Islamic Rule of Property Division Between Wife, Parents and Children.
Question: A person who is deceased has one wife, a mother, a father, three sons, and two daughters. They are […]
Family
2026
Fashion
Is it Permissible for Men to Wear 9-carat Gold
Question: The central government has now allowed jewelry shops to sell 9-carat gold jewelry. Since 9-carat gold contains less gold,
Superstition
Clarification regarding Sihr (sorcery)
Someone compared two incidents regarding magic and following an Imam. Previously, we said that “If an Imam believes in Sorcery
Economy
Is it Permissible to Get Financial Aid from a Society which We Aren’t In?
Question: I drive an auto-rickshaw. I am not a fisherman. But I have joined the Fishermen’s Society, and I receive
Muslims
Can We Name “Shaheed” to a Living Person?
Question: I have named my son Shaheed. Did any of the Sahabah who lived during the time of the Prophetﷺ
Prayer
Is Weekly Thursday Worship (Jamaat) Permissible in Islam?
Question: In our town, some Tabligh Jamaat members stay overnight in the mosque every Thursday night for worship. Is this
Economy
Islamic Rule for Mother’s Denial in Property Division
Question: A man bought all properties in his wife’s name and then died. He has one son and six daughters.
Economy
Can We Accept Lottery Prizes from a Bank Savings Scheme?
Question: A person from Saudi Arabia participates in a savings scheme in STC Bank. The scheme works like this: You
Messengers
Why Can’t We Live as Many Years as Nuh (AS)?
Question: The Qur’an says Nuh lived 950 years. Today no one can live 950 years. How can you accept that?
Messengers
Reconciliation of the Contradiction Between Adam’s Height and Nuh’s Lifespan
Question: The narration stating Prophet Adam (Alaihis Salam) was 60 feet tall is not authentic because it contradicts clear reality.
Attributes of Allah
Why can’t Hell’s Breath Reach Us?
Question: Just as Allahuﷻ’s mercy reaches us instantly from far beyond, and His command governs the universe instantly, why cannot
Books
Is the Hadith Regarding Hell’s Breathing Authentic?
Question: There are hadith stating that Hell breathes twice a year — one breath causes the severe heat of summer
Funerals
Examining the Evidence Given for “Can we look at the face of a Janazah?”
Question: while answering the question “Can we look at the face of a Janazah?”, you mentioned the incident of Jabir
Messengers
A Christian monk Recognized Prophet ﷺ When He was 12 years Old. Is it Authentic?
Question: when the Prophet ﷺ was 12 years old, traveling with his uncle Abu Talib to Syria, a Christian monk
Economy
Buyer Uses a Finance Company for Paying the Balance — Is It Halal?
Question: He owns a motorcycle shop. A bike costs 6 lakhs. The buyer pays 3 lakhs upfront and asks to
Prayer
What Should We Do If the Imam Completes Before our At-Tashahhud Recitation?
Question: When I recite at-Tashahhud slowly, the Imam finishes and gives salam before I complete it. Prayer becomes difficult for
Hadees
Are Communities Destroyed in This World Punished Again in the Hereafter?
Question: There is a hadith which says that some companions committed certain sins (not disbelief), and when they were punished
Economy
Does Taking Interest Free Loans from Relatives, A Curse or A Test?
Question: I took loans with interest and did business. I fell into the sin of interest and now I am
Family
Why Islam insists Children to Ask Permission Before Entering?
Question: Sometimes Islam says that children must ask permission before entering when they come to see us. It sounds like
Hadees
Does the Hadith About Bilal (RA) Feeding Prophetﷺ Authentic?
Question: He (The Questioner) claims that Bilal (RA) hid bread in his armpit and brought it to the Prophet ﷺ,
Hadees
Does the Sahabas (Companions) Slaughtered Camels?
Question: Does the (Sahabas) companions slaughtered camels due to thirst and extracted water drips during the expedition of Tabuk? Answer:
Prayer
Is it a Bid’Ah to Say “Ameen” while Qunnot Recitation?
Question: In Saudi, when Qunoot is recited, people say “Ameen.” Someone asked whether that is Bid‘ah (innovation). Answer: We explained
Hadees
The Hadith of Waking One’s Spouse for Prayer — How Far Does It Apply?
Question: The Prophetﷺ said, “May Allahﷻ have mercy on a man who wakes at night to pray and wakes his
Haj and Umrah
Can a Question Make Hajj Obligatory Every Year?
Question: In a previous discussion about whether Hajj is obligatory every year, it was mentioned that the Prophet ﷺ does
Muslims
Is an Engagement Feast the Same as a Wedding Walimah in Islam?
Question: Is engagement feasts and wedding Walimahs considered the same in Islamic law? If not, what is the difference between
Prayer
Is the Congregational Prayer Valid If People Stand Before the Imam?
Question: In some satellite images, it appears that in the Ka‘bah, the imam is standing behind two rows of people.
Muslims
Can We Stop Saying “Yarhamukkallah” if Someone Sneezes More Than Three Times?
Question: I have understood that if someone sneezes more than three times, we should not say “Yarhamukallah” after that. But
Eating and drinking
Does Saying “Bismillah” Before Eating Any Meat Makes It Halal?
Question: The Arab community in Chicago says that no matter who slaughtered the chicken or goat, if we say “Bismillah”
Women's rights
Dowry vs. Mahr: What Does Islam Actually Permit?
Question: Can we clearly say that dowry is haram? Since Islam emphasizes giving mahr (dower) to the bride, I thought
Economy
Is the Sukuk Model Permissible?
Question: In conventional bonds, money is lent and interest is paid. But in Sukuk, investors become part-owners and share in
Muslims
Can We Make Du‘a to Allah for Non-Muslim Friends Regarding Worldly Matters?
