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 […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Does iqrar occur when a person says that his money is for so-and-so person? Is the person obligated to give all his money to that person? Answer In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all beings, and may peace […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on dhikr during masturbation? 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. I pray you well. No, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to buy an apartment in a complex that shares facilities with a temple? 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 (Allah bless him […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Can a menstruating woman enter the masjid or touch the Quran for a hifz class? 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. I pray you well. […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question Should I conceal a sin I know of, and can I marry someone in an unlawful relationship? 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. Yes, you […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul Rahim Reasat Question How do I repent from a sexual sin committed in my youth? 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. This was indeed something serious, but seeing […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Am I sinful for believing women can be as intelligent or more reasonable than men? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, it is not sinful to believe that women can be as intelligent as men, or more so. The hadith that is sometimes cited […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is a nikah valid if the wife said the shahada without belief and later left Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The validity of the nikah in this situation depends on what faith the wife held before she said the shahada. If she were […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it wrong to support a marriage when the man is not financially responsible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, supporting a marriage to a man who is genuinely financially irresponsible is a disservice to everyone involved, including the man himself. Financial responsibility is […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. No, telling one’s wife “you may leave” does not count as granting her the right to divorce herself. The Two Forms of Delegated […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Can I pray in a restroom if my job does not allow me to pray elsewhere? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Praying in a restroom is generally discouraged and disliked due to its proximity to impurities. Where there is genuinely no other option, however, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to join non-Muslim holiday charity drives, wear culturally associated items, or participate in cultural celebrations in a non-Muslim country? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The key distinction is between what is genuinely religious and what is cultural. Participation in events, customs, […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is It Right for Women to Work for Financial Independence After Divorce? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is permissible for a divorced woman to work and secure her own financial independence in Islamic law. While male relatives can provide support, Sacred Law guarantees […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to hold money for a relative whose income is mixed between lawful and unlawful sources? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. It is entirely permissible to hold funds for a relative with mixed income as a financial trust, as mere safekeeping does […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How should the verse in Surat al-Mulk about there being no flaw in creation be understood in light of disabilities and illnesses? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Divine Perfection According to Purpose Allah has created everything perfectly. As Imam Ghazali stated, there is nothing […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How can one help a non-mahram woman in distress while remaining within Islamic boundaries? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A well-established legal maxim governs this issue: “Necessity allows only the bare minimum.” When helping a non-mahram woman in genuine distress, only the minimum required […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to pursue a career in writing stories or films in a manner that pleases Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, there is room for this. Writing stories or films can be permissible and beneficial when done with the right intention […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is the hadith about not initiating greetings with non-Muslims context-specific, or is it generally applicable? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. This hadith is context-specific. To understand it correctly, it is essential to consider the historical circumstances in which it was said. The prohibition was […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the ruling on buying, selling, keeping, or making items associated with non-Islamic religious practices or non-Islamic cultural practices? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The rulings differ depending on whether an item is connected to the religious practices of another faith or to […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to engage with fictional media that contains human imagery or false beliefs, without accepting those beliefs? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Yes, it is generally permissible to engage with such fictional media. If it contains false beliefs, depictions of worship, or […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question A man had a heated argument with his in-laws and blurted out, “Keep her then!” At the time, he did not follow any particular school of Islamic jurisprudence (Madhab). Later, he adopted the Hanafi Madhab. Does his past statement count as a single divorce under Islamic law, given that he […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Must a charity or a sacrifice for an Ihram violation be carried out within the Haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. If a person cuts their hair or applies perfume by accident, or commits a similar violation, they are required to give sadaqa (charity). […]