Mawlana Ilyas Patel

February 11, 2024 2 mins

As a New Revert Can I Help Out With the Family Dog?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My family owns a dog, and I live in the house with this dog. However, I know I’m not accountable for this, but they expect me to help out with the dog due to a family member leaving the home, so he won’t be able to do it. They […]
February 10, 2024 4 mins

What if One Does a Wrongdoing To Experience it So Not To Go Back to it?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Knowing he is sinning, I would like to know the ruling of someone who intends to do good but commits a sin. For example, when someone says, I would like to commit this sin with the intention so that this bad deed will not come to my mind in […]
February 6, 2024 2 mins

Is Gochujang Halal? 

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to ask if gochujang is halal since it is fermented for one to two years. Please let me know. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Gochujang is generally halal and permissible to consume upon looking at the ingredients. It is a red […]
February 6, 2024 3 mins

How Does One Perform the Jumu’a Prayer?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question How do I pray the Jumua prayer? For example, is it the same as other congregational prayers? Are there sunna prayers that need to be prayed before and after Jumua for Jumua to be accepted, and if so, how many rakats? Do I still need to pray Dhuhr, or […]
February 6, 2024 2 mins

Can I Assist a Franchisee in Securing a Loan From an Advisor?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I hope you’re doing well. I have a finance question. Currently, we are operating a fast-food franchise system where I, as the franchisor, grant the rights to our brand name, and the franchisee must invest in the business. We have potential interested parties who do not have the capital […]
February 6, 2024 2 mins

Was it Okay to Dispose of My Hair in The Toilet?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I disposed of my hair in the toilet. At that time, I didn’t know the rulings. So is it okay, or what should I do? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Throwing away anything that […]
February 5, 2024 2 mins

Is Hair Dye Containing Animal-Derived Ingredients Impermisible to Use?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I know hair dye isn’t a barrier. What if the hair dye in itself has animal ingredients in it? My hair stays bleached – does that invalidate wudu and Salah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and […]
February 4, 2024 2 mins

Is it Permissible to Use Chemical Peeling Solution for Skin Rejuvenation?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Some fatwas state that face peeling, strong exfoliations, and chemical face peels are not allowed, especially those causing visible skin peeling. I have a skincare product called “AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution” from the Ordinary brand, which is used as a face masque and rinsed off after […]
February 4, 2024 2 mins

Is Fine Bone China Dinnerware Permissible To Use?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I wanted to know what the ruling is on using dinnerware that is made of fine bone china. I am not sure what animal bones are used and if it was slaughtered in a halal manner. The majority of the dinnerware is from the West. Answer In the Name […]
February 4, 2024 3 mins

Is My Civil Marriage Valid with Doubts About Witnesses and Mahr?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I recently had a civil marriage with a girl two days ago with her father’s consent. The officiator asked if we accepted each other in marriage, and we both said yes. There were two male witnesses, one of whom is occasionally praying. The officiator rejected the initially agreed-upon mahr […]
February 4, 2024 3 mins

Is My Bed Frame Filthy If I Place an Impure Towel on It?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I used to be ignorant about hygiene. After showering, I’d use a damp towel and place it on my wooden bed frame. I used an anti-bacterial spray and wipe (unsure if they were the same brand) to clean the frame. Later, I learned that spraying and wiping simultaneously can […]
February 1, 2024 2 mins

Can I Accept a Percentage of Received Income as Tip and Gift Through My Account?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a friend who uses my bank account to receive Zelle money from his customers to provide them a service of helping them with some of their university classes that are offered fully online. After the payment comes to my account for his service, he helps college students […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

Is It Permissible for a Solicitor to Prepare a Will for a Muslim Client Contrary...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am a solicitor and work for a law firm. We prepare wills for Muslim and non-Muslim clients. Can I prepare a will for a non-Muslim client whereby he leaves his estate according to his personal wishes? Can I prepare a will for a Muslim who wishes to leave […]
January 27, 2024 2 mins

Is There Any Sunna Significance in The Usage of Herbs and Roots for Protection?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In West African countries, some Muslims, not to mention most of them, use trees, herbs, and roots to wash for protection and maybe for some other reasons, and so I wanted to know if that is something a Muslim should do. Is it sunna? Answer In the Name of […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

What Do I Do in an Aggressive LGBTQ Work Environment?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question As a nurse, I work at a hospital that strongly supports LGBTQ rights and inclusivity, including visible pride flags and pronouns sharing. It also accommodates Muslims with a prayer room and flexible prayer times. Given the widespread support for LGBTQ rights in hospitals nationwide, is it sinful to work […]
January 27, 2024 2 mins

Can I Not Remarry if My Husband Insists We Separate Through a Khula‘?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am Shia, and my husband is Sunni. We don’t live together. He doesn’t want to continue his relationship with me. I understood he has another wife, too, and he wants to keep her, but I want to be with him forever. He is insisting that I do a […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

Can I Travel To Umra Alone With a Well-Known Shaykh Following Another School?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question There is an opportunity for me to go to Umra with a group of Shaykh Ahmad Babikir. I was just wondering if I can go alone with them as a woman in a group, and if I take this opinion from another school, would I have to perform the […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

Are Secret Marriages Permissible in Islam?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’ve read that marrying a second secret wife is technically permissible but generally unwise and wrong in today’s time. I want to understand how it is technically permissible. I understand a man need not seek his wife’s permission. However, it seems to be basic ethical decency to have an […]
January 27, 2024 3 mins

What Does the Hadith Mean When Allah Loves or Hates a Person He Calls Jibra’il...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question On the idea of Allah mentioning some people’s names in the Heavens. Could you please explain what this means? And to whom are they mentioned? Presumably, the same people Gabriel tells to love so and so (familiar Hadith). Please let me know if you need anything further from me. […]
January 26, 2024 2 mins

Do I Owe Zakat on Unused Account Funds?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I had $20,000 in a bank account under my name for 12 years, originally deposited by my father. It was returned to him without ever being used by me. During this period, I did not pay zakat on the amount. Am I now required to pay zakat for those […]
January 26, 2024 2 mins

Can I Play a Video Game That Features Robotic Violence?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question We have discovered a video game titled “Transformers.” This game involves robots engaging in combat with each other. There are no female characters, but occasionally the robots make statements; for example, they express gratitude to a being other than Allah, and this being is not alive. For instance, unlike […]
January 24, 2024 2 mins

How Can I Perform Tawaf if I Suffer From Flatulence?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question If a person has chronic flatulence such that they can find enough time to do ablution and pray (approximately 10/15 minutes) but then their ablution breaks. I understand the person is not considered excused (ma‘dhur) due to being able to find enough time to perform ablution and pray, but […]
January 22, 2024 2 mins

Is the ‘Help to Save’ Scheme Halal or Interest Based?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question The UK government has a Help to Save scheme. Help to Save is a savings scheme for low-income earners. Savers can deposit between £1 and £50 a month into their account and receive a government bonus– even if money has been withdrawn. Savers will earn a 50-pence bonus for […]
January 19, 2024 2 mins

Is Working in Tobacco Industry or Newsagent Selling Tobacco Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Would it be permissible to work in the tobacco industry that sells pure tobacco or a newsagent that sells tobacco with other 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 question. Working […]
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