Author: Mufti Abdul Azeem Khan
Taking loan from 401K account
Question: Assalamallakum - I want to ask if it's permissible to take a loan from my own 401k saving account? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, it is permissible to take a loan from one’s own 401K account. And Allah...
Continue ReadingQadha of missed prayers
Question: Salam. When I talk about all the times I've missed my prayers, my teachers at school and friends tell me that next time I pray, I pray that prayer twice, in order to make up for all the prayers I've lost. I'm just making sure this is true...
Continue ReadingZakah on money saved for Hajj
Question: Please advise on zakah matters. Is it permissible to give zakah for mosque building/expansion? Also if one is going to hajj is the expense deducted from totalable zakatable items, then given for zakah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum...
Continue ReadingSalah behind Imam who dyes hair black
Question: AA, Would you please let us know the ruling of dying black color to hair / beard ? I think I heard somewhere that for Men its not allowed. But if your Imam itself leading taraweeh / prayers what should be done ? JazakAllah Answer: In the...
Continue ReadingBasic Explanation of Islam
Question: Hi. I'm a non-Muslim wishing to know more about Islam, and how to properly read the Quran, and some terminology on Muslim culture. Thanks, and I hope I will be able to learn. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Islam is a complete...
Continue ReadingCombining a Partnership and Employment Contract
Question: Assalamualaykum Mufti Saab Masla about tijarat: Scenario 1. Assume zaid used his own money to buy the entire inventory for a business and to rent a storefront, while Khalid did all the work in running the business. Is it allowed for khalid to receive a salary according to...
Continue ReadingPlastic Surgery for removing defect
Question: I have a question on whether or not it is permissible to remove the excess fat that is under my eyes which gives me bags under my eyes. Since I was in my twenties I developed a condition in which there is excess fat buildup behind the skin...
Continue ReadingBrown discharge (Ma’dhur)
Question: Asalam Alikum W Rahmatul Allah W Barakatuhu I am a man 60 years old. I have a colon disease or it could be hemorrhoids , I ALWAYS ALWAYS see brown color discharge in my underwear After using the restroom I make sure to do proper ISNTINJA but no...
Continue ReadingReward points and rebates
Question: I have a question about rebate which you receive when you buy thing from certain store n during Thanksgiving Sale, is it halal or haram. Also, some store ofer 15 to 20% discount when you purchase with their credit card. Is that discount halal? Also, the reward points...
Continue ReadingAbortion
Question: Assalaam Alaikum, I have a question for a friend of mine who is 44 years old, and who just found out that she is 4 weeks pregnant. She suffers with diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea as well. Her Muslim doctor is strongly suggesting that she abort the...
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