Question: Is it permissible to use the skin of an animal who died a natural death (without being slaughtered)??? May it be before or even after tanning Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. The hide of an animal that dies naturally is impure and cannot be used before tanning. However, after tanning, it becomes pure and permissible to use, except for … [Read more...]
Acting In Islam
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August 1, 2026 by
Question: Assalamu Alaikum. Thank you very much for your detailed answer. I have one more question. My dream is to become an actress, but I do not want to act in scenes involving kissing, intimacy, sexual content, or anything immoral. I also do not want to perform roles that promote sinful behavior. If I only accept respectful roles without these things, would acting still be considered haram according to the Hanafi school? I would really … [Read more...]
Who Inherits When a Woman Passes Away Without Parents, Husband, Children or Siblings?
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August 1, 2026 by
Question: A woman passed away not having any close relative alive. She outlived her husband, brother, parents and did not have any children. The closest relatives alive right now are marhooma’s first cousins (consanguine paternal uncle’s sons) and her consanguine paternal aunt. I believe the first cousins [asaba] will inherit. Please assist Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum … [Read more...]
Iddah After Seclusion
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August 1, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaykum Respected Mufti saheb A lady got married. She stayed for 3 weeks with her husband in seclusion [khalwah ṣaḥīḥah]. She got divorced. Does she have to sit for iddah if intercourse never took place? Please advice Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In principle, if a woman is divorced after a valid nikāḥ and a valid seclusion … [Read more...]
Best Time for Witr Salah
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August 1, 2026 by
Question: What is the best time for Witr salah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh It is mustaḥabb to perform Witr during the latter part of the night, after offering Tahajjud. However, if a person is not confident that he will wake up, he should perform Witr before going to sleep. [1] And Allah Taʿāla Knows Best. Baba Abu Bakr Student –Darul … [Read more...]
Becoming A Singer
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July 25, 2026 by
Question: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I would like to ask a question. I dream of becoming a singer in the future. My intention is to support my family financially and improve their lives. I am not trying to earn money through anything that is clearly forbidden, and I sincerely want my income to be halal. If I become a singer and perform songs with decent and respectful lyrics, avoiding vulgar or immoral content, … [Read more...]
