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Living in the West
15th July 2026

Islamic mortgage permisibility

Assalamu alaikum, I am starting to think about purchasing a house, I am thinking about islamic mortgage Please can you tell me if this is permissable, I have been looking at Gatehouse islamic mortgage specifically, is their offering halal? JazakAllah.....
Marriage - Issues
15th July 2026

Am I really doubtful? Or am I just too scared? Should I do court verification again?

Peace be upon you. Every day I keep thinking when I was alone at home, 'Back then, was I thinking about the explicit words of div*** and accidentally uttered them while thinking?', 'If I uttered them, did a sound actually come out or not?', 'Was the sentence directed toward my wife or not? Did I mention "wife" or not? What exactly was the sentence? Was it "Div*** tal** 1" or "Div*** tal** 3" or "I.....
Halal and Haram
8th July 2026

Working in/ enforcing admin laws

اسلام علیکم I work for a broadband regulator. My project is to find themes/topics in customer complaints. With this information, they might use it to make sure broadband providers are bing compliant with the regulations. They also might use it to come up with new regulations. My fear is that it is enforcing laws that would amount to major shirk/kufr. I do not know all of the regul.....
Transactions
1st July 2026

Is income from developing a program while sitting on a chair bought with stolen money haram?

Assalamu alaykum. Suppose I was developing a website or program at home, actively using the internet. The internet and electricity were paid for with stolen money, the chair I sat on while working was also bought with stolen money, and the rent for the house where I was working was paid with haram money, and so on. When a person starts a business with stolen money, they are obligated to return the.....
Marriage - Issues
30th June 2026

Stuck Whether Did I Utter In Loud Voice or Inner Monologue In The Past?

I am writing to seek your guidance regarding a matter that has caused me severe, ongoing mental distress. I have been constantly ruminating and replaying an event from September 22, 2024, every single day. The main issue I face is that my mind keeps forcing me to ask the same questions countless times: a. Was it actually spoken out loud, was it just mouthing without a voice, or was it merely an i.....
Sacrifice and Aqeeqa
30th June 2026

Advice regarding name

اسلام وعليكم We have our minds set on naming our daughter Bareea after the name of sahabiyyah "Bareea Bint Abi Harithah". Kindly, advise us regarding the meaning/origin of this name and if this name is acceptable in islam?.....
Imaan / 'Aqaaid
26th June 2026

The meaning of Koranic verse

Does the koran says that the Allah of Muhummad was same God that the polytheistic arabs called Allah......
Marriage - Issues
19th June 2026

Divorce or Waswasa

Assalamu Alaikum, Hope you are well! I am keeping my identity anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic. Ive read below two article which has made me really worried. https://askimam.org/public/question_detail/16194 Please read above article. My situation is below: Unfortunately my marriage has got off to a rocky start. I have been married 2.5 months. Multiple times when i.....
Marriage - Issues
17th June 2026

Financial spend only in family

We are stable family living in west for last 18 years. me and my wife works and i do spend my money for family needs and entertainment, my wife say its her money and she do not want to spend on family, which is fine but she also force me to spend all my money in family and do not share any money to my siblings even occasionally. even though i am covering all expanse for family and have enough to s.....
Marriage - General
10th June 2026

Wanting it and not wanting it.

Assalamu Alaikum wrwb, I had a few questions regarding marriage and I have been very unclear and I need proper guidance on this. Around last year, I got engaged and it broke off due to some issues. However, when I get proposals, is it important for me to tell them this (whoever proposes)? Another question I had regarding marriage is that when I get proposals, I tend to automatically think to myse.....
Inheritance and Wills
10th June 2026

Request for Sharia Guidance Regarding Partnership Assets, Lifetime Family Arrangements, and Determin

Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Respected Fatwa Committee, We respectfully seek guidance regarding a family dispute concerning the estate of our grandfather. We are not requesting calculation of inheritance shares, but rather clarification of the Sharia principles that should govern the matter so that the family may resolve it according to the Qur’an and Sunnah Grandfather passed .....
Marriage - Issues
5th June 2026

Marriage or religion?

Peace be upon you, Sheikh and may Allah’s mercy and blessings be upon you. Respected Sheikh, May Allah preserve and bless you. I am a 27-year-old man who has been married for one year. Our marriage did not begin in the best way; both of us overlooked concerns, red lines, and warning signs, hoping that our differences could be overcome with time. My wife was clear from the beginning .....
Hajj / Umrah
26th May 2026

Facial hair and zil hajj- female

Assalamualikum I have a lot of facial hair and they grow very fast. Can i shave in first ten days of zilhaj? it is socially very difficult for me since i work as a doctor and they are making me look horrible.....
Halal and Haram
14th May 2026

Money

Assalamu alaikum. I had money on my bank card that I had stolen from the state. We needed to pay the internet bill, which is usually handled by the parents. Since my parents didn’t want to go to the store to pay through the terminal, they asked me to pay the internet bill, so I paid it using that money through my phone. Later, they gave me back the same amount (since they are the ones who usuall.....
Transactions
14th May 2026

Modifiyng game console (not piracy)

Salam, I run a video game console repair shop. Some customers ask me to modify their device so they can : Installing Google Maps, YouTube, or WhatsApp Making a full backup of the console Transferring their data to another console These modifications require bypassing the console’s protection measures (“jailbreak” or “modchip”) in order to have full control of the device. .....
Halal and Haram
6th May 2026

Sanctioning an education loan to study and not disbursing the amount halal or haram?

Assalamualaikum, I am planning to study in the USA for a master's from India, but I have not found any way to fund my studies so far, except by taking out a loan to get a visa. I tried to apply for scholarships, contacted the department and did everything, but the funds that I will receive will still not be enough to get the visa. Therefore, is it permissible to sanction a loan and later cancel it.....
Halal and Haram
6th May 2026

Job - Halal/Haram

AssalaamuAlaykum, I wanted to find out if working Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (CRIB) it acts as the central, non-profit regulatory body responsible for administering the state's workers' compensation system. It establishes insurance rules, sets premium rates, and classifies employers to promote a fair marketplace. This position is in information technology department as a software de.....
Marriage - Issues
5th May 2026

Divorce | Verdict/Ruling

I woke up after the sleep at 08:30 am and slept around 12:30 am previously, and saw the messages on WhatsApp in the morning. All messages were pleasant, as well-wishers. In one message I have received, there was "not important" in the message for third persons, not even in family. At the time I perceived "not important" that my views and opinion hold "not important"; however, "not important" was p.....
Transactions
4th May 2026

Doubtful Wealth Purification

Assalamu Alaykum, In my business during onboarding, I claimed we used employees, but all work was subcontracted. Clients would not hire subcontracting companies, so they hired us under false understanding. There were also instances where progress was overstated, though services were ultimately delivered properly. The services were halal and satisfactory. I regret this. I suspect most clients.....
Tafseer, Hadeeth, Du'aa
14th April 2026

Classification of Hadith regarding dua before fasting

Assalamu ʿalaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I have a question regarding the classification of a specific narration related to the duʿāʾ at the time of breaking the fast. The narration is reported from Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Indeed, the fasting person has at the time of breaking his fast a supplication that is not rejected.” Then Ab.....