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, […]
What is the Islamic ruling on consuming foods prepared with beer batter, such as fried fish or chicken, where beer is used as part of the cooking process?
The ruling on consuming foods cooked with beer batter centers around two primary considerations: the status of alcohol (khamr) in Islam, and the effect of cooking on the alcohol’s presence […]
Is zakat obligatory upon the gold jewelry that a Muslim woman wears daily for adornment, and not for trade or saving?
The issue of paying zakat on gold jewelry worn for daily adornment has been discussed by scholars, with differing opinions. ٍSome scholars hold that zakat is obligatory on all gold […]
What is the Islamic ruling on hearing the sound of an owl?
In Islam, there is no evidence that the sound of an owl signifies bad luck, death, or any supernatural omen. Believing such things falls under superstition (ṭiyarah), which is prohibited […]
What is the Islamic ruling on Muslim women following the Janazah (funeral procession) and going to the cemetery for burial?
The majority of scholars say it is discouraged (makruh) for women to accompany the body to the cemetery, especially if there is fear of excessive crying, wailing, or emotional scenes. […]
If I find that the congregational prayer has already started, can I pray the two Sunnah rak’ahs of Fajr after the obligatory prayer or wait until sunrise?
The jurists have stated that if a person comes and finds that the prayer has already been established, he should not engage in anything else, even the Sunnah of Fajr. […]
