The Fatwa Centre
We have an in-house team of research fellows, who are graduates of our flagship ‘Ifta’ Specialisation Program, to assist the muftis in the intensive research required for the fatwa process. Our muftis have unfettered access to numerous senior muftis, scholars, and experts in the field of economics, medicine, scientific research, etc. to assist in the more complex queries that are received.
Sehri time miscalculations
Question Sehri time ended at 4:14, I thought Sehri ended at 4:18, when I actually checked whilst still eating I realised that the sehri end time had finished as it was 4:16, I stopped eating but had a glass of water to quickly flush the food down without thinking,...
Mistake in taraweeh
Question Assalamu Alaykum The imam was leading Taraweeh and in surah baqarah, ayah 159, he prayed يكتبون instead of يكتمون. Is this a major mistake which invalidates salah? He started the 2 rakat from beginning of 2nd juz so does he need to repeat from there again or...
Is it recommended to work in Ramadan
Question Asalamualaykum Mufti Saheb? Is it recommended to work In Ramadan? I always hear the example that the Prophet SAW and the sahaba fought in the Battle of Badr on the 17th of Ramadan while Fasting. I cannot attest to that as I am not the most knowledgeable....
Participation of Sisters in Prayer from an adjoining Hall
Question Respected Muftiyan Kiraam, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, We pray our Istiftaa find you in the best of all things We are writing to seek your esteemed guidance on a matter concerning the participation of sisters in congregational prayers held in...
Leading salah while sitting on a chair
Question Assalamu alaykum ww This Ramadan, we have invited a Sheikh from Egypt to lead the Taraweeh prayer. He has informed us that he has recently experienced leg problems, and his doctor has advised him not to do sajdah on the ground. So he can do qiyaam and ruku,...
Fasting while pregnant and unwell
Question As-salamu alaykum Sheikh, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek your guidance regarding a health matter. Recently, I have been experiencing gastric ulcer symptoms, aggravated by some poor eating habits, particularly due to early pregnancy...
The aim of the Fatwa Centre will be to meet the growing ethical, religious and spiritual needs of the Muslim community around the UK and other countries.