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Mawlana Ilyas Patel

March 16, 2024 2 mins

Is an Online Marriage (Nikah) With Appointed Lawyers and Witnesses Physically P...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is an Online Marriage (Nikah) With Appointed Lawyers and Witnesses Physically Present With the Facilitator (Aqid) Valid? 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. Your marriage contract (nikah) was valid in […]
March 12, 2024 3 mins

Can I Remain a Virgin Throughout My Life?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Assalamu alaykum, I want to ask if I am sinful for not having sexual relations throughout my life. Also, I don’t have any desire to do that, nor do I fall into fitna. I lower my gaze without any fitna and don’t get attracted to the opposite gender. Will […]
February 25, 2024 2 mins

Can I Pay My Father’s Debt from My Own Money after His Demise?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father died, and I don’t want to ask my siblings to use his estate to liquidate his debts. I understand I am not obligated to cover it, but I want to cover it. Can I pay his Zakat, which he didn’t intend to? Can I donate on his […]
February 25, 2024 2 mins

Is Cigarette Smoke Considered Impure?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is Cigarette Smoke Considered Impure? 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. Cigarette smoke is not Islamicallay impure. However, it has a repulsive and repugnant smell. Believers should always try to […]
February 21, 2024 3 mins

Are the Hadiths regarding Music Authentic or Not?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I heard a scholar saying that all the hadiths about music being haram are not sahih, but there are scholars who say there are sahih hadiths about music being haram; my question is: how can I know if the hadiths are sahih or not? Is there any evidence? I’m […]
February 21, 2024 3 mins

What Kind of Debts Are Included in a Will or Trust?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In a recent gathering, I heard an Imam mention the priority of distribution in inheritance. It included 1) costs of funeral and burial, 2) paying of debts, and then distribution of and inheritance shares. My question relates to paying off debts. It was mentioned that this should include debts […]
February 21, 2024 4 mins

What Does the Sun Going Back to Where It Came from Mean?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to ask a unique question about [Bukhari, 3199,7424,4802] and [Muslim, 159]. O Abu Dharr! Do you know where this (sun) goes? I said Allah and His Apostle know best. He said, It goes and asks permission to prostrate, and it is allowed, and (one day) it, as […]
February 20, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible for the Seller to Cancel a Sale after Agreeing to a Sale?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I intended to sell a used cycle. I was ignorant of the market price for that cycle, so I just assumed its price and posted an advert. Later, when a buyer came, and we agreed to fix a price, we took the cycle to inspection, and there, the worker […]
February 20, 2024 2 mins

Am I Allowed to Receive Money from a Government Funded Program Even the Requirem...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I attended a government-funded program in which, upon completion and meeting the required hours, we were to be given money. However, the program funded by the government failed to reach the required hours, but at the end of the program, participants received their money. I didn’t take the money […]
February 20, 2024 2 mins

Is Insulting the Companions of the Prophet (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace) ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is insulting a companion of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) disbelief or not, and is insulting a wife of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) kufr or not? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
February 19, 2024 3 mins

How Was the Prophet’s Hair (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have seen non-Muslims use this hadith against Muslims, and I would like to receive an explanation for it. Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to copy the people of the Scriptures in matters in which […]
February 11, 2024 2 mins

As a New Revert Can I Help Out With the Family Dog?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My family owns a dog, and I live in the house with this dog. However, I know I’m not accountable for this, but they expect me to help out with the dog due to a family member leaving the home, so he won’t be able to do it. They […]
February 10, 2024 4 mins

What if One Does a Wrongdoing To Experience it So Not To Go Back to it?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Knowing he is sinning, I would like to know the ruling of someone who intends to do good but commits a sin. For example, when someone says, I would like to commit this sin with the intention so that this bad deed will not come to my mind in […]
February 6, 2024 2 mins

Is Gochujang Halal? 

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to ask if gochujang is halal since it is fermented for one to two years. Please let me know. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Gochujang is generally halal and permissible to consume upon looking at the ingredients. It is a red […]
February 6, 2024 3 mins

How Does One Perform the Jumu’a Prayer?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How do I pray the Jumua prayer? For example, is it the same as other congregational prayers? Are there sunna prayers that need to be prayed before and after Jumua for Jumua to be accepted, and if so, how many rakats? Do I still need to pray Dhuhr, or […]
February 6, 2024 2 mins

Can I Assist a Franchisee in Securing a Loan From an Advisor?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I hope you’re doing well. I have a finance question. Currently, we are operating a fast-food franchise system where I, as the franchisor, grant the rights to our brand name, and the franchisee must invest in the business. We have potential interested parties who do not have the capital […]
February 6, 2024 2 mins

Was it Okay to Dispose of My Hair in The Toilet?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I disposed of my hair in the toilet. At that time, I didn’t know the rulings. So is it okay, or what should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Throwing away anything that […]
February 5, 2024 2 mins

Is Hair Dye Containing Animal-Derived Ingredients Impermisible to Use?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I know hair dye isn’t a barrier. What if the hair dye in itself has animal ingredients in it? My hair stays bleached – does that invalidate wudu and Salah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and […]
February 4, 2024 2 mins

Is it Permissible to Use Chemical Peeling Solution for Skin Rejuvenation?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Some fatwas state that face peeling, strong exfoliations, and chemical face peels are not allowed, especially those causing visible skin peeling. I have a skincare product called “AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution” from the Ordinary brand, which is used as a face masque and rinsed off after […]
February 4, 2024 2 mins

Is Fine Bone China Dinnerware Permissible To Use?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to know what the ruling is on using dinnerware that is made of fine bone china. I am not sure what animal bones are used and if it was slaughtered in a halal manner. The majority of the dinnerware is from the West. Answer In the Name […]
February 4, 2024 3 mins

Is My Civil Marriage Valid with Doubts About Witnesses and Mahr?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I recently had a civil marriage with a girl two days ago with her father’s consent. The officiator asked if we accepted each other in marriage, and we both said yes. There were two male witnesses, one of whom is occasionally praying. The officiator rejected the initially agreed-upon mahr […]
February 4, 2024 3 mins

Is My Bed Frame Filthy If I Place an Impure Towel on It?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I used to be ignorant about hygiene. After showering, I’d use a damp towel and place it on my wooden bed frame. I used an anti-bacterial spray and wipe (unsure if they were the same brand) to clean the frame. Later, I learned that spraying and wiping simultaneously can […]
February 1, 2024 2 mins

Can I Accept a Percentage of Received Income as Tip and Gift Through My Account?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a friend who uses my bank account to receive Zelle money from his customers to provide them a service of helping them with some of their university classes that are offered fully online. After the payment comes to my account for his service, he helps college students […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible for a Solicitor to Prepare a Will for a Muslim Client Contrary...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a solicitor and work for a law firm. We prepare wills for Muslim and non-Muslim clients. Can I prepare a will for a non-Muslim client whereby he leaves his estate according to his personal wishes? Can I prepare a will for a Muslim who wishes to leave […]