Posts tagged with "Fatwa"



29. June 2020
AOA, May Allah give you the reward for trying to wipe out hatred from the hearts of people. Recently, I've been facing some issues. I'm 15 years old and I always try to be a good muslim...I care for animals, try to donate to poor, speak against islamophobia. After seeing the suffering and pain of animals, I've decided to go vegan. Animals are conscious and worship Allah. According to my thinking (please correct me if i'm wrong), we do not have right to take the life of a creature made by Allah....
23. January 2019
Salaam Alaikum Sheikh. I wonder if you can help me with an issue I have inshAllah. Recently my husband spoke to me about possibly entering into a muttah marriage with another woman. I feel very strongly that polygamy wouldn't work for us no matter what way he does it. It has left me anxious and find myself constantly worrying about what his plans are. Is muttah marriage permissible? Can he do it without me knowing? It feels so wrong to me on so many levels. Any advice would be greatly...
23. January 2019
Dear Professor, Conference of the books is one of my favorite books about Islam. My father gave it to me, and for that I’m eternally grateful. I’m wondering if I could get your religious perspective on the issue of animal end of life. Your views on dogs in Islam is compassionate and knowledgeable. My very senior cat who has been with me 18.5 years is at the end of her life. The Vet discussed euthanasia, but is a Buddhist herself, and understands the Muslim perspective against euthanasia....
17. July 2018
Asalamu Alaykum Sh. Khaled, Ramadan Karim, and I pray you are in good health. I wanted to reach out about a question. We are considering buying a house of our own in the area. The issue of mortgage and interest came up. I wanted to know your position on the matter. Our sense is that a lot of the Islamic loan providers end up essentially mimicking the system, and end up being less advantageous/affordable than the mortgage system as it is. Is it alright, in your judgement, to take a mortgage out...
01. July 2017
Salam sir, I need your advice Islamically. I am a breastfeeding mum and my baby is still small. I just discovered today that I am pregnant and it is 2 weeks or less than, my body is not ready. So please is abortion permissible this stage. Waiting for your response sir. *********************** Al-salamu alaykum, I pray that Allah gives you and your family strength, endurance, serenity and faith. I have addressed the issue of abortion extensively in a number of prior fatwa's. Please carefully...
08. June 2017
Walakum salam, May Allah accept your fasts and good deeds this Ramadan and eternally. I appreciate your response to my email and I cannot wait to read your new book next year insha Allah. May Allah give you health and happiness. I pray to Allah that we continue to have such learned people such as yourself to assist Muslims in their journey to knowing Allah and serving Him as best as we can. If you have the time to answer this one last question I would truly appreciate it. But if you cannot I...
05. June 2017
Asalaamu Aleikum Dr. El Fadl: My name is [Name Withheld for Privacy] and I would like to begin this email by saying Jazaka Allahu Khairan; I recently became aware of you and some of the works you've published. I've read excerpts from "Conference of the Books," particularly the chapter regarding dogs in Islam. I want to say that the information you provided in that chapter was honestly a God-send. I felt conflicted for so long because on one hand I was being told by the community and people I...
05. June 2017
Salaam, I was wondering if I can get Prof. Khaled Abou El Fadl's opinion on the obligation of fasting on little girls who have started their period. Is it really in keeping with the essence of Islam or even helpful to Muslims in the 21st century to insist that, just because of a physiological event, a little girl that is emotionally and mentally still a minor must be held accountable for performing religious rituals that she can barely understand or endure? Best regards, [Name Withheld for...
01. June 2017
Dear Dr. Abou El Fadl, I have read a few articles on your website and highly value your expertise and opinion. I am hoping to ask your view on a difficult situation my wife and I are currently facing. My wife is 6 months into her pregnancy, and we have just found out by prenatal MRI scan that our baby has a [serious condition] that would lead to him being significantly physically and mentally disabled, as well as requiring multiple operations from starting early in life. We first had an...
22. May 2017
Letter 1: Thank you for responding to this email. I read the fatwa on the permissibility of not wearing the headscarf in the United States and found it compelling, logical, and easy to understand. I truly appreciate the detail given in the explanation for passing the fatwa. Most scholars usually pass a ruling, or give advice without giving detailed explanations as to why they have reached such conclusions. I have been wearing the headscarf for more than 10 years and I live in Canada and...

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