Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is expiation (kaffara) required for breaking a conditional promise made to Allah after repenting? Answer I pray you are well. A conditional promise made to Allah is not an oath. For example, someone may say, “O Allah, if I pass my exam, I will never eat eggs again,” and then […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to consume halal-labeled food containing distilled alcohol? Answer I pray you are well. Ruling on Distilled Alcohol in Food Food containing distilled alcohol is not permissible to consume, even if it carries a halal label. Distilled alcohol typically has a higher ethanol content, and if it is […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible to connect someone to support resources in cases of harm? Answer I pray you are well. Assisting Others in Times of Harm It is absolutely permissible, and indeed good, to connect someone to support resources when they are experiencing harm, such as domestic violence or similar situations. […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question When performing multiple ‘Umras, should one trim each time and shave at the end? Answer I pray you are well. Trimming or Shaving After Each ‘Umra In each ‘Umra, one must exit Ihram by either trimming or shaving the hair. If one chooses to trim, then a noticeable amount should […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it permissible for a woman to ride a motorcycle? Answer I pray you are well. The Basic Ruling There is nothing inherently impermissible in a woman riding a motorcycle. The act itself is permissible. Observing Modesty and Conduct However, the general rulings of dress and modesty apply, as they […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is my wudu valid if I wipe my feet, and may I pray sitting due to difficulty? Answer I pray you are well. The Importance of Studying Fiqh It is strongly advised to study the fiqh of prayer in a structured manner. Doing so provides a broad framework of the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the communal importance of the Islamic sciences? Answer I pray you are well. The Islamic Sciences as a Communal Obligation The sciences of Islam are a communal obligation. This means that in every community, there must be at least one person who has studied and mastered the Islamic […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If my parents prevent me from fasting and harm me if I try to fast, am I excused from fasting? Answer I pray you are well. When There Is a Genuine Health Concern Sometimes parents prevent their children from fasting out of concern for their health. If there is a […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If a person who is exempt from fasting still chooses to fast in Ramadan and then breaks the fast, are they required to perform a kaffara? Answer I pray you are well. The Presence of Doubt (Shubha) In this situation, there is a shubha, meaning a doubt regarding whether the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If someone eats after Fajr has begun during Ramadan, does this require making up the fast (qada) and performing an expiation (kaffara)? Answer I pray you are well. Deliberately Eating After Fajr Begins If a person eats deliberately and knowingly after Fajr has begun during the month of Ramadan, the […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question What is the reward for establishing Fajr prayer in a new area, and is it better than praying Fajr in an established congregation? Answer I pray you are well. I do not know a specific narration that mentions a distinct reward for establishing Fajr in a new area. However, whenever […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is spending on lawful but non-essential enjoyment considered israf (wastefulness), if zakat is fulfilled? Answer I pray you are well. No, it is not necessarily israf. Generally, you should look at matters from the perspective of ma‘ash and ma‘ad. Ma‘ash is your worldly life and living here. Ma‘ad is your […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is using artificial intelligence for child-friendly Islamic education permissible, and what limits apply? Answer I pray you are well. Yes, this would be permissible if artificial intelligence is being used to develop child-friendly educational material. The Necessary Limits The applicable normal limits are clear. The content must be wholesome. This […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Is it sinful for a woman to believe it’s naturally impossible to accept her husband marrying another? Answer I pray you are well. It is not sinful for a woman to feel that it is naturally impossible for her to accept her husband marrying another wife. This falls under human […]

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 […]