QUESTION: A boy getting lot of proposals due to his degree. But, he unable to pass degree due to 1/2 arrears. So, he moved from it. Got a job related to what he studied, & earns well. But all people assuming he completed degree as he got top ranked in School. Is he obliged to reveal ‘he haven’t completed degree’ to his villagers, every proposal he get, or to his potential spouse?

Character and Morals, Fiqh of Marriage, Marriage Contract
09 Jul

ANSWER: He must inform that to every proposal he wants to go ahead and proceed with.

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QUESTION: Sheikh, when I help someone, should the thought that I am helping them and making them happy cross my mind, or should all my helping be purely for the pleasure of Allah? Does feeling glad that my help made someone happy affect my sincerity or reduce the reward?

Character and Morals
08 Jul

ANSWER: It can be a combination of both as making them happy is a byproduct of pleasing Allah. 

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QUESTION: If someone asks me why I don’t listen to music and I tell them it’s because I’m stressed—so as not to say it’s *haram* because I don’t want to be criticized or asked uncomfortable questions—is that considered *haram* for withholding information about Islam?

Character and Morals
06 Jul

ANSWER: This shows his lack of iman! He must be proud to follow his religion and must proclaim why he avoids haram 

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QUESTION: Those people who commit their sins openly will they have a harder reckoning then those who hide them or these people will be thrown into hellfire without forgiveness or mercy according to the hadith

Character and Morals, Sins
28 Jun

ANSWER: This is in Allah’s hands.  Those who conceal their sins are more likely to be forgiven than those who do them openly

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QUESTION: Is it haram to ask or beg my teachers to give me higher final grades than I deserve according to school rules? I attend a non-Islamic school with free mixing and other haram influences. Higher grades could improve my chances of transferring to an Islamic school.

Character and Morals
14 Jun

ANSWER: This is not permissible! Have some dignity & remember you’re always representing Islam so behave accordingly!

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QUESTION: If a person is facing difficulties since many years even after trying his best to improve his situation and ease shows no signs of coming and he start losing faith especially after seeing people around him enjoying life and getting everything smoothly. What should he do?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
10 Jun

ANSWER: Your friends might be more appreciative of what Allah has given them and more grateful than you! Allah is testing you just as He tests everyone else, and some people pass while others sadly fail the test. You must imagine how you would feel if Allah were to punish you by depriving you of […]

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QUESTION: Is it ok to not be afraid about death…I am not being like ”I hav done everything nd am waiting for death”. I am in my 20s only I have much more good deeds to earn InshaAllah Make dua for me.but I am not particularly afraid that any day death might come.i am kinda accepting about it

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
10 Jun

ANSWER: No problem as we don’t fear death but rather fear our own sins and what Allah will do with them and whether such sins would block us from saying the shahadah while dying. 

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QUESTION: Sheikh if i told my friend about a guy and gave her his number and now when she messages him or calls him do i get sin ? And if I advise her not to and I repent to Allah do I still get sin ? Is it like every time she talks to him i am also getting sin?

Character and Morals, Sins
03 Jun

ANSWER: Yes, this is an ongoing sin, unless you sincerely repent to Allah while showing deep remorse!

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QUESTION: If I’m driving My Motorcycle and a girl comes in front of me on her Activa in a very improper dress, very short, open hairs etc. so what should I do in this situation like if I focus on the route She’ll be in my view and I’ll have many bad temptations and whispers about her or if I look down It’s dangerous and It can end up with a accident.

Character and Morals
03 Jun

ANSWER: Stop for few minutes until she disappears

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QUESTION: In free time, if I watch celebrity podcasts 4 entertainment only (not idolising them etc alhamdulillah) where the interviewer is male and guest is female, wearing revealing clothes (sleeveless, cleavage etc),talk about their lives &celebrity lifestyle. Being a girl, watching these type of entertaining podcasts is sinful due to looking at exposed awrah and opposite genders interaction happening?

Character and Morals
31 May

ANSWER: Of course this is sinful ! It is not permissible to look at the awrah of other females or watch things that include free mixing as this would harden your heart and make you want to be like them and with them on the day of judgement

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