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. […]
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). […]
