Mawlana Ilyas Patel

September 3, 2023 2 mins

Is My Nikah Valid If One of the Witnesses Doubts Hearing the Offer and Acceptanc...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Our marriage contract was done in the presence of 2 male witnesses. After a few days, one of the witnesses started to doubt if he really heard the offer and acceptance (Ijab and Qubul) from my side. He is doubtful about it. Is our marriage valid? Answer In the […]
September 3, 2023 4 mins

Should Inheritance be Half the Share of Sons for Daughters Even if They Are the ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In light of women and men now working (sons and daughters) and a growing expectation by sons/brothers for parents/sisters to provide for themselves/have split roles- what are the Islamic guidelines for inheritance provisions parents should make? The specific example in my case is daughters who live with and contribute […]
September 3, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Accept a Raise Based on Appraisal Ratings Even If You Do No...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a person gets a 5 Star annual performance rating and promotion by a company manager based on some criteria that the person is not very sure of, is it permissible for him to accept that rating and the respective increment in his salary provided he tried to deliver […]
September 3, 2023 3 mins

Is It Considered Disbelief to Praise the Actions of Non-Muslims?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question The Scholars have unanimously agreed that if someone deems an act of the disbelievers as good, he is, in fact, himself committed kufr, so that even if a man says ‘to remain silent whilst eating is good as fire-worshippers do’ or ‘not having sexual intercourse is a good act […]
September 3, 2023 2 mins

How Does a Bedridden Perform the Prayer Who is in a State of Major Ritual Impuri...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Say a man is in bed, ill to the extent that he struggles physically to get out of bed due to illness. Note that it’s a temporary illness like a virus. The man, as a result of the virus, cannot pray standing or sitting but can lying down. Also, […]
September 3, 2023 3 mins

What Are the Rulings on Non-edible Items Containing Alcohol?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If shampoo contains alcohol that is derived from wheat, would that be OK to use, or would it be haram and impure? Also, if food items or products for use contain alcohol or if ingredients are extracted with alcohol, if machines are cleaned with alcohol that is derived from […]
September 3, 2023 2 mins

Can a Marriage Ceremony (Nikah) be Conducted Over the Internet?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I live in the UK, and my wife-to-be lives in Morocco. I am getting my nikah ceremony conducted by a Hanafi scholar in the UK. She will be in Morocco. We are both previously divorced. Can a family member get permission from her and represent her in the nikah? […]
September 3, 2023 4 mins

Are Some Sins More Severe than Others?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to know if all evil deeds/sins have equal weight. For someone who talks to a non-mahram man daily online but talks decently with nothing inappropriate and no pics/vm/vc of her is a sin equal to someone who goes out with non-mahram men in real life and has […]
September 2, 2023 4 mins

Can One Conceal Infertility Complications Before Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A trusted doctor, after all medical lab tests, said that my sister has a disease that causes infertility. Hence, there is a low chance of getting pregnant and bearing children for her after marriage, and she should take hormonal medication lifelong. So he also said that we should tell […]
September 2, 2023 3 mins

What Will Be The Fate of The Sacrificial Animals on the Day of Judgement?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are there any references in the Quran or Sunna that indicate the fate of the animals sacrificed during Eid al-Adha? I’m asking because I developed an emotional attachment to one of the animals we sacrificed recently. Jazakallahu Khairan for answering. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
September 2, 2023 3 mins

Can We Throw Away Rotten Food Packages At Food Supermarkets?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I work for a produce section at a store. Sometimes, we come across packages of berries or other items that have become moldy or spoiled. We are told to process and discard any item that no customer would buy. I don’t throw away anything, but I find packages and […]
September 2, 2023 3 mins

What is the Status of the Following?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I was told whoever on the day of Eid recites  سبحان اللہ و بحمدہ 300 times and sends the blessings to their dearly departed Muslims, will have their graves lighted with a thousand enlightened blessings (anwar), and when they come to pass, Allah will light their grave with a […]
September 2, 2023 3 mins

Does Actual Climax Have to Take Place For The Fast to Be Broken, or Would it Bre...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I read on SG that masturbation, which doesn’t lead to ejaculation, doesn’t break the fast. However, I read in a different answer that if one were to masturbate without reaching climax, but sperm still exited, that it would lead to major ritual impurity. One would require a Ghusl, since, […]
September 2, 2023 3 mins

Do We Need to Investigate If Food Is Served Halal in Airlines, Hotels, and Resta...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Turkish Airlines states their food has been prepared according to Islamic Guidelines, and food in Turkey is just said to be halal. My question is, how far do we need to investigate in order to assume halal and consume legally? Can we take their word for it 1) the […]
September 1, 2023 2 mins

Is Washing Up Liquid Permissible to Use?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If washing up liquid for dishes contains ethanol derived from wheat or corn and may contain traces of animal-derived ingredients that may include pig, would this be fine as you’re eating off the dishes and using utensils that actually go in your mouth? “We can confirm that there are […]
September 1, 2023 2 mins

If One Doubted Saying Takbir in Eid Prayer Will it Be Valid?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If one prays Eid prayer while doubting its validity because she, while saying takbir, also by accident said ‘Subhanallah’ and so thought it was likely invalid but didn’t stop as she was among others, is this considered mocking and has she committed an act of disbelief? What if someone […]
September 1, 2023 2 mins

What Do I Do to Rectify Doing an Illicit Sexual Act With Someone?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a male and had sexual contact with my male gym trainer. We were naked, hugged, licked, kissed, etc., and gave each other oral pleasure. There was no intercourse, only oral and foreplay. Is this a lesser sin than sodomy? I am very ashamed of my act. I […]
September 1, 2023 2 mins

Was My Fast Valid If I Ate After The Beginning of Fajr?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Please answer if I had the intention to fast before Fajr, but I ate, not realizing Fajr started, and found out after eating that Fajr started. Is the fast valid?  Jazak Allah Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good […]
September 1, 2023 3 mins

How Does One Perform Istinja if One Suffers From Rectal Prolapse?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I think I may be suffering from rectal prolapse, I am not sure, but when I wash and squat for a long time, I feel these lumps at my anus like it is coming out a little. I don’t know if this is just my anus relaxing and it […]
August 31, 2023 4 mins

Are Good Actions Done in Ostentation Erased?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question The hadith in this link talks about all good deeds being erased, but I have read that the only thing that erases all good deeds is kufr. The article says that the hadith talks about the people who do good deeds out of ostentation. So does that mean that […]
August 31, 2023 4 mins

Are Women Supposed To Do All Housework?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I just got married a year ago and have been a housewife since then. I do not have children. My husband purchased a huge 3-bedroom apartment for us to live in before marriage. Now I live in the house with my husband. I was not used to doing any […]
August 31, 2023 4 mins

What Are the Rulings Related to Divorce?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How does one go about receiving a divorce? Are witnesses required? Does anything need to be put in writing? Can the woman travel 50 miles to visit family during the waiting period (‘idda)? If children (under 16) are involved, do they go with the father? Answer In the Name […]
August 31, 2023 2 mins

Does Anal Sex Break One’s Marriage?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Does anal sex break the marriage? 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. Anal sex does not break one’s marriage. However, it is a major sin, and one should repent and […]
August 31, 2023 2 mins

What Are My Allowable Zakat Deductions?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I would like to know what deductions are permissible from the amount owed due to the liabilities I have. I have listed the potential deductions I believe I can make or have questions about, and Insha’Allah, I hope you can clarify which can be deducted and which cannot be […]
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