Mawlana Ilyas Patel

September 17, 2023 3 mins

Do We Need to Fast on behalf of the Deceased?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If one passes away and missed some days in Ramadan from previous years every now and then due to travel. Do we need to fast on this person’s behalf? Note, he already paid his fidya and made intentions to fast the missed days from previous years, but didn’t get […]
September 17, 2023 3 mins

What Can Be Done About the Aggressive LGBT Propaganda in the West?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question As you know, it is the “pride month” now. Of course, homosexual acts are a sin. However, what can we as Muslims do about this lgbt-imposition in the West? For example, about the LGBT flags at schools/universities, shops, and many other places? In Germany, for example, it is worse. […]
September 17, 2023 3 mins

Will Some Thoughts with Breathing Have an Effect on Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If somebody has a thought and then breathes in/out while having this thought, and he imagines that this breathing sounds like the thought but without actually forming any letters with his mouth/tongue, will this then have any effect on his marriage? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
September 17, 2023 2 mins

What is the Islamic Law about Paper Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I need your advice regarding paper marriage. I live in the United States of America. I went back to my country two years back. My family wanted to bring my cousin here. I did the paper marriage, but the paper was all real. I signed it with one witness […]
September 17, 2023 4 mins

How Should I Navigate Being a Non-Salafi in a Salafi Family?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am 16. I thank Allah that I was born and raised in a devout Muslim family, regardless of aqida. However, I have realized the grave errors the Salafi movement has made in matters of theology and the deviance of Ibn Taymiyya from the majority of Ahl-al Sunnah, a […]
September 17, 2023 4 mins

How Can You Strike a Balance between Apparent and Hidden Blessings?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How do we balance the concealment of blessing to avoid envy and acceptance of blessing through gratitude and the qadr of Allah? A person may take sufficient precautions against the diseases of envy and acceptance of the qadr of Allah. However, some blessings may become apparent over time even […]
September 17, 2023 3 mins

What is the Severity of Sinning in the Noble City of Madina?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If one commits a sin while in Madina, I have heard that there’s a hadith in which we are told that Allah Most High and the creation curse such a person, and their deeds are not accepted. Is it over for such a person, or can tawba clear them […]
September 17, 2023 2 mins

Is Cancelling a Sale Unilaterally Impermissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I recently advertised an online course and provided them with complete details. People enrolled for the course and paid in full. However, I received an insufficient amount of learners to cover my costs and hence decided to cancel the course and refund the money to participants. Is this okay, […]
September 16, 2023 3 mins

Can One Incur Sins if One Was a Means for Others?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If someone searches for something of zina, like someone kissing someone’s cheek, etc., they imagine that same thing. Will the sin also go on that person since they posted the video of Zina or not, as the video was not encouraging them to imagine haram? Answer In the Name […]
September 16, 2023 4 mins

Is It Permissible to Deliver Haram Things to Non-Muslims?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am familiar with the position of Imam Abu Hanifa, where according to his principles, it would be permissible for an employee to stack and scan unlawful items in a supermarket. I would like to ask how does the Imam explains the following hadith; Ahmad (5716), Abu Dawud (3674), […]
September 15, 2023 2 mins

Does One Have to Dispose of Accumulated Interest Money from the Deceased’s...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I hope you’re well. My father earns interest on his bank account even though I’ve reminded him it’s haram. He now has early dementia, so I’ve given up as it causes more agitation. However, I’m concerned that once he dies, will the interest earned have to be deducted from […]
September 15, 2023 2 mins

Is One Liable to Pay if a Device is Broken by Them Owned by a Youth Fund?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am in charge of the youth fund of a mosque. A person named R. should buy a device, and then I should refund the money. Device 1 was bought by R. She thought it was broken. She bought device 2 and wanted to take care of the refund […]
September 15, 2023 2 mins

Is it Permissible to Erect a Hand Span Border Around a Grave to Protect it From ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to erect a wooden border of one hand span in height around an individual grave for the purpose of protecting it from being stepped on? The context is that this grave is located within a cemetery that has secure fencing around the entire graveyard, and the […]
September 15, 2023 4 mins

Does Saying “We Need a Divorce” and Wife Agreeing Constitute a Divorce?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does saying “we need a divorce” and my wife agreeing constitute the first divorce? This occurred prior to my wife having had her period and then being done with it, which I understand is the appropriate time for me to declare the divorce. We plan to go to a […]
September 15, 2023 2 mins

Can a Wife Use a Prostrate Massager on Her Husband?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible in Islam for a wife to give her husband a prostate massage using her fingers such that he reaches orgasm? If yes/no, what is the basis, if you don’t mind me asking? Also, if it is allowed, are there any conditions? Answer In the Name of […]
September 15, 2023 2 mins

Can One Buy Phones That Were Imported Evading Taxes?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Will buying smartphones imported into my country be permissible, evading taxes? Although these phones are widely available in shops and used in my country, they are technically illegal. The official phones have almost double the price, so many buy these unofficial phones. Answer In the Name of Allah, the […]
September 14, 2023 3 mins

Is it Permissible to Keep Customary Gifted Money in Traditions at Wedding Events...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question regarding a tradition called “dood pilai” in Asian households. During weddings, there is a tradition in which the bride’s sisters take money from the groom and, in return, give him a glass of milk. It’s usually pre-planned with the groom, so he comes prepared. This […]
September 14, 2023 4 mins

Is This Hadith Authentic: Allah Bestows Five Favors upon Those Who Mind Their Pr...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have read a hadith in a book that says, “A person who observes the obligatory prayers properly, Allah Most High will honor him in five ways. For example- (a) remove poverty and misery in the world, (b) forgive the punishment of the grave, (c) give deeds in the […]
September 14, 2023 3 mins

How Can One Distinguish Between Air Bubbles in the Stomach and Wind from the Rea...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I would appreciate this question being answered now as I do not know what to do about my Isha prayer. I can improve my diet. I understand that holding in the wind doesn’t break your wudu. And I also appreciate that unpredictable air bubbles that exit do not break […]
September 13, 2023 4 mins

What Shall I Do When I am Confronted With Satanic Whispers?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I will try to explain my condition. Situation 1: I am just sitting, and suddenly I get whispers to lower my eyes and do sujud to statues; they are nowhere in the house,  but I do it sometimes. Situation 2: I just lower my eyes a little while talking […]
September 13, 2023 3 mins

How Should One Wash Clothes in a Tub?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I use the site for Hanafi Fatwas. On that, I have seen fatwa that the water will become impure because of the impure clothes in it. I also find conflicting fatwas there sometimes. Some websites are stricter than others or something. And I saw it after I sent my […]
September 13, 2023 3 mins

How Should I Wash Myself as a Woman After Istinja’?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I want to ask if this is waswasa or something I should fix. So, since I have waswasa, I use soap to wash myself because, with just water, it takes too long for me because I feel like I can’t wash every part properly. But I usually make everything […]
September 13, 2023 2 mins

Can a Sister Wear a T-Shirt in Front of Her Brother?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question This question stems from this article. As a brother, the article says I am permitted to see the legs below the knees, and I can also see my sister’s chest. I need some clarification. I understand that I won’t be tempted by seeing her legs, but that is still […]
September 13, 2023 3 mins

Have I Broken my Oath?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I took an oath and told Allah that if I do it again, he would throw me in Hellfire and not forgive me. Unfortunately, I broke the oath. What do I do now? This leads me to misgivings. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate […]
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