Mawlana Ilyas Patel

December 17, 2023 3 mins

What is the Ruling of Developing a Supporting Application for a Bank?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Assalamu Alaikum,  I am an employee of X. I am developing and supporting the applications created by companies X and Y. The application’s name is Fenergo which is an enterprise Client life cycle management. This application is sold to investment company Z usually banks, and I do simple customizing […]
December 16, 2023 3 mins

I Have Been Divorced Three Times, But My Husband Denies and Seeks Khula?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been separated from my husband of 19 years for the past two and a half years. Our marriage was never good. I battled many of his bad habits, and his family were also trouble-causers. I have three grown-up children, all over the age of 16. In the […]
December 16, 2023 3 mins

Can an Unequally Gifted Property Be Returned?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My mum’s mother is asking for the house she gifted my mother back after 21 years. We sold the house one year ago, and she is now asking. She doesn’t know we have sold the property yet. So should we give some of the money we received by selling […]
December 16, 2023 3 mins

Do I Have Grounds For Divorce if My Husband Insults Me For Putting Make-Up On?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question May Allah reward you for your hard work. Do I have the right to divorce my husband for calling me a wh*** and bringing up my past sins before marriage in a very direct and harsh way? Being treated this way makes me feel like I don’t deserve to […]
December 16, 2023 3 mins

Can A Male Fighting Homosexuality Touch Other Men?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 15-year-old male who is currently fighting against a mental illness that I have: homosexuality. An Aalim informed me that it is haram for me to touch other men due to my condition. Is this true? If so, then: a.) does it apply to all men, including […]
December 16, 2023 2 mins

Can I Work as a Paralegal for an Insurance Law Company?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am applying for a new job. I have come across a job where I would be working as a Paralegal for a law company. The legal company would pay my wages, but this company specializes in insurance law. When people have a car crash, my role is managing […]
December 15, 2023 2 mins

What Do I Need to Do If I Can’t Feed Ten Poor People for Multiple Broken Oaths...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What do I need to do if I can’t feed ten poor people for multiple broken oaths? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. You will need to give an expiation […]
December 14, 2023 3 mins

Can a Vow Cause a Person to Burn in Hellfire Forever?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone makes a consequence of breaking a vow that it will count as disrespect to Allah or that they will be happy with the disrespect towards Allah or that they will burn in the hellfire forever or that will become a kafir forever, or that they can not […]
December 14, 2023 2 mins

Why Does the Father Not Have Any Responsibility for an Illegitimate Child (Walad...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question An illegitimate child (walad al-zina), is only attributed to the mother, not the father. Even if we can establish paternity through proof, why does the father have no responsibility while the woman is made to take care of it? I’m asking in case a child was born from lust […]
December 14, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Discuss False Criticism on Social Media?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was in a group chat with Muslims and non-Muslims, where a Muslim brother shared a viral video of a man saying disgusting false comments about our beloved Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). Everyone in the text group was upset with this person’s horrible remarks and […]
December 13, 2023 2 mins

Is Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover Impure?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is acetone-free nail polish remover impure? Answer I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Acetone-free nail polish remover is not impure even though it may contain synthetic alcohols, like methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, methyl diglycol, and butyl diglycol. According to reputable Muftis […]
December 13, 2023 3 mins

Why Is There Penal Punishment for Hand Theft?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Why is there penal punishment for hand theft? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Historical Application of Penal Punishment (Hudud) in Islamic Civilization The purpose of penal punishments is to […]
December 12, 2023 2 mins

What Is the Ruling If One Visited Taif and Did Not Perform an Umrah upon Return?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is the ruling for the situation where one visited Taif and did not perform Umrah upon return? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. If you did not perform Umrah […]
December 8, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Bleach Your Eyebrows?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to bleach your eyebrows? Answer I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. There is a difference of opinion among scholars about the permissibility of bleaching. You may follow any one opinion. However, it is better to avoid bleaching eyebrows […]
December 4, 2023 3 mins

What is Your Advice After Both Fiancé and Fiancée Committed Wrongdoing Before ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What is Your Advice After Both Fiancé and Fiancée Committed Wrongdoing Before Marriage But Sincerely Repented And Want to Marry Each Other? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. As you […]
December 3, 2023 2 mins

Would it Be Permissible to Transfer My Tuition Fees to My Friend To Pay It So Ha...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Alhamdulillah, I have been accepted for a course to study and become a doctor. I have opted to take a year out and work so I will not have to take out an interest loan. Tuition fees are £7000+ per year in the UK, and I must fund four […]
December 3, 2023 2 mins

Can Two Marriage Ceremonies Take Place?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a man marry the same woman twice without getting a divorce? Like in European countries, people get married and then marry again when they fly back home. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank […]
December 3, 2023 3 mins

What Supplications Can You Suggest For Premature Menopause?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a 34-year-old unmarried woman. I had my hormonal tests done, and the results indicated that I would have premature menopause. I am frustrated as I do not have any kids or husband. I know that Allah is the knower of everything, and no human nor scientific tests […]
December 3, 2023 2 mins

Must Muslims Declare Their Faith on Social Media?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it obligatory for a Muslim to indicate his religious affiliation on social media or other websites? I read that according to books of fiqh, it is clear kufr to say “I am not a Muslim,” in particular in response to the question “Are you a Muslim?” Neither my […]
December 3, 2023 3 mins

What is the Ruling of Getting Intimate Before Spotting Blood?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been feeling very concerned and guilty about whether we had sinned by getting intimate before my wife had a spotting of blood. We saw the spotting in the clothes but still got intimate. We thought it was spotting since often my wife gets spotting. And then stops. […]
December 3, 2023 3 mins

Can an Aunt Claim an Extra Inheritance Share?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am seeking guidance for my father regarding a family matter. My grandfather passed away a few years ago, and there have been issues with the division of his inheritance, which he wanted to be distributed according to Sharia law. My aunt and grandmother have taken all of my […]
December 3, 2023 2 mins

Is Buying Items From a Loan and Taking Advanced Salary Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is Buying Things From a Loan and Taking Advanced Salary Permissible? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. Yes, it is permissible to buy items from a loan. One is also […]
December 1, 2023 2 mins

Can I Revoke My Two Divorces Before the End of the Waiting Period (Idda)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I gave my wife two divorces on 28th May this year, and she told me she completed her three menstrual cycles and will finish her three months on 26th August this month. Can I still take her back? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]
November 30, 2023 3 mins

What Does it Mean by the Lifetime of This Nation (Umma) is Between Asr and Maghr...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What does it mean by the expression ” The lifetime of this nation is between Asr and Maghrib”? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question. The time period for this nation […]
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