The Ruling on Benefitting from a Bank’s Debit & Credit Card Rewards’ Program
Question: What is the Ruling on receiving rewards banks give to their depositors for using their debit and credit cards? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه Firstly, regarding the rewards in relation to debit cards; the relationship between a depositor and a bank, from an Islamic […]
Islamic Ruling on Receiving Referral Fees offered by Businesses as part of their Referral’s Program?
Question:What is the ruling on receiving referral fees offered by businesses to their clients as part of their referral’s program? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه May Allah reward you for your question. In terms of the program in question; then as long as there is […]
Registration Based Jumuah Prayer Guidance
Before the Tier 4 Lockdowns in the United Kingdom I received many questions regarding Jumuah Salah sensitivities given the Covid-19 rules and short winter times. In terms of the timings of the Salah, I’ve shared my advise on this privately to Imams who have written in, and it is for them to decide on the […]
Trade Boycotts in Islamic Fiqh
Assalamualaikum Sh. Sajid. From an Islamic Transactions perspective, how would the calls towards boycotting products be viewed? وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته :باسم الله والحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، أما بعد From an Islamic perspective trade is seen as a means (waseelah) towards achieving different ends (maqaasid). We all trade as a means […]
Differentiation factor between the Earlier & Later Methodology of Hadeeth Scholars
A question was asked about the timeline separating the hadeeth methodology of the earlier and later scholars of hadeeth. In reply to this question I shared the following: :باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، أما بعد May Allah reward you for this question. A better manner of framing the methodologies of hadeeth […]
How to recycle documents with Quran & Ahadith on it
Salam alaykum shaykh Sajid. Hope you are well. We have quite a lot paperwork that is not needed at our school which might have ahadith , verses of Quran etc .It’s not right to put in recycling bin is it? Can we shred them? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، […]
Question
Assalamualaikum Sheikh. I wanted some clarity on an ongoing debate unfolding especially on social media with regards to the messages of praise being showered upon the leadership in New Zealand in light of their handling of the Christchurch tragedy. Some are disputing this practice as incorrect based on past actions and statements of the same […]
An answer to your questions
Assalamualaikum everyone. Many of you write in to me regarding intellectual issues related to Muslims living in the West and the the onslaught of attacks against Islam’s perspective on things, and the doubts caused on impressionable Muslims as a result. I’ve just come across a dream opportunity with the answers you seek. I have not […]
Is Zuhd about looking poor and ragged?
Question: Assalamualaikum. Is Zuhd about looking poor and ragged and out of touch with life? Answer: Wa’alaykum as Salaam Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh May Allah bless us all. Ameen. Zuhd is not as has been described in the question. Rather looking at the seerah and the sunnah, and looking at the lives of the sahaabah, may Allah […]
Smoking, an Islamic perspective
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR BELOVED BROTHER IN ISLAM, SAJID AHMED UMAR. Praise be to Allah S.W.T, and peace and salutations be upon our beloved Prophet S.A.W, I have been asked on various occasions regarding Islam’s position on smoking, a practice which is not foreign to many. In addition, we find in today’s day and age […]
About Bitcoin…
Given the events of the past few weeks in relation to bitcoin, and especially in relation to the movement of it’s price this past week, there is a clear bubble occurring. As such, I advise those interested in the currency to avoid purchasing it during this period. And Allah knows best
Is it compulsory (Faradh Ayn) for us to go out and search for the new moon of ramadaan?
Question: Is it compulsory (Faradh Ayn) for us to go out and look for the new moon of Ramadaan? Answer: :باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين I have not come across any narration which commands us to go out and look for the new moon (hilaal) of […]
Are congratulatory messages at the beginning of Ramdaan allowed?
Question: With Ramadan on its way, is it allowed for us to send congratulatory messages to our family and friends? I have been told this is an innovation. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله صحبه أجمعين I will answer this question in […]
Question: About The 15th of Sha’ban
Question: It is that time of the year whereby conflicting messages regarding the month of Sha’baan, and in particular the 15th of the month are being circulated. What is the reality of this month and it’s middle? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله صحبه أجمعين The month of Sha’baan […]
The Permissibility Of Social Media
Question: Is it permissible for me to start a whatsapp group for the purpose of encouraging other to read and memorise the Qur’an or would this be considered an innovation (bid’ah). Answer:
Are we allowed to listen to ‘nasheed’ with musical instruments?
Assalaamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh Q. Are we allowed to listen to ‘nasheed’ with musical instruments? A. Wa’alaykumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه It is impermissible to purposefully listen to all songs dressed with musical instruments from an Islamic perspective according to the preferred view of Islamic […]
40 Hadiths on Zakat | ‘The Nisab’ by Shaykh Sajid Ahmed Umar
Q&A: Do I have to pay zakah on this land if I own it for a year?
Question: Assalamualaikum. I have land that I intend to sell, but only when the price of the land spikes which could only happen in a few years. Do I have to pay zakah on this land if I own it for a year? I am hearing conflicting views. Please clarify. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله […]
Q&A: We always hear the common saying ‘wealth is evil’. Is a rich Muslim a bad thing?
Assalaamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabaraktuhu, Question: We always hear the common saying ‘wealth is evil’. Is a rich Muslim a bad thing? Answer: In Islam wealth is not considered evil in and of itself, but Its praiseworthy or evil status is dependent on the heart and hand of it’s owner, and the manner in which it […]
Should I do what I love or what I am good at?
Should I do what I love or what I am good at? This is a common question I have heard over the years of doing da’wah and being involved in youth development and empowerment. The reality is for years, as is on record, I have had the belief that a Muslim especially should do what […]
Q&A: We always hear the common saying ‘wealth is evil’. Is a rich Muslim a bad thing?
Question: We always hear the common saying ‘wealth is evil’. Is a rich Muslim a bad thing? Question: We always hear the common saying ‘wealth is evil’. Is a rich Muslim a bad thing? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه In Islam wealth is not considered evil […]
Help on understanding the tafseer book alKash-Shaaf of azZamakhshari
Question: Assalaamu’alaikum Sheikh Sajid, please share books that an advanced student can use to better understand the tafseer book alKash-Shaaf of Imam azZamakhsahri. Jazakallah Khair. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه Wa’alaykum Salaam dear brother. May Allah bless you and increase your knowledge. Ameen. Kash-shaaf is […]
Q&A: Are we the owners of our wealth or is it Allah?
Question: Assalaamu’alaikum Sheikh Sajid. Are we the owners of our wealth or is it Allah? I once heard in a lecture that Allah owns all wealth, but in Surah aalImraan, aayah: 186 Allah says that the wealth is ours. Can you please shed some light on this? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول […]
Q&A: Request for an Islamic Ruling on an online business called Traffic Monsoon
Please Note: Below is the Islamic Ruling related to Traffic Monsoon as well as a summary of the company’s business and transactions. The Islamic ruling was presented in Arabic and translated into English accordingly with great care and effort. The full Arabic text of the original answer has been pasted below as well. An Arabic […]
Can we use cobra oil or snake oil for hair care?
Question: Assalamu Alaikum Sheikh. A quick question to ask on behalf of a friend. Can we use cobra oil or snake oil for hair care? Is this halal or haram? Jazak Allah khair for asnwering. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه Wa ‘Alaykum Salaam dear sister. May […]
Ruling regarding the purchase of discount booklets, apps and coupons.
Question: Assalaamu’alaikum Sheikh Sajid Umar. My family and I are really grateful for the Islamic guidance shared during your trips to Dubai. Sheikh Sajid, a question I had is related to the discount booklets that are sold here. In fact there are actual apps that you can purchase that offer the same discount service. Basically […]
#FatwaThursday – Zakah
#FatwaThursday (Delayed) – Sheikh Sajid Umar Telegram Channel - Question: Assalaamualaikum Sheikh Sajid. I pray you well. I usually pay my zakah in Ramadaan and am confused regarding the zakaah of my shares. Answer:
#FatwaThursday – Is medical insurance permissible?
#FatwaThursday -Sheikh Sajid Umar Telegram Channel- Question: We are expecting a child and are in financial difficulty. The cost of private medical care is extremely expensive and government hospitals are full. Can we opt for medical insurance? There are so many views online and I am confused. Answer:
#FatwaMonday – Kissing the Mushaf?
#FatwaMonday (Delayed) Question: Sheikh Sajid Umar, I have a habit of kissing the Mushaf after reciting it and was told today that doing so is an innovation. I have never heard this and request some clarification. Jazakallah. Answer:
Q&A: Is Playing chess allowed in Islam?
Question: Is playing chess allowed in Islam? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه May Allah reward you for your question. Our scholars (may Allah shower His mercy upon them) have differed in this subject. Some have stated the ruling of Haram (forbidden), whilst others have stated […]
Q&A: Is Botox permissible in Islam?
