I wish to marry a revert Muslim sister whom I met in college. My parents disapprove of the marriage and refuse to serve as witnesses. The sister’s family is not Muslim and cannot fulfill the role of guardians or witnesses. How can we proceed with a valid marriage in this situation?
Marriage in Islam is built upon clear conditions that ensure its validity, namely the offer and acceptance (ijab and qabul), the presence of a guardian (wali) for the woman, and […]
After purchasing a new home, is it required in Islam to purchase a whole lamb and distribute the meat to the poor as sadaqah? Or is this simply a recommended act?
In Islamic law, there is no authentic textual evidence from the Qur’an or Sunnah making it obligatory to sacrifice an animal upon purchasing a home. The act of buying a […]
My husband has been going through some financial difficulties, and I find myself feeling upset or jealous when I see others affording things that we cannot. I always say “Mā shā’ Allāh” and make du‘ā’ for my husband’s rizq, but I still worry that I may be causing ḥasad (envy). What should I do?
In Islam, ḥasad (envy) refers to wishing that a blessing be removed from another person. This is distinct from ghibṭah, which is to admire a blessing someone has and wish […]
Is it permissible (ḥalāl) to work as a driver at UPS, knowing that the job involves delivering a wide range of products, but occasionally includes items that are ḥarām, such as alcohol? While most of the job serves the community and provides a public benefit, I am concerned about the Islamic ruling on handling prohibited items in some deliveries.
In Islamic law, a Muslim is expected to avoid cooperating in sin or transgression, based on the verse: “And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and […]
A Muslim expresses a sincere desire to perform ‘Umrah, but currently works in a field related to finance and the cannabis industries, which often include impermissible elements under Islamic law. The work supports two families, and leaving it would create financial hardship. Given these circumstances, is it appropriate to perform ‘Umrah? What advice can help ensure sincerity and that the journey is pleasing to Allah ﷻ?
It is a sign of Iman and sincerity that a believer desires to make ‘Umrah and asks how to approach it in a way that is pleasing to Allah, especially […]
I have a terminally ill pet and am preparing for the appropriate handling of its body after its passing. I understand that Islam favors burial for both humans and animals. I do not feel comfortable with cremation due to its contradiction with Islamic values. However, I wish to keep my pet’s remains with me and worry about relocating in the future. Would it be permissible to opt for aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis), a process involving water instead of fire, which returns the remains as bone dust? Would it be Islamically permissible to keep the ashes at home, provided they are not being used or repurposed?
Islam teaches respect for the living and the dead, not only for humans but also for animals, as they are part of Allah’s creation. Although animals do not undergo the […]
What does it mean in Islam for a wife to obey her husband? Is she required to follow everything he says, without exception? What are the limits or boundaries of this obedience according to the Qur’an and Sunnah?
The institution of marriage in Islam is built upon mutual rights and responsibilities, as Allah ﷻ describes: “And they (women) have rights similar to those of men in kindness, and […]
In some communities, it is commonly claimed that performing salah in a garment that does not cover the area beyond the elbows (i.e., short sleeves) renders the salah makrūh (disliked). Is this ruling supported by authentic hadiths or reliable fiqh sources?
The matter of dress during prayer (satr al-‘awrah) is well-established in Islamic jurisprudence. The minimum clothing requirement for a man’s prayer to be valid is that he must cover his […]
A sister and her fiancé have agreed that her mahr (dowry) will be a water well built in her name as Sadaqah Jariyah. She asks whether this can simply be written in the marriage contract on the day of the nikāh, or if additional steps are required to fulfill this agreement Islamically.
The mahr (ṣadāq) is a right that Islam grants to the bride upon marriage. It is a binding obligation on the husband and should be agreed upon with clarity and […]
A woman who recently underwent abdominal surgery can stand in prayer, but experiences pain when bowing entirely for sujūd. Sitting for the prayer also causes discomfort when trying to lower the head. Is it permissible for her to place a pillow on the prayer mat or beneath it, and rest her head on it during sujūd? What is the Islamic ruling in such a case?
In the Shari‘ah, ease and removal of hardship are foundational principles, especially in acts of worship. Allah ﷻ says: “Allah does not burden a soul beyond what it can bear.”(Surat […]
Is it permissible for the same Imam to lead two Jumu‘ah (Friday) prayers on the same day, performing the first as his obligatory Jumu‘ah and the second as a voluntary (nafl) prayer while the congregation intends it as their obligatory Jumu‘ah?
Jumu‘ah prayer is a weekly congregational obligation upon Muslim men. The established Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions was to perform a single Jumu‘ah prayer in the locality. […]
Is it permissible in Islam for a woman to voluntarily forgive her husband from the obligation of paying her mahr (dowry)? If so, under what conditions is such forgiveness valid?
The mahr (dowry) is a mandatory financial right that Islam grants to the wife upon marriage. It is a binding debt upon the husband and must be paid as agreed, […]
