Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am a born Muslim who strayed and now wants to return to the path of Islam. I have two young boys with a Catholic man, and I lied to my family about him converting and us being married Islamically. After my father’s passing, I am determined to raise […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How do hadiths about male and female fluids, child resemblance, and gender determination align with scientific understanding, particularly regarding terms like “woman’s fluid,” “preceding or dominating,” and resemblance to parents or relatives? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I would like you to read […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it sinful to prevent my 8-month-old son from visiting my parents, especially my mother, due to their moral issues, as my husband suggests waiting until he reaches the age of takleef? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is not sinful to prevent […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question In Islam, how is an attempted murder viewed when a mother tries to harm her child, but the child survives? Answer Initial Response: In Islam, attempting to murder another person, especially one’s own child, is a grave sin and a severe transgression against Allah (Most High) and humanity. While the […]