Question: Assalaamu’alaikum Sheikh Sajid. Is the usage of botox permissible in Islam? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحابه ومن والاه Wa’alaykumus salaam warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh sister, may Allah bless you for writing in. The majority of scholars that have researched this topic have stated that the use of botox […]
#FatwaThursday – Praying On A Chair
#FatwaThursday – Sheikh Sajid Umar Telegram Channel – (Delayed) Question: I pray on a chair in the Masjid. How should I place the chair in the row? Should the front legs of chair be on the line or should it be the back legs of the chair? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على […]
#FatwaThursday – Plucking/Dyeing The Eyebrows
#FatwaThursday -Sheikh Sajid Umar Telegram Channel- Question: Are we females allowed to pluck our eyebrows or dye our eyebrows a different colour? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحبه ومن والاه May Allah Almighty reward you for your question and your desire to live on this earth the way […]
Ruling concerning the permissibility of poetry & nasheeds
Question: Sheikh Sajid Umar, please advise me regarding the following hadeeth: “It is better for one of you to fill their stomach with pus than poetry.” Is it authentic? My classmate warned me against listening to Nasheed based on this narration. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحبه ومن […]
Q&A: I have earned wealth in a questionable manner and have sought forgiveness from Allah. Do I have to give my wealth away as well?
باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحبه ومن والاه Assalaamualaikum Sheikh. I have earned wealth in a questionable manner and have sought forgiveness from Allah. Do I have to give my wealth away as well? ….. Wa alaykum Salam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh dear brother. May Allah bless you for […]
7 Day Ruqya Detox Programme
Assalaamualaikum all. Many write in to me regularly about jinn, possession, black magic and evil eye. May Allah protect us all and shower upon all affected a complete cure. Ameen. To assist please see a translated passage with some notes from a colleague of mine Sheikh Muhammed Tim Humble. It consists of a program recommended […]
Is it better for me to start my 6 Shawaal fasts straight after Eid?
Do the 6 Shawaal fasts have to be done one after the other?
Can we combine Ramadan fasts we’re making-up with the 6 Shawaal fasts?
Q&A: Is using photoshop or other similar programs to beautify photographs of the living permissible?
Question: Is using photoshop or other similar programs to beautify photographs of the living permissible? Using these software products is something I am good at and now have been told it is impermissible. Some lecturers are using images of themselves which from my experience are photoshopped. Is there a difference of opinion about this?
Wife or Slave? In-law or Out-law? By Sheikh Sajid Umar
You marry a wife not a slave. The R of rights vs the R of responsibility in marriage. Don’t fall in love but grow in love! Marriage is not for life but a lifetime! Watch this heart to heart for more details!
Does My Wife Have To Live With My Parents?
You marry a wife not a slave. The R of rights vs the R of responsibility in marriage. Don’t fall in love but grow in love! Marriage is not for life but a lifetime! Watch this heart to heart for more details!
Q&A: Can we use black dye over our white hairs?
Part of the Q&A session from the Bachelor’s Degree Adaab Live Session Class offered by Knowledge International University, Riyadh, KSA.
QA: Does neglecting your Salaah equate to disbelief?
Question: Assalaamu’alaikum Sheikh Sajid. I am someone who is not regular with salaah and have been told that this is disbelief. Is this true? I really regret it and want to change, and have been trying for a long time. Please make D’uaa for me.
QA: Making Du’aa at the graveyard whilst facing the Qiblah?
Question: I heard you requested the congregation to face the Qiblah and make dua at the graveyard during your last trip to Zimbabwe. Does this mean one cannot face the grave and make dua? Please advise as this is what we have always done. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى […]
QA: Keeping children indoors at Maghrib
Question: Assalamualaikum dear Sheikh Sajid, is it true that we should keep our children indoors at Maghrib (sunset) time to avoid them being affected by evil jinn (spirits)? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحبه ومن والاه Wa ‘alaykum salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuhu akhil kareem (honourable brother). […]
Q&A: Is there a Sunnah way to cut nails? Please educate us.
Question: Is there a Sunnah way to cut nails? Please educate us. Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحبه ومن والاه May Allah bless you for this question and your desire to be closer to the way of the Messenger ﷺ. Our beloved Messenger ﷺ used to love beginning with […]
Q&A: Dear Sheikh Sajid Umar, Is it ok to throw our cut hair and nails into the trash?
Question: Dear Sheikh Sajid Umar, Is it ok to throw our cut hair and nails into the trash? Answer:
Q&A: Do children’s toys that look like the living, such as bears and dolls prevent the angels from entering the home?
Question: Do children’s toys that look like the living, such as bears and dolls prevent the angels from entering the home? Answer: باسم الله والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى آله وأصحبه ومن والاه Baarakallahu feekum for your question, There is no issue in having your children play with these toys and these […]