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Imaan / 'Aqaaid
19th September 2023

Fear of having commited shirk

Salam alaykum, A non-Muslim friend of mine had a beard that he had let grow without trimming. One day, he trimmed it and I told him it looked classier and cleaner than before. These words imply that it is bad to have the beard he had before. I'm afraid I've committed shirk, because I believe there are scholars in Islam who say it's obligatory to let your beard grow without trimming it. And I.....
Imaan / 'Aqaaid
17th September 2023

Denial of a pillar of islam

Assalamu alaykum, Let's imagine that a Muslim denies a pillar of Islam that he knows to be true, then he becomes a disbeliever. Then, let's imagine that this person pronounces the shahada with sincerity. Is this enough to make him a Muslim again, even if : - he hasn't repented - and he hasn't reaffirmed either verbally or in his heart the pillar he denied. However, he knows in his heart that .....
Halal and Haram
17th September 2023

Working in Retail

As-Salamu alaykum Sheikh, I was wondering if it is permissable to work in supermarkes such as Asda, Tesco etc due to the fact that they sell some haram products such as Alcohol. Would the income earned from working in these places be halal or haram?.....
Women
12th September 2023

Is it permissible for women to dye their eyebrows dark brown?

Salaam Sheikh, I have a quick question is it permissible for women to dye their eyebrows dark brown? JazakAllah.....
Salaah - Tahara
6th September 2023

Doubts about Impurity

Salam Ustaz, I hope you are well. I have been going through issues on waswas and mental health for several years and in the process of healing. Do pray for me. I will usually do istinjak several times on the toilet bowl and toilet floor for the second time. While performing istinjak on the floor, I had forgotten whether I have washed it clean after cleansing myself from discharges on the floo.....
Marriage - Issues
25th July 2023

I lied to my boyfriend about my past and was earning his trust back but found out all along he lied

I reverted to Islam in March and very shortly after met my boyfriend (I know it is forbidden to date but I fell in love with this man and we plan to get married soon). He asked me about my past and I only told him half of my past, I altered numbers but told him enough to know what I did because I felt ashamed and didn’t want my past to weigh me down. I lied out of fear of judgement. I felt guilt.....
Oaths and Vows
16th July 2023

OCD AND VOWS

As salaam u alaikum Shaykh Hope you are well First part : Regarding vows : I’ve been back and forth on multiple sites trying to figure out if feeding a meal ( no weight specified ) is sufficient or does it have to weight approximately 1.5kg ? Is it permissible to cook a rice and accompaniment dish and feed to the homeless ( no weighing of food will be done here ) I’ve checked o.....
Naseeha - Advice
24th July 2023

Unable to control illegal sex

السلام عليكم و رحمة الله Im married for 10 years With kids. Im a practicing muslim in regards to prayers and everything else with beard. My sexual relationship with my wife is not great. Like we engage may be once a month or two months. For years I also have masturbation problem but in last one year I committed zina thrice.  Every time I repent and cry to Allah but I get .....
Todays Issues
11th July 2023

State schools

Salaam State schools are teaching our children to masterbate, to cross dress and that gender is fluid. See here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12189041/Twelve-year-olds-taught-anal-sex-school-nine-year-olds-told-masturbate.html Is it halal to send our children to such schools?.....
Marriage - Issues
24th July 2023

Three Talaqs A Detailed Account

Three Talaqs in one sitting – A Detailed Account Husband gave Talaq, Talaq, Talaq in anger. And then said if you stay, you can stay in haram or go to your brother's house. [A little context]; Before saying the three Talaqs, he took his wife's phone off her and threw it on the floor three times and broke it because she was not listening to his important instructions, the wife was on the pho.....
Marriage - General
11th July 2023

Can I marry this sister without the knowledge of her and my parents due to invalid reasons for rejec

Assalamwuakaikum, I would like an answer for a scenario that I am currently in. I am 19 years old and a student at university. I have known this girl for over 3 years and I have known her really well for just over 1 year. I really want to marry her and so does she want to marry me. Our parents spoke and although my parents were willing to meet and speak, her parents rejected on the basis that .....
Hajj / Umrah
4th July 2023

After tawaf and Sai completed is it Permissible to touch and kiss kaaba before cutting hair

Original Question! We performed umrah Alhamdulillah, i have few questions to need to know about. Kindly help me! We perform Umrah, first we Tawaf E kaaba and then go for safa marfa for sehi! then we go for cutting hair. But inbetween we plan to go to kiss hijra aswad and Ghulafi Kabba, then we feel fragrance when we touch Kabba, We feel frangrance on hands and lips. kindly guide if it ok to touch .....
Inheritance and Wills
25th June 2023

Regarding property distribution under a joint family system

Salaam, I helped my deceased father in buying a house. My father invested 17 lacs and I invested 10 lacs. I have 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Since the house is a joint property, please guide where do I stand in this situation?.....
Marriage - Issues
4th July 2023

I dreamt I asked my husband for talaaq and gave him a pen and page . He wrote the word talaaq on the

I dreamt I asked my husband for talaaq and gave him a pen and page . He wrote the word talaaq on the paper?What is the meaning of this dream ?.....
Hajj / Umrah
25th June 2023

After tawaf and Sai completed is it Permissible to touch and kiss kaaba before cutting hair

We performed umrah Alhamdulillah, i have few questions to need to know about. Kindly help me! We perform Umrah, first we Tawaf E kaaba and then go for safa marfa for sehi! then we go for cutting hair. But inbetween we plan to go to kiss hijra aswad and Ghulafi Kabba, then we feel fragrance when we touch Kabba, We feel frangrance on hands and lips. kindly guide if it ok to touch and kis kabbah .....
Marriage - Issues
25th June 2023

Financial settlement in event of divorce

Dear respected Mufti, Assalam-u-alaikum I would like to seek some advice with regards financial settlement in the event of divorce. I have been married for almost 30 years and we have 3 children who are now adults, all working and financially indepenedent. One daughter is married and I have a son and daughter who are both unmarried living at home. Unfortunately, our relationship has broken d.....
Hajj / Umrah
23rd June 2023

Performing Hajj leaving out Kids

Assalaamualaikum, My question pertains to going for Hajj when one finds himself financially stable. Alhamdulillah, i feel that i can plan my Hajj as i find myself financially stable now. However, there are a couple of concerns my way to which i wanted ro seek your guidance. I have two young daughters (2year and 6 year old respectively) and i am a salaried person by profession. So, my que.....
Halal and Haram
23rd June 2023

Investing in e HSBC Islamic Global Equity Index Fund

Assalamu alaikum Mufti, I was planning for investment, one agent from Singapore recommended this plan HSBC Islamic Global Equity Index Fund. He told me I need to invest 300 sgd (for 15 years) or 500 sgd (for 10 years). He told this programme is completely shariah compliance. I have attached the document provided him. If this is not halal, kindly please suggest better alternatives other than kee.....
Marriage - Issues
22nd June 2023

Three Talaqs

Husband gave Talaq, Talaq, Talaq in anger. And then said if you stay, you can stay in haram or go to your brother's house. [A little context]; Before saying the Talaqs, he took his wife's phone off her and threw it on the floor three times and broke it because she was not listening to his instructions, the wife was on the phone to their daughter. The husband told his wife to say something to.....
Marriage - General
22nd June 2023

Young Marriage

I understand marrying children has been allowed but according to Imam Shafi or the majority of ulema, if there is no valid reason is it discouraged or haram It should be noted that al-Shaafa’i and his companions said: It is preferable for fathers and grandfathers not to marry off a virgin until she reaches the age of puberty and they ask her permission, lest she end up in a marriage that she .....