How We Answer
We welcome your questions about faith and everyday life, and we answer them as faithfully as we can, seeking God’s help and following these principles.
The Qur’an and Sunnah come first
Every question goes back to the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. We cite the evidence whenever we can, so you know where the answer comes from.
Drawing on the legal tradition
We look at the positions of the recognized schools of Islamic law. Where scholars have legitimately differed, we say so — and we don’t hold anyone to a single view on matters the scholars left open.
Taking real life into account
We answer Muslims living in the West as people who live here, not somewhere else. We consider local laws, customs, and your personal circumstances, within the limits of Islamic principles.
Ease without cutting corners
When a well-supported position relieves people of hardship, we choose it. But we don’t go looking for loopholes just to make things easy.
Referring to specialists
When a question overlaps with medicine, law, or finance, we explain the religious side and recommend that you consult a qualified professional on the rest.
Your privacy
We never publish your name or personal details. We only publish questions that can help others, with your consent, and after removing anything that could identify you.
General answers vs. personal situations
The answers published here are general guidance for anyone facing the same question. If your situation involves divorce, a family conflict, a complicated inheritance, or anything that needs details and follow-up, a personal consultation will serve you better than a written answer.
Book a family consultationThe research behind this approach
These principles aren’t improvised. They grow out of research I have published on the standards for issuing religious rulings (fatwa):