By Shaykh Mazhar Maḥmood It is of utmost importance for community leaders; be it faith based or otherwise to have unity and tolerance amongst themselves. With the absence of unity, tolerance and harmony, communities; nay nations cease to exist. At times, community leaders fall prey to the negative tendencies of human nature, which encompass egoistic…
Answered by Shaykhah Bint Dawood Question: Assalaamu Alaikum, I have been having light irregular bleeding which was two weeks earlier than my cycle of menses. It’s been almost three days now, the blood is very light and thin and it is only spotting meaning it is not a regular flow. I am wondering if I…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: Is using credit card perks like pc points allowable in Islam? Or is it a form of riba? We don’t pay or accrue interest but we do get points we use for groceries. Same with gas credit cards. I use a petro card to save 2 cents a litre…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: I know a married couple who has been separated for some time now, and are no longer treating each other as husband and wife. The separated wife came to know that the separated husband is dating another woman. Is this allowed in Islam? Does this constitute as polygamy in…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Quiet and Peaceful Departure We, the Muslims of Toronto were extremely saddened on the sudden but peaceful and quiet departure of Shaykh Moulanā Khalīl Aḥmad Ṣufī (may Allāh have mercy on him) on Thursday 13th August, 2015 (eve of Jumū’ah, 28th Shawwāl 1436). His age was 75. His death occurred in a state while being independent of…
By Ustādh Tamseel Aḥmed In the name of Allāh, the All Merciful, the Very Merciful As we leave the last 10 days of Ramaḍān and hope to gain from the remaining blessings of the precious nights, the world seems to be in disarray. Central African region is burning and the people in it are suffering.…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar For the first time in 456 years North Americans are going to have the opportunity to witness a full lunar eclipse on the same day as the winter solstice; Tuesday December 21 2010. The eclipse is scheduled to begin at 02:41 EST and is expected to last for just over an…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Are Doritos Nacho Cheese flavoured tortilla chips halal? Please advise! Answer: Jazakumullahu Khairan / Thank you for contacting the Mathabah. May Allah bless you for your concern regarding halal consumption. In response to your concern, I contacted the Frito Lay Canada company by phone on Monday January 18, 2010…