Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a woman with irregular cycles (menses habit: 9 days, Tuhr: 17–21 days) apply Imam Birgivi’s rule differently to account for hardship? For example, can she stop praying during what she knows is her menses, even if this overlaps with the first days of her habit, to avoid undue […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  I lent a sum (let’s call it Y dollars) to a friend in need, with an agreed repayment period and a monthly payment plan to return the same amount. If the repayment plan is not proceeding as expected, or for any other reason, can I—with his consent—convert the loan […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I grew up in a family with frequent disputes, which even concerned our neighbors. Should I consult a scholar about these issues, or should I move on and focus on my life? Answer Thank you for your question. Simply by seeing your question, I know that you have unresolved […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If someone hurts many people but regrets their actions and cannot seek forgiveness from all those they harmed, can their repentance be accepted by Allah? Will they still face consequences if those they hurt don’t forgive them? How do we reconcile this with the hadith about the man who […]