My wife gave birth last year and is now newly pregnant again. Her first pregnancy and postpartum period were extremely difficult psychologically, and she experienced periods of postpartum depression. She is very afraid of going through this again. Would her mental health condition constitute a valid Islamic reason for terminating this very early pregnancy using medication such as mifepristone and misoprostol?
The ruling on abortion in Islam changes significantly according to the stage of pregnancy, and the scholars have differed particularly regarding abortion during the earliest period. The starting principle is […]
The ruling on a Muslim man being treated by a mental woman therapist?
The situation you describe requires balancing two genuine concerns. The first is the husband’s need for effective mental health treatment. The second is preserving proper boundaries between unrelated men and […]
What is the ruling on working as a Data Scientist at AAA, given that AAA provides permissible roadside and membership services but also offers conventional auto and home insurance?
The first point is to distinguish between two separate issues: purchasing conventional insurance because of need, and working in a business that sells or administers conventional insurance. Regarding conventional commercial […]
Is the name Julia permissible in Islam, given that its commonly accepted meaning is “youthful,” while some sources mention a speculative connection to Jupiter and Roman mythology? Similarly, is the name Yara permissible if it is intended to mean “small butterfly,” even though in another language it may refer to a water goddess?
The general principle regarding names in Islam is that they are permissible unless they contain one of the following: A meaning that is exclusive to Allah.A meaning involving worship of […]
If a Muslim commits suicide, can we still pray for him, offer condolences to his family, and bury him among the Muslims? What is the Islamic ruling on this matter?
Suicide is unquestionably one of the gravest sins in Islam. Allah says: “And do not kill yourselves. Indeed, Allah is ever Merciful to you.” (Al-Nisāʾ 4:29). The Prophet ﷺ also […]
I am currently in the hospital with a cannula in my hand. Occasionally, a small amount of blood appears in the cannula tubing. It can happen unpredictably and is not constant. According to the Hanafi madhhab, does this break my wudu? If so, how am I supposed to manage my prayers when it is difficult to continuously monitor the tubing?
According to the Hanafi school, blood breaks wudu when it exits the body and flows beyond the place from which it emerged. Merely seeing blood inside a vein, under the […]
As a Muslim woman who wears hijab, is it permissible for me to participate in sports such as soccer, running, or other outdoor physical activities where non-maḥram men may see me? I want to stay healthy and active, but I find it difficult to know what is Islamically appropriate as a Muslim woman living in the West.
Islam encourages physical strength, health, and well-being for both men and women. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, though there […]
I was offered a position at a startup that helps restaurants compare invoices from different suppliers and manufacturers to find better pricing and options. However, one feature of the platform includes alcoholic products. If I tell them that I will not work on, support, or develop the alcohol-related feature, would it be permissible for me to work for the company?
The ruling here depends on the nature of your actual work and your level of involvement with the alcohol-related functionality. If the company’s primary business is a general restaurant procurement […]
According to the Hanafi madhhab, if during rukūʿ or sujūd my outer clothing shifts and part of my boxer shorts becomes visible, but no skin is exposed because the boxers are still covering the area underneath, is my ʿawrah considered covered and is my ṣalāh valid?
According to the Hanafi madhhab, what matters is whether the ʿawrah itself is exposed, not whether an inner garment becomes visible. If during rukūʿ or sujūd your trousers or thawb […]
I came across narrations that seem to differ regarding whether one should go into sujūd with the knees first or the hands first. How do the scholars reconcile these hadiths, and which practice is closer to the Sunnah?
This is a well-known fiqh issue in which the scholars differed because of apparently conflicting narrations. The first narration is the hadith of Wāʾil ibn Ḥujr رضي الله عنه: “I […]
I have been unemployed since December 1, 2025 and have been unable to make payments on a loan. I have since learned about the seriousness of ribā and have repented. The lender is offering a deferment until I can find employment. Would accepting the deferment be sinful?
Allah says regarding debtors in hardship: “And if the debtor is in difficulty, then grant him time until ease. But if you remit it as charity, it is better for […]
Is it permissible to work as a cashier when customers use a mixture of payment methods, including cash, debit cards, credit cards, and other forms of payment? Is this considered assisting in sin?
The general principle is that a Muslim may work in lawful employment, and a cashier position is, in itself, a permissible occupation. The fact that customers use different methods of […]
