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 Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I eat something that could’ve touched gelatin and the crumbs fall on my clothes, do I have to change them? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. No, you don’t have to change your clothes. […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question If my wound is covered by a band-aid such that if it were removed, the blood would continue to flow, is this considered an ‘udhr(excuse) from the rules of purification? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate One is not considered excused (ma‘dhur), if they […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question Why does sleep invalidate ritual purification? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains why sleep invalidates ritual purification in Islamic law. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat pursued Arabic Grammar and Morphology alongside his English and History degree. Post-graduation, he deepened his studies in Damascus, learning Arabic, Hanafi Fiqh, Theology, and more under notable scholars like […]