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New to faith: how can one go about finding a life partner?

Shaykh Nazim Mangera

I have reverted to Islam almost 2 years ago, and I was wondering how can a convert go about marriage (finding a mate). I am aware that dating is Haram in Islam, so how can a convert socialize and get to know a Muslim?

Speeding ticket: falling into the tricks of the trade…

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

If someone got a speeding ticket and their parents didn't pay it off, but instead they paid a lawyer to take if off their child’s record, which is illegal. Do the parents still have to pay for the speeding ticket?

Money stolen from a relative in ignorant days… do I have to pay back?

Assalakum alaykum You are right for being concerned about paying back money misappropriated from other people. The blessed Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) would not pray the funeral prayer over those who die…

New to the faith: torn between faith and the husband of 45 years who is not willing to convert…

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

I have a sister in Islam she is a convert like I am only she is much older, has been a convert for 4 years and has no Muslim community in her area. She is in the USA but her area is small. She is 67 years old, has been m…

What is the ruling of the Shaf` prayer (2-rakats prayed before witr)?

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

What is the ruling of the Shaf` prayer (2-rakats prayed before witr)? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate.

Tawassul through the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and awliya

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

What is the ruling on supplicating Allah through an intermediary (tawassul), such as through the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and the (friends of Allah) awliya after their passing away. What is permissib…

Is Friday prayer invalid in the West?

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

I heard that according to our madhab the Friday prayer is not valid in our time in the west, and that it is obligatory for those who pray the Friday prayer to repeat it as the noon prayer. Is this correct?

Dressing with synthetic ethanol: Is one’s prayer valid? Is it permissible to follow another mad

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

An ill man needs to apply a dressing to his skin. The dressing is impregnated with a medicinal substance that is dissolved in synthetic ethanol [ethyl alcohol]. It is not possible to remove the dressing for every prayer …

Is it permissible to pray the Friday prayer behind a Hanbali imam who prays before the time of

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is it permissible to pray the Friday prayer behind a Hanbali imam who prays before the time of the noon prayer enters?

Video Demonstration of Tashahhud

Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany

How do you raise your finger during the tashahhud?? I saw the question previously answered--but not in enough detail, since I was wondering about how long you must hold up your index finger (before and after the shahada …

Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shari'ah?

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is it permissible for a man to grow his hair as long as he wishes? Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shari'ah? Answer There is not limit set on the length of men or women's hair in the Shari…

It is unlawful to attribute a child to other than his actual father

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

I married a divorced woman with 2 children. Recently the children have asked why their last (family) name is not the same as mine or their mother (she has adopted my last name). They currently retain their biological fat…

AUDIO: Abortion and IVF – The Shariah and Medical Perspective

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

AUDIO: Abortion and IVF – The Shariah and Medical Perspective Answer Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah, A lecture at the UCL University in London on abortion and IVF by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam.

Not comfortable with fatwa on stocks: does this make them haram for me?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I have read an extensive article on this website by Mufti Taqi Usmani regarding the permissibility of investing in the stock market.

Can I eat at a restaurant which plays music and whose owner is not upright? Legal limits and re

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Recently we went to a restaurant, everyone was Muslim inside as well as the apparent manager or owner who gave us salaams and assured us the meat was Halal.

Is dua better at graves or in a mosque?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

After reading through this site I have realised that tawassul through the awliya is permissible. But what about building upon the grave and making shrines etc? Is this not considered an innovation?

In love with a Hindu girl

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I am an Indian, Muslim and my family is truly very much attached with Islam. but unfortunately, I m now in love with a non Muslim Hindu Girl and even she love me truly, I want to marry her.. she promised me she will acce…

Wearing a Kurta in the West

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I want to know if that is ok to wear Kufi and Kurta-Shalwar or Thob (other than work place) while living in west (like US/Canada).

Prayer: Call of nature & its rulings

Sidi Sohail Hanif

I was told that if a person felt the call of nature, he must go to the toilet before praying otherwise it is makruh tahrimi and that one would have to repeat the prayer.

Marriage and men's cruelty

Shaykh Gibril F Haddad

A friend of mine is very depressed as she feels she cannot fulfill the rights of a wife if she is to get married.

Abu Bakr and International Law

Shaykh Gibril F Haddad

One responded in a manner that suggests Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (radiyallahu 'anh) engaged in acts that in modern standards would be considered as a violation of human rights -- specifically, declaring war against those rebel…

In laws: Causing fitna and turning my husband against me…

Shaykh Nazim Mangera

I have been married 15 months and have just left my husband due to his mother causing friction in our relationship. My husband has been promising me that we will move out for the past 7 months but still hasn’t.

Borrowing Money Across Borders

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

In 1960, I had borrowed R 40.00 from someone and subsequently forgot about it. How much do I repay now, R 40.00 or the present face-value? Answer Walaikum assalam, One will have to repay R 40.00.

If one is Shafii can one be Hanafi in trade and transacting? If one is Hanafi, can one do Shafi

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

If one is Shafii can one be Hanafi in trade and transacting? If one is Hanafi, can one do Shafii marriage? Answer Walaikum Assalam, It is not religiously binding to follow one’s own madhhab in all one’s affairs.

Validity of the prayer: Performing forgetfulness prostration without need

Sidi Sohail Hanif

Please can you tell me if the prayer is valid, if a person performs sajda sahw, but he didn’t need to perform it? Also, what if he didn’t know?

Is there really a "Throne" of Allah?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is there really a "Throne" of Allah? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate.

Fiqh of financially supporting one’s parents and other relatives

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

To what extent are children responsible for financially providing for their parents? I am under great stress lately as my father continues to demand a share of my salary despite having more than enough himself to live a …

Performing wudu while half-naked, is it valid?

Sidi Fadi Qutub Zada

In your recent answer you said, the wudu is valid if its integrals are fulfilled. It is proper if its sunnas are performed. It is improper to perform wudu when naked.

Buying and selling gold for profit?

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

I would like to know if it is permissible to buy and sell gold for profit.