Sheikh Mujtaba Khaliq

Sheikh Mujtaba Khaliq
 
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Nationality: United States
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Public QnA

Is it obligatory to vote considering if I’m living in a sunni Muslim majority country?

It is not in itself obligatory. However, if by voting, you would be promoting justice, and somehow stopping oppression and injustice, and by not voting, you are being indifferent, it may become obligatory, regardless of where you live.

Why is it the case that we’re not allowed to buy products which were usurped (ghasbi) but it is allowed to buy from a store owner who doesn’t pay khums, and thus all their products would be ghasbi?

Good observation. The first thing is that the item that is usurped specifically from a person has a known owner and the one selling it knowing that is committing direct oppression. Items in a store of somebody who does not pay what is due from his wealth are not all usurped. Though they are mixed. Also no specific owner is known and no direct oppression with full acknowledgment is occurring

If I spend night with my wife and wear clothes without doing ghusl Janabat, can I wear the same clothes after found ghusl or those clothes have become najis. No impure liquids touch the clothes.

Yes, you can wear them

In an argument with my wife and in anger I divorced my wife once. I have read in our school of thought that in anger it doesn’t count.

There is no ruling that nullifies Divorce during anger. However, in our school Divorce has conditions. Number one the wife has to be in a pure time. In other words she cannot be during her menstrual periods. Secondly, since her last menstrual . No intimacy should have occurred. Lastly, Divorce requires two just witnesses. Without the presence of witnesses divorce is not valid.

Can we do zikr while doing other work like using phone, walking etc

Yes

Is it permissible for a son to encourage his parents to get divorced, if their marriage is causing big problems, difficulty and hardship for themselves and for everyone around them, despite many attempts at reconciliation that have all failed and have caused more issues?

It is OK to advise based on your observations.

To end the Salah, we say the 3 Salams, 1 to the Nabi ص and then to the Saleh Ibadis and a general salam. Are there further salams then 3 mentioned in the Fatwas of Maraji like Ayatullah Shirazi and Ayatullah Sistani? I have seen a hadith mentioning more salams to Rasulullah and and some shias sending another salam to Aimmahع. If it is Mustahab to say even more salams can you please mention their Matn

The recommendation in prayers is to say Salam to the prophet and then Finish with the third one. The third one on its own is sufficient and with it prayers end. Adding the second salam is recommended as well and in itself saying salam to the holy family peace be upon them is recommended. I have not come across a specific one for the additions. It would be simply saying Salam and the names of the purified ones.

My grandpa gave me a book when I was in Iraq last year, yesterday I remembered I still have it and never used it, I realized I didn’t pay it’s khums for it, I tried to search up the book name to see the price but I couldnt find it, what do I do when I don’t know the price of an item and I need to pay it’s khums?

You can get the price based on a similar item

I am a revert and my (husband) is a born Muslim. I am wondering if my marriage is halal. Both of our parents were aware of the proposal and gave their blessing. He asked my father for permission and a ring was given as dowry. We made vows privately in the name of god. Is this halal as we did not have a wedding? What constitutes a halal marriage? Lastly, Is it still valid if there wasn’t a sheikh present when we made our vow together? And is a sheikh necessary for a valid marriage?

If you recited the contract of marriage between yourselves, it is fine. Scholar or one who is knowledgeable enough to know the rules, and the proper pronunciation of the contract is very advisable to avoid errors However, if two people recite the contract properly, it is valid

What is the ruling on celebrating birthdays of Ahlebait? And what limits should one keep in mind while celebrations? I have seen people they dance , cut cake, even play music.

Cake and sweets are ok. Music that is suitable for sinful gatherings and dancing is not ok

Dhulqarnain mentioned in Quran, I was doing some research, some say he was a just and Muslim man and conquerer, while some say he is Alexander the Great? Or known as Cyrus in the Bible. My husband was curious as he is mentioned in Quran was he a masoom man like the way see Nabi Khidher AS? Or is he is only a just and good Muslim conquerer

He was definitely a believer and a divine king It appears to have been Sirus or Koorosh God knows best

What is the correct etiquette for when a person says salam to you whilst you are praying?

