Long-Form Fatwas

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Long-form fatwas on complex and contemporary questions, with evidence from the Quran, Hadith, and texts of the scholars, and practical guidance.

September 15, 2026 · 42 min readHome Financing in North America: A Juristic Assessment of Contemporary ModelsWords by LFP Fatwa CommitteeAn examination of conventional mortgages, murabaha, ijara, and diminishing musharaka as offered in the U.S. and Canada, and the conditions under which each may be used.Finance

August 2, 2026 · 18 min readZakat on Retirement Accounts: 401(k), IRA, and Pension PlansWords by LFP Fatwa CommitteeWhen zakat becomes due on retirement savings, how to account for penalties and taxes on early withdrawal, and a practical method for calculating what is owed each year.Zakat

March 10, 2026 · 35 min readMoon Sighting and Calculation: Determining the Islamic Months in North AmericaWords by LFP Fatwa CommitteeA survey of the classical positions on sighting the crescent, the role of astronomical calculation, and how communities can approach the start of Ramadan and Eid with unity.Worship