Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is opening a real estate business permissible where insurance is legally required? Answer I pray you are well. Yes, this can be permissible in situations where insurance is legally required and comes under indemnity and liability laws. Sometimes, property insurance or public liability insurance is required to operate. In many […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is mixed-gender shared housing permissible when interaction is limited, and alternatives are difficult? Answer I pray you are well. No, it wouldn’t be permissible. The issue is not simply interaction, but the reality of living in a shared space with members of the opposite gender who are not mahrams. In […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question May one earn a referral income after directing a client to impermissible insurance offered by others? Answer I pray you are well. No, this would not be permissible. You are assisting someone in sin, and then earning money from that referral. This is no different from directing someone to something […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should a wife respond if her husband looks at other women online? Answer I pray you are well. The first step, in any major or even minor matter, is to turn to Allah. Ask Allah Most High to facilitate the situation and bring about what is best. This should […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If someone makes multiple similar oaths and breaks them, how many expiations are required? Answer I pray you are well. There are a couple of positions on this issue. However, the dominant position in the Hanafi school is that one expiation is required. This is similar to the kaffara of […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to join an employee savings plan for employer bonuses if the funds have some exposure to conventional banks, and any profits from impermissible sources are donated? Answer I pray you are well. Yes, in this situation, it is permissible. Reviewing Where the Funds Are Invested With many […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should I do if my parents oppose my Islam and refuse to let me marry a Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah grant you strength, steadfastness, ease, assistance, and facilitation. Turning to Allah and Cultivating Steadfastness This situation requires turning sincerely […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If certain marital rights were waived at the time of nikah, can they later be restored without a new marriage contract? Answer I pray you are well. Yes. If marital rights were waived, they can later be restored. A new contract is not required. Waiving Financial Rights For example, a […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can a woman who has accepted Islam and is awaiting a civil divorce from her non-Muslim husband enter into an Islamic nikah? Answer I pray you are well. It depends, particularly on how long she has been Muslim. The Waiting Period After Accepting Islam If a woman accepts Islam while […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Who must pay Zakat on money held in a child’s name, such as in a child’s bank account, but owned and controlled by the father? Answer I pray you are well. Zakat is due upon the owner of the wealth. Whoever owns the money is the one responsible for paying […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is income lawfully earned by a minor from selling honestly labeled “style of” replicas permissible in the Hanafi school? Answer I pray you are well. There are two separate issues here: Can a minor work and earn money? Is it permissible to sell replica or “knock-off” goods? Can a Minor […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Does believing that Jesus is the Son of God affect the validity of a convert’s Islam? Answer I pray you are well. Yes, it would affect the validity of a person’s faith. A False and Impossible Belief The belief that Jesus is the son of God is false. It is […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it sound to delay learning Islamic finance rulings until mastering the five pillars? Answer I pray you are well. It depends on your personal situation. Prioritizing What Is Immediately Obligatory After learning sound ‘aqida, that is, what you are required to believe, you must learn how to pray and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should the verse, “The stars and the trees bow down (in submission).” [Quran, 55:6], be understood alongside hadiths which mention that trees will speak at the end of times? Answer I pray you are well. The Meaning of “Najm” in the Verse Allah Most High says: “The sun and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to attend non-Muslim prayers at school assemblies without participating or showing reverence? Answer I pray you are well. Attending a Non-Muslim School It is permissible to attend a non-Muslim school, such as a Catholic school, provided that one is not forced to engage in the religious practices […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on delayed makeup of fasts due to prolonged illness when fasting may still cause harm? Answer I pray you are well. Delaying the Makeup Fast Due to Ongoing Harm In this situation, you may keep delaying the makeup fast for as long as you need. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should Muslim parents relate to an adult child who has left Islam and lives with a partner? Answer I pray you are well. This is undoubtedly a very difficult situation. It brings pain to parents knowing the choice their child has made. There is worry about the future and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should ongoing emotional manipulation in marriage be handled Islamically? Answer I pray you are well. Emotional Manipulation Is a Form of Injustice Ongoing emotional manipulation is a difficult and painful matter. It is not something light. If emotional manipulation is used to cause someone pain, then it is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to own and use silver items for both use and investment? Answer I pray you are well. Owning Silver It is permissible to own silver without restriction. There is no issue in possessing silver in any quantity. However, one must ensure that zakat is paid on it […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is there a concession for someone whose health worsens by praying Fajr on time due to chronic exhaustion? Answer I pray you are well. If someone is genuinely struggling due to chronic exhaustion, and praying Fajr on time is having a serious negative effect on their health or their ability […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Are non-biological stepfathers considered mahram to a convert if they raise a child? Answer I pray you are well. When a Stepfather Becomes a Mahram There are certain considerations in this matter. If someone is married to your mother and has raised you, then he would be considered a mahram […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should one balance prayer with studying for important exams when stress and guilt affect focus? Answer I pray you are well. Understanding the Source of Stress and Guilt Stress during exams is understandable. However, if guilt is also affecting you, it may be due to neglecting prayer. In such […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What are the recommended introductory books on Usul al-Fiqh? Answer I pray you are well. First and foremost, you need a teacher. I assume you will be studying Usul al-Fiqh with a teacher, as the field is complex and requires a broad understanding of the Shari‘a. Without that broad […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is opening a business with legally required insurance permissible when no halal alternative exists? Answer I pray you are well. Yes, it is permissible. The main thing you are doing is opening a business. You are not doing this in order to take out insurance as the primary objective. […]