Islamic Finance
Is leasing a car halal?
: Is it halal to lease a car if the owner is not financing it? Since I’m not owning the vehicle and I don’t plan to buy it at the end, can I consider it as renting a…
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Islamic Finance
Can Muslims invest in ESG funds if they include companies with minor interest-based income?
: Can Muslims invest in ESG funds if they include companies with minor interest-based income?
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Islamic Finance
How should Muslims calculate zakah on digital assets like NFTs, stablecoins, and token holdings?
1. Understanding Digital Assets in Islamic Terms Before calculating Zakah, it’s essential to classify digital assets according to traditional Islamic jurisprudential…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Importance of Treating Non-Muslims with Respect in Islam
1. Contemporary Context of Muslims in Non-Muslim Lands Muslims today living in non-Muslim countries operate under implicit or explicit agreements (عهد), such as…
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Contemporary Issues
Can I have disability or life insurance?
: Are Muslims allowed to have disability or term life insurance in non-Muslim countries like Canada, where there are no well-recognized alternatives like takaful, and…
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Duff in Islam: Occasions, Gender & Nasheeds
: Is using or listening to the duff only permitted during weddings and Eid? Can it be used more generally, such as in Islamic nasheeds? Is it restricted to women only?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
A dog licked my clothes—can I pray in these garments, or should I change them?
: A dog licked my clothes—can I pray in these garments, or should I change them?
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Repaying a Loan After Currency Collapse
: If someone lends money in Lebanese lira, and at the time of the loan it was worth a certain amount in US dollars, but the currency later collapses — can the lender…
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End of Life QuestionsIncludes Arabic
Multiple Janazah Prayers Permissible?
: In a community, is it permissible to pray multiple Janazah prayers over the same person? In my current community, a beloved member and former Imam passed away. They…
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Is reciting Qur’an or Surah al-Fatiha at the grave permissible?
: Is reciting Qur’an or Surah al-Fatiha at the grave permissible?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Is it permissible to pray Janazah (funeral prayer) over someone who is not physically present?
: Is it permissible to pray Janazah (funeral prayer) over someone who is not physically present?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
What is the ruling on engaging in political activism, protests, and civil demonstrations in non-Muslim countries?
: What is the ruling on engaging in political activism, protests, and civil demonstrations in non-Muslim countries?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Is it permissible for a Muslim to work as a content creator or social media influencer if the content is halal?
: Is it permissible for a Muslim to work as a content creator or social media influencer if the content is halal?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings?
: What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings?
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Buying and SellingIncludes Arabic
Is working in a non-halal industry (e.g., banks, supermarkets selling alcohol) allowed?
: Is working in a non-halal industry (e.g., banks, supermarkets selling alcohol) allowed?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Is it permissible to rely on AI-powered systems for Islamic legal rulings and fatawa?
: Is it permissible to rely on AI-powered systems for Islamic legal rulings and fatawā?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
What is the ruling on following a minority opinion in fiqh when living in non-Muslim lands?
: What is the ruling on following a minority opinion in fiqh when living in non-Muslim lands?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
If I miss Fajr prayer because I’m having a hard time waking up, what is the latest time I can pray it?
: If I miss Fajr prayer because I’m having a hard time waking up, what is the latest time I can pray it? Can I pray it when I first wake up, as long as it’s before Zuhr?
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Is court marriage valid in Islam without an Islamic nikah?
: Is court marriage valid in Islam without an Islamic nikāḥ?
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Can a Muslim marry someone who does not pray?
: Can a Muslim marry someone who does not pray?
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
What is the ruling on secret or ‘urfi marriages without a guardian (walī)?
: What is the ruling on secret or ‘urfi marriages without a guardian (walī)?
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Are cashback and rewards from credit cards considered ribā (interest)?
: Are cashback and rewards from credit cards considered ribā (interest)?
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Can a Muslim invest in conventional stock markets or ETFs?
: Can a Muslim invest in conventional stock markets or ETFs?
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
What is the ruling on cryptocurrencies in Islamic finance?
: What is the ruling on cryptocurrencies in Islamic finance?
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