Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What Is the Wisdom Behind the Quran Recommending 2 or 2.5 Years of Breastfeeding? Answer Islam has emphasized the importance of breastfeeding for 1400 years, long before modern nutritionists and medical scientists recognized its significance in providing complete nutrition for babies up to the age of two. It is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can Kaffara payments and money purification donations be claimed for tax credits, similar to Zakat and Sadaqa? I understand Zakat can be claimed, but is it also permissible for these two types of donations? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If you are referring […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My wife and her family deceived me about her age and past during our marriage talks, even though I made my boundaries clear. Now, they insist they did nothing wrong and say this is common. How should I approach this situation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it wrong to ask a friend for help with a task during an exam when I wasn’t sure of my mistakes, especially if I could see other people’s screens due to sitting close together? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If my parents didn’t get married until after I was born, and I have lived with both of them for most of my life, is my father still considered my biological father? If so, can I use his name as my surname? Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I won a court case against an insurance company for non-payment. The judgment awarded me XX amount, including interest over ten years. The vehicle involved depreciated heavily during the legal battle. How much of the settlement is halal, and can I deduct the vehicle’s worth from the awarded amount? […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to work in political administration if one task involves approving or rejecting liquor licenses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are well. It will not be permissible to work where you are tasked to approve liquor sales. You […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am taking Chinese herbal medicine containing caterpillar fungus (cordyceps) as an alternative to Western medicine. Is it permissible to consume caterpillar fungus in Islam? 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 What is the grading of the hadith about the Dajjal’s donkey traveling on water and land, with smoke in front and behind it? Answer I could not find the above description of Dajjal’s donkey in any authentic primary source. Description of Dajjal’s Donkey However, this is a description from […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Would it be sinful to use the services of people who smuggle items across borders for a fee to avoid confiscation, given the involvement of bribery? Answer Yes, it would be sinful and against the teachings of Islam to use the services of people who smuggle items across borders […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it considered disobedience (nushuz) if I attend my university despite my husband’s temporary prohibition, given that he agreed in our marriage contract to allow me to complete my studies, and attending classes is mandatory for my degree? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman marries without her guardian’s consent, thinking the marriage was valid, and after divorce discovers it wasn’t permissible, was the divorce valid, or was there no marriage to begin with? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In the Hanafi school, a marriage […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to host a blood drive through the Red Cross, considering that blood donation is allowed when there is a need, and it does not harm the donor? 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 have a boyfriend, and we swore on the Quran not to leave each other. We plan to marry, but I feel anxious when I contact him and at peace when we don’t talk. If I break up with him, will I be sinful? What is the ruling on […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 14-year-old girl who has to make up many fasts. My parents generally don’t want me to fast too much, and we usually have little food by the end of the night, so they wouldn’t want me to fast without the predawn meal (suhur). On top of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Am I sinful if someone reads or acts upon content in a psychology book I was reading, which may go against Islamic teachings after they asked to take a photo of it? I was reading it to help with clinical depression and trauma. Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A student received an offer from a non-Muslim government’s tax authorities to fund their studies and provide a salary, with the condition of working for them afterward. Is it permissible to work in taxation under these terms? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My sister’s nikah is approaching during my mother’s idda. There will be a small women’s gathering at my aunt’s house and men at ours. Can my mother leave the house for the day to attend the gathering at my aunt’s? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I take an interest-free loan from my friend’s workplace through deception, using it for a different purpose, but with the intent to repay? Is this money halal or haram? 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 swore by Allah that I wouldn’t take money after paying for a meal with friends, but they insisted and sent me money, which I kept. Must I pay expiation, and if so, how do I do it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for one to practice qigong to last longer during intercourse and to get rid of the habit of masturbation? The practice involves meditation, channeling sexual energy, and spreading it all over the body. I have seen a Q&A related to qigong on this website, which has […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I fear I may have committed shirk. How can I repent for this? Does repentance require avoiding all sins, and what does “doing good deeds” mean for forgiveness in this context? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I hope this message finds you well. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it acceptable to use fake money to track daily sadaqa and then calculate the total at the end of the month and donate the equivalent in real money? 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 I have been married for five years with two daughters. The husband moved out and has not contacted me for three months, with no intention of divorce. What is the waiting period, and what is the ruling in this case? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]