Sheikh Nuru Mohammed

Sheikh Nuru Mohammed
 
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Location: Birmingham
Nationality: United Kingdom

Speaker and researcher Minister of religion at KSI…

Public QnA

I have read that receiving interest in conventional banks is permissible if from non muslim banks. However, given the wide variety of ‘halal’ interest free banking options now available in the west is it still permissible to open an account and gain interest on it from non muslim banks, despite this viable alternative?

Yes it’s still permissible. You have a choice

I’ve done major sins in the past but has repented I want to get tawfiq and live my life according to Islam How can one purify its souls as I feel I’m impure and how to achieve high spirituality Right I’m also doing Hawza and want to be Alimah does because of my past sins now I can’t purify my soul or be an Alimah

Be rest assured Allah forgives when we are sincere in repentance. 1. Regret the past 2. Pledge not to go back to the sins 3. Be obedient to Allah, do your wajibat and stay away from haram. Allah will make it easy for you and you will succeed in the pursuit of your Hawza studies insha’Allah

I am a CPA working in Canada. I want to start my accounting and tax consultancy business, but I have a question before starting such business. When I will provide tax consultancy to my clients I know that the clients will ask me to understate their income and overstate expenses, so that they have to pay less taxes to the government. I know that this is not allowed by the tax authorities and the burden to proof the income and expenses is on tax payer and not the consultant, but it is a very common practice across the country and most, if not all, tax consultants are doing it for their clients. My questions are: 1. Should I start my business as a tax consultant knowing that I will also be asked by potential clients to understate the taxes payable to the government, and will the income I earn from my business be Halal or Haram? 2. How can I earn halal income while practicing as a tax consultant?

1. The money becomes halal so long as the business is run as per the dictates of the law. So yes start your business and humbly make it clear to the client that you are unable to do what the law doesn’t allow. 2. So many are earning halal income while practicing as tax consultant. I would say speak to other Senoir and experienced practitioners in this regard for more guidance.

I am in charge at an Islamic school. At prayer times, I naturally go to the mosque to set a good example. Problem: I do not consider, or at least I am not sure that the Imam of our mosque is ‘adil, so I prefer not to pray behind him. However, in order to preserve the sanctity of the congregation and to set a good example for the students, I pray with the group but I put the intention of praying alone, quietly reciting the fatihah and a surah by myself. I also don’t want to disrespect my colleague (the imam), because blatantly not praying behind him would maybe annoy him or other school officials. Is what I’m doing correct? Should I position myself in the last row or on the very side of the row for this? What do you advise me to do?

Praying with the intention of Furada is ok. So yes you are ok the way you do it. Recite everything secretly while following the Jammat.

I bought an aqeeq stone online (with the intention of making a ring). However, since the moment I first touched it I had a strange sensation up my arm/tingling/pins and needles/almost an ache. It wasn’t a pleasant sensation. My sisters had also ordered aqeeq stones from the same supplier and they also had a strange vibe. So I put mine away in a little box and forgot about it for months. Yesterday, I found the box again and as I was sitting in the car (holding the small box with the Aqeeq inside) I had a sensation up my arm again. I felt very anxious/on edge. So I checked on Google, and people were saying “it’s the energy of the stone,” etc. But: 1. I have another aqeeq stone (which I wear as a bracelet) and I have no such strange sensation or feeling. 2. I have never heard of aqeeq having side effects/being bad for you. So why am I reacting to this stone this way? I was tempted to throw it away but thought I’d ask what’s going on.

Different people react to different stones. Bad reaction to stones doesn’t necessarily mean one is a sinner. What you need to do is not to throw the stone. Remove it and wear a different stone and then try it after sometime. If the reaction is still the same, then give it as a gift to someone else.

We are going to umrah inshalla soon. My sons are asking do they have to shave the whole head or just cut a part of their hair?

He has a choice between shaving or cutting of the whole hair.

