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436 rulings, each one a question somebody actually asked.

Answered according to the usul of the four Sunni schools, with each school’s position named where they differ.

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Buying and SellingIncludes Arabic

Is dropshipping halal?

: There is this business model called dropshipping where you create a store and sell products without having any sort of possession of the products, would this be…

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Social MediaIncludes Arabic

YouTube ad influencer, is it halal?

: I have a business where I connect technology brands with social media influencers to promote their products. For example, if a brand sells computers, I would connect…

2 min read

Divorce

My husband cursed the religion out of anger

: My husband is a respectful man. He sometimes prays, but sometimes he stops. The issue is that when he gets angry, he says things like “May your religion be cursed.”…

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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic

Do Women Pay Zakat on Their Personal Gold Jewelry?

How to Understand the Hadiths and the Different Opinions 1. The Hadith About the Gold Bangles This is one of the key hadiths used as evidence by the Hanafi school: A…

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Hajj and Umrah

Missing the rami during hajj

_Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, brother. This year, during Ḥajj, my parents ended up in different tents in Minā. On the 12th of Dhul-Ḥijjah my mother…

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Fiqh of Taharah

Is a shower enough for ghusl?

: Shaykh, is it enough to just take a shower and let water run over the whole body for ghusl to be valid?

1 min read

Student LoansIncludes Arabic

Question about student loans

Assalam Alaikum I came to Canada about 6 weeks ago. Iam a doctor and iam planning to get a licence to practice medicine here. The pathway to licensure will take about 6…

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Fiqh of TravelingIncludes Arabic

Can I travel alone as a woman?

What is the ruling on travelling as a young Muslim woman (especially if mahrams aren’t readily available to accompany)? I have heard mixed opinions and when I did my own…

2 min read

Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic

Laughing during prayer

: Does chuckling out loud in response to a verse in the Quran during prayer invalidate the prayer?

1 min read

Islamic Finance

Can I use a credit card?

: How to live in western society without a credit card? Ex- rent, travel, credit score, etc. And how to discuss with family that wants you to get a credit card.

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Buying and SellingIncludes Arabic

سؤال mortgage

: السلام عليكم ، بعد إذنك عندي سؤالmortgageبس اسمح لي بمقدمة قصيرة، تزوجت من 30 سنة ولم اشتري بيت بسبب اللكن بعد 8 سنوات جائت فتوى من الشيخ القرضاوي رحمه الله، فاشتريت…

1 min read

Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic

Are pawn shops allowed in Islam?

There are two situations to consider when it comes to pawn shops in Islam: 1. Selling Your Item with No Strings Attached: If you sell your item to the pawn shop for a…

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Fiqh of Zakah

How Intent Affects Zakat Obligation

Zakat on Land Purchased for Investment or Personal Use: How Intent Affects Zakat Obligation Question Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. I would like to know how…

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Food inquiries

Are CBD oil or Gummies allowed?

: Salam, If I were to take CBD gummies to help with sleeping but they have 0.0001% THC is it permissible?

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Rulings on AppearanceIncludes Arabic

Is shaving the beard makruh?

: We all know growing a beard is the way of the prophet and the Sahaba. However I’ve heard people saying that there’s a Shafii opinion that sates “shaving the beard…

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