Can a Brother Arrange Marriage for His Sister Without Father’s Consent?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a father insists on marrying his daughter to someone she rejects and refuses any other option, can her brother arrange her marriage without the father’s...
View ArticleIs My Half-Sister Entitled to My Father’s Inherited Property?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My father was adopted by his aunt and inherited her property instead of his biological father’s. From his first marriage, he had a daughter whose mother took...
View ArticleDo Intrusive Thoughts of Divorce Affect My Marriage?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I struggle with intrusive thoughts and sometimes whisper words of divorce without intending them. This has happened twice, and I fear it may happen again. Does...
View ArticleWhen Does the New Menstrual Cycle Duration Apply After Childbirth?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman’s menstrual cycle is 10 days but shortens to 7 days after childbirth, when does the new 7-day duration become her established habit, allowing...
View ArticleHow Can a Property Be Managed as Waqf by Administrators Without Becoming...
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How can inherited land be managed by designated administrators who have the authority to sell or utilize it without it becoming part of the inheritance? We’ve...
View ArticleCan Accrued Interest from RRSP Be Used for Non-Muslim Relative’s Debt Payment?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can accrued interest from an employer-funded RRSP be used to pay off a non-Muslim relative’s credit card debt? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful...
View ArticleCan I Keep a New Payment to Cover Unpaid Work?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question A company hired me as a subcontractor to complete three jobs. They provided down payments for Jobs 1 and 2, which I have completed. However, they are now...
View ArticleDoes Divorce Count if Caused by Compulsive Thoughts?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is one excused if they fear mistakenly uttering divorce due to incessant thoughts and compulsive urges about their marriage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the...
View ArticleIs Triple Talaq Valid If the Wife Didn’t Hear It?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the divorce valid if a husband claims to have uttered talaq three times during a fight, but the wife did not hear it? Also, does saying talaq three times in...
View ArticleCan I Distance Myself From a Controlling Social Group?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to discreetly distance myself from a group using manipulative rhetoric without responding to their messages, except when greeting them in...
View ArticleDoes Believing in Science Conflict With Islamic Beliefs?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is studying and believing in science considered a shirk? Does believing that lightning is caused by electrical charges while also believing that everything...
View ArticleIs Extra Payment for Deferred Land Purchase Permissible?
Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it valid under Islamic law for a landowner to charge an extra 25,000 for deferred payment compared to a cash purchase, and how does this differ from bank...
View ArticleWhat Is the Best Way to Discipline a Child Who Hits His Parents?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question What is the best non-violent way to discipline a child who hits their parents, considering differing views on punishment and its effectiveness? Answer Thank...
View ArticleCan I Nurse My Child While Praying?
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a mother of young children, I often face challenges in prayer. If my child with a soiled diaper touches me, does it invalidate my prayer? How can I manage...
View ArticleCan I Perform My Obligatory Prayers in My Own Language Rather Than Arabic? –...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can I perform my obligatory prayers in my own language instead of Arabic? Answer The desire to connect with Allah is commendable. However, the obligatory...
View ArticleHow Can One Grow in Religious Commitment If They Don’t Feel a Natural...
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can one grow in religious commitment if they don’t feel a natural inclination toward it? Answer Religious growth requires intention and effort. Here are...
View ArticleHajj: A Spiritual Rebirth: Renewing Our Slavehood to Allah – Shaykh...
This is the first of seven articles based on the Hajj: A Spiritual Rebirth seminar, delving into the spirit, context, virtues and etiquettes of the Hajj. One of the most significant aspects of the...
View ArticleDoes Divorce Count If Said During Mental Health Crisis?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I suffer from Depersonalization and PTSD, which affect my mental state and actions. Recently, in fits of anger, I uttered divorce to my wife multiple times,...
View ArticleIs a Lump Sum Rent-Free Lease Islamically Permissible?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to lease a house under an agreement where the tenant pays a lump sum, occupies the house rent-free for a set period, and the owner returns the...
View ArticleDoes Taking Sin Lightly Lead to Disbelief in Islam?
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What does it mean to belittle a sin in a way that leads to disbelief? If I listen to music daily and take the matter lightly but still believe it is haram, does...
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