Reply with Salamun Alaikum,

Another quick question are Sibhas made of ivory halal to use?

Yes. Unless there’s concern over a secondary issue like animal abuse and so on

Is free mixing allowed in an islamic server (which is like a chatroom) where both parties adhere to Sharia and their hijab?

If there is no lustful talk and no fear of committing any sins, it’s fine

Is the narration of the Prophet ‎ﷺ where he said, “The strike of Ali on the day of Khandaq is better than the worship of the Thaqalayn (Men and Jinn) until the day of Judgement”, authentic? And please if you can provide sources explaining why, if it is authentic.

The value of the action is based on the knowledge and the sincerity and purity of the heart. Hakim neishaboory and thahaby are both Sunni scholars and they consider it authentic. In our books it’s one of the very authentic ahadeeth. Regarding the texts that refer to it: in "Kanz al-Ummal" Vol. 12, p. 219, "Tarikh Baghdad" Vol. 13, p. 19, "Maqtal al-Hussein" by al-Khwarazmi, p. 45, "Mustadrak al-Hakim" Vol. 3, p. 32 with its summary by al-Dhahabi in the margin, "Al-Manaqib" by al-Khwarazmi, p. 58, "Manaqib Aal Abi Talib" Vol. 3, p. 138, "Sharh al-Mawaqif" Vol. 8, p. 371, "Fara'id al-Samtayn" Vol. 1, p. 256, "Shawahid al-Tanzil" (Tahqiq, 1411 AH) Vol. 2, p. 14, "Al-Ghadir" from some of what preceded, and from "Hidayat al-Murtab" p. 148, "Tafsir al-Kabir" by al-Razi Vol. 32, p. 31, "Fada'il al-Khamsa" from the Six Authentic Books Vol. 2, p. 323, "Habeeb al-Seer" Vol. 1, p. 362, "Yanabee' al-Mawadda" p. 94, 95, and 96, "Sa'd al-Sa'ood" p. 139, "Al-Tar'if" p. 60, "Kanz al-Fawaid" by al-Karajki p. 137, "Al-Seerah al-Halabiyya" Vol. 2, p. 319 and 320, "Sharh al-Maqasid" by al-Tafsazani Vol. 5, p. 298, "Firdaus al-Akhbar" Vol. 3, p. 455, "Nafahat al-Lahut" p. 91, "Majma' al-Bayan" Vol. 8, p. 343, "Al-Bihar" Vol. 41, p. 91 and 96 = = Vol. 20, p. 205, "Ihqaq al-Haqq" (Appendix) Vol. 8 and Vol. 6, p. 5, Vol. 16, p. 403, from some of what preceded, and from "Hayat al-Hayawan" (Cairo edition) p. 274, and from the following sources: "Nihayat al-'Uqul" (manuscript) p. 114, "Rawdat al-Ahbab" by al-Dashitki (manuscript) p. 327, "Tajhiz al-Jaysh" by al-Dahlawi (manuscript) p. 407 and 163, "Miftah al-Najah" p. 26, "Tarikh Aal Muhammad" by Bahjat Afandi p. 57, "Manaqib Ali" p. 26, and "Wasilat al-Najah" p. 84.

How does one clean urine off clothes to make it pure. Can you please provide the kurr method and the non kurr method. And according to the methods, how can one make clothes pure using a washer

After removing the actual urine rinse and squeeze twice with kurr and three times with less. Washing machines rinse enough times, and there is no need to worry

1. If a woman reaches orgasm using hands or oral sex, not intercourse, does she become najis and have to make ghusl, if the orgasm happened without ejaculation? 2. If she stops herself when she feel like orgasm is coming, but still she get little small contractions, like 1-2 contractions, but she don’t let the orgasm come completely, like half orgasm, she doesn’t get completely relieved, is it still considered an orgasm, and she is najis and have to take ghusl? If the answers differs between maraja’ I would want the opinion of sistani and haeri, thank you!

