Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have sparse eyebrows, which have been an insecurity for years. I want to look pretty for my husband and ideally have eyebrows when I wake up. There’s a new procedure called “ombre powder eyebrows” and “combination eyebrows,” semipermanent makeup lasting 1-3 years. Are these procedures permissible in Islam […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does the statement in Sura 61:14 about Allah supporting the true followers of Jesus imply that Paul was among them, given that some tafsir sources quote Ibn Ishaq as including him among the supported disciples? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to practice breathwork to manage anxiety if it sometimes induces altered states or intense thoughts about death and other scenarios? 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 […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I broke an oath at 13 while dependent on my parents, can I fast three days as expiation? If yes, am I required to use the gifted Eid money to feed ten needy people instead? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are feathers that fall from live birds, such as pigeons, considered pure, particularly at the tips, and do they render birdbath water impure? Also, does compost containing impurities become pure over time through natural decomposition over several years? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to play skill-based games like Free Fire with the music turned off, and to enter tournaments that involve entry fees or prize money? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a man bequeath all his property to his brother or nephew if he has children, or is he limited to one-third in his will? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to apply filters or edits, like color grading or changing lighting, on real animal photos to enhance their appearance? 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 How should we respond to claims that Imam Abu Hanifa erred by allowing zakat al-fitr to be given in money, and that this contradicts the Sunna of giving it in food? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to pursue midwifery if it involves seeing ‘awra and dealing with abortions, and how should I choose a career path that pleases Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I asked the company of WD-40 about the ingredients, and they stated it contains fatty acids from animal fats (don’t know which animal or specific ingredient). This product is widely used by mechanics, even on door hinges in cars and homes. Lots of people use it. If this is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is a nikah valid if performed after zina but before a clear menstrual cycle confirming the woman is not pregnant?. What should a couple do if a pregnancy occurs in this context and no fetal heartbeat is detected? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My daughter is only 14, and thus, her periods are irregular, and there is spotting/istihada sometimes. We have always kept to the 15 days tuhr rule and a minimum of 3 days of hayd to handle her courses. As I have always understood the rules of hayd in the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to pursue unpaid wages through legal means if I previously recorded mortgage interest at work without knowing it was impermissible, but later stopped and repented? Could seeking my dues still be valid, or might this be a form of worldly punishment for that past action? Answer […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to buy and sell Pokémon cards as collectibles or investments, given that the characters have cartoon faces and special powers, and some are portrayed as gods in the fictional story, though not on the cards themselves? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What do scholars say about the hadith in which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) told a menstruating woman to retrieve a mat from the mosque? Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter a mosque for such a purpose? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to terminate a 4-week pregnancy due to physical and mental hardship? I am 4 weeks pregnant and already have four children, including one with autism and a toddler. I suffer from severe back problems and often struggle mentally. Would it be permissible to terminate the pregnancy […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it valid for a non-practicing Muslim man to marry a Hindu woman who secretly agrees to convert to Islam, despite family opposition and legal challenges? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does Surat al-Furqan [25:69] indicate that Muslims can remain in Hell forever, or does it only apply to disbelievers? How do we reconcile this with the belief that sinful Muslims will eventually enter Paradise? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How does Sura [16:66], which describes milk coming from the bellies of cattle, align with the biological process of milk production? Does “batn” refer to storage rather than process? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is my marriage valid if my husband never repaid the borrowed mahr and has not fulfilled his financial responsibilities for 18 years? Unfortunately, our marriage has never been peaceful or fulfilling. From the very beginning, I received a mahr of only around $200 in value, and even that was […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for a woman to shave her head to facilitate treatment for psoriasis if the hair prevents proper application of medication and she wears the hijab? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a person has multiple children but has suffered from severe postpartum depression after each childbirth and has tried all permissible types of birth control (IUD, birth control pills), but those methods cause severe hormonal and physical imbalances (excessive bleeding, depressive mood swings), is having their tubes tied permissible? […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What are the words that constitute dhihar, and does calling one’s wife “Bibi“ (short form of Habibi) have any consequences depending on the intention? 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. […]