Is it haram to choose not to have children?
The blessings and responsibility of having children are seen Islamically as one of the objectives of marriage and a praiseworthy form of worship as one seeks to facilitate tarbiya for […]
Can women visit the dead at a cemetery?
This issue is divisive because, overseas scholars in a particular country tend to overwhelmingly adopt one position or another, so people may imagine it is the only valid opinion. Due […]
Can the dead hear us?
The scholars disagree on whether or not the dead hear the talk of the living people. Some believe they do, while others believe the dead do not hear the living.What […]
What is the ruling for a Muslim on consuming gelatin in foods and medicines?
In a statement of the Islamic Fiqh Council, Qaraaraat al-Majma‘ al-Fiqhi al-Islami, Muslim World League (p. 85), it says: It is permissible to use gelatin extracted from permissible substances and […]
What is the Islamic ruling on conditional divorce? For example, if you get pregnant again, I will divorce you.
A man should not use divorce as a threat tool every time there is an argument between him and his wife because of the negative consequences that result from divorce.Many […]
Can I pay my Zakat to my married sister?
Yes, for specific family members that meet Zakat conditions and for whom the Zakat giver is not obliged to provide.
Can we pray Taraweeh or Night prayers while holding the Quran and reading from it? And can a person who does not understand Arabic praying Taraweeh behind the Imam hold the translation of the Quran to follow the Imam’s recitation so they can understand?
Yes, it is permissible to do so while praying optional prayers based on the following evidence: Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) led the people in prayer […]
If someone forgets to turn off the humidifier on a CPAP machine while fasting, does that invalidate the fast?
There is no need to make up this day because it is like when you accidentally eat while fasting out of forgetfulness.
Can a woman pray after a miscarriage?
If the fetus has clear human features, then her bleeding after that is regarded as postpartum bleeding, so she should stop praying and fasting, and her husband should avoid her […]
What is the Islamic Sunnah timeline to read Surah Al-Kahf on Friday?
Al-Imam Al-Manawi said: “Al-Hafiz ibn Hajar said in his Amali: “In some reports, it says ‘the day of Jumu’ah’ and in some reports it says ‘the night of Jumu’ah’. They […]
Is it Islamically permissible to use perfumes while fasting in Ramadan?
It is permissible to use perfumes while fasting in Ramadan. However, incense should not be used or inhaled according to some scholars. The scholars who carry this view say it is not […]
What is the Islamic ruling on seeking Ruqya from a third party?
It is permissible to ask a third party for Ruqya, especially if one attempted to do self-performed Ruqya, which did not bring noticeable results. It is always better to start […]
