Mawlana Ilyas Patel

April 6, 2025 3 mins

When Does the New Menstrual Cycle Duration Apply After Childbirth?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman’s menstrual cycle is 10 days but shortens to 7 days after childbirth, when does the new 7-day duration become her established habit, allowing intimacy after 7 days instead of 10? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]
April 6, 2025 2 mins

Do Intrusive Thoughts of Divorce Affect My Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I struggle with intrusive thoughts and sometimes whisper words of divorce without intending them. This has happened twice, and I fear it may happen again. Does this affect my marriage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]
April 6, 2025 2 mins

Is My Half-Sister Entitled to My Father’s Inherited Property?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father was adopted by his aunt and inherited her property instead of his biological father’s. From his first marriage, he had a daughter whose mother took khul‘ and custody, with my father’s name not appearing on her marriage documents. My sibling and I are from his second marriage. […]
April 6, 2025 2 mins

Can a Brother Arrange Marriage for His Sister Without Father’s Consent?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a father insists on marrying his daughter to someone she rejects and refuses any other option, can her brother arrange her marriage without the father’s consent? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you […]
April 5, 2025 2 mins

Is a Written Divorce Valid if Given out of Fear?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I gave my wife a written divorce out of fear for her life. Our marriage was secret, and she lived at home. Her mother suspected her of zina and informed her father, who rushed back and arranged her marriage. She feared telling her family and could not resist the […]
April 5, 2025 3 mins

Can I Seek Divorce if My Husband Fails His Duties?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I seek a divorce if my husband has not fulfilled his responsibilities for three years and is now forcing me to move to a non-Muslim country, leaving my elderly parents and stable halal job? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
March 30, 2025 3 mins

Are Prolonged Periods Considered Hayd or Istihada in Hanafi Fiqh?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If my period occurs every 2–3 months and lasts more than 10 days, should the extra days be considered hayd or istihada in the Hanafi school? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]
March 29, 2025 3 mins

Should Non-Scholars Read the Works of Ibn Hazm, and Who Is Imam Shawkani?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Who is Muhammad ibn ‘Ali ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah, known as al-Shawkani? Is it advisable for non-scholars to read Ibn Hazm’s books? 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. Ibn […]
March 26, 2025 2 mins

Is the Hadith About an Angel or Demon Sent One Year Before Death Authentic?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith stating that Allah sends an angel or demon one year before death authentic? If so, what is its reference? 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 have […]
March 26, 2025 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Keep Conventional Insurance Due to Medical Hardship?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to keep my mother’s conventional insurance, given that canceling it would leave her without coverage due to her medical history and high medical expenses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you […]
March 26, 2025 3 mins

Is It Allowed to Film Intimate Moments with a Spouse If Privacy Is Ensured?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a Hanafi choose to adopt the Shafi‘i position in the Answer below on filming or photographing intimate moments with a spouse as long as care is taken to ensure that the materials are safe and inaccessible by anyone else (via encryption, etc.)? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
March 23, 2025 2 mins

Does the Hadith About Adam’s Creation Rule Out Ancient Humans Before Him?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does the hadith about Adam’s creation from different types of earth imply that no ancient humans existed before him? 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 hadith you quoted is […]
March 23, 2025 4 mins

What Does the Hadith About the Daws Tribe and Dhul-Khalasa Really Mean?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question The Hour will not be established till the buttocks of the women of the tribe of Daws move while going round Dhul-Khalasa” is a hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari. It is about the end of the world and afflictions. A post mentioned that the tribe of Daws has gone extinct, […]
March 23, 2025 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Buy a Car with a Retention of Title Clause?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to buy a car in installments with a retention of title clause, where the seller retains ownership until full payment? If not, would it be allowed if we ensure full repayment? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are […]
March 23, 2025 2 mins

Who Inherits When a Man Dies Leaving Daughters but No Surviving Son or Wife?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Who inherits when a father passes away, leaving three daughters and no wife, while his son predeceased him? Do the deceased son’s wife and children inherit? Do the father’s nephews qualify for inheritance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]
March 22, 2025 2 mins

Can I Marry a Woman Without Her Family’s Permission If They Abused Her?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I marry a Muslim woman without her family’s permission if they are non-Muslims who abused and neglected her? 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 her parents are uncontactable […]
March 22, 2025 2 mins

Is My Marriage Valid If My Husband Converted Only for Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is my marriage valid in Islam if my husband converted solely for marriage but does not practice or identify as Muslim? What steps should I take to ensure the marriage remains halal? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]
March 22, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on Marrying Someone with the Same OCD?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I read online that if both males and females in a marriage have OCD, then the children have a 50% chance of having OCD, too. In such cases of diseases that can be inherited, what is the ruling on getting a spouse with the same disease? Won’t it be […]
March 16, 2025 2 mins

Does Using AI Unethically Affect the Halal Status of Job Income?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does using AI for initial ideas in a prohibited manner affect the permissibility of income earned from a degree-based job? 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. No, using AI for […]
March 16, 2025 2 mins

Can a Daughter Swear by Allah Never to Visit Her Father’s House?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for a daughter to swear by Allah not to visit her father’s house? 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 is not permissible to swear an oath […]
March 16, 2025 2 mins

Does the Quran Mention Kundalini Awakening, or Is It a Spiritual Deception?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Some Muslims claim that the Quran mentions the Kundalini awakening. Is there any truth to this? Could such experiences be a form of deception? How should we understand the benefits of practices like yoga if Hinduism is not the truth? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
March 16, 2025 2 mins

Does a Vow to Give Charity Upon Smoking Apply to Every Instance or Just Once?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone says, “O Allah if I smoke, I will give charity within 40 days,” does this apply to every future instance of smoking or just once, given that the intention was for a single occurrence? If they miss the 40-day deadline, should they still give to charity, or […]
March 16, 2025 2 mins

Is It Necessary to Inform Customers About Minor Defects in Products Before Selli...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a product in my store, like a can of pop, has a dent or scratches, is it necessary to inform the customer before selling it? Does this apply to all items with minor defects? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
March 14, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Proper Islamic Method to Dispose of an Amulet Afflicted with Black M...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the proper Islamic method to dispose of an amulet proven to be afflicted with black magic? Should it simply be discarded, or is there a specific way to destroy it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]
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