Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I somehow have some hair from my deceased father. Is it impermissible to keep it with me? If yes, then what should I do with it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The preservation of a deceased person’s hair is not impermissible in itself. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is an A/V plug allowed or ok to be used for a deceased Muslim body at the mortuaries? When I participated in the ghusl of my grandma, I was told by the other Muslim ladies that it would help not to let the coffin get dirty. It was my […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I would like to know what the prohibition of mourning is meant for more than three days. Are there specific actions that are prohibited? I assume that feeling sad any day after losing a loved one doesn’t come under this prohibition. Answer It isn’t easy to deal with the […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question There is a Hadith [Sunan Abi Dawud 4361] often cited by hardline Muslims who are in favor of harsh anti-blasphemy laws where a blind man kills his concubine for insulting the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him), and the Messenger (Peace and Blessings be upon him) seemingly does […]