Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question If a psychologist possesses expertise in the field of psychology but is not Muslim and supports Israel, is it permissible to share segments of their videos that focus on psychology? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  I pray you are in good faith and […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is blue-black hair permissible? By this, I mean hair that is predominantly black but has tints of blue or appears mostly blue under certain lighting conditions. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question In the Shafi‘i Madhhab, under what circumstances would an unspoken thought be considered equivalent to a spoken statement? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.  Shafi‘i scholars assert that silence is […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question As a dentist, the physical demands of my profession sometimes lead to chronic pain conditions or disabilities. Are you aware of any fatawa regarding disability insurance in the US? In your understanding, is disability insurance considered permissible (halal) or impermissible (haram)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it a must to circumcise baby girls when they are born, as we do with baby boys? Please clarify according to the Shafi’i madhab. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Firstly, FGM (female genital mutilation) as clitoridectomy (partial […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Would be acceptable for me to use synthetic bangs to cover my abnormal huge forehead when I get married or when I am with my family? I have a prominent forehead, and my hairline is receding, causing my hair to thin noticeably. I’m unsure why this is happening. While […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I use honey, curd, yogurt, rice flour, and oats on my face. What is considered harm in using natural substances like these in skincare? For example, some face packs or other natural ingredients should be kept on the skin for 15 minutes. Keeping them on for over 15 minutes […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How does an Islamic banking loan differ from a conventional one? Despite choosing methods like Murabaha or Diminishing Musharaka, the repayment seems similar, leaving me apprehensive. Could you clarify how Islamic banking avoids interest despite repayment amounts exceeding the borrowed sum? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to book clothes at higher prices than their size at my laundry company job? If I comply, am I considered a betrayer or accountable for violating human rights? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Will I be sinful if, as a Board Member of a state-owned company appointed by the Muslim Ruler, I approve riba-based loans despite being unable to reject the appointment due to potential termination from other positions, considering that riba is permitted and the norm in such companies? Answer In […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My husband uttered the word “talaq” three times in a fit of anger 18 years ago. We recently consulted with two imams who clarified that this utterance should be considered a single instance of “talaq.” Upon delving deeper into the subject and seeking knowledge, it has become apparent that […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  In a recent response by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan on your website about the obligation to pray at the mosque, the term “establishing the Shaa’ir of prayer” was used. What does this phrase mean? Here is the answer: What is the Majority Opinion on Congregational Prayer? Answer In the Name […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question In the Shafi’i school, if someone forgets their intention behind a conditional divorce and is generally forgetful with a tendency towards misgivings, does the divorce count if the wife accidentally fulfills the conditions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How can I purify my newly assembled bed, made of unpolished wood, after potential contact with impurity from the builder touching the toilet door handle and light switch? I suffer from severe OCD and struggle with cleanliness due to low iman. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Can I Substitute the Funeral Prayer in English? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for educating yourself. Your funeral prayer becomes invalid if you supplicate in English. All prayer conditions, including the articulation requirement in […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Should one stand or remain seated throughout the prayer if one cannot prostrate but can stand? I always thought that one must do whatever one can in prayer and only use the dispensation like sitting, etc., for what you cannot do. However, the imam at our local mosque says […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My mother plans to give me all her gold before she passes away, as I am her only daughter. She has already given me some. If I take a portion without her knowledge to sell for essential expenses, is it considered stealing and impermissible (haram)? If so, what steps […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is wearing a thawb (traditional long shirt) and head cover considered Sunna? Is it permissible for men to wear short-sleeved shirts in public, or does it contradict Sunna? Is wearing suits, jackets, and jeans considered an imitation of non-Muslims, and can individuals give da‘wa while dressed in “Western” clothing, […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is my husband’s stepfather my mahram, or would I need to observe hijab in front of him? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Your husband’s stepfather is not your mahram (unmarriageable kin), and therefore, you need to observe hijab […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Can I use water that received droplets from my face during ritual ablution (wudu) or from my body during a purificatory bath for the remaining ritual washing? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. If construing the used water as […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  What is the elucidation of sadd al-dhari’a and fath al-dhari’a? Can you give some examples according to Shafi’i school? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. The Shafi‘i school does not use blocking the means (sadd al-dhari’a) as a source of law. The Point of […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Does the validity of Salah remain intact if you commence praying within its designated time, but during the prayer, the onset of the next Salah time occurs? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah make Salah the coolness of our eyes. Amin. The […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I used to think that swallowing phlegm or mucus that enters the back of the mouth does not break the fast. Consequently, I have come to understand that the Shafi‘i position is that it does break the fast. Do I need to make qadha for the fasts during which […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I understand why Forex trading is not shari’a compliant. None of those undesirables apply to prop firm demo trading, as you are not trading with real money on the markets. You are not involved in borrowing money, interest, gharar (uncertainty), or gambling. You are being paid based on your […]