Questions & Answers
Scholarly answers to contemporary and classical questions, grounded in the Islamic tradition.
A Wife’s Right to Privacy and the Duty of Caring for Parents
I received the following question from my student Abu Hanifa Dilwar: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh, respected Shaykh. In light of your article on a wife being entitled to a separate living space, there were many questions on the Bangla Facebook…
The Ruling on Combining Prayers Without a Valid Reason
My student Subaida from Kerala in India asked me the following question: Salam Sheikh, Did Prophet (PBUH) combine Zuhr & Asr, Maghrib & Isha in Madinah sometimes, even when there was no rain or when he was not travelling (without…
Why Was Mankind Created?
My student, Abu Hanifah Dilawar, forwarded to me the following question: Assalāmu ʿAlaikum wa Raḥmatullāh, Ustadh. I hope this message finds you in the best of health and īmān. May Allah grant you peace and well-being in this world and…
Is the first wife’s consent a condition for a second marriage
Dr. Farhat Hashimi, the esteemed teacher and preacher, shared a question from one of her students: Assalamu Alaikum Ustadhah, kindly guide us with evidences: Why is there no permission required from the first wife for a second marriage to take…
Ruling on ‘No Cost EMI through banks’
The following question was kindly sent to me by my esteemed brother, Hafiz Mahmud Karim: Al-salām ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh wa barakātuh Is No-Cost EMI Through Banks Halal for the Seller? “No-Cost EMI” lets buyers pay for products in monthly instalments…
Balancing marriage and the pursuit of Islamic knowledge
As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I am a regular reader and follower of your articles on the Bangla Facebook page. I have a strong desire to learn dīn and acquire proper Islamic knowledge. Before marriage, I studied in the…
Two questions about zakah
Aishah Ahmed from Manchester asked two questions about zakah, which are answered below in order. First question: Do you have to pay zakah on your pension?…
Finding presence in prayer and assurance of guidance
A student of Al-Salam Institute, asked two questions, both of which are answered below consecutively: First question: Assalamu alaikum ya Sheikh Akram, I…
Finding presence in prayer and assurance of guidance
Finding presence in prayer and assurance of guidance
Serving a chronically ill mother
Dr. Farhat Hashimi, the esteemed teacher and preacher, shared a question from one of her students: Assalamualaykum dear ustazah 💕I hope you are in good health inshaAllah. May Allah keep you enveloped in His mercy forever💕 Ustazah my mother is…
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