Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Some Clarification on the Opinion Regarding Zaka’h

Question I would like you to clarify some of your views on Zakat. In your view, women’s jewelry, which are worn generally, are not subject to Zakah. But Imam Abu Hanifah, Ibn Hazm were of the view that it is obligatory to pay zakah on worn jewelry. You also wrote that there is no Zakah […]

Inheriting From Non-Muslim Parents

Question My husband and I are both converts to Islam. Our parents are not Muslims. Please can you clarify the rules of inheriting from our parents? Answer Whether or not one gets any part of the inheritance of one’s non-Muslim parents and if one does then exactly how much would the share be, is completely […]

Inheritance of a Divorced Woman

Question Assalamu Alaikum Dear Brother, If a woman is divorced by her husband and her husband dies during or after her iddah, will she inherit his property?. How much she will inherit? Please explain. Wassalam Answer According to the Islamic Shari’ah divorce is not considered final until the Iddah period elapses. The husband can take […]

Men Borrowing Money From Wives

Question My husband refuses to borrow money from me- I want to know what Islam’s point of view upon that issue, I believe it is not haram nor halal. I believe there is a hadith encouraging that kind of help if needed or a story of one of the prophets, Prophet’s companions that experienced such […]

Working in Hotels

Question Assalam alaykom wa arahmet allah we barakatoh May allah bless you all with his mercy, this site is very interesting- and very detailed. My husband and I got married a year ago, we are currently working in Egypt in a 5 star hotel, the problem is that we realised recently we rarely ever save […]

A Question on Inheritance

Question My dear husband died in a tragic auto accident. I sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized for a month. I live with my parents now and am recovering from injuries. As we belong to suni Muslim faith, we followed the division of his belongings consistent with the Quran, surah nisa as an Imam from […]

Concept of (Legal) Will in Islam

Question What is the concept of will in Islam? Some say one should write a will and others say that there is no need of writing a will as the shares of heirs are stated in Quran? Please give a comprehensive answer. Answer The Qur’an has prescribed shares of inheritance for the close relatives of […]

Regarding the Payment of Mehr

Question Is my wife entitled to receive the remainder of the Meh’r upon my death? There is a large amount that has never been paid, but my parents claim that because she did not claim that money when we were married, she is not entitled to it at my death, only if I divorce her. […]

Making Provisions to Support One’s Wife After Death

Question I live in the United States, and would like to know how I can write my will in such a way to make provisions for my wife and daughters in the event of my death. My wife and I have both decided that should something happen to one of us, the surviving spouse will […]

Is Being Poor a Sin ?

Question Is it wrong to be poor? I know this is a ridiculous question but my life keeps telling me otherwise. I remember kids laughing at my clothes and telling me to get a hair cut because I was too poor to have those essential needs fulfilled, but I never paid much attention to them […]