Mawlana Ilyas Patel

October 27, 2024 3 mins

Am I Disobeying My Husband by Attending University Without Permission?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it considered disobedience (nushuz) if I attend my university despite my husband’s temporary prohibition, given that he agreed in our marriage contract to allow me to complete my studies, and attending classes is mandatory for my degree? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]
October 26, 2024 2 mins

Is a Divorce Valid If the Marriage Lacked Guardian Consent?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a woman marries without her guardian’s consent, thinking the marriage was valid, and after divorce discovers it wasn’t permissible, was the divorce valid, or was there no marriage to begin with? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. In the Hanafi school, a marriage […]
October 24, 2024 1 min

Is It Permissible to Host a Blood Drive Through the Red Cross?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to host a blood drive through the Red Cross, considering that blood donation is allowed when there is a need, and it does not harm the donor? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and […]
October 20, 2024 3 mins

Will I Be Sinful If I Break Up with My Boyfriend, Who I Swore Not to Leave?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a boyfriend, and we swore on the Quran not to leave each other. We plan to marry, but I feel anxious when I contact him and at peace when we don’t talk. If I break up with him, will I be sinful? What is the ruling on […]
October 20, 2024 3 mins

Do I Have to Do a Kaffara for Breaking Multiple Fasts Despite My Young Age?

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 […]
October 19, 2024 2 mins

Am I Sinful If Someone Acts on UnIslamic Content from My Psychology Book?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Am I sinful if someone reads or acts upon content in a psychology book I was reading, which may go against Islamic teachings after they asked to take a photo of it? I was reading it to help with clinical depression and trauma. Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
October 19, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Work in Taxation for a Non-Muslim Government?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A student received an offer from a non-Muslim government’s tax authorities to fund their studies and provide a salary, with the condition of working for them afterward. Is it permissible to work in taxation under these terms? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I […]
October 9, 2024 2 mins

Can My Mother Leave the House During Idda for My Sister’s Nikah?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My sister’s nikah is approaching during my mother’s idda. There will be a small women’s gathering at my aunt’s house and men at ours. Can my mother leave the house for the day to attend the gathering at my aunt’s? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
October 9, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Take an Interest-Free Loan Through Deception?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can I take an interest-free loan from my friend’s workplace through deception, using it for a different purpose, but with the intent to repay? Is this money halal or haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]
October 9, 2024 2 mins

Am I Required to Pay an Expiation for This Oath I Took?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I swore by Allah that I wouldn’t take money after paying for a meal with friends, but they insisted and sent me money, which I kept. Must I pay expiation, and if so, how do I do it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]
October 8, 2024 3 mins

Is it Permissible to Practice Qigong for Good Physical Health?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible for one to practice qigong to last longer during intercourse and to get rid of the habit of masturbation? The practice involves meditation, channeling sexual energy, and spreading it all over the body. I have seen a Q&A related to qigong on this website, which has […]
October 6, 2024 4 mins

How Can One Repent from Shirk, and What Role Do Good Deeds Play?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I fear I may have committed shirk. How can I repent for this? Does repentance require avoiding all sins, and what does “doing good deeds” mean for forgiveness in this context? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I hope this message finds you well. […]
October 6, 2024 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Use Fake Money to Track Daily Sadaqa?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it acceptable to use fake money to track daily sadaqa and then calculate the total at the end of the month and donate the equivalent in real money? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. […]
October 6, 2024 3 mins

What Is the Ruling If a Husband Has Been Absent for three Months Without Contact...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been married for five years with two daughters. The husband moved out and has not contacted me for three months, with no intention of divorce. What is the waiting period, and what is the ruling in this case? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
October 6, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible to Work as a Salesperson If the Contracts Involve Late Payment...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to work as a salesperson if the contracts I sell include late payment penalties, which resemble riba, and fluctuating prices due to taxes and regulations? Does this make my income haram, or am I only sinful for this aspect of the work? Answer In the Name […]
October 4, 2024 2 mins

Is Rental Income from a Mortgage Property Haram?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is the rental income from a house bought with an interest-based mortgage considered haram? Additionally, is the increase in the house’s value over time haram? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]
October 4, 2024 3 mins

Are Weeds Like Purslane and Herbs Like Rosemary Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are weeds and herbs like purslane and rosemary permissible? I have read online that “There is a chemical compound in rosemary leaves called thujone that is known to have psychoactive properties.” JazakAllah khayr. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in […]
October 4, 2024 3 mins

Where Should I Migrate for Safety While Upholding Islamic Values?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am considering migration because of safety and rights concerns, but I’m hesitant about potentially supporting Israel indirectly by moving to countries like Germany, the USA, or Canada. Are there better alternatives? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good […]
October 4, 2024 2 mins

What is the Ruling of Laughing at an Old Age Person?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling on laughing at a joke where someone made fun of someone’s age in front of him, not on his back, called him an uncle, and said that he dyed his beard? Is it haram to laugh at that joke? Answer In the Name of Allah, […]
October 2, 2024 3 mins

Do I Have to Perform Makeup (Qada) Prayers if I Wiped Over Cotton Socks?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question When I was in high school, when doing wudu, I would either wash my feet with cotton socks without having wudu previously or wash mainly the top of the foot by spilling water on my feet. I thought these were valid opinions at the time until I started going […]
October 1, 2024 4 mins

Why Will the Tree of Gharqad Not Speak Out As Mentioned in Hadiths?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Could you please explain the following hadith so we can gain a greater understanding regarding what is meant by a tree of the Jews (what makes it their tree), what is the tree of Gharqad, and why the tree will not speak out even though it has no free […]
October 1, 2024 2 mins

Will AI Chatbots Have the Same Consequence As An Adulterer?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question It’s been a viral phenomenon of people creating AI programs where customizable characters could be made so they could be used in sexual role-play. What is the ruling on this? Would someone who does this act in such role-play receive the same consequence as an adulterer? Answer In the […]
October 1, 2024 2 mins

Is it Permissible to Use Hair Gloss Treatments?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to use hair gloss treatments as they coat the hair? However, I’m not sure if they count as a barrier. This is a product, Frizz-Fighting Gloss “It’s all in the molecule size and accompanying nourishing ingredients. The semi-permanent dye molecules in tinted hair glosses are larger […]
October 1, 2024 3 mins

Is There Any Authenticity in Where a Teacher Hits It Will Not Burn in Hellfire?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have heard students and teachers say that the area (meaning anywhere on the body) where a teacher hits you will not burn in Hellfire. I tried to find its authenticity but couldn’t do so. So, can you tell me if this is authentic or not? Answer In the […]
© Copyright - SeekersGuidance