by Sarosh Mohna Zaidi In the name of Allah, The Most Merciful Whose grace is ever so more bountiful The writer of His greatness no quill could be Even if all trees were pen and ink, the sea All praises be to Allah, the only Great The only Entity that is worthy to…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I would like to know what I am to do with interest money on a RESP. I heard you could use this money to buy things, such as toilet paper, toilets and the like, but want to confirm and obtain reliable guidance in the matter. Answer: In terms of…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I cannot find passages that forbid alcohol or passages that shun it’s use. On the contrary, I find references that Mohammad drank alcohol. What will you say to that? Answer: Thank you for your query. The prohibition of alcohol is found not only in verses of the Qur’ān and…
Our team set out to ask the question, “Why do you wear a poppy or choose not to wear a poppy?” Here are the most common answers received:
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question Is it permissible for women to do I’itikāf at home? I plan to do I’itikāf in the masjid but my local masjid tells me they have no accommodations for sisters wishing to do I’ikikaf. They have asked me to perform my I’itikāf at home. Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question In western countries like Canada, is it permissible for Muslims to sing the national anthem, to rise or pay respects to the Canadian flag and celebrate it’s national independence day? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I have made the intention to go for ‘Umrah and my question is in regards to one of the required acts of ‘Umrah for men that is to trim hair or shave the head. I suffer from alopecia which means I have no hair on my head. In this…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: My husband works in a company, which requires him to deliver ḥaram meat, namely pork to shopkeepers. I fear that his income is from a ḥaram source and due to this we are greatly losing out on blessings. What is your advice with regards to our situation? Answer: We…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Where is Allah? Question: Where is Allah according to the Qur’an and Sunna? Answer: Islamic Theologians are of the consensus that Allah is not confined or restricted to a direction or space in any shape or form. When analysing the sacred texts we find that Allah has described himself as…
Answered by Shaykhah Umm Haaniyah Question: One month into her pregnancy, my sister-in-law had a miscarriage. What she wants to know is if the bleeding that follows the miscarriage is considered as nifās (post-natal) or ḥaydh (menses)? Answer: I express my sympathy to your sister-in-law and her family. May Allāh reward her for her patience…