Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question On occasions, I consume soft drinks, such as cola, which may contain aromas extracted using alcohol—a practice that is prevalent nowadays. Typically, I follow the Hanafi view that deems such substances as not najis (filth). However, I occasionally forget to rinse my mouth after consuming these drinks before performing the […]

Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What debts are deducted or added when calculating Zakat for both the debtor and the creditor? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  What is the stance of the Shafi‘i Madhhab on Tawarruq? Tawarruq is an arrangement where an individual needing liquidity purchases a commodity on credit at a higher price and then promptly sells it at a spot price to obtain cash. ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 14-year-old girl who has to make up many fasts. My parents generally don’t want me to fast too much, and we usually have little food by the end of the night, so they wouldn’t want me to fast without the predawn meal (suhur). On top of […]