if necessary? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. […]
February 9, 2025 2 mins

Are These Conditions in a House Purchasing Contract Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question We have the opportunity to purchase a house in Germany with an interest-free loan from our employer. The conditions are a mortgage on the house as security for the loan and repayment within three months if we leave the job. Are these conditions permissible in Islam? Answer In the […]
February 9, 2025 3 mins

Can I Seek Divorce in My Current Marriage Situation?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was persuaded to marry my cousin, but after three years, despite my efforts, I could not develop a love for him. Due to my feelings and lack of communication, I avoid intimacy with him, which I know is sinful. Can I seek khul‘ or divorce in this situation? […]
February 8, 2025 3 mins

What Defines the Relationship Between Scholars, Rulers, and the Masses in a Musl...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What defines the relationship between scholars, rulers, and the masses in a Muslim society? What are their rights and responsibilities toward one another, and who holds rulers accountable if they deviate? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith […]
February 8, 2025 2 mins

Is It Better to Take My Share of the Inheritance or Relinquish It to Maintain Ti...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it better to take my share of the inheritance or relinquish it to maintain ties with my stepfamily? Is it permissible to waive my share without first taking possession, avoiding double taxation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in […]
February 8, 2025 2 mins

Would Consuming MSG Be Haram If Banned by the Law of the Land?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Would consuming MSG be haram if banned by the law of the land, even though it is halal? Does this apply to natural sources like tomatoes and mushrooms? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank […]
February 8, 2025 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Practice Techniques Like Mewing for Aesthetic Purposes?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible in Islam to practice techniques like mewing, hard mewing, or thumb pulling to enhance appearance rather than for health purposes? Similarly, is bodybuilding allowed if the goal is aesthetics rather than health? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you […]
February 8, 2025 3 mins

Will a Night Last Three Nights Before the Sun Rises From the West?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is there an authentic hadith about a night as long as three nights before the sun rises from the west, after which repentance will not be accepted? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you […]
February 8, 2025 2 mins

Is a Divorce Valid If the Wife Never Received the Message?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question After a fight, I asked my husband for a divorce but later tried to reconcile. He claims he issued one talaq via text a week before informing me, but I never received it. He promised to resend it via email but didn’t. We later discussed and agreed to work […]
February 8, 2025 2 mins

Is Money Won in a Trivia Game Permissible to Keep?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to keep money earned from answering trivia questions posed by a non-mahram at a family gathering? Would it be considered haram because it was part of a game? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith […]
February 6, 2025 2 mins

How Do We Reconcile the Hadith About Adam’s Age with Ancient Human Fossils?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can the Hadith stating that Adam lived 6000 years ago be reconciled with human fossils dated up to 400,000 years ago? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate We do not have a theological chronology, calendar, or timeframe for the beginning of creation, and […]
February 6, 2025 3 mins

How to Understand the Existence of Seemingly Purposeless Organs in Light of Isla...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How do I reconcile the existence of seemingly purposeless organs, like Jacobson’s organ and outer ear muscles, with Islamic beliefs? Why would Allah create them, and how does this align with the Islamic view of creation and evolution? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
February 6, 2025 2 mins

Can a Man with Parkinson’s Gift His House and Car to His Wife?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a man in his 70s with Parkinson’s gift his house and car to his wife, or is this considered depriving his heirs of their rights? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]
February 2, 2025 3 mins

Is a Comedic Film with Male and Female Actors Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to create a comedic film with Islamic themes involving male and female actors who interact on-screen and present to a mixed-gender audience if there is no music or uncovered ‘awra? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]
February 2, 2025 3 mins

Can I Revoke an Oath That Invokes Harm Upon Myself?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I made an oath asking Allah to make me blind, deaf, or disabled if I committed a certain sin, intending to scare myself from committing it. I haven’t broken the oath or committed a sin, but I fear I might in the future. Can I revoke the oath, and […]
February 2, 2025 3 mins

Is a Woman Divorced If She Informs Her Family and Husband of Her Decision?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Am I Islamically divorced after verbally informing my family and my ex-husband of the decision due to abuse, even if he refuses to finalize it? Can my potential husband speak to my father about marriage before the legal divorce is completed, or must he wait until the process is […]
January 31, 2025 2 mins

Must a Wife Return Money in Khul‘ and What About Custody?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In a Khul‘ case, must a wife return the money her husband invested in her house, and can he demand custody of the children? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. […]
January 31, 2025 3 mins

Is Astral Projection Permissible in Islam?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to intentionally attempt astral projection or an out-of-body experience, especially with the intention of visiting sacred places like the Rawda? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. It […]
January 31, 2025 3 mins

Can a Sunni Girl Marry Someone with Different Family Beliefs?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for a Sunni girl to marry a man whose family holds different beliefs if he does not follow them and has taken his shahada? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you […]
January 31, 2025 3 mins

Why Does Islam Emphasize Gender Roles?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Why does Islam emphasize distinct roles and characteristics for men and women, encouraging masculinity in men and femininity in women? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Islam provides a meaningful […]
January 31, 2025 3 mins

Is a Marriage Contract and Will Necessary for Sharia Compliance in Non-Muslim Co...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it obligatory to have a marriage contract and will to ensure compliance with Islamic law in countries where marriage and inheritance laws contradict Sharia? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is important to register your marriage in advance, either before, during, or […]
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