Recent Fatwas
Is It Appropriate to Invite a Non-Believer to Defend Islamic Law?
Question: If someone does not believe in God and does not believe in the Qur’an, how can such a person be invited to defend Islamic law? Is that appropriate? …
Why do Muslims greet each other with “Assalamu Alaikum”? Isn’t that also a kind of blessing?
Question: If Muslims believe that no human being has special divine power to bless others, then why do Muslims greet each other with “Assalamu Alaikum” (peace be upon you)? …
Why Muslim youth in Kashmir are against the military and the police
Question: News reports claims that many soldiers die every day because of Muslim terrorism, and it asks why Muslim youth in Kashmir throw stones at the police and the …
Do Muslims convert people by deception or materialistic benefits
Question: Do Muslims convert people by deception? Do they tempt people with money, gifts, or material benefits in order to make them accept Islam? Is religious conversion carried out …
Does Islam promote Violence in the form of ISIS and other terrorist groups.
Question: Across the world we see terrorism carried out by groups like ISIS. Are these not Muslim organizations? If Muslims themselves are running such movements, does that not show …
Why do Muslims refuse to sing the national anthem or the song Vande Mataram?
Question: Why do Muslims refuse to sing the national anthem or the song Vande Mataram? Answer: First, Muslims have not refused to sing the national anthem. The national anthem …
Does Talaq violate human rights and oppress women?
Question: when a man says talaq, talaq, is that not a violation of human rights or a form of oppression against women? Answer: First, we must understand what talaq …
Does Muslim men deceive Hindu women through Love and then convert them into Islam
Question: Is there an organized effort where Muslim men deceive Hindu women through love and then convert them to Islam. Answer: To understand this properly, consider what actually happens …
Does Islam teach Muslims to kill unbelievers — the “kafirs”?
Question: Does Islam teach Muslims to kill unbelievers — the “kafirs”? Answer: The word “kafir” is often misunderstood. It is not an insult. It simply means someone who does …
Does Islamic path encourage destroying government property in the name of protesting against films and cartoons
Question: You protested against the film Vishwaroopam. And when a cartoon insulting the Prophet ﷺ was published in America, protests were held in Chennai. They say crores of rupees …
Does the Islamic path view Bharat Mata in a Naked form?
Question: Patriots view the country they live in as both a mother and a deity. But is it the Islamic path to look at Bharat Mata in a naked …
Why Muslim youth oppose the traditional Kandhuri festivals held at dargahs in Tamil Nadu?
Question: Why Muslim youth oppose the traditional Kandhuri festivals held at dargahs in Tamil Nadu? Answer: A dargah is the burial place of a person who died long ago …
Why Shia and Sunni Muslims bomb each other’s mosques and kill each other?
Question: Why Shia and Sunni Muslims bomb each other’s mosques and kill each other? Answer: These conflicts are not truly about religion. They are, in reality, political struggles for …
After the destruction of the twin towers, why did America hesitate to allow Muslims into the country?
Question: After the destruction of the twin towers, why did America hesitate to allow Muslims into the country? Answer: The World Trade Center towers were destroyed by airplanes flown …
Why are there internal religious conflicts in Muslim-majority countries?
Question: Is this what you call the path of peace? In other words, they say there are religious conflicts among Muslims themselves in Muslim countries. When such conflicts exist, …
Clothing from the Perspective of Islam – Part 26
In this Friday sermon series about clothing from the perspective of Islam, we have been discussing the rulings related to wearing footwear, particularly wearing sandals. We have already seen …
Witr Prayer During Travel: A Jurisprudential Clarification
Question: Islamic law provides various concessions for travelers to ease the performance of worship. These include shortening four-unit prayers to two (Qasr) and combining two prayer times into one …
Collateral vs. Mortgage: The Shariah Perspective on Debt Security
Question: If I give 2 Lakh rupees to a homeowner and stay in his house without paying rent, how can this be considered interest (Riba)? He is using my …
Why can’t Eid be celebrated globally on a single day?
In Islamic practice, the timing of Eid and Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the new moon. A common question often arises: “If Friday (Jumu’ah) is observed by …
Clothing from the Perspective of Islam – Part 31
In this ongoing Jumu‘ah series titled “Clothing from the Perspective of Islam,” in the previous posts we have been studying the rulings related to placing images and figures on …
Did Ali Lift a 900-kg Gate in the Battle of Khaybar?
