Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My wife’s cousin was to marry a student of mine on a certain day, and everyone expected me to attend. Two days earlier, my cousin’s grandmother and her friend died. I brought the body home before the funeral in her hometown. The funeral coincided with the marriage, causing conflict. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I inherited a savings account that accrues interest, which I consider impermissible. The funds consist of deposits made over many years, along with interest, but I only have partial records and cannot accurately calculate the amount of interest included. If I close the account, am I required to give […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question During a period of severe anxiety, I made vows to Allah, including promises to perform certain acts of worship and statements about punishment if I sinned again. I have not fulfilled those vows and may owe multiple kaffara payments. I recently bought home exercise equipment. Was I required to […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How is the Prophet’s (Allah bless him and give him peace) statement that no one alive at that time would remain after one hundred years reconciled with reports that Abu al-Tufayl lived beyond that period, even though the statement was made after the Tabuk expedition (9 AH)? Answer In […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I delayed IVF for years due to gynecological issues, including surgery and pre-cancerous cells. I used a Mirena coil to reverse these conditions, suppress fibroids, and treat adenomyosis. With a clear biopsy, I can proceed once the coil is removed. The removal coincides with Ramadan and requires a full […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I believe that this world is temporary and that every soul will return to Allah one day. I wish for my shroud to be provided by my husband. May I include this as part of my mahr? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I received a job offer from fintech company MoneyLion for a Software Engineer position. Their main product, Instacash, links users’ bank accounts and assesses loan eligibility based on transaction history. Approved loans are deducted from the next paycheck. Disbursement options include no-fee standard delivery (2–5 business days) or instant […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question about FOS (Fructooligosaccharides), a dietary fiber from plants like dates, raisins, and cane sugar. When consumed, FOS is fermented by gut bacteria in the large intestine. Some bacteria, including Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus fermentum, produce ethanol as a byproduct, increasing intestinal ethanol levels. My question is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a new revert. Regarding a hadith in Jami at-Tirmidhi 3109, it says ‏ كَانَ فِي عَمَاءٍ مَا تَحْتَهُ هَوَاءٌ. Allah was “in” a cloud before creation, not “above,” but some translations say “above” as an interpretation. How could Allah be “inside” a cloud, since a cloud is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’d like to ask about combining prayers. I have IBS, which causes frequent bathroom visits, especially before prayers, taking about 30 minutes, and exhausting me. I’m pregnant, increasing bladder pressure and making prayer preparation—using the bathroom and ablution—mentally and physically tiring. Previously, my menstrual cycle gave me a prayer […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for doctors to carry malpractice and liability insurance and bill through insurance if required to practice, even if the profession itself is not a necessity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank […]

Who Will be The Last Person to Leave Hellfire? Question Hasan al-Basri (Allah be pleased with him) would express a wish to be the last person to leave Hell, referencing a hadith that describes this person’s departure after one thousand years. Could you provide the specific hadith and its authenticity that he was referring to, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In the hadith narrated by Abu Hurayra (Allah be pleased with him), where Allah promises the unseen rewards for the righteous, why are verbs like خطر used in the past tense? How should we understand and translate these verbs, and what do classical commentaries say about this hadith’s grammatical […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is Your Advice After Both Fiancé and Fiancée Committed Wrongdoing Before Marriage But Sincerely Repented And Want to Marry Each Other? 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. As you […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question   Is the Statement of Ali (Allah be pleased with him) of Marrying Without a Consenting Guardian (Wali) 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. Yes, it […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question What Can I Do If My Mother Has Taken Our Father’s Inheritance Without Any Distribution?   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. I am sorry to hear about your […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question Can One Study While in The Process of Going Through a Divorce?   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. Yes, it is absolutely permissible for her to study online […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question When I am Still financially Dependent on my Parents, Should I Fast to Expiate a Broken Vow to Allah, or Should I Pay the Expiation (Kaffara)?   Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. This […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question What should I do about thoughts that make me think that Allah will not accept my repentance from shirk?   Answer I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. These are satanic whisperings and obtrusive thoughts. I would like you to work […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question Are McDonald’s fries halal in the US?   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. The beef flavoring is derived from hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk – this does not […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question Was My Fast Valid if I Just Stopped Gargling Before the Beginning of Fajr Time?   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. Yes, your fast was valid, as the […]

Answered by Shaykh Ilyas Patel   Question Are there any effects of sin that remain after repentance?   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. If one fulfills the conditions of repentance, along with continuously repenting and […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel   Question What Should I Do About My Prayers if Urine Leaks?   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. I understand your cautiousness, but it is important not to overdo it; […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Who Was Fatima Bint Dahhak? Answer I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. There is a difference of opinion about the women who were married to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and divorced before consummation. The verse of […]