Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Some fairground and arcade games offer a guaranteed prize, where the only uncertainty is which prize you get, not whether you win one at all. In other cases, a person pays simply for the enjoyment of playing, with no real concern for winning. Elsewhere, arcade games are played for […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Is it fine to deliberate between right and wrong? For example, when you’re considering whether a friend is good for you, you may think of their bad qualities too. Would that not be permissible? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I am considering a career as a civil engineering officer in my country’s armed forces. According to the official role description, the position involves civil engineering and infrastructure rather than weapons or weapon systems. Duties include roads, airfields, bridges, sewerage systems, field defenses and obstacles, terrain assessment advice, and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I am a Muslim orthodontist. Is it permissible to treat adult patients with no functional impairment who seek treatment solely to improve smile aesthetics? What degree of aesthetic concern constitutes a legitimate need (hajah), and how do I distinguish permissible aesthetic treatment from impermissible beautification in practice? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question My parents own a second house over 50 miles from my primary home. We visit for two days every couple of weeks. This house is more of a vacation home since our obligations (school, work) are at the primary home, and it isn’t maintained as a permanent residence. My […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How do rulings on images of animate beings apply to AI-generated images, photographs, emojis, and everyday items like keychains, stickers, and clothing? Is there a distinction between items where images are primary versus items where images are incidental, such as textbooks or packaging? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have borderline personality disorder and struggle with self-harm urges, despite doing regular prayers, reading the Quran, and dhikr. Is my iman weak? Am I a bad Muslim? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If one is praying the night prayer (Isha) behind an imam, and during the imam’s second prostration, one recites the supplication “My Lord, forgive me” (rabbighfirli), uttering the last few letters while moving between positions, does this count as speech that invalidates the prayer, or is it a mistake […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is a marriage contract (nikah) valid when the bride, groom, and witnesses are all participating on the same video call? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad. […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question My father became involved in a scam, neglected my mother and disabled sister financially, and is now seriously unwell.  I forgive him and want to support him, but my mother and sister have greater financial needs. How do I balance my duty to my father with my mother’s and […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I backbit about someone with fragile mental health and fear that learning of it may severely hurt her. I also previously prayed that my backbiting would be exposed to her, God forbid. A previous conflict severely affected her, and I apologized through my father’s number. She accepted, but later […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Across the qirat, there are 4 readings for 40:26. I can see that the general meaning is the same, but the exact wording yet differs, so when it is said “Pharaoh said… “, which of the 4 did he use, or how were all 4 of these different wordings […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have started creating a product for toddlers/kids: a plush doll you can sleep with or bring with you for comfort. The doll has a sheep head and a little blanket on it. There are no open eyes; the eyes are closed, as if it’s sleeping. As for the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What should I do about old sinful or irreverent messages I posted on Discord in the past, when I have sincerely repented and deleted what I could, but cannot access or remove the remaining messages? What is the general rule? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I would like to know whether this “Surah Ar-Rahman therapy”—listening to Qari Abdul Basit, then drinking water while saying “Allah” three times—is permissible for mental health issues, alongside treatment from a psychologist. Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can one respectfully use the religious titles or names of deities and figures from other faiths when speaking with followers of those faiths? Can one quote non-Abrahamic scriptures in a multifaith, non-religious setting to highlight a moral principle, or praise an aspect of another religion in general? Most importantly, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question May one write intense violence in fiction where the point is to condemn it rather than glorify it? And may one create characters that function as metaphors or antitypes for figures and themes from Islamic history — a character standing for Pharaoh or the Dajjal, or for the soul, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rashim Reasat Question My partner and I intend to marry, and regret remaining in a relationship outside of nikah. As we are both still studying and not financially stable, we fear our parents would refuse a proposal. We are considering a private nikah now and informing our families later to avoid […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rashim Reasat Question I run a YouTube channel reviewing video games. Some games contain haram elements, though I do not believe those aspects are permissible and do not endorse them. I enjoy the gameplay, story, art, and positive themes. Is praising or recommending such games kufr? I suffer from severe waswasa […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rashim Reasat Question I suffer from waswasa about kufr. I experience intrusive thoughts of disbelief and sometimes become confused about whether they reflect my beliefs. I regret them immediately, but they leave me anxious and fearful for my faith. Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rashim Reasat Question I am paying a fee to my club, and my club pays an organization to host the tournament. The fee guarantees that I get to play all my matches, whether my team wins or loses. At the end, the winning teams get trophies. I tried to contact the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rashim Reasat Question Is money my friend pays me for gameplay halal if his own income source involves a terms-of-service violation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question I come from a deeply abusive family and have struggled with depression for three years. I am now seven months pregnant, and although my husband is supportive, I have lost hope. What guidance and hope does Islam offer someone in my situation? Answer In the name of Allah, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question My question is about fiction. Is it permissible to write stories in which men and women interact? More generally, what are the limits of ensuring a story conforms to Islamic principles? For example, can characters commit sins as part of the narrative? Also, is it permissible to include […]