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Do you allow your children to watch cartoons, or certain tv programs, are you selective in what they watch or is tv completely committed from their lives? As a new parent and one who is aware of the ill effects of tv I would personally prefer my child doesn’t watch anything except that which is beneficial I.e nature documentaries etc I need advice on this issue as some say if you don’t let your child to watch cartoons your depriving him of his childhood I disagree. Alhamdu lillaah we don’t have a tv at home.
February 28, 2025
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Parenting
Assalamu ʿalaykum Shaykh. I’m considering paying a Muslim influencer who became famous through MMA to promote a halal product on Instagram. The video would be on his account, and he would speak positively about the brand. Is it permissible to partner with him for this, knowing his fame came from MMA? And if I sponsor a YouTube video with an influencer and I’m only responsible for a 90-second segment where the influencer promotes a brand in a halal way, am I sinful if the rest of the video contains music or haram content? Jazakum Allahu khayran.
July 9, 2025
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Business
Trade Boycotts in Islamic Fiqh
July 22, 2025
In Islam, trade is considered a means (waseelah) towards an end (maqsad), and its ruling depends on the nature of the outcome it leads to. If the outcome is lawful, the means remain lawful; if the outcome is prohibited, the means become prohibited. Ibn al-Qayyim explained four types of mubaah (permissible) actions based on their outcomes, ranging from those that lead to harm and thus become forbidden to those whose benefits outweigh potential harms and remain permissible or even recommended. Applying this framework to the topic of boycotting, if a trade or financial boycott helps to reduce oppression or pressure unjust systems, it can be recommended or even compulsory. While some business harm may occur, this is a natural aspect of market dynamics, and such actions may serve a higher moral and social purpose in Islam.
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Other
Since Dhul Qa’dah was only 29 days this year (1446 AH), my flight back from Hajj is scheduled to depart early after sunrise on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah. This means I will need to leave for the airport before Fajr prayer and won’t be able to complete the pelting (Ramy al-Jamarat) for the 12th day. What should I do in this situation? Also, what about the farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Widaa)? I was told it must be the very last act of Hajj, but I won’t have done the final pelting yet.
May 31, 2025
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Hajj
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?
December 25, 2015
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Islamic Finance
What is the Ruling on receiving rewards banks give to their depositors for using their debit and credit cards?
January 20, 2023
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Islamic Finance
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.
November 23, 2015
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Nasheeds
Is it permissible to do udhyia in the name of a deceased parent or will it be considered a bida’h since it is only obligated on living people?
February 20, 2025
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Death
Does neglecting your Salaah equate to disbelief?
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 Du’aa for me.
April 8, 2015
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Salah
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?
May 7, 2015
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Photography
I usually pay my zakaah in Ramadaan and am confused regarding the zakaah of my shares.
January 3, 2016
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Zakat
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 the purchase affords you an opportunity to receive discounts from several shops, restaurants, hotels, theme parks etc. The discount booklet and app is sold for an amount (up to +/- 300 Dirhams at times, and affords discounts that allow you a saving, if used, of more than the purchase price. Is this permissible in the Shariah?
February 9, 2016
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Islamic Finance