Question: Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. We follow the Hanafi madhhab and urgently need a case-specific ruling regarding abortion. Conception was approximately ——–, so the pregnancy is currently approximately 50 days from conception. This would be our third child. Our existing children are 4 years old and 10 months old. The younger child was therefore only around 8 months old when this pregnancy was conceived and is … [Read more...]
Can the Welfare of Existing Children and the Mother’s Capacity to Care Constitute a Valid Excuse for Abortion Before 120 Days?
This post has 42 views.
September 9, 2026 by
A woman exiting Ihram, can her husband or son who is still in ihram cut her hair?
This post has 28 views.
September 9, 2026 by
Question: A woman exiting Ihram, can her husband or son who is still in ihram cut her hair? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. If the woman and the husband or son have both completed all the rites of Hajj or ‘Umrah, they may trim each other’s hair in order to exit Ihram. There is no penalty upon either of them for trimming one another’s hair at the … [Read more...]
How Much Should a Woman Cut Her Hair After Umrah or Hajj? [Afro Hair or Hair Loss Due to Illness]
This post has 40 views.
September 9, 2026 by
Question: A quick question For women who has short afro hair after umrah and hajj how much they cut? How they should cut? Likewise a women who has cancer and have very short hair. How do they cut? I believe they imitate on top (without cutting) or they still cut little bit from one side and less than 1/3 of finger as an excuse? Pls cofirm Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu … [Read more...]
Paying a Domestic Worker Below the Statutory Minimum Wage
This post has 46 views.
September 7, 2026 by
Question: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Respected Mufti Sahib, I request a ruling according to the Hanafi madhhab regarding the following situation. A Muslim employer residing in South Africa employs domestic workers for approximately eight hours per working day and pays them R100–R120 per day, equivalent to approximately R12.50–R15 per hour. From 1 March 2026, South African law requires domestic workers … [Read more...]
Delayed Mahr
This post has 40 views.
September 7, 2026 by
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...]
Wedding Cake Cutting
This post has 106 views.
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...]
