Question: I always thought that the time of death has been written and is final when the rooh (soul) was created, until a few days ago one scholar told me that it is not the case. The time of death can be changed with duas […]
Question: Is Life Insurance permissible in Islam? Answer: Life insurance like other forms of insurance is not permissible in Islam. Insurance is a mixture of Riba (interest), gambling and risk. It is also opposed to the Islamic law of Inheritance. Whatever the insurance companies give […]
Question: Is it permissible or proper for a man to marry a second time in secret? A guy wants to know if I can conduct the ceremony. He does not want his first wife to know. I am not comfortable with such an arrangement. Answer: […]
Question: Is it allowed for a group of people – who are sitting together – to recite the Qur’an loudly at the same time (each individual reciting so loud that the other can hear)? Is there a difference in the ruling where they are all […]
Question: I wanted to know the history of Eid ul Fitr? Answer: It is evident from the traditions recorded by Imam Bukhari that when the Prophet (S.A) entered Madina and saw the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura due to the fact that Allah […]
Question: My question is whether it is permissible for a Muslim female to date a Christian male who does not drink, eat meat etc. Does he have to be a Muslim for the nikaah ceremony to be performed? What if he agrees that the children […]
Question: I have read that Tahajudh can be read minimum of 2 rakaats and maximum of 12. My question is: If I’m only reading 4 rakaats for Tahajudh, can I read Surah Iklas in the 4 rakaats as follows: 1st rakaat – once 2nd rakaat […]
Question: Can a married couple come and study at your school, meaning, is there a possibility? Insha-Allah, next year I am going to get married, I am 18 right now and I wanted to do the Aalim and Mufti course and my Insha-Allah wife-to-be wanted […]
Question: What is the fatwa with regards to mortgages? Answer: Mortgages are securities that are placed against something which is borrowed or given as a loan and are permissible in Islam. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Question: What are the different ways divorce can occur and what is the method of reconciliation for each? Answer: Divorce is something which is disliked in the teachings of Islam although it has been allowed. As such a person can turn to it when living […]