Question: I’ve heard of an initial mahr and a “delayed” portion by some families. What is that delayed portion? Is it cultural as part of mahr or is it the amount in case of a divorce or something? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh There is a common misconception among some Muslims that the mahr must be divided into an immediate portion and a … [Read more...]
Holding a Staff (ʿAsā) During the Friday Khutbah
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August 25, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum Respected mufti saheb What is sharee status of holding the asaa during the Friday arabic khutabah? Please advice Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Holding a staff (ʿAsā) during the Friday khutbah is permissible. It is not a Sunnah Muakkadah, nor is it necessary for the validity of the khutbah.[1] And Allah Ta’ala … [Read more...]
Wedding Cake Cutting
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August 22, 2026 by
Question: As salaamu alaikum Respected Alim Kindly advise what is the Islamic view on having a wedding cake cutting at a wedding reception? This will take place on the stage in full view of all the guests. JazakAllah khair Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Whilst Shari’ah allows us to celebrate and rejoice on happy occasions, it discourages … [Read more...]
Ghusl for a Person Who Died in a Car Accident
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August 22, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum Warahmatullah Please check this masla for me Should we give Ghusl to a person who passed away on the spot after his car collided with a truck. Yes body is fine Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In the inquired scenario, Ghusl should be given to him. Although he may receive the reward of martyrdom (شهيد) in the … [Read more...]
Preferred days for visiting a Graveyard
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August 22, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum When is it sunnah to visit the graveyard? Please advice Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, it is recommended to visit the graveyard regularly, without restricting such visitation to any particular day. Nevertheless, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the preferred days for visiting, with Friday … [Read more...]
Iddah of a 60-year-old Divorced Woman
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August 22, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum Respected mufti saheb If a woman is divorced, how will she calculate her iddat duration if she no longer gets her menses? Please advice Clarification She is 60 years of age. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh If a woman has stop menstruating due to old age (menopause), which is at 55 lunar years (approximately … [Read more...]
