Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

September 27, 2026 3 mins

Are Fairground and Arcade Games with Guaranteed Prizes Permissible?

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 […]
September 22, 2026 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Weigh a Friend’s Bad Qualities?

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 […]
September 7, 2026 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Work as a Civil Engineer in the Armed Forces?

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 […]
September 5, 2026 3 mins

Is My Work as an Orthodontist Lawful?

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 […]
September 4, 2026 2 mins

How Do I Shorten Prayers When I Own Two Homes?

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 […]
September 4, 2026 2 mins

What Is the Ruling on Emojis and Photographs?

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, […]
September 4, 2026 3 mins

How Do I Cope With Intense Emotions in Borderline Personality Disorder?

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 […]
September 4, 2026 1 min

Does Reciting a Supplication While Moving Between Prayer Positions Invalidate th...

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 […]
September 4, 2026 2 mins

Is a Marriage Contract Valid When Conducted Over a Video Call?

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. […]
August 22, 2026 2 mins

What Are My Financial Duties Toward My Parents and Sister?

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 […]
August 22, 2026 2 mins

Can I Pray for Someone I Have Backbitten?

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 […]
August 22, 2026 2 mins

How Can Different Qiraat Preserve the Same Statement?

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 […]
August 21, 2026 2 mins

Is a Plush Doll That Plays Quranic Verses Permissible?

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 […]
August 14, 2026 2 mins

What Should I Do About Old Sinful Messages After Repenting?

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 […]
August 14, 2026 2 mins

Can I Use Surah al-Rahman as a Treatment for Mental Health?

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 […]
August 12, 2026 3 mins

Can Muslims Respectfully Refer to Other Religions and Their Deities?

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, […]
August 6, 2026 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Use Fictional Characters as Metaphors for Pharaoh or the Na...

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, […]
August 5, 2026 2 mins

Is a Secret Nikah Permissible if We Fear Our Parents Will Refuse?

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 […]
August 5, 2026 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Review Video Games With Impermissible Content?

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 […]
August 5, 2026 3 mins

How Should I Deal With Waswasa About Kufr?

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 […]
August 5, 2026 2 mins

Is a Tournament Permissible if Entry Fees May Fund the Prizes?

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 […]
August 5, 2026 2 mins

Is Money From a Friend Lawful if His Income Is Questionable?

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 […]
July 22, 2026 5 mins

How Can I Find Hope Amid Abuse, Depression, and Pregnancy?

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, […]
July 22, 2026 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Write Fictional Stories About Magic and Free Mixing?

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 […]
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