Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi Question Is every Muslim assigned a Jinn at birth? If so, can it become good or bad? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Every person is assigned an associate from the Jinn whose goal is to lead one astray and an Angel whose mission […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi  Question: What is the punishment of wearing immodest clothing on the Day of Judgement? What affects the severity of the punishment? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate I pray you are well. Perhaps clarity on what we mean by immodesty would be helpful. We […]

Answered by Ustadha Nail Kadi  Question: I used someone’s photo without their permission and I am ashamed to ask them for forgiveness. I’ve donated charity in their name and ask Allah, Most High, to give it to them. What is the ruling on taking someone’s photo and using it without their permission? Answer: Wa alaykum […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi Question: I have heard that we cannot say with certainty someone is going to Paradise unless it was mentioned specifically by the Prophet Muhammad ((Allah bless him and give him peace)). Can we say that Aisha, the mother of believers, is going to Paradise with certainty? Answer: Wa alaykum salam […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi  Question: While praying Zuhr, I thought I was in the 3rd rakat, so I didn’t read another Surah after the Fatiha. It was actually the 2nd rakat. Do I have to make Sajda al-Sahw? What if I forgot to make Sajda al-Sahw? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most […]

Answered by Ustadh Na’eel Kadi   Question: Is it allowed to use the hand during the prayer to determine if one’s ‘awra is exposed? Answer: Wa alaykum salam In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful Using the hand to determine if one’s skin is exposed at the back is permissible if […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi Question: The use of the word “idol” is common in the entertainment industry today. Is it shirk to be a fan or consumer of their content? Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Although the word “idol” lexically/literally refers to man-made objects of worship which […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi   Question Can a taxi driver serve a single member of the opposite sex at night when no one can see inside the vehicle? Is the fare from this transaction lawful? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate I pray you are well. Your question […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi   Question Is it considered backbiting to read testimonials from victims against the accused? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate I pray you are well. The believer’s criterion for investing time and energy is based on benefit to oneself, one’s family, and the public […]

Answered by Ustadh Nail Kadi   Question I have flatulence due to lactose intolerance. I am able to pray the obligatory part of the prayer but often am focused on suppressing flatulence during the prayer. Does this qualify as a chronic excuse? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate I […]