Mawlana Ilyas Patel

October 15, 2023 3 mins

Is it Disbelief (Kufr) If One Mocked Islam While Asleep?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A person who was asleep and dreaming, and while he was dreaming, he made a joke that mocked Islam in his head and smiled while he was making it. He woke up, continued the joke, and smiled for a second. In his heart, he was not content with it. […]
October 15, 2023 2 mins

Is There Zakat on White Gold?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is Zakat paid on the total weight of a jewelry item made of white gold due to being unable to ascertain the exact amount of gold used in such cases? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and […]
October 15, 2023 3 mins

Can We Keep Cats as Indoor Pets?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it clean to keep cats in the house and allow them to roam the house freely? We are thinking of purchasing a kitten and wanted to know the fiqh on keeping a pet cat. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you […]
October 15, 2023 3 mins

What Do I Do During Irregular Bleeding (Istihada)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am very confused about irregular bleeding. On some sites, I see that all you have to do is wash the blood at the time of prayer and then do wudu and put something over your private part like a pad. Then I read that you are supposed to […]
October 14, 2023 4 mins

How Can One Motivate Oneself to be Like ‘Abdur Rahman Ibn ‘Awf and Uthman (A...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I found a hadith, but I am not sure about the reference, which says, ‘Abdul Rahman ibn Awf or Uthman (Allah be pleased with them both) will enter paradise by crawling. And the rich will enter later than the poor. These things make me uninterested in being rich. Still, […]
October 14, 2023 3 mins

Would Becoming a Female Doctor be Sinful Despite the High Ratio of Female Doctor...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have heard from many places that society needs female doctors to assist women. But here in the US, I saw that women doctors are more than men doctors (50-55% women). So am I still allowed to become a doctor, even if it is not needed? I have entered […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

If I Didn’t Wash Myself Would Transfer of Impurity Took Place?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If I Didn’t Wash Myself Would Transfer of Impurity Took Place? 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. There is a slight possibility of it transferring to the other side. However, […]
October 14, 2023 3 mins

Should I Master One Science before Another When Seeking Knowledge?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Should I Master One Science Before Another When Seeking Knowledge? 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 and eagerness to follow a proper way of seeking knowledge. The most important type […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

Is It True That the Northern Border of the Hill Is Not Dhu L-Ḥulayfa, but Only...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it True that the Northern Border of the Hill is not Dhu l-Ḥulayfa, but only Juḥfa/Rabigh? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. The Northernmost Border of the Hill is Dhu l-Ḥulayfa and Nothern West […]
October 14, 2023 3 mins

Should One Think About Placing Conditions Before Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question What if a girl has said that whenever I ask my future husband to accept any condition not related to divorce, my other conditional divorces should be included in them even if I do not mean them, or even if I say I don’t mean them, then it must […]
October 14, 2023 2 mins

Is Carrageenan Halal?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was wondering if Carageenan is halal. Also, are products where alcohol is used as a solvent halal? This is in relation to food/drink products. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]
October 14, 2023 4 mins

Is Our Name Mentioned in the Presence of the Prophet When We Send Salawat upon H...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question When we send salutations to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), is our name specifically mentioned by the Prophet himself, the Jibril himself, and Allah Himself in response to our dua? If that is the case, I would like to read the hadiths mentioning such honor. […]
October 13, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Use Sea Salt Spray and Volume Powder?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In a previous question, I asked you about using clay in hair. I just remembered asking about sea salt spray and volume powder and whether they can be thoroughly washed out for the ghusl. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are […]
October 13, 2023 2 mins

Is Hair Clay Permissible to Use?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I want to use hair clay as a product for the top of my head, but I am a bit worried if it can be washed out thoroughly in ghusl. I am also concerned if it makes a barrier on the hands after using it. So, should one abstain […]
October 13, 2023 3 mins

Are Disabilities a Test, for Muslims and Non-Muslims Alike?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are disabilities a test for Muslims as well as for non-Muslims? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you are well, amin. The Islamic position concerning life’s trials and tribulations is extremely empowering. Adversities, disasters, and illness – all forms of suffering and hardship […]
October 13, 2023 2 mins

Do Student Loans Remain a Debt?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Do Student Loans Remain a Debt? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate In the UK, there is no legal obligation to repay the loan if one’s income exceeds the threshold amount. In this case, it will be permissible for one to delay the repayment.  However, […]
October 13, 2023 2 mins

Can I Get My Pet Rabbit Neutered?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question   Can I Get My Pet Rabbit Neutered? 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.It would be permissible to neuter your pet rabbit for the reasons you have mentioned. It is […]
October 8, 2023 5 mins

Have I Broken an Oath Multiple Times If the Oath Contains Two Sins?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I took an oath not to masturbate or watch pornography. I made the oath all together. I broke this oath about 20 times and still haven’t made it up. I was making it up. I fasted for about two days, then returned to the sin. Do I have to […]
October 8, 2023 3 mins

Will I be Punished if I Don’t Share My Worldly Secret of Success With Anyo...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a practicing Muslim. I have, alhamdulillah, achieved a lot in the worldly aspect. I am working in a top company and doing well. I was always bullied by my siblings and relatives when I was lower in status than them. Eventually, Allah Most High turned the tables, […]
October 8, 2023 4 mins

What Should Have I Done Due to My Irregular Period?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My period is becoming irregular, and it maybe because of the antibiotics. I took it for my infection, but towards the end of my period, I usually see brown, but I didn’t see it this time. It stops then, the following prayer time, blood comes out again on the […]
October 8, 2023 3 mins

What Can I Do If I Forget About My Past Issues of Misgivings?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Sometimes when I ask questions to scholars about my problems with impurity and istinja’, I wait for an answer, and I don’t get one, so I forget about my problem. Am I supposed to go through my email and try to remember these problems, as it might mean there […]
October 8, 2023 3 mins

Is There Repentance for Someone Who Sympathized With Certain Regimes?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My question is, if a person had in his mind supported/sympathized with specific regimes and their actions that spill innocent blood, especially Muslim blood, is there any repentance for him? As Quran 4:93 highlights, the one who intentionally murders a believer is set for fire for a long time […]
October 8, 2023 3 mins

What Is the Right Course of Action in a Masjid When an Imam’s Fatiha Is Not Co...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am from Palestine and live in the UK. I pray in a masjid that follows the Hanafi Fiqh. Alhamdulillah I am a hafiz and hold a Sanad in 5 Qira’at. I wear normal tops and trousers as it’s not our culture to wear Thoub. Sometimes, the Imam doesn’t […]
October 8, 2023 2 mins

Is Kegel Exercise Permissible For Men?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m currently single and 24 years old. I feel like I’m suffering from premature ejaculation as I feel like ejaculating even on thoughts and feelings. This makes me feel insecure and anxious when thinking about my married life. Furthermore, I have been facing urine drop problems after using the […]
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