I fear I may have sinned. My friend who is a Christian called me and said he needs money urgently and I am his last option. It was a considerable amount so I inquired the reason for the need. He told me he got his girlfriend pregnant and she needs a doctors prescription to get the abortion pill. I gave him the money, but later I realised I may have helped in causing the abortion. I fear I have sinned and have been repenting. the girl did not get her periods for 6 weeks, she took the pill and the pregnancy was terminated. I fear I have indirectly done the major sin of abortion, though my intention was to help my friend in need. Have I really commited a major sin?

It’s always good to lean from our mistakes. Islam always encourages us to help but not in promoting sins. Allah forgives when you we sincerely repent and regret the past.

1. Is doing ibadat with the intention of worldly good valid? if I pray because I believe that God is the All Powerful and only He can grant me money and therefor I have to pray to avoid angering Him. Is that valid? 2. How is praying so one get to heaven or avoid hell valid, when anything that isnt for God is riya? Wouldnt those be riya to? 3. Is doing a non ibadat thing with no intention relating to God, riya?

1, Believing in Allah as the main provider and sustainer is excellent. Intending not to anger Him is not valid. Allah is beyond that. His general Mercy encompasses everyone and everything. Valid attention is praying to thank Allah’s blessings in my life and to gain His nearness. 2. Heaven is the cherry on the cake. The main essence of prayers is to gain tranquility in this world, perfect our Akhlaq etc hell and fire discussion is not just about prayers. It’s more than that. It also has to do with the relationship we have with each other etc 3. The life of a Muslim has to evolve around God. In that case, whatever one does is an act of worship

Is it permissible for a man to wear a ring that is plated in a thin layer of gold/ gold alloy (gold mixed with other materials such as copper)?

It’s not allowed for man to wear gold and even the plated one

I have a couple of questions: 1. If we know something is najis and wet, but we are not certain that the wetness was enough to transfer to another. Should we consider that other object as pure? 2. Have you heard of a narration about or acting on what you know and if it is wrong Allah(swt) will the right way.

1. You will consider the other object pure unless if you are certain. 2. Yes I heard of such a tradition

Is it allowed to do wudu while you’re naked? or do we have to be covered up in order to perform wudu?

Its not haram to do wudhu while naked but better when covered

I am very helpless now and tired of crying. I am very thin. No matter how much I eat, I don’t gain weight, and I often fall ill. Because of being thin, my features also look very prominent and unattractive. My parents are looking for matches, but out of fear of rejection, I don’t speak up. Is there any dua that can help me gain weight and also make me beautiful? I try my best, but nothing seems to work.

Try consulting a nutritionist for some professional advice. Also, once you are done with you salat, raise up your hand and sincerely ask Allah. He will make it easy for you

As Imamiyah can the title of Imam be used for other than A’immah of Ahle Beit? Not in regards to a leader of prayer but what would be a more appropriate title for a leader of a community other than using the title of Imam?

The title Imam literally means a leader. It’s used for others loosely and technically for our beloved imams. The other title that can be used is “ Qaaid”

I wanted to understand, what constitutes a haram relationship? I am getting to know someone for marriage and he calls me “love”. Is that allowed? I have tried to set boundaries which are in effect for physical touch and going out alone. The guy is supposed to be religious so I am confused.

You are allowed to talk and discuss marriage and what future both of you envisage. Using phrases “ love you etc” is not allowed. Explain to him nicely and respectfully as to the importance of setting boundaries.

Can we pay in advance the Khums or even give it as a loan and transfer it as Khums when the due date arrived?

Yes it’s allowed so long as it’s paid annually without an delay

I am not a native Arabic speaker, and although I speak some of it and know the translation of some of the Quran, I sometimes forget how words are spelled in ayaat, and this happens during salah too. So I might reach a point where I say ملك يوم and then I can’t remember whether it is just دين or الدين. The pronunciation is the same since the shadda is on the د, but of course, the meaning will change between being definite or indefinite. Similarly for words like صرط (confused for صرات) etc where there is no change in meaning. Should I recite them both ways and move on? Should I break my prayer and learn from the Quran and start the prayer again (sometimes this is very difficult if time is short or due to other issues)? If you could please advise about these two incidents specifically and in general too.

