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Women
11th December 2024

Traveling without mahrams

As salamu Alaykum, I’m a female medical student in KSA and everyone is urging us to do research and go to clinics in the US or Canada etc for research abroad to get more experience and that it is the only way we can match for residency in our future in good places. We would travel as a group of girls, but I read that traveling without a mahram is prohibited, so I’m not sure what to do in th.....
History
6th December 2024

Shia relatives question why Aisha (RA) was on her camel, at night, instead of sleeping when the figh

I have heard Shia relatives and people on social media question why Aisha (RA) was on her camel, at night when everyone else was sleeping, if we claim that she never intended to start a war and why she did not leave the battlefield and refuse to fight Ali (RA) like some of the other companions did. I think I do have an answer for this, but I want an answer that is accurate and backed with evidence.....
Marriage - Issues
7th December 2024

Divorce

My husband accidentally said the 3rd divorce as I did not answer his phone and deeply regretted it. He felt that he was possessed during this, or had an out of body experience. Is the divorce valid?.....
Marriage - Issues
7th December 2024

Slavery

Is slavery allowed purely for the purpose of the sexual relationship between me and a Muslim man? We previously used to be husband and wife but divorced accidentally. We do not want to commit zina and see no other option......
Marriage - Issues
5th December 2024

Iddah

I had a secret marriage which has now ended in divorce, I do intend to re-marry after, but how can I perform my iddah when I am a full-time university student? Will my iddah be valid if I leave my home?.....
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.....