1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

22 Questions

If a Waqf of a property is done orally and not registered with the Waqf board or any government authority, is it still considered a valid Waqf property?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes it is a Waqf if it was said orally by the person who was the owner. Registration is good but not a condition for validity.

Wassalam.
I have some concerns that the western governments may be deploying some sort of an ulterior scheme as part of the coronavirus vaccines. Is it safe to receive such a vaccine from a western source?
Amina Inloes

Answers should be given with certain knowledge, and no one here (as far as I know!) has certain knowledge about everything that is happening outside of our experience or eyes. 

Also, no one can give certain knowledge about the long-term effects of a new substance or medication, even if there is no ill intent, until time passes and we come to understand the complexity of effects. Certainly there are many substances that were originally thought to be safe and now we know they are dangerous. 

So, basically, no one here can give a full answer to "is it safe". 

However, if you are unsure about whether or not you should receive a vaccine, I suggest (a) talking to researchers or health professionals about it, (b) considering your situation and people around you (for instance, are you in a high-risk profession or are people in your household particularly vulnerable) and making the best decision, and (c) if that does not work, do istikahra. 

 
Is it mandatory to govern a nation with Shariah law? If so, would that not make it impermissible to hold government positions in countries with secular law?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Sharia law is for Muslims who believe and obey Allah and not for non Muslims.

When Muslims want to implement the Islamic law which is known as Sharia law, it is their decision and no one can object on them as we don't object on people who opt to follow their own way of legislation in any part of the world. It is part of the basic rights to believe in your own faith and implement it.

Holding a government position  in secular countries is permissible for Muslims as far as they don't indulge in injustice or sinful acts.

'Wassalam.
Is it permissible for a Muslim government to allow non-Muslims to build their places of worship?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It depends on fulfilling the agreement between the Muslim government and the non Muslims. Both are bound to abide to the agreed terms and conditions.

Wassalam.