Question: There is a website called Yaga where one can buy and sell items. However, at checkout, a buyer protection fee is charged. I would like to know whether trading on this website is permissible or not due to the buyer protection fee. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In the inquired scenario, buying and selling permissible items through Yaga is … [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...]
Marriage in the Month of Ṣafar
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July 24, 2026 by
Question: ASSALAMUALAIKUM WW Is it ok to get married in Safar? Certain old people have reservations regarding safar and consider it to be evil. Is there any basis for it? Please advise Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting married in the month of Ṣafar. The idea that this month brings bad luck or evil is a … [Read more...]
How Are the Personal Belongings and Tools of a Deceased Person Distributed Under Islamic Inheritance Law?
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July 15, 2026 by
Question: Assalamualaikum Warahmatullah, Uncle M left behind a wife, two Sons and a daughter. How should we distribute his inheritance? He left many tools behind, how should we distribute it? How to distribute his personal items? JazakAllahukhair Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. DISCLAIMER · The Shariah ruling herein … [Read more...]
Burial Procedure & Recitations at the Grave
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April 23, 2026 by
Question: Assalamu alaykum. Please inform me what is the procedure when a person is being buried and sand is thrown on him, what does the Moulana recite, like surah Yaseen etc and where should he stand when reciting the different surahs? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Firstly, it is important to ensure that the funeral and burial rites are … [Read more...]
Bequest in Favor of Apostate [Murtad] and Illegitimate Children
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March 3, 2026 by
Question: A Muslim man was previously married and had two daughters from that marriage. However, both of these daughters are now out of the fold of Islam. He also has other Muslim children, but they are illegitimate , as they were born out of wedlock. What I would like to know is: since these two daughters are now out of the fold of Islam, they will obviously not inherit. But is he allowed to make a waṣiyyah for them? The only remaining … [Read more...]