The state of major ritual impurity (janabah) occurs in a girl or woman in the following cases: If penetration occurs (sexual intercourse). If ejaculated liquid is discharged from her, whether this happens through intercourse or other means such as foreplay and kissing. Ejaculation usually occurs when the female reaches the climax of sexual pleasure.

I’m wondering if it is permissible to accept money in this instance: there is a course that is being sold by a non-Muslim, she has offered a $100 rebate for those who purchase the course from her. I read the terms and agreement of this course and it stated that those who sell this course are not permitted to offer cash back offers on the course when they sell it. If they do so, they risk removal from the program. I brought this to her attention. Is it permissible to accept this rebate from her, knowing that she should not be offering it in the first place? I would like to ensure all money received is halal.

If the one offering you, the rebate is breaching the terms of their contract, then it is their issue not yours. If, however, by you accepting it, you are also breaching the terms of your contract with the provider then you should not be doing it

I have a question regarding missed fasts and prayers. I hit puberty at the age of 13 and I wasn’t used to praying and fasting from before, so when they became obligatory for me, I used to miss and skip about 30% of my obligatory’s. By the age of 16 I felt that I had become mature and really understood the meaning behind prayers and fasting and since that day I have not missed a single obligatory action. So my question is am I bound to pay my missed salahs and fasts between 13 and 16, because i felt as if though I was still a kid and not mature enough to understand how serious these obligations are. If I have to make them up, do I have to pay the kaffarah for the fasts aswell?

In terms of making up prayers and fast, you should make up the minimum that you know you have missed. As for the kaffarah, if you did not know, that fasting was obligatory you don’t have to pay it. If you knew then you would have to pay it.

I am a born and raised Sunni however last year I found the truth in the school of Ahl al Bayt and converted to Shia Islam, Alhamdililah. I still pray like a Sunni sadly and I just honestly haven’t had the time to re learn how to pray salah because of university and work and everything else. Are my prayers batil?

They are not necessarily void however, I suggest that you give more priority to learning about the principles and the practical issues of our religion, because this is necessary for our eternal abode rather than the short stay in this perishing world

I am anxious about a matter for several days. Now I am going to discuss about this. In Quran Allāh said to us that, not to take shaytan as our patron , guardian or friend etc . I provided an important link about this concern. Link: https://www.thelastdialogue.org/article/the-word-satan-mentioned-in-quran/ A thought came to mind that, when we want to do a halal work we all think about the method for completing the task. Normally our mind give us some suggestions for completing the task. a thought raised in my mind that, these thoughts or suggestions can be came from shaytan . I want to add here an example here : Suppose I decided I want to buy a necessary dress for myself at a cheaper price rate. My mind give me a suggestion for going to market X . My mind said me that this suggestion can be came from shaytan as he wants that , we use his thought or suggestion , by doing so we will take his help this indicates that we take him as our patron or sponsor . Sir, I want to add , When I stand for Salat many thoughts and ideas came to my mind that is necessary for my daily life . In fact some ideas are very useful for solving my problems . I try my best to avoid these thoughts and ideas as i know that we should be attentive to Allah during Salah. one hadith say saytan inject these type of thoughts in our mind during Salah. For example , i can mention when i get an idea about solving a software program problem in Salah . by using these ideas do we make shaytan as our guardian , patron or friend etc ?

Satan often whispers. We need to make sure we assess the thoughts that come to our minds and see if it is in line with pleasing the almighty God, or the opposite. You are correct if we think of our day-to-day transactions during prayers, we are listening to Satan and our whims and desires

I was wondering if the chemicals added to most hennas now a days create a barrier in wudhu? Meaning like the stuff they add in henna powder or cones along with the natural henna.

