QUESTION: Sheikh, someone has entrusted me to keep their money to myself. If I spend money from there and put it back later ,will it be stealing?

Character and Morals, Halal/Haram Matters
15 Sep

ANSWER: This is breach of the amanah, you must not use it nor do that without their prior consent

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QUESTION: I would recite a verse in prayer and then after that I would say what the verse means in English(to understand), is this permissible? (sometimes I say it in my heart.) For example, I would recite the first verse of Surah Fatiha, then after this I would say: “All praise is due to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds.” Is this right, or permissible?

Prayer
15 Sep

ANSWER: If you think about it in your heart, this is permissible but if you say it, it’s not permissible and the prayer would be invalid 

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QUESTION: Cotton khimar adheres more to the body (chest) than other fabrics. Is it still allowed to wear a khimar of cotton fabric?

Women clothing
15 Sep

ANSWER: If the fabric adheres to the body revealing the body structure and curves, this is not permissible

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QUESTION: If there is a worker(plumber,cleaner,etc) whom 1. We know very well (or) 2. We dont know, and my mom is alone with me or with my grandmother. Is it obligatory for me to pray in masjid at that time. And If I know him like he is a old worker of ours and I don’t fear anything then can I go to masjid?

Halal/Haram Matters
15 Sep

ANSWER: If your mum is not alone and your grandma is also present in the house then this is not haram seclusion. If your mum is alone you must not call the worker at prayer times as you must pray all your prayers in the masjid.

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QUESTION: I fell off the bike and hurt my legs now Sheikh i want to pray Jummah prayer but I can’t do ruku and sajdah I tried but it’s very hurting my legs can I pray while sitting down on floor should I get less reward.

Prayer
14 Sep

ANSWER: If you can stand, you must stand during the standing part and you can sit on the chair for ruku and sujood if you cannot do it normally. 

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QUESTION: Does a girl need her father’s permission before going out if it is within the city/town?

Fiqh of the family
14 Sep

ANSWER: Yes, you should unless you have open permission from him.

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QUESTION: I cut up islamic texts with the Name of Allah and his messengers and sahaba names.Now I have read that in Radd al-Muhtar ala al-Durr al-Mukhtar, 5/271, it is said we must erase these names before shredding or burning these texts.How do I erase them, as the only water available is from the sinkand wouldn’t the ink going down the drain be disrespectful.What to do?Note:Most of these are in english.

Halal/Haram Matters
14 Sep

ANSWER: You don’t need to erase them before shredding it! Also, you don’t need to do this except with Allah’s names or the Quran. The names of the companions or the prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam can be disposed off without shredding or erasing. 

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QUESTION: While in ihraam, can I touch the kaabah or black stone as it has perfume on it?

Hajj and Umrah, Innovations
14 Sep

ANSWER: You shouldn’t touch the Ka’abah but you can touch and kiss the black stone as this is sunnah However, if you found that there is perfume in it that may have stuck to your hand, you must wash it off immediately

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QUESTION: When a person promises Allah that he is not gonna commit that sin again while praying but fall in that sin again so he can repent for it or should fast for 3 days as (kaffarah)

Oaths
13 Sep

ANSWER: If he took an oath by taking Allah’s name, he must expiate it but if he simply made dua to Allah and was repenting from that sin, without making an oath, there is no expiation.

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QUESTION: Is it prohibited to ask my teacher “how is he “cordially?( not any kind evil intention)

Halal/Haram Matters, Mahram
13 Sep

ANSWER: This is not permissible as nothing calls for such a question except socializing and free mixing

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