You repeat with the correct pronunciation the moment you realise what you recited is wrong. I would encourage you to practice the pronunciation now and then when you have time to avoid confusion during salat

Is it permissible to lie in order to hide a sin you have done?

Lies are forbidden

I have put the hijab and im the first woman in our family to ever have done so in generations. But I’m having a really hard time lately with Islam and the concept of “gender power”. For me Allah is the most just and thats the reason I accepted Islam but I’m someone who has done a master, I’m very independent and I have so much ambitions for the future. I don’t picture my life getting married becoming a housewife and staying under the rule of my husband. I believe a relationship is a team and not a dictatorship yet Islam says otherwise. Please read this with an open mind, the reason pushing me to direct to you was some commentaries online of muslim men saying that women would be wasting their life working when they can just stay home. Im sorry but for me it is straight up manipulation to lock women up. Like I don’t get it if Allah gave me a brain to think and decide and the talent to work in my field why should I be limited by the words of a men. Everyone uses the excuse of having to ” satisfy” my husband but Im not born to only do that, Im not born to be a slave, I have dreams and staying locked up in a house it is not one of them ! Can you please explain me the ruling over this and Im sorry for my language but some men make me hate islam, they make me feel as if Allah has created us as servants when we are only servants to Allah !

Note that not all those who claim to be Muslims truly practice Islam. What you hear Muslims say or do does not necessarily represent Islam. Relationship in Islam is a team work. Women have their rights likewise men. It’s for the wife and Husband to discuss the best way to go about running their lives. Women are allowed to work so long as it doesn’t violate the rights of the husband and that of the marriage in general. Likewise men are allowed to work and they are obliged to provide for their wives and protect them even if the wives are richer than them. Unless if the wife offers to support financially. In short, it’s matter of discussion between the two on how to run the family

What should a person do if they experience extreme feeling of frurstration and get angry quickly. It’s like not being able to handle the emotions properly.

Two things 1. Seek counseling 2. Keep Wudhu at all times, pay special attention to your daily prayers, give out Sadaqa to the needy and strengthen family relationships

My sister in law who had an unplanned pregnancy decided she wanted to have an abortion as she already has a 10 month old baby and felt like she was not mentally ready to have another child. My brother advised her against this and said he wants her to keep the child, but she ended up going to the abortion clinic without him. The clinic gave her two tablets to take as she was 8 weeks pregnant and said after taking the second tablet the abortion will happen. She took the first tablet but immediately felt regret after taking it and didn’t want to continue the process. The midwife said that it is possible to continue the pregnancy and one tablet is usually not enough to cause an abortion. But unfortunately a few days later she experienced a miscarriage at home. My question is, because she didn’t end up taking both tablets to have an abortion, but it is likely that the first tablet resulted in a miscarriage, do the rulings of kafarrah of an abortion apply in this case?

Yes the rulling applies in this case. This is because she had the intention and even took the first tablet. Although she regretted.

how can we attain Tawakkul like Prophet Ibrahim (as)? I do not doubt the words of the Quran and the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and I do believe in the promises of the Aimmah (peace be upon them) and Allah (Quran and hadith qudsi) (that Allah accepts our prayers, our prayers are accepted through Tahajjud, dua tawassul, ziyarat ashura, salawat and istighfar) but I still have doubts in my heart. I have heard many stories online about how God has answered the prayers of many people due to the blessings of these deeds, etc. But I’ve also heard that the prayers of some people are not answered even after doing these deeds, which gives rise to doubts in the heart.

Shaitan causes doubts in the heart of people. Allah promised to answer duas and He will not let you down. You just need to be positive

Right before my khums date, I’m expected to receive money from the government for my university fees. Some of the money is a grant and some of it is a loan. Does I have to pay khums on this amount?

