Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question regarding a fast done during Ramadan a few years ago. That day, I had to take a plane from France to India.  I made the intention to do the fasting before Fajr as I was still at home in France. But I broke my fast […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How do I maintain ties with family members who backbite, believe in superstitions, do black magic, lie all the time, and create drama? Can I call them only during Eids, block them via social media, and keep my distance? Basically, I want to maintain my peace without being sinful. […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I read that looking at the face of a woman directly who doesn’t wear hijab without looking at `awra is permissible. But what if the face is adorned, is there any consensus of the scholars that looking at an “adorned” face (like with Kohl, makeup) in this case is […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Alhamdulillah, I have started dressing more modestly. I now have a lot of clothes that I will not wear anymore. Most of them are pretty much new or in very good condition. Should I give these to charity? They are daytime clothes so people will likely wear them out. […]