Question: In Europe, some celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (peace be upon him) because celebrating it promotes mutual ties and relationships, everyone sits together, and everyone is also advised to consider it an honor for us to adhere to our religion, and it also has the advantage that in this way young people avoid participating in infidel festivals, including Valentine’s Day and other festivals. Is this allowed? Answer: In the Name of … [Read more...]
Where to Read the Toilet Duas in an Attached Bathroom
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Question: In an attached toilet and bathroom, where should the duas to enter and exit the toilet be read?? In order to reach the actual toilet area one has to pass the bathroom area. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Bathroom and toilet are generally places of impurities (Najaasah). Therefore, the Duas should be recited before entering the entire … [Read more...]
Holding a Staff (ʿAsā) During the Friday Khutbah
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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...]
YAGA
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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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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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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...]

