Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Alhamdulillah, I have been praying. However, last night, I saw a very thin line of dirt on each of the nails of my little/final toes. Because it was so thin, I was unaware of it until I looked at my feet after several days of prayer. I’m concerned about […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Can a woman shave her hair if she has doubt or is sure that there’s a form of a layer on hair because of permanent hair treatment, which may prevent water from reaching the hair? If the woman is married, can she do it? Or if there is any […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am currently expecting my first child in the next few weeks. I was told that leaking amniotic fluid is one of the signs of labor. I’d like to know if this liquid is pure and how to clean clothes stained with it. Answer In the Name of Allah, […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question There are wax and pesticides applied on vegetables and fruits. Alcohol is a common solvent; some of the wax is derived from insect secretion. I think of the hadith stating that if a lot of something intoxicates, a little of it is forbidden. A lot of the wax seems […]