Yes you will pray Khums so long as it’s part of the surplus after your annual expenses

I would really appreciate if you can give me some motivation from Ahlul bayt (AS) we live in a time and age where it’s very easy to find someone to fall into sin, and for me I been trying to do mutah to calm my self down but I can’t find anyone, and when I do they reject Please sheikh can you give me a good Hadith from Ahlul bayt about the reward for someone who is patient with controlling his desires? I just need something that will keep me going, I know I can handle it, but I just need something to keep me going.

Wslm May Alkah bless and reward you. The Gates of Paradise are Open for the Pious The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) is reported to have said, "I swear by Allah, in Whose power is my life, there is not a single person who prays five times a day, fasts during the month of Ramadhan and abstains from sins that the gates of Paradise will not be opened for him."

When we see ingredients, especially in packaged food which are made in the west or other eastern non-Muslim countries, that can equally come from animal and non-animal sources, are we allowed to eat without further investigation? Eg licithin (just licithin and not soya licithin), collagen, etc What if the above is mentioned as coming from an animal source, but it is not known if that animal was slaughtered in a halal manner?

You are allowed to eat without further scrutiny. You are allowed to eat so long as you are not certain

I would like to improve my salaat by reciting new duas in qunoot and mustahab Dhikr in sajdah, I have a book with this in but am I allowed to hold this while I pray? similarly if I would like to revise long surahs then can I hold a quran? Is there a difference in the rules for doing this in mustahab or wajib prayers?

Yes you are allowed but better try to memorize those Duas and chapters.

What are some clear proofs for the existence of God?

Proof of Order: the order in the world indicates that behind it there is precise regulator Proof of design: The design in the nature suggest there indeed behind it a precise designer Proof of cause and effect etc

In Dubai, there is a service where multiple people invest in a single property. When a tenant is found, you receive rental income based on the amount you have invested. Since I don’t have cash on hand and the rental income is managed through their app, I can either withdraw or reinvest it. They allow people to sell their shares twice a year, with the next window to exit in November. Until then, I don’t have access to my initial investment, but I can receive monthly rental income. My question is, do I need to pay khums on the amount I have invested, even though I don’t currently have access to it?

Yes you will pay khums and if you don’t have money with you, you will pay later once you receive your money.

Does the sin of Zina (adultery) pertain only to the physical aspect? For example if a married person is messaging another married person online (God forbid) and exchanging forbidden indecent images of themselves with eachother, would that count as Zina and they would be held liable as such or is that only in the physical sense of intercourse occuring?

It also affect spiritual growth in addition to physical effects. They will also be held liable. It’s forbidden to exchange such

Recently and last few weeks, I’ve noticed that I am repeatedly doing the same sin a lot. I’d say it’s one of my biggest floors and a very private sin that I keep doing but after every time I do it I instantly regret and ask for forgiveness but then just do it again without thinking. This may sound like my tawbah isn’t a sincere, it really is but I just keep falling into this trap and I am now becoming very numb and I just feel like I won’t forgive me because I keep repeating this sin. I feel even more guilty because yesterday was the day of Arafat, and I use the stay as a restart day and to refresh myself from my past and I did lots of sincere tawbah and used this day to my advantage, however it’s only been one day and I fell into my sinful trap once again. I am so scared Allah will not forgive me and he will take away my blessings, but also that I need to change my ways and become and better human. I do try my best to leave a very religious lifestyle but practising Quran and other acts of Ibadah, I just have this flaw I keep going back too. If there’s any advice you have I would be truly grateful

1. Kindiy don’t give up: keep trying to stop 2. Hang around with people with always remind you of Allah 3. Be committed to your daily prayers 4. Sincerely ask Allah after your salats to help you overcome the challenges 5. Be more determined to stop and remind yourself now and then that Allah loves it when you stop the sin

Will one get same thawab if one listens to Ziyarat or the holy Quran instead of reading? (I mean listening from audio file or live and because due to illness it is difficult to recite)

Yes you will get some thawab by listening as well as reflecting on what is being recited