Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question  Why can men wear platinum, which is more expensive than gold, but are prohibited from wearing gold? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what pleases Him. Amin. Wearing gold (metal) is prohibited for men because […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Where I live, there’s a tradition that on the 15th of Shaban, they must make a dish called halwa and special bread. Some local scholars say it must be done, while others say it is bidah. I am confused. Should I make such a dish or not? Answer Making […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question An Indian woman from our neighborhood knocked on our door and asked my wife if she could pick some marigold flowers and take them from our front garden. My wife said she could take them. And just as the woman left, she said she’ll take them when she needs […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Is Crossing the Road on a Red Light Haram? We often encounter a red light and don’t see any cars. Our first instinct is to cross. Do we ask ourselves what Islam says about this act? Shaykh Faraz will explain to us how to behave in these circumstances. Shaykh Faraz […]