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  • Is the Marriage of Laymen Following the Opinion of Abū Ḥanīfah Valid?

    Assalamu Alaikum. If a couple married without the bride’s wali according to the Hanafi madhhab, while knowing the hadith, “There is no nikah without a wali,” are they considered to have committed zina? If they later renew the nikah with the wali to avoid the scholarly difference, must they repent and wait for istibra’ (pregnancy check), or does.. More

  • Can Hajj or ʿUmrah Be Made the Mahr?

    Salam alykum..My fiancée and I are planning our Nikah next month, InShaa Allah. She has chosen her Mahr to be that I take her for Umrah, but due to work we can only travel in November. My question is, after our Nikah, but before I fulfill the Mahr by taking her for Umrah, is she considered my lawful wife according to the Sharia, with all marital rights.. More

  • Is It Permissible for Two Women to Ride with a Male Driver?

    My father doesn't speak to my mother while living with her and doesn't want to take her anywhere. Consequently, we rely on my brother to take us to fulfil our needs like clothes shopping, doctor appointments, grocery. However, this puts so much stress on my brother, as he has 2 jobs and he isn't able to take off too much time from work. Is it permissible.. More

  • Should a Man Divorce His Wife Who Committed Zinā?

    I am a Muslim, and I married a Muslim girl but now I came to know that my wife had a relationship with a Hindu boy and had sex. What should I do now? Please help me as per the Islamic rulings. I really loved her so much, I would die for her. But since I have come across this I am not able to connect with her, I feel betrayed and every time in my mind.. More

  • Praying Alone During Travel

    Salam alaikum, I have a question regarding congregational prayer: If a person has to travel alone and finds themselves in a place where there is no one with whom they can perform the congregational prayer, does the obligation of congregational prayer still apply to them? Or are they excused in this case and permitted to perform the prayers alone? May.. More

  • Earning from an Instagram Account Using a Fully AI-Generated Influencer

    Assalamu Alaikum. I run an Instagram account using a fully AI-generated influencer (not a real person). I share beneficial content and sell an educational e-book about mindset and investing. I earned $15 from a sale. Most viewers assume the AI character is real, though I do not explicitly claim it is real and would answer truthfully if asked. Is operating.. More