Question: Can we make du‘a to Allahﷻ for non-Muslim friends regarding worldly matters? Answer: For matters related to the Hereafter,
Hadees
Does the Prohibition of Striking the Face Apply to All Humans or Only Muslims?
Question: Based on one of the narrations in Sahih Muslim, some scholars state that sports like boxing—where striking the opponent’s
Books
What Does the Qur’an Verse 2:285 says?
That verse clearly states that The Messengerﷺbelieves in what has been revealed to him from his Lord, and so do
Eating and drinking
Is There Any Category Named Makruh in Islam?
Question: Someone claims food prepared for idol worship should not be called halal but should be called makruh. He says
Muslims
Why Don’t Muslims Greet Non-Muslims on Their Religious Festivals?
Question: My non-Muslim friend wishes me “Ramadan Mubarak” and “Bakrid wishes.” When I do not wish him for Diwali or
Haj and Umrah
Does Umrah Erase All Sins or Only Between Two Umrahs?
Question: You said that if a person performs Umrah, he becomes like a newborn child. If all sins are forgiven
Prayer
Can We Change the Surahs Order During Prayer Recitation?
Question: The Qur’an was revealed to the Prophetﷺ in chronological order. “Iqra” was the first revelation. Surah Al-Fatihah was not
Books
Why Was Adam Given Knowledge Instead of the Angels?
Question: When Allahﷻ said, “I am going to create a representative on earth,” the angels asked, “Are You going to
Prayer
What Should be Done If We Forget to Sit for At-Tashahhud in Second Rakath?
Question: While praying Isha, we forgot to sit for the At-Tashahhud in the second rak‘ah. We remember it while praying
Economy
Is Purchasing Goods on 0% EMI Permissible?
Question: Is purchasing goods on 0% EMI permissible or not? Once you said EMI has no interest; they only take
Economy
Can We Take Insurance Policy for The Sake of Saving?
Question: We have taken an insurance policy in the post office. After the specified maturity period, they will return the
Women's rights
Islamic Inheritance Distribution Between One Son and Four Daughters After Parents’ Death
Question: A man’s maternal grandfather and grandmother have passed away. They had five children: one son and four daughters. During
Books
Does Following One’s Desires Make Every Sin Equivalent to Shirk?
Question: Qur’an 45:23: “O Prophetﷺ , have you seen the one who takes his own desire as his god? Though
Fashion
Islamic Ruling on Returning Defective Goods After Sale
Question: If I sell cloth today, and after one month the customer who bought it comes back saying the cloth
Superstition
Does changing a house bring changes in fortune?
Question: Does changing a house bring changes in fortune? Answer: I explained that if someone moves to a new house
Hadees
What Does Hadith say about a Person Who abandons Haram Income?
Question: I heard in a bayan that if a person abandons income that comes through haram for the sake of
Messengers
In Which Land did Prophetﷺ Nuh (Noah) live?
Question: In which land did Prophetﷺ Nuh (Noah) live? The Qur’an mentions that the Ark rested on Mount Judi. So
Muslims
Are We Stronger Than the People of ‘Aad?
Question: The Qur’an (89:6–9) mentions the people of ‘Aad and Thamud and says that none were created like them in
Hadees
Is the Narration Mentioned in Tafsir al-Qurtubi, Volume 7, page 260 Authentic?
Question: There is a statement that says: Clean your houses from spider webs, dust, cobweb layers and dirt. If these
Prayer
Is it Permissible to Stop an Employee Going to Masjid
Question: Employees working in a shop leave for four daily prayers during working hours, taking about 30 minutes each time.
Eating and drinking
Islamic Ruling on Dogs: Washing Vessels vs. Eating Animals Hunted by Dogs
Question: If a dog licks a vessel, it must be washed seven times. But Islam allows eating animals hunted by
Muslims
Should we Avoid calling Other religion people as “Kafirs”?
Question: Should we avoid calling people of other religions “kafirs” and instead say “non-Muslims”? It is said that Allahﷻ directly
Hadees
Does the Particular Hadith Regarding Abdul Rahman (RA) Seeing a Woman Bathing Accidentally Authentic?
Question: Does the particular hadith mention in a circulated video authentic? The video narrates a story about Abdur Rahman (RA)
Economy
Permissibility of Different Types of Insurance and Working as an Insurance Agent in Islam
Question: It is said that medical and vehicle insurance may be permissible because the insured does not receive a direct
Eating and drinking
Can We Eat the Gravy Alone if we aren’t Sure Whether the Meat is Halal?
Question: When we eat at non-Muslim friends’ houses or hotels where we cannot confirm whether chicken or mutton is halal,
Family
Does Divorce and Paternity Denial Affect Inheritance Rights?
Question: A man asks about inheritance. ‘My father-in-law divorced his wife claiming a daughter (that is my wife) born to
Prayer
What supplication should be recited after Tashahhud in prayer?
Question: What supplication should be recited after Tashahhud in prayer? Some say there are three versions. Which is authentic? Answer:
Fashion
Is it permissible for women to apply kohl to the eyes or shape their eyebrows when going outside?
Question: Women often apply eyeliner or kohl to the eyes. There are different styles—above the eyelids or below them—to highlight
Family
Is it Permissible to Say, “May Allahﷻ’s curse be upon the liar” During a Family Dispute?
Question: During a family dispute discussed in a public gathering, is it permissible to say, “May Allahﷻ’s curse be upon
Family
Can a Married Muslim Man Invite His Wife’s Sister to Islam and Then Marry Her as a Second Wife?
Question: A man says he is Muslim by birth, and his wife converted from Hinduism. They are happily married with