16 March 2026

What is the ruling on seeking fatwā from artificial intelligence (AI)?

Fiqh /

Issuing fatāwā is a task of immense gravity, reserved for ʿulamāʾ who are the heirs of the Prophets. Those who give legal fatāwā are, in effect, signatories on behalf of Allah, Glorified and Exalted.  A fatwā depends upon many conditions that must be met by the muftī, and it may also vary according to the circumstances of the questioner and the surrounding context. Accordingly, it is not permissible to rely on AI to determine the ruling of Allah, Blessed and Exalted, without referring to trustworthy ʿulamāʾ.

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How does one fulfil missed prayers [qaḍāʾ fawāʾit al-ṣalāh] when their number is unkown?

Fiqh /

Whoever owes missed prayers, fasts, or similar acts of worship but does not know their exact number must fulfil them by making them up according to the amount that he believes most likely covers everything he owes. By doing so, his obligation is discharged and he is cleared of liability.

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What is the ruling on paying the debts of the needy from zakāt without their permission?

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The majority of fuqahāʾ hold that zakāt must be transferred into the ownership of those who are eligible among the recognised categories of zakāt recipients. Therefore, it is not permissible to dispose of the zakāt on behalf of an zakāt-eligible recipient without their permission; otherwise, it would be considered a voluntary charity [ṣadaqa al-taṭawwu] and would not count as zakāt.

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