Question: A story circulates saying: Ali’s shield broke during the battle. So, he pulled off the gate of the fortress, weighing 900 kilograms, and used it as a shield …
Is It Forbidden to Roll Up Sleeves During Prayer?
Question: After prayer, an imam reportedly stood up and said: “I see a mistake among some people. When they pray wearing long sleeves, they roll them up. This is not …
Does the Hadith about Wiping face after Supplication Authentic?
Question: A hadith stating that the Prophetﷺ ﷺ, after raising his hands in supplication, would wipe his face. The narration from Umar ibn Al-Khattab says: When the Prophetﷺ ﷺ raised …
Is it Permissible for a Mosque to Forcibly deduct some amount for helping people?
Question: The government apparently gives ₹15,000 as assistance for minority communities. But those managing the local Jamaat (mosque committee) say: “If we help you get the ₹15,000 from the government, …
Does the Hadith About Jesus (Isa AS) Calling the Prophetﷺ from His Grave Authentic?
Question: A hadith reported in Musnad Abu Ya‘la which says that Isa will descend as a just ruler, a fair judge, and a righteous leader. He will break the …
In Which Language Were the Names Taught to Adam (AS)?
Question: He appears to be a non-Muslim, and he respectfully asks: According to Islam, Allahﷻ taught Adam (AS) the names of all things. If that is the case: …
Is the Hadith about Waraqa ibn Nawfal Authentic?
Question: Is the Hadith about Waraqa ibn Nawfal Authentic? Answer: Let us understand who Waraqa ibn Nawfal was. He lived during the time of the Prophetﷺ ﷺ. He was …
What does Abu Dawood 4195 say and is it permissible to short the hair partially?
Question: Is it permissible to cut hair in a style where: the sides are shaved short the hair on top is left longer. In modern times many …
Should Children Be Allowed to Suffer or Struggle?
Question: In a video (given by questioner), A scholar speaks very aggressively and says something like this: “People think that their children should not suffer or struggle. That idea …
Explanation of Riya (Showing off in worships)
Question: Please give a complete explanation on Riya (showing off) in worships Answer: In Islam, all acts of worship must be performed purely for Allahﷻ alone. We already understand …
If a non-Muslim restaurant claims that it serves halal meat, can we trust them
Question: If a non-Muslim restaurant claims that it serves halal meat, can we trust them and eat in their restaurant? Or even if non-Muslim restaurants say their meat is …
Is it necessary to donate all the remaining money beyond basic living expenses
Question: In America, the mosques ask people to donate all their remaining money beyond basic living expenses. They say that Allah will reward you and therefore encourage people to donate …
Why there is a difference in Asr time between Shafi and Hanafi and which one is correct?
Question: Why there is a difference in the time of the Asr prayer between the Shafi‘i and Hanafi schools. According to the Sunnah, which one is correct and which …
Is it only for Isha Prayer or all other prayers for a Woman to not wear Perfume?
Question: There is a hadith that says a woman should not come to the mosque for the Isha prayer wearing perfume. The question is whether this ruling applies only …
Do Animals Have Defects at Birth? Clarifying the Hadith on Fitrah
Question: She refers to a hadith in which the Prophet ﷺ said that just as an animal gives birth to a fully formed offspring, all children are born upon …
Can Charity be Considered as Expiation for the sin of intercourse during menstrual period
Question: She says that the Prophet ﷺ commanded that if a husband has sexual relations with his wife while she is in her menstrual period, he must give one …
Is it Correct to Not Follow a Mosque if it doesn’t conduct Eid prayer according to Sunnah
Question: If the mosque where I pray does not conduct the Eid prayer according to the Sunnah, should I still follow them? Or should I pray alone at home? …
Is it correct for a mosque to collect funds based on language or nationality
Question: In the United States many mosques organize their members according to language or nationality in order to collect funds. For example: Tamil Muslim groups Uzbek Muslim groups Pakistani …
How to deal with anger and hostility directed against Muslims in non-Muslim countries?
