Judiciary & Evidence

Assalmu Alaikum, I have read some people saying that going to secular courts is disbelief and major shirk, he says that since only Allah can legislate only he should be sought for judgement, and if someone goes to secular courts for judgement it is akin to asking other than Allah for help. He uses the…

A Muslim landlord gave his Muslim tenant 2 months to vacate the property. He didn’t and have flimsy excuses. 6 months have passed and the landlord is frustrated. The tenant is moving but keeps leaving his garbage and valuables in the garage. He moved 3 houses down and gives excuses of lack of space for…

Q1) Can you please explain what is jihad al-talab and when is it it supposed to be used and who gives the command to do the jihad al-talab

Assalamu alaikum Sheikh, i want to know if it's allowed, better, wajib or not allowed to fight in a specific situation for example fighting for oneself, others or relatives(with or against), to protect ones or others property, fighting enemy with more power or less, knowing consequences will be bad, good or confused, or any other…

During this time, while our men folk go out to protect the community, do they fall into the same category as a raabit or is that only for jihad. (I'm not sure how to correctly translate raabit/ribaat)

ألسلام عليكم ورحمة ألله وبركاته NEWS AND CALUMNY A "little group" of adult Muslims have been arrested, in non-Muslim country, by policemen for a rob—around 10000$. Only one of them have been imprisoned. Online Publishers have reported the story, and have published photos and videos of that person with ALL the bank notes retrieved, as…

Salam Alaykum I had an incident yesterday (right after the Jumu'ah prayer) were a Muslim man (I don't know him personally)tried to stab me with a knife. Alhamdulliah having practiced MMA for a decade and being physically strong as well I was able to put him down and control him. While being grateful for that…

Assalamu alaykum Mufti, Our local Madrassah generally passes decisions by having a Shurah of 11 members, passing verdict according to what is voted by majority. Is this Islamic? How should decisions be made Islamically at meetings?

Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Mufti Sahab, A sister asks: “I would like to know if it’s permissible or haram to record someone’s speech and opinions in order to use them against him as a proof in a law court (Italian civil one, not Islamic court)?” Jazakallahu khayran, Wassalam