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Can’t take no for an answer: what are the general guidelines of having a dua accepted?

Shaykh Nazim Mangera

I have been in search of a Muslim wife for some time and although some proposals came through I wasn’t happy as such. All of a sudden a proposal came through and for the first time this sister had everything I was ever l…

Sold a car without disclosing the fault: what do I do?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Many years ago I sold a car and did not tell him of a fault in it. I have no idea where he is now and don't know his name. I would like to give the price I received in charity. Should I give it to a Muslim or non Muslim …

What is the ruling if a dog touches you or your clothes i.e. his nose or other parts of his bod

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

What is the ruling if a dog touches you or your clothes i.e. his nose or other parts of his body? And what if you touch it? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, The dog itself is not essentially filthy (najis al-`ayn)…

Specs of paint on finger nails: do I have to repeat my prayers?

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Please clear up this problem that is leading me into MAJOR waswasa. I did some house painting a while ago. I washed off all traces of paint with white spirit (a cleaning fluid) thoroughly before prayer. The next day I sa…

Motherhood affecting my iman?

Shaykh Nazim Mangera

I don't quite know where to start with this but just wanted some advice and would be grateful if you could provide some guidance or at least point me in the right direction inshaAllah.

Students seeking charity or other financial assistance to pay their tuition…

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Concerning the advice you gave to a student regarding student loans that it is haram and that students should find other means of finance. I was wondering if asking professional and wealthy Muslims, such as doctors, for …

Life Insurance Money

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

What is the ruling regarding a man who dies and leaves behind amongst other things life insurance money?

Insurance Claims

These questions came to light after discussing them with ulema, who advise me to put forward these questions to Mufti Taqi Usmani sahib and inform them of the view of our beloved Mufti Sahib. 1. In England to have car in…

Trading in currencies

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Is it permissible to buy and sell currency in the foreign exchange market with the intention to make a profit based on mathematical models and economic forecasts?

Clothes that fall below the heel?

SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team

What is the fatwa of men wearing cloth that extends beneath the heels? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Gracious and Merciful Please see the following links which answer your question: Is Having Long Trousers A Major Si…

Shortening & Combining Prayers When Travelling

Sidi Moustafa Elqabbany

I am going to Canada for a total of 23 days. While I am there should I shorten my prayer or pray the full prayer? Also should I combine prayers or not? What happens if I stay in one city then go to the next, how should I…

Interest-bearing Loans, Trips, and Limits

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Let's say someone has an interest-accruing educational loan. As every day passes, the amount of interest grows, to what lengths must such a person go in paying off this debt?

Prayer of Women Different from Men?

SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team

Do women need to pray slightly different than men? Meaning , why should they need to kneel slightly when saying "subhanaRAbiyalazim". or lay their hands on the ground totally when in Sajda?

What is the ruling for men of dragging one’s garment?

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

What is the ruling for men of dragging one’s garment? Answer There is some detail about dragging one’s garment below the ankles for men. If his intention is arrogance and conceit, it is haram, but if it is not, then it i…

Is there a dispensation in the Shafi`i school for a woman to travel with a safe group upon need

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is there a dispensation in the Shafi`i school for a woman to travel with a safe group upon need when she does not have a mahram (unmarriageable kin) that she can travel with?

Is it obligatory to obey one’s parents unconditionally? What if they prevent me doing religious

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is it obligatory to obey one’s parents unconditionally? What if they prevent me doing religious matters that I need so that I can protect my religion in this country (America)?

Interest, Riba, and War

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

1. Is charging a percentage equal to the rate of inflation on loans haram (i.e. considered riba?). For example, if I lend someone $10,000 and they repay me $10,000 10 years later they actually repaid me less than what I …

Purchasing a house which still has interest bearing loan…

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

My parents own a home. They are not Muslims, as I am, Masha Allah. I am moving Insha Allah, and therefore, they now want to sell their home since I will not be the renter anymore. The house is valued, after a market anal…

Is obedience to parents absolute?

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is it obligatory to obey one’s parents unconditionally? What if they prevent me doing religious matters that I need so that I can protect my religion in this country (America)?

Praying with feet uncovered

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is a woman’s prayer valid if she prays with her feet uncovered? Answer In our school, covering a woman’s feet during the prayer is obligatory; if she does not, her prayer is then invalid.

Validity of the prayer if the direction of ka`bah is deviated by about 45 degrees

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

For a while, I was praying, according to my own ijtihad (because I live far from the masjid), and my direction was deviating from the qibla by about 45 degrees. Was my prayer valid?

Investing in the Stock Market

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

I would like to know if it is ok to invest in the stock market, or work as a stock broker Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, To invest in the share of a particular company or to purchase shar…

Feeling Allah's Love

SunniPath Answer Service Team

I've read articles on how to love Allah (SWT). But how can one feel Allah (SWT)'s love. I want to feel loved by Allah (SWT). I want to feel His love for me, the love even greater than parents love for their children. How…

Calling on Other than Allah?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I see on some internet forums, people writing such things as "Ya Ali I invoke thee" - I wanted to know is it allowed to say such things? Does this not smack of shirk?

Advice for newly weds or those who are going to marry

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Could you please give advice or forward some articles for new weds or going to marry people. I was reading the article that is "Tips for a Better Husband and Wife Relationship" Alhumdulillah that was good if you have mor…

Disabilities in children due to marriage in close relationship

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

My daughter has disabilities. She was born with disabilities we are married in close relations.

Wearing pants under dress or skirt…

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

I would like to know if it is Sunnah for a Muslima to wear shawals or pants, under her dress or skirt. I would like to know if this is Sunnah and what Islamic Schools of Thought. Is it not so that Sayyida A'isha wore pan…

Is Deducted Life Insurance Money Halal? Please Explain

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

Can one take the money of Life insurance (when the time comes) when the money that is used to pay for this insurance is automatically deducted from one's pay?

Free Lottery Tickets Halal?

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Is it halal to take part in a lottery if the tickets are free? They come from a gas station chain, as you buy gas you accumulate points and after a certain number of points the person gets a free ticket. If the number ha…

Being a Man's Second Wife?

SunniPath Answer Service Team

A brother has asked for my hand in marriage. I am 18 years old and he is 34, but he wants me as his 2nd wife, as he already has a first wife with whom he has two children.