Do Nicotine Patches used to help quit smoking break the fast during Ramadan?
Nicotine patches work by transdermal absorption, meaning the nicotine enters the body through the skin, not through the mouth, nose, or any other bodily orifice. Why They Don’t Invalidate the […]
Why did some scholars lean toward identifying the night of the 27th to be the night of Laylatul Qadr?
The 27th night of Ramadan has been regarded by many of our greatest scholars as the strongest candidate for Laylatul Qadr. Let me show you why. Ubayy ibn Ka’b (رضي […]
At what time should I break the fast?
You should break the fast at sunset. It is not necessary to delay iftar beyond sunset. The best practice is to hasten to break the fast exactly when the sun sets, […]
What are Islamic procedures & protocols for receiving a newborn baby?
Childbirth is one of the most amazing blessings which Allah Almighty has given to us. After giving birth to a child, it is recommended to welcome the newborn by following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). […]
Is having the medical condition of GERD a valid reason not to fast?
The Islamic verdict on this question will be dependent on the advice of a qualified medical professional. If this side effect places one in danger or undue harm, beyond what […]
How do we perform the Islamic Eclipse prayer?
Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Eclipse Prayer🔹 First Rak‘ah:Takbir (Allahu Akbar)Recite Surah Al-Fatihah + a long recitationRuku‘ (bowing) – Prolong itRise from Ruku (Sami‘ Allahu liman hamidah)Recite Surah Al-Fatihah again + […]
Is it permissible to receive cash back from a credit card company?
If the borrower does not pay interest on the loan and repays the full amount as agreed, without any hidden charges or alterations to the repayment terms, the situation changes. […]
If my sister and I wanted our kids, who are born a few months apart, to be siblings via breast milk, is it permissible? Are we able to do so with bottle feeding? If so, how many feeds does it need to be?
There is no Islamic issue with breastfeeding the son of a brother, a sister, or others to make them mahram (non-marriageable) to the breastfeeding woman and her children, thus making […]
Do the breastfed milk siblings have the same rights as blood siblings?
Imam al-Nawawi, in his commentary on Sahih Muslim (5/274), stated: “The ummah (Muslim community) has unanimously agreed on the established prohibition of breastfeeding (radāʿah) between the infant and the breastfeeding […]
Is The Qibla in North America North-East or South-East?
While this matter is subject to some differences in understanding, the overwhelming majority of organization, scholars, and the Muslim community do pray to the Northeast from North America. The common […]
Is it permissible in Islam to feed my pet cat non-Zabiha meat, such as chicken or beef-based canned cat food, from a store like Petsmart?
Feeding animals, such as cats, non-Zabiha meat is permissible in Islam. The requirement for meat to be Zabiha (slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines) applies exclusively to Muslim consumption and not […]
Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to enter the sacred Masjid in Madina and Makkah?
The topic of menstruating women entering the masjid has been discussed extensively by Islamic scholars, and opinions vary across different schools of thought. Here’s a summary of the key views: […]
