Shaykh Muhammad Carr

October 27, 2024 7 mins

Women’s Economic Roles in Islamic Law: Fiscal Responsibilities Towards Wom...

This is the first in a series of articles based on the On-Demand Course Women’s Economic Roles in Islamic Law which offers a deep dive into the economic roles and responsibilities of women as outlined in Islamic sacred law by examining both historical and contemporary perspectives. In the framework of Islamic teachings, fiscal responsibilities towards […]
October 20, 2024 3 mins

What Is the Stance of the Shafi’i Madhhab on Tawarruq?

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 […]
October 19, 2024 2 mins

Can I Miss Friday Prayers for My Hospital Job?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it necessary for me to find a new job that allows me to take Fridays off for Jum’ah prayers, given that I work in a hospital where stepping away from my duties could endanger patients’ lives, and there are no nearby mosques with Jum’ah prayers during my lunch […]
October 19, 2024 2 mins

Are FNB Islamic Investments Accounts Halal?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Are the FNB Islamic Investment accounts halal and how are profits generated? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. FNB Islamic Investment accounts are halal. All shari‘a-compliant products at FNB are reviewed, supervised, monitored, and approved by their Shari‘a Advisory […]
October 14, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Accept a Gift from Someone Whose Income Is Derived from Har...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  Is it permissible for me to continue using a phone that was purchased with money gifted by my aunt, who works at a bank where her job involves interest? ِAnswer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. You may continue using […]
October 4, 2024 3 mins

Can You Provide Guidance on How Zakat Applies To My Situation?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I sold my residential property and another inherited from my father, which used to generate rental income for me. The rental income was crucial for covering my monthly household expenses. Unfortunately, I am currently without employment or any alternative source of income after liquidating both assets. I am relying […]
September 25, 2024 3 mins

Is the Occurrence of Nocturnal Emission Resulting from Conjuring Sexual Images C...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I lay on my stomach after Fajr and started envisioning sexual scenarios in my mind. Consequently, I ejaculated, even though I was in a state between wakefulness and sleep. Is this considered masturbation, and is it impermissible? ِAnswer Thank you for your question. Conjuring sexual images in your mind […]
July 25, 2024 4 mins

Is It Okay to Share Videos of a Psychologist Who Supports Israel? – Shaykh...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question If a psychologist possesses expertise in the field of psychology but is not Muslim and supports Israel, is it permissible to share segments of their videos that focus on psychology? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  I pray you are in good faith and […]
July 24, 2024 2 mins

Is Dyeing My Hair Blue-Black Permissible? – Shaykh Muhammad Carr

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is blue-black hair permissible? By this, I mean hair that is predominantly black but has tints of blue or appears mostly blue under certain lighting conditions. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for […]
July 24, 2024 2 mins

Would an Unspoken Thought Be Treated as a Spoken Statement? – Shaykh Muham...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question In the Shafi‘i Madhhab, under what circumstances would an unspoken thought be considered equivalent to a spoken statement? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.  I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.  Shafi‘i scholars assert that silence is […]
July 24, 2024 5 mins

Is Disability Insurance Permissible? – Shaykh Muhammad Carr

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question As a dentist, the physical demands of my profession sometimes lead to chronic pain conditions or disabilities. Are you aware of any fatawa regarding disability insurance in the US? In your understanding, is disability insurance considered permissible (halal) or impermissible (haram)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
July 20, 2024 3 mins

Must Baby Girls Be Circumcised?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it a must to circumcise baby girls when they are born, as we do with baby boys? Please clarify according to the Shafi’i madhab. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Firstly, FGM (female genital mutilation) as clitoridectomy (partial […]
May 17, 2024 4 mins

Is It Acceptable to Use Synthetic Bangs to Cover My Forehead?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Would be acceptable for me to use synthetic bangs to cover my abnormal huge forehead when I get married or when I am with my family? I have a prominent forehead, and my hairline is receding, causing my hair to thin noticeably. I’m unsure why this is happening. While […]
April 16, 2024 3 mins

Are There Harms in Using Natural Substances for Skincare?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I use honey, curd, yogurt, rice flour, and oats on my face. What is considered harm in using natural substances like these in skincare? For example, some face packs or other natural ingredients should be kept on the skin for 15 minutes. Keeping them on for over 15 minutes […]
March 31, 2024 3 mins

How Does Islamic Banking Differ from a Regular Home Loan?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How does an Islamic banking loan differ from a conventional one? Despite choosing methods like Murabaha or Diminishing Musharaka, the repayment seems similar, leaving me apprehensive. Could you clarify how Islamic banking avoids interest despite repayment amounts exceeding the borrowed sum? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah […]
March 30, 2024 3 mins

Can One Book Invoices at a Higher Price than What It is Sold?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it permissible to book clothes at higher prices than their size at my laundry company job? If I comply, am I considered a betrayer or accountable for violating human rights? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith […]
March 30, 2024 3 mins

Will I Be Sinful for Approving Riba-Based Loans?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Will I be sinful if, as a Board Member of a state-owned company appointed by the Muslim Ruler, I approve riba-based loans despite being unable to reject the appointment due to potential termination from other positions, considering that riba is permitted and the norm in such companies? Answer In […]
March 29, 2024 3 mins

Does Three Talaqs Count as One?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My husband uttered the word “talaq” three times in a fit of anger 18 years ago. We recently consulted with two imams who clarified that this utterance should be considered a single instance of “talaq.” Upon delving deeper into the subject and seeking knowledge, it has become apparent that […]
March 26, 2024 2 mins

What Does Establishing the Shaa’ir of Prayer Mean?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  In a recent response by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan on your website about the obligation to pray at the mosque, the term “establishing the Shaa’ir of prayer” was used. What does this phrase mean? Here is the answer: What is the Majority Opinion on Congregational Prayer? Answer In the Name […]
March 22, 2024 2 mins

What Are the Rules of a Conditional Divorce?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question In the Shafi’i school, if someone forgets their intention behind a conditional divorce and is generally forgetful with a tendency towards misgivings, does the divorce count if the wife accidentally fulfills the conditions? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in […]
March 20, 2024 2 mins

How Can I Purify My New Bed After the Builder Who Assembled It May Have Transfer...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question How can I purify my newly assembled bed, made of unpolished wood, after potential contact with impurity from the builder touching the toilet door handle and light switch? I suffer from severe OCD and struggle with cleanliness due to low iman. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
March 18, 2024 2 mins

Can I Substitute the Funeral Prayer in English?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Can I Substitute the Funeral Prayer in English? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for educating yourself. Your funeral prayer becomes invalid if you supplicate in English. All prayer conditions, including the articulation requirement in […]
February 21, 2024 3 mins

Should One Stand or Remain Seated throughout the Prayer If One Cannot Prostrate ...

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Should one stand or remain seated throughout the prayer if one cannot prostrate but can stand? I always thought that one must do whatever one can in prayer and only use the dispensation like sitting, etc., for what you cannot do. However, the imam at our local mosque says […]
February 17, 2024 3 mins

Can I Steal From a Gift That Was Promised to Me?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  My mother plans to give me all her gold before she passes away, as I am her only daughter. She has already given me some. If I take a portion without her knowledge to sell for essential expenses, is it considered stealing and impermissible (haram)? If so, what steps […]
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