I don’t believe they leave any residuals. Therefore, it is not a barrier

I want to make sure I do Zabiha properly. what I understand is that there are multiply conditions. 1. Must be Muslim 2: Face Qibla 3: Say Bismmilah 4: Cut the four awdaj: two jugular, throat, windpipe 5: Blade must be made out of iron 6: Blood must flow 7: Animal has to move after process Scenario: my Sunni family, goes to a halal farm. The owner does the Zabiha process. As you know sunni fiqh has there own condition, they could see facing Qibla as sunnah or not wajb and for Iron blade I’m not sure if that is condition they apply. Questions: 1: When cutting the four awdaj where should one cut from. My understanding is from bottom of neck, where neck and head are separated from shoulder. 2: Is there any specific condition or can one cut from anywhere, as long as awdaj are cut. 2: As for the metal of blade being Iron. If I don’t know what the type of the metal being used. Should I just assume its Iron. For example the blade could be steel. Yet should I just assume since the facility owner is sunni. He would use the correct blade. 3: One of the conditions is facing qibla. when the owner brings in the animal. For example if he says that its difficult to move the animal. Then do I just proceed with the process. Summary: I don’t have to do the process. The owner can do process and I can just assume its halal. However, I believe its something important to do as a Muslim. The only conditions I’m mostly worried about is the blade and if owner says its difficult to move animal to Qibla.

If, based on the jurisprudence of the slaughterer what they are doing is sufficient, then it would be fine for other Muslims to consume. The method considered for slaughtering is: that the four jugulars are completely cut off. It is not sufficient - as a precaution to be necessary - to slit them rather than cut them, nor to cut the throat alone. Cutting the jugulars is not achieved unless the cutting is from under the knot called the “nut.” The four jugulars are: the esophagus (the passageway for food and drink), the throat (the respiratory passage), and the two thick veins surrounding the throat.

Is it just and good to fight for current islamic countries/armies that do not follow and rule by Sharia Law? Such as Palestine under Hamas (although they are sunnis), or the shia militia in Iraq, or the Iranian army, or hezebollah, or other twelver shia armies? Or would this be considered haram/wrong to do? And why? Is it because these groups are more political? If that is the case, why do many people join them? What is one to do about what is going on the Middle East? Sit and wait or go and fight?

If someone is defending their home and their family, then obviously it would be a good deed. Joining militias and political parties is questionable and could be dangerous

Is it doing ghusl wajib if you get “pre-semen” (no ejaculation) whether it was intentional or unintentional?

Not unless there was a penetration

“O’ you who have Faith whoever of you turns away from his religion (he does not harm Allah, since) soon Allah will bring (forward) a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, stern against infidels, they strive in the way of Allah, and do not fear the scorn of any blamer. This is the grace of Allah; He gives it to whom He desires; and Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.” (5:54). Specifically, the part about being stern against the faithless/disbelievers. The theme of being stern against these people comes a few time throughout the Quran. It made me wonder: what is the meaning of disbelief? Who do we consider disbelievers (the ones against which we must be firm and strict)? This is more of a philosophical/ethical question than a jurisprudential one (as in I am not asking about whose meat I can eat.. etc)….

It refers to those who oppose and fight the believers

1) What is the ruling on wiping the feet concerning the level of wetness? After wiping my feet and finishing my wudhu, I touch my feet with my dry hand on the area above the ankle to make sure my feet got wet. However I notice (even while wiping) that my feet barely got any water. Should I wipe again or redo my wudhu? 2) The skin between my beard hair is visible. Is it necessary to make sure that the water reaches the skin? Should I scrape through my beard to reach the skin or would it be wise to assume that the water reaches the skin without scraping regardless the level of thickness?

1) If you wiped with wet hands you don’t need to check afterwards 2) You just need to wash the surface and there’s no need to check

Is it permissible to offer a small gift to my mother-in-law, who is non-Muslim and celebrates Christmas? Or is it better advised to avoid giving Christmas gifts to anyone?

There’s no problem gifting her In Christmas

A sunni was claiming that Wasail Al Shia 21/12 shows the Holy Prophet (pbuh) forbidding mutah. Is this true?

In the same page as this narration there are other narrations that state it is recommended. The scholars have given explanations for it. One is that it was made for the gems for the day itself given the context. Another is the narrator being diplomatic. Nevertheless, since it’s one and only one and the rest of narrations in this category, suggest otherwise, it cannot be taken as a ruling.

Are there shia books on hadith grading. Like book on hadith grading of al amali sheikh sadooq, uyoon akhbar al raza, etc.

Not in the order of these other books. There are grading of narrators and compilations of watch some scholars consider more authentic.