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Salaah - Performing

20th November 2024

What to say in prayer without invalidate it, if I get waswas?

I've got waswas during prayer and say aamantu billahi wa bi rosulih. Does that invalidate my prayer?.....

Halal and Haram

15th November 2024

I would like to ask a question regarding a specific product from a company

As-Salam-Alaikum, I have previously asked a question similar to this but am a bit confused. My question is about a popular new brand among the community called “sisters and seekers” I have seen both Muslims and non Muslims wear it, but I think it is a non Muslims products. They sell hoodies etc and one of them says “holy” on it. Is it ok if I avoid that one product and can purchase there o.....

Sacrifice and Aqeeqa

15th November 2024

Correct spelling of Aaira

Dear Mufti Saheb, Assalamu Alaikum. Does the name Aaira have a good meaning and what is the correct spelling of the name Aaira, Aairah or Ayra?.....

Halal and Haram

15th November 2024

I would like to ask a question regarding buying a specific product from a company.

As-Salam-Alaikum, I would like to ask a question regarding buying a product. This piece of clothing is something I’ve seen Muslims wear but one of the other items from the seller says “holy” on one of the front of the hoodies. I am unsure if this is mocking/disrespectful in any way as I am overthinking buying from this company now. If I refrain from buying that particular piece but other par.....

Marriage - Issues

13th November 2024

Is it khalwat e sahiha or not?

If a couple who's never consummated their marriage meet in the guest room of the wife's house. There are two doors and they don't have any locks so the doors cannot be locked. The mother of the wife is outside and she usually comes inside without taking permission. At times she would just knock the door and enter and at times she would just open the door and stand their. So there was always a risk.....

Salaah - Recitation

13th November 2024

Will my salah be valid if I can not recite

I've two questions for you and the mufti I'm a 48 year old muslim male who has speech impediment (cannot speak) and have ADHD(difficulty concentrating and focusing) having a short attention span and being easily distracted 1. My question is about the recitation of Quran and daily dhikr I would like to know if it is possible for me to read Quran and dhikr by listening to a recorded voice.....

Marriage - General

8th November 2024

Mehr Fatimi

Salam, i needed a question answered. Me and my partner are getting married soon Insha’Allah and the suggestion of Mehr Fatimi came when we were discussing mehr. Upon research ive come to find there are two opinions, one states it as 480 dirhams converted to silver tola and one states it as 400 mithqaal converted to silver tola. My question is, why is there disparity and which amount is correct o.....

Transactions

8th November 2024

Are early bird discounts halal?

I operate a business selling products. Is it permissible for me to offer an early bird discount for a specific length of time in order to generate sales. E.g The cost of an item is $50, but if they purchase within the first 7 days of listing the product it will be $40 ($10 off). The price will then return to the original specified price. Would this be a permissible transaction for both pro.....

Imaan / 'Aqaaid

8th November 2024

Quran and Hadith (SAW) references

Assalamualaykum Mufti sb, Hope you are doing well. Alhumdulilah because of people like you Allah helps people like us to get to the correct understanding of Quran and Hadith (SAW) and keep the so-called scholars, new spurts, at bay. Kindly have a read of the below and answer please. JazakAllah Khairan, Ahmed Haqiqi and Zaati means - Real, Actual, Genuine, True. Atayi and Majazi mea.....

Miscellaneous

4th November 2024

About A Dream

I've Dreamt A Something Fishy Which I Can't Understand.The Actual Dream was a mother bird & baby bird were playing on a tree near by their nest.me & my friend were just sitting at that tree,after some time baby bird goes into nest then suddenly woodpecker comes kills baby bird in nest.seeing this mother bird flews away then woodpecker occupies nest.this was my dream.actually from past 1 week I'm d.....

Living in the West

5th November 2024

When is jealousy too invasive?

Salam Alaykum, I'm a muslim revert, living in the west. Me and my wife both work (in different countries at the moment). Due to the nature of her work, she is able to limit and avoid interactions with the opposite gender, as this is normally attended by other non-muslim women. However - I do find myself being jealous or over-worried whenever she is leaving work or not picking up her phone.....

Marriage - General

29th October 2024

Marrying a person with a mixed belief parents

Assalamualaikum, I am seeking guidance regarding a potential marriage. The woman I wish to marry has a Christian Protestant father and a Hindu mother. She personally follows a monotheistic belief system, has stopped idol worshipping, and is gravitating towards Christianity. While she is currently not ready to convert to Islam, she has expressed openness to learning about Islam and possibly embrac.....

Health & Medicine

27th October 2024

Are botox and non permanent collagen injections halal

I had volume loss on my face and I was super self conscious about my hollow eyes and lines around my mouth. I recently got botox and collagen injections because I thought since they run out after 4 months and year respectively they are not permanent, but now im not so sure after talking to some people. Could you advise on this......

Naseeha - Advice

29th October 2024

Circumcision: Asking advice on how to talk to my parents that they shouldn’t talk about private ma

Assalamu alaikum Imam, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out for some guidance on a situation I am facing regarding my upcoming marriage, insha'Allah, this December. For context, I was raised in Canada by Indonesian parents, and my fiancé, who recently converted to Islam in July, is not from a Muslim background. Recently, my mother brought up the topic of my fiancé getting .....

Naseeha - Advice

27th October 2024

Converting to islam

Hi, i have been wanting to convert to islam for a while now but I am unsure of the rules about covering with a hijab. Do I have to do it straight away after I accept the religion and is it a sin if I don't. I am an 23 years old orthodox Christian women married to Muslim men. I have read a few chapters from the quran and felt such a connection with it. I would say for the most time I li.....

Imaan / 'Aqaaid

27th October 2024

Does saying something that might be kufr without knowing if it is or not and not meaning it make me

Assalamualaikum, I have an important question: Did what I say take me out of the fold of islam and do I have to resay my shahada? What I said was a reference to an anime and at the time I said it I wasn't sure if it was kufr or not and I convinced myself it wasn't kufr when i said it, but this might just be shaitan messing around with me. I said: "Throughtout heaven and earth I alone am .....

Tafseer, Hadeeth, Du'aa

22nd October 2024

Tafseer of Rizq

What is the full tafseer of Rizq what does it includes when we talk about Rizq......

Halal and Haram

21st October 2024

Cannabis punishment

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh My question is in regards to the punishment of consuming cannabis. Many scholars are of the view that the punishment for smoking cannabis is the same as drinking alcohol, including prayers not being accepted (rewarded) for 40 days. However, I wonder how they can be the same if cannabis can be consumed if for medicinal purposes while alcohol can neve.....

Marriage - Issues

18th October 2024

Rights

Assalamu Alaykum My husband is an Alim and he stays up until 1pm on his phone everyday. He comes upstairs only once a week to fulfill his needs and then goes back downstairs to continue on his phone. I feel my rights are neglected and makes me feel worthless.When I quarrel regarding this he says that he fulfills my needs atleast once a week so it’s sufficient . He doesn’t give me any other ti.....

Marriage - Issues

19th October 2024

2nd secret wife

If my husband has married me as a secret 2nd wife and i now want to have my full huqooq, what should i do? He is afraind that his 1st wife will be upset and families will be ruined......