Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is wearing a buttplug all day Halal or Haram? Is wearing a buttplug during the celebration of my daughter’s wedding Halal or Haram? 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 […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to sell items through Print on Demand (POD) platforms where the seller uploads designs and manages customization, pricing, and policies but does not own the product before sale, as the stock belongs to the platform? Does this conflict with the Shari‘a principle of possession before sale? […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the narration in Muṣannaf ʿAbd al-Razzāq (10352) about ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb seeking to marry ʿAlī’s daughter authentic (Allah be pleased with them)? How is the reported incident of him touching her leg understood in Islamic tradition? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does saying “Shout at me first” in response to my wife’s demand for divorce constitute a conditional divorce if I do not remember whether she shouted or not? 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 My mother is handicapped, which limits my ability to invest my wealth or earn income. I have to pay significant zakat on the inheritance I received from my grandparents, and I feel this doesn’t honor their hard work. Does Islam provide exceptions for someone in my situation? What can […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I am 19 but still do not have access to the money, who is responsible for paying zakat on a trust fund exceeding the nisab amount set up by my mother—me or my mother? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for a Muslim physician to prescribe medications with haram ingredients if halal alternatives are available but less effective? What if an insurance company only covers the haram option or a less effective alternative? Are there resources addressing modern medical challenges, such as insurance and prescribing? Answer […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question During the Nikah, the bridegroom responded to the Imam’s statement of acceptance with “Accepted, In sha’ Allah.” He later clarified that he said “In sha’ Allah” out of confusion and had no intention to make the acceptance conditional. In light of Hanafi fiqh, does the addition of “In sha’ […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can I seek a divorce in my situation?  I had a Nikah with my cousin via video call in the presence of both families, as he lives abroad. It was an arranged marriage, and we had no prior interaction. Is this Nikah valid? Answer In the Name of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a disabled individual receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) in the U.S. Since SSDI funds may involve investments that include interest, is it permissible for me to accept these payments? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on applying to dental schools that include a clause stating fees may increase due to inflation during the four-year program? 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. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman commits zina during her ‘idda from an irrevocable divorce, does this restart her ‘idda, or is it completed after her third menstrual period as usual? Does sending private pictures during ‘idda count as zina? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith below about the mustache and beard of the envoys of Persia authentic or not, since the authenticity of this hadith is different? Ibn Jarir al-Tabari, while reporting the visit of two emissaries of the King of Persia to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am working as an Investment Analyst at the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Asian Infrastructure Banks. Are they halal or low-interest loans to the poorest countries, mostly for development projects? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a person, during their death illness, vows to allocate a share of their house and wealth to some heirs, does this vow take effect, or is the permission of other heirs required? What is the Hanafi opinion on this issue? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I recently learned that legal interest is categorized as riba. In the Netherlands, it is standard practice for jurists to work with legal interest when securing clients’ rights. Is it permissible for a jurist in the West to work with legal interest, or must I quit this profession entirely? […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can money given by a family member for future emergencies, like war, be used for immediate needs like food? If so, must the amount be repaid later? If repayment is difficult, is it permissible to use the money, and is the food purchased with it halal? What should be […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I be a 20% minority shareholder in a restaurant where over 90% of revenue comes from halal food and drinks and less than 10% from alcohol while only taking profits from the halal transactions? I will not handle alcohol-related transactions or draw a salary. Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the expiation (kaffara) for abortion? 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. Abortion is prohibited for non-Islamic reasons, particularly after 120 days, when the soul is believed to enter […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What are the specific words used in the nikah process for the groom, bride, and tahkim? Is there a particular phrase the bride must convey to the tahkim? 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]