Mawlana Ilyas Patel

January 5, 2025 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Sell AI-Generated Art Prints Online?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to sell AI-generated art prints online for passive income and promote them through social media? I plan to link to my shop to increase traffic. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate If the content of AI-generated art prints is non-human and […]
January 5, 2025 2 mins

Does the ’Idda End Immediately If Three Divorces Are Given?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a husband issues a final divorce during the ‘idda, does the marriage end immediately, or must the wife complete the ‘idda before leaving? Additionally, if they reconcile but later decide to divorce again after the ‘idda ends, is a new ‘idda required, and can the wife apply for […]
January 4, 2025 2 mins

Is the Hadith About the Virtues of Offering Forty Prayers in the Prophet’s Mas...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the Hadith about securing immunity from Hell, punishment, and hypocrisy by offering forty consecutive prayers in the Prophet’s Masjid (Allah bless him and give him peace) authentic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate This hadith is recorded in Musnad Ahmad on the authority […]
January 4, 2025 4 mins

What Is the Meaning of Najd and the “Horn of Shaytan” in the Hadith?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the meaning of Najd and the “horn of Shaytan” mentioned in the hadith: “There, earthquakes and tribulations will occur, and there will emerge the horn of Shaytan”? How should this be understood? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate There are some explanations […]
January 3, 2025 2 mins

Is It Sinful to Skip ID Checks When Delivering Alcohol Due to Safety Concerns?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it sinful to skip ID checks for alcohol delivery due to safety concerns? When delivering alcohol, I am required to check if the customer is sober and verify their ID, but I only ask for their date of birth and input it into the app. I avoid checking […]
January 3, 2025 2 mins

Is the Hadith About Rewards for Initiating and Responding to Salam Authentic?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the hadith about the one who initiates salam receiving a gold brick in Janna and the responder receiving a silver brick authentic? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I have tried to locate the hadith but have not found it. However, there are […]
January 3, 2025 3 mins

How Should Nonstop Bleeding Be Managed for Prayer and Fasting in the Hanafi Scho...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been experiencing nonstop bleeding since October 9. Previously, my menstrual cycle was regular, occurring every 4–5 weeks. I read that in such cases, I should stop praying and fasting during my original menstrual period. According to the Hanafi school, should I stop praying and fasting on the […]
January 3, 2025 2 mins

Is It Sinful to Limit a Child’s Contact with Grandparents Due to Moral Concern...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it sinful to prevent my 8-month-old son from visiting my parents, especially my mother, due to their moral issues, as my husband suggests waiting until he reaches the age of takleef? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is not sinful to prevent […]
January 3, 2025 4 mins

Are Properties Registered in a Mother’s Name Considered Part of Inheritance, a...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My late father owned seven properties, with one in his name, one in my and my brother’s names, and the rest in my mother’s name. Do the properties in my mother’s name count as inheritance, and how long can we delay distribution? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
January 3, 2025 3 mins

Does the Term “’Idham” in the Quran Refer to Cartilage Development in the ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In Surat al-Mu’minun [23:14], does the term “ʿidham” (bones) include the early developmental stage when bones are still cartilage? Or does it specifically refer to a later stage in bone formation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith […]
January 2, 2025 4 mins

Is My Nikah Valid Without the Bride’s Wali’s Permission?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A girl and I performed a nikah over the phone, with two witnesses, without her wali’s permission to avoid a haram relationship. Is our nikah valid under these circumstances? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. […]
January 1, 2025 3 mins

What Is the Ruling on Placing the Name of Allah Alongside the Name of the Prophe...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on placing the name of Allah (Most High) alongside the name of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]
January 1, 2025 2 mins

Do I Need to Pay Kaffara for Each Broken Oath?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I repeatedly broke oaths related to two sins I struggle with, making multiple oaths to stop but failing. Do I need to pay kaffara for each broken oath or just for the first one? I have not paid kaffara yet. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
December 30, 2024 3 mins

Is the Hadith About the Discovery of Gold in the Euphrates Connected to the Mahd...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is there any hadith linking the discovery of gold in the Euphrates or a loud bang in Ramadan as signs preceding the Mahdi? 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. Below […]
December 29, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Pursue Treatment for My Sexual Dysfunction?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been experiencing sexual dysfunction for almost 10 years and am exploring treatments, including TENS therapy for the genital nerve, as suggested in a scientific article. Is it permissible to pursue this treatment in light of my condition? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
December 29, 2024 3 mins

Does a Person Who Unknowingly Prayed Invalid Prayers Die as a Muslim?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does a person who unknowingly prayed invalid prayers die as a Muslim? What if waswas about purity led to invalid prayers? 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. Prayer is a […]
December 29, 2024 3 mins

Does Saying “I Will Marry Someone Else” Without Intending to Divorce Result ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My question is that during a heated argument, I told my wife, “I will marry someone else,” without intending immediate divorce. Does this imply a valid divorce in Islam? As far as I know, my intention was not to divorce her at the present moment but in the future […]
December 29, 2024 1 min

Is Purification Needed if a Cat That Consumed Impurity Licks You?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I adopted a cat that previously ate a dog’s vomit. If the cat licks me in the future, would I need to purify myself seven times? Should I consider giving the cat away to maintain purity? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate You won’t […]
December 29, 2024 2 mins

Will a Curse Made in Anger Without Intention Backfire, and Have I Breached Right...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I texted a curse about my teacher’s child out of anger but did not mean it from my heart. I have repented and regret it deeply. Will this backfire on me or affect my child? Have I breached his rights, and will Allah protect me from the curse if […]
December 29, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Work in AI and Computer Vision Using Images and Videos?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I plan to work in AI and computer vision, using images and videos for automation, security, and medical purposes. Given Islamic views on photography, is it permissible to develop AI with such data? If I follow a permissive scholarly opinion on this, would I be held accountable if it’s […]
December 27, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Pray in a Mosque with Mosquito Coils Burning?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to pray in a congregation where mosquito coils are lit in front of the worshippers, considering they cannot be moved during prayer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]
December 27, 2024 3 mins

What Is the Punishment if a Married Man and an Unmarried Woman Commit Zina?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I specifically want to know that in hadith, the punishment for a married man and a married woman committing fornication is 100 lash and stoning to death, and if an unmarried woman and an unmarried man commit fornication, they should be lashed 100 times( no death penalty). My question […]
December 27, 2024 1 min

Can a Certificate with Animal Silhouettes Be Displayed, and Is Altering Features...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to hang a degree certificate containing small animal silhouettes with facial features? Would coloring over the eyes to make them appear as simple silhouettes make it permissible? Answer  In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to hang a degree certificate […]
December 27, 2024 2 mins

Do Conditional Statements Constitute Divorce?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My husband frequently imposes conditional statements like, in  or “If you don’t sit here, you are haram for me.” Do such statements affect our marital relationship? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]
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