Question: He says that in many non-Muslim countries, many people are beginning to claim that Islam is a religion that does not suit their countries, and because of that …
Islamic Ruling on Distribution of Inheritance with Surviving Daughter, Grandchildren, and Siblings’ Descendants
Question: When the deceased passed away, the people who were alive at that time were: a younger daughter, and from the elder daughter there were two sons and one …
Understanding the Khaybar Agreement and Its Application to Modern Partnerships
Question: Some months ago, the explanation was given that after conquering Khaybar, the Prophetﷺ allowed the Jewish inhabitants to cultivate the land. They were required to give half of …
Clarifying the Attribution of the Hadith on Raising Hands During Du‘a
Question: “Raising your hands up to the level of your shoulders is the proper manner of supplication.” She says that on the Online PJ website this narration is presented …
What does the Hadith Sahih Al-Bukhari 39 mean when it says, “it will overcome him”?
Question: In the hadith (Bukhari 39) it is mentioned that “This religion is easy. If anyone makes it difficult upon himself, it will overcome him.” What does it mean …
Is it permissible to observe continuous fasting?
Question: Is it permissible to observe continuous fasting? Answer: In Sahih al-Bukhari, in Hadith number 1967, it is reported that the Messengerﷺ of Allahﷻ said: “Do not observe continuous …
What was the Actual name of Umm Kulthum?
Question: If “Umm Kulthum” means “mother of Kulthum,” what was her actual given name? Answer: To understand this, we must know that in Arabic there are three types of …
Is piercing the ears or nose considered changing Allahﷻ’s creation?
Question: Previously it was said that piercing the ears or nose should not be done, and one of the Qur’anic evidences cited was from Surah An-Nisa (4:118-119) where Satan …
Is decorating the bridal room with flowers wasteful or an imitation of other religions?
Question: Among Muslims, during the wedding night people often decorate the room with many flowers and ornaments. If wearing garlands itself is not established in the religion, then is …
Should a Muslim boycott a wedding because of practices like garlands or banana trees at the entrance?
Question: Suppose we are invited to a wedding, and at the entrance of the wedding hall banana trees are placed, and the bride and groom wear garlands. Since these …
Can a person perform wudu inside a place where shirk occurs?
Question: In the hadith about Buwana, a man asked the Prophetﷺ for permission to fulfill a vow there. The Prophetﷺ asked whether idols were worshipped in that place or …
Can a 6–7-year-old boy lead the obligatory prayer as an imam?
Question: If a boy who is around six or seven years old is made the imam and people perform the obligatory prayer behind him, will that prayer be valid? …
Can we Help someone who attend the event contradicts Islam ?
Question: If someone wants to attend an event that contradicts Islamic teachings, can I take him there in my car and drop him off? Earlier, you explained that if …
Is it the husband’s duty to take his wife to Hajj?
Question: Is it the husband’s duty to take his wife to Hajj? Answer: To understand this properly, we must first remember an important principle in Islam. Acts of worship …
How to respond on Arguments Regarding Eid prayer conducted in the open ground.
Question: He (the questioner) explains that most people in their locality perform the Eid prayer in the mosques near their homes. The reason is that they do not hold …
Does wiping the head in ablution (wudu) include wiping the ears?
Question: The Qur’an mentions four essential actions in wudu: washing the face washing the arms wiping the head washing the feet Does wiping the head include wiping the ears? …
How should salawat be recited upon the Prophetﷺ?
Question: When I send blessings upon the Prophetﷺ I usually say “SallAllahﷻu alaihi wa sallam.” If I instead recite the longer salawat that we say in prayer, will that …
Evening vs Night in Daily Supplications: Are They the Same Time?
Question: In hadith we find the instruction to recite certain supplications in the morning and evening, including the supplication called Sayyidul Istighfar, the chief supplication for seeking forgiveness. Some …
Clothing from the Perspective of Islam – Part 25
In this ongoing series titled “Clothing from the Perspective of Islam,” last week we discussed one topic: footwear — what Islam says about wearing shoes. We explained that shoes …
Residence from the Perspective of Islam – Part 5
In this continuing series titled “Residence from the Perspective of Islam,” we have been examining how Muslims should arrange and construct their living spaces, and what kinds of guidelines …
The Literary Elegance of the Noble Qur’an – Part 29
As we have been reflecting throughout this series, the Qur’an does not always speak in plain, literal commands. Rather, it often employs expressions that carry deeper meaning, richer nuance, …
The Literary Elegance of the Noble Qur’an – Part 28
In this journey, we have been seeing how Allahﷻ uses examples to explain deep truths—because an idea, when presented through an example, becomes more powerful, more striking, more unforgettable …