Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My daughter is unwell. I have heard of giving live cattle to a poor person for life, so Allah gives shifa. I’ve seen/heard people slaughter cattle, offering life instead of life. I’m confused about what to do. I’ve wanted to slaughter and distribute a cow but have been advised […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question We have been married for over five years, and during this time, we have separated three or four times. I have never explicitly said the words “you are divorced” or anything similar. Mostly, our separations have been mutual decisions due to disagreements or her need to take care of […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I found articles mentioning that gelatin is used in processing many metals and metal surfaces. Does this mean that all metal is najis (impure)? Does this imply we cannot use metal in our day-to-day lives? I also learned that gelatin is found in items like toilet rolls and batteries. […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question How does one balance forbidding the wrong and having compassion? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains the balance between forbidding the wrong and showing compassion, stressing the importance of wisdom and empathy. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies […]