Mawlana Ilyas Patel

March 29, 2023 2 mins

Will My Job Be Halal If I Doubt Taking More Time Than I Deserve in My Theoretica...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m asking this because I want to earn halal money through a job that requires an M.Phil degree. I was giving a theoretical M.Phil exam. I felt I deserved more time to finish the exam, so I asked the invigilator for it, but he refused. Finally, I became enraged […]
March 26, 2023 4 mins

Why Do Hurs Get Upset When Their Husbands on Earth Are Sad, but Not for Women?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’ve read in several places and hadiths that Hur al-’Ayn are very upset when their husbands are upset or hurt in this world. This is beneficial for men because it provides comfort when they are upset. Is there anyone who gets upset when a woman is sad or hurt? […]
March 26, 2023 2 mins

Should I Wipe Every Hair in Wudu?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How to wipe head in wudu and should we wipe every hair? Answer One does not have to wipe every hair of the head in wudu. One has to just estimate a fourth of the head by following the obligation (fard), and to remove any doubt, just follow the […]
March 25, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible for Us to Purchase Mystery Leftover Food Bags?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In my country, an app allows you to purchase leftover food from cafes, restaurants, and other establishments. You pay around 4€ for a mystery bag containing food that the shop chose. They vaguely describe the food, such as cakes and bagels, but when I buy it, I have no […]
March 25, 2023 2 mins

Can I Ask PayPal for a Refund If I Receive Defective Goods and the Store Doesn...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I placed an online order and received defective items, but the store has not responded; can I get my money back from PayPal? Is it permissible to request a refund from PayPal if a store does not respond? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. […]
March 25, 2023 2 mins

How Can One Clean Smooth Surfaces Such as Toilet Seats?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it okay to spray water on an impurity on a smooth surface with a spray bottle and wipe it away, or must water be poured over it? Pouring, in the case of impurity on a bathroom floor, seems like it would spread filth. I employ this method: I […]
March 24, 2023 4 mins

What Is Meant by Goodness (Khayr)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m not sure if it’s explicitly stated, but if Allah “makes people good,” does this refer to actually making them good or to guidance? Is this a rejection of free will, or am I misunderstood? If that is the case, please clarify this matter for me. Answer In the […]
March 23, 2023 2 mins

Is Vaping, Brewing Tea with, or Smoking CBD Flower Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to (smoke, vape, or brew as a tea) CBD flower that contains traces or negligible amounts of THC? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. If one uses CBD flower for medicinal purposes […]
March 22, 2023 2 mins

Can I Work as a Female Pediatric Nurse?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m a Muslim woman who wants to go into the health field. Would it be considered sinful for me to become a pediatric nurse practitioner? They sometimes treat people up to 21 years old. What is the ruling here? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and […]
March 19, 2023 4 mins

What Is the Light of Allah Most High?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I need some answers which I can’t find anywhere. I know that one of Allah’s attributes is Light (which does not resemble the creation), and one of his names is al-Noor. Please can someone explain what this name/attribute means in regard to Allah? I have read that when Allah […]
March 18, 2023 4 mins

What Is the Ruling of a Person Who Is Able to Pray More than Five Makeup Prayers...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a person can pray more than five make-up prayers in a day but does not, is he sinful? Also, please give some advice on how to maintain prayer in general. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith […]
March 18, 2023 4 mins

How Do I Deal with Intrusive Thoughts about Disbelief (Kufr)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have OCD, and I was doing pretty well at ignoring all of the intrusive thoughts, but I feel I have committed kufr because if I have a thought, I will do something intentionally that falls under the category of kufr in Islam, and sometimes it does not, so […]
March 18, 2023 2 mins

Is My Wudu Valid If I Had Food on My Face and Something in My Hair?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question When I had food on my face that was difficult to remove, I made wudu with it; was my wudu valid? I also had something in my hair once; is my wudu still valid after that? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray […]
March 18, 2023 2 mins

How Should Interest Money Be Disposed Of?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have about £415, which is earned through interest. This has been invested in the stock market, and I know we should dispose of interest money by giving it to charity. My question is if in my wages, if I get to £415 and donate it, will my wealth […]
March 18, 2023 2 mins

Is It Necessary to Perform Sujud al-Sahw If I Mispronounce or Repeat a Word?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I get Waswasa and worry that I haven’t pronounced something correctly or simply haven’t. Because I find it difficult to distinguish between a Hamza and an ‘Ayn, I sometimes just repeat a verse of al-Fatiha or a portion of Tashahhud. Is it necessary to do Sujud al-Sahw if you […]
March 18, 2023 3 mins

Is It Disbelief (Kufr) to Sit Near People Watching an Astrology Show?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If my family member is watching an astrology show at the dining table, I sit there but ignore what the astrologer is saying. I keep in mind that he’s either telling through Jinn or astrological knowledge based on assumptions, etc. Do I become a kafir by sitting there with […]
March 17, 2023 2 mins

Is it necessary to include a preface note in my Physics Laws Course that states ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have an e-learning platform where I collaborate with colleagues to create courses that include physics laws like conservation. Is it necessary for me to include a preface that says, “Note from the Founder: Natural Laws Mentioned in This Course All Operate under the Will of Allah”? My organization […]
March 17, 2023 3 mins

Is It Disbelief (Kufr) Not to Speak Up for One’s Religious Rights?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am from the UK. I work in the office two days a week. And in December, they told some people to work from home because of covid cases rising, so I asked if I could work from home those two days, but they said I needed to come […]
March 17, 2023 4 mins

Does Allah Most High Share His Mercy with His Creation?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does Allah Most High share His mercy with His creation, and is it present in His creation? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Allah Most High’s relation to his creation and universe is of sheer […]
March 16, 2023 2 mins

Does Googling Divorce and Typing “I Divorced You,” etc., Have Any Effect on ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m thinking of a strange question. To search for divorce-related questions on the internet, we sometimes type “I divorced my wife” or “I divorced my wife in anger” or other explicit statements. It is absolutely not to divorce the wife, but rather to search for relevant questions on the […]
March 16, 2023 4 mins

How Can Food and Drink Stay Unchanged, as Stated in the Quranic Verse (2:259)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In this following verse: “فَٱنظُرْ إِلَىٰ طَعَامِكَ وَشَرَابِكَ لَمْ يَتَسَنَّهْ” – and it says look at your food and it has not changed with time. My question is, how can food and drink remain unchanged for such a long time? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
March 16, 2023 4 mins

What If You Can’t Find Any Local Raqi and Have Sihr and Jinn Possession?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Nothing has worked out for us after months of my jinn possession and my family being affected by Sihr. We don’t even have any local Raqi or anyone to assist us. I’ve recently been unable to sleep until Fajr, which has made me sick. We’ve seen the symptoms and […]
March 16, 2023 4 mins

What Is the Ruling if My Husband Pronounced a Few Divorces in the Past in Anger?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Six years ago, I was in lochia (nifas), and my husband gave me a divorce. I don’t remember if it was once or twice, but after a week or two, he again gave me 4-6 divorces. I can swear that he said divorce 4-6 times, although I don’t know […]
March 16, 2023 3 mins

Is It Obligatory To Support My Husband To Repay His Debts and Not Spend on My Ne...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My husband owes 30,000 dollars to creditors. They have put a lot of interest charges on it. We have stopped paying back with interest which they haven’t accepted. Something we can afford. I want to buy a car for myself. Is it a halal purchase while my husband owes […]
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