Living Religion

May 24, 2023 3 mins

Is It Sinful to Desire Wealth While Also Practicing Religion?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question My mum has always struggled financially; I want to be a good practicing Muslim and get to heaven. But, at the same time, I want to be extremely wealthy. I want to take care of my mother, get her whatever she wants, and buy her and myself enormous houses and […]
May 24, 2023 3 mins

What Are the Rulings for Specific Sexual Activities between Married Couples?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question What are the legal limits of the Sacred law regarding marital intercourse and specific sexual activities like using sex toys, anal insertion, inserting sexual objects, or the wife dominating the husband? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Sex Toys The rulings on sex toys […]
May 21, 2023 4 mins

What Are Muslim Women’s Duties to Her In-Laws When They Live Together?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I would like to know the duties of a woman towards her husband’s parents. I live with my in-laws, and in my husband’s family, the wives are supposed to live a life how their mother-in-law wants. I would like to know the Shafi‘i school’s rulings regarding this. I have […]
May 20, 2023 2 mins

Is It Permissible to Play Games Involving False Gods?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is playing games involving false gods permissible if one can avoid interacting with those avatars? In the game in question, one interacts with the “force” where the figure played kneels before statues or gets “spiritual” experiences, etc. Since this has nothing to do with reality, would this still be unlawful […]