Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My wife’s maternal aunt is childless, recently widowed, and in her ‘idda. She is like a mother to us, and we are staying with her to support her. Am I required to maintain gender separation from her during this period? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Can zakat be given to cover medical expenses for a poor relative? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. When giving zakat, the primary consideration is whether the recipient qualifies as a rightful recipient, not the specific purpose for which the zakat will be used. What […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question We are certain about two divorces, but for a third incident, neither of us remembers whether my husband actually issued a talaq after saying, “I will divorce you if you don’t cut the call.” Since we cannot recall his words, is our marriage still valid? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My mother owns a property in Bangladesh that I largely funded (about 80%). She now wishes to sell it and give me the full amount. I have one sister who is alive, and my three deceased brothers have left children. Is it permissible for my mother to gift the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I committed sins in the past, but have repented. Before my nikah, I tested negative for all STIs, although some tests (like HPV) are not available at my age. I have no symptoms of HSV-2, but I recently learned about it and became afraid. My doctor will not test […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question During ihram, does washing one’s hands and feet with scented soap for the purpose of cleaning (not perfuming) require a dam? If a sacrifice is required and one cannot afford it, is there an alternative expiation, or must it be performed once one becomes financially able? Answer In the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question As a new Muslim, I initially followed the Maliki madhhab but now follow the Hanafi. During my first Ramadan as a Maliki, I broke about 10 fasts without a valid reason. I believe kaffara is due and want to fulfill it by fasting. Should I follow Maliki or Hanafi […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My question is whether the use of advanced cosmetic orthodontics, such as RPE, MARPE, MSE, and Invisalign, is permissible for both beautification (e.g., expanding the palate and broadening the smile) and functional improvements (e.g., improved breathing and oral posture). Are these non-surgical procedures Halal if there’s room for functional […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A qira’at is canonical if it conforms to the Uthmanic rasm. Some canonical variants differ in the skeletal consonant, e.g., Surat al-Hadid, verse 24, where hafs includes “wa man yatawalla fa inna Allaha huwa al-Ghaniyy al-Hamid,” but warsh and qalun omit “huwa.” Explain this difference, given the absence or […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My question is whether this kind of conversation already causes a divorce. I asked my husband, “How would you pronounce a divorce?” He said, “We are going to divorce now.” Then I asked, “You’ve said that before, did you mean it then?” He replied, “No, I never had the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a man had intercourse with his ex-wife after divorce and she became pregnant without remarrying, can he legally recognize the child, seek visitation rights, or apply for joint custody according to Islamic law? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My husband, though religious and active in the mosque, often initiates sexual conversations through messages that involve mention of other people. He says it feels boring otherwise. This deeply troubles me and causes confusion in our marriage. What is the Islamic guidance on such behavior, and how should I […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a haram medication works better than a halal alternative for a chronic (not life-threatening) condition, is it permissible to use it? 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. Haram medicine […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How should the hadith in Sahih Muslim 2650 about predestination be understood? It seems to imply that everything happens because it was written in the Preserved Tablet, which suggests that humans have no free will. How does this hadith align with the belief that Allah wrote everything because He […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am divorcing my wife due to serious misconduct. During the wedding, she was given gold heirlooms from my late father and grandmother. I know it is not allowed to take back gifts, and I am not asking for the mahr. But since these items are family heirlooms, is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is a husband religiously obliged to consult his wife on important family matters, such as where to buy a house, or can he decide alone? Would he be sinful before Allah if he excludes her from such decisions? Is it sinful to believe that it is naturally impossible for […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father, who is still alive, transferred all his property to my two sisters and one brother, excluding me because of my past sin. I am married with two children, and my father’s decision means my children will not inherit anything from him. Will Allah compensate my children, and […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am experiencing symptoms similar to PGAD, where I feel constant physical arousal without any desire or intention. It is involuntary and has severely impacted my ability to eat, sleep, and function normally. I am trying to seek medical help, but have not been successful yet. This condition is […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to call someone an “angel” as a way of praising their good character or kind heart? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is generally permissible to call someone an “angel” metaphorically to praise their good character, as long as […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to work as a screenwriter for films or documentaries, and what guidelines should be observed? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I hope you are in good health and faith. Thank you for your question. Working as a screenwriter for films […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In Ayurvedic medicine, we learn both modern and traditional subjects. There is an Ayurvedic belief that the origin of Ayurveda is from Brahma, who possessed knowledge of Ayurveda and passed it on to someone, who in turn passed it on to others, with six students ultimately inheriting the knowledge. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I bought Sculpey polymer clay, a man-made modeling material made from plastic PVC that hardens by baking. I found out on their website that it contains animal-based ingredients. If these ingredients are derived from haram animals, would they be permissible after being processed into polymer clay? Answer In the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does briefly pressing a niqab cloth to my face during ihram affect its validity or require a penalty? While in ihram for ‘Umra, I briefly pressed part of my cap-style niqab against my eyes to wipe tears. The cloth did not remain on the face and only made light, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I told my wife that if she left the house and used drugs, she would be divorced. She later left and used them. Afterward, I sent her a message saying, “If you use drugs or alcohol, you are divorced,” which she read after already using drugs. Is the divorce […]