What Are the Most Frequently Asked Islamic Questions?

Many Muslims seek religious guidance on issues related to inheritance, Zakat, and common beliefs about certain Islamic months. Here are three of the most discussed fatwas.

Is It Permissible to Deprive Women of Their Inheritance?

Women's inheritance is a guaranteed right

Dr. Atiya Lasheen, a member of Al-Azhar's Fatwa Committee, affirmed that depriving women of their rightful inheritance is strictly prohibited in Islam.

He explained that the Quran clearly assigns inheritance shares to both men and women, and no one has the authority to deny these rights.

Inheritance rules are divinely ordained

He emphasized that inheritance laws are mandatory Islamic rulings, and violating them is considered a major sin.

Can a Son Give His Father Zakat Money?

Al-Azhar's ruling

The Al-Azhar Global Center for Electronic Fatwa stated that a son may not count financial support given to his father as part of his Zakat.

This is because supporting needy parents is already a mandatory financial obligation in Islamic law.

Supporting parents remains encouraged

A son is encouraged to support his father from his personal wealth, but this assistance cannot be deducted from his Zakat obligation.

Is Safar the "Month of Death"?

Dar Al-Ifta rejects the misconception

Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta confirmed that believing Safar is a month of death or bad luck has no basis in Islam.

The institution cited the Prophet Muhammad's saying: "There is no contagion, no evil omen, and no Safar."

Superstition has no place in Islam

Dar Al-Ifta stressed that avoiding marriage, travel, or important decisions during Safar due to superstition is an unfounded belief inherited from pre-Islamic customs and is prohibited in Islam.

Is it permissible to deprive women of inheritance?
No. It is strictly prohibited under Islamic law.

Can a son give Zakat to his father?
No, if the father is financially dependent on him.

Can a son financially support his father?
Yes, using his personal wealth, not Zakat.

Is Safar considered the month of death?
No. Islam rejects this belief.

Is it permissible to be superstitious about Safar?
No. Islam prohibits superstition regarding months or dates.