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  • Some instances of saying the prayer of blessings upon the Prophet

    Assalamu alaikum, Thank you for the previous answers. Does the salutation in the mention of the name of our holy Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam need to be given in the following situations: 1. During Salah (like during the Durood after the Tahiyat) 2. During Adhan and Iqamah 3. During any Durood 4. When using pronouns (like saying "he.. More

  • Stimulating the chest and belly as a result of OCD

    Asalam oalaikum! i know a girl who is good at imman but she has slight psychological problem of stimulating her chest and belly as a minor complcation of OCD ( obsssesive compulsive disorder) not driving any pleasure from it all. What's the ruling on her? .. More

  • Her husband is very strict about her choice of friends

    Salam alaikoum, My husband is very strict with me having friends. He does not like me to talk to people if he does not know their husband. He keeps telling me that I have to be careful about who I choose as friends or they can lead me to hellfire. I understand that. But, he is extreme about it. For example, he wont let me visit one of my friends who.. More

  • They lied to obtain residency and want to repent

    ASLAM ALKM. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU GIVE HUSBAND AND WIFE WHO GAINED STATUS OF ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH LYING, NEVER DECLARED THEM SELVES AS MARRIED AND IF THEY DECLARE THEY MAY LOOSE THE STATUS OF THAT COUNTRY AND AT HOME THEY HAVE NO WHERE TO START, NO HOUSE ,NO BUSINESS. HOW CAN THEY ASK FORGIVENESS TO ALLAH, REPLY PLEASE. JAZAKALLAHU KHAIRA .. More

  • She suspects that her mother's money is partially unlawful

    Asalam o alaikum!! If someone is pious and obeys all the necessary orders of Allah and can't disobey Him in large matter but she comes to know that some of the earnings of her mother can be unlawful because she doesn't go for job daily but on all the necessary days. As this is my case. My mother is religious and a doctor but she doesn't go for job daily.. More

  • A son stealing money from his father

    I do steal my father money, because when i ask him to give me certain amount, he never give me, even the money he gives me for food is never enough, have i committed sin by taking his money? .. More

  • This is not an oath and requires no expiation

    I used to go to chemistry tutor for help. He teaches 25 or so students, he is a good person but his teaching skills arent that great. I regularly missed exams held by him and this also made my parents a bit angry so one day when i was making dua i said "O Allah i will Attend all of his exams". i attended all his exams after that but now i will be quitting.. More

  • Parents have no right to control their son's life or that of his wife

    My parents in law are always interfering in every matter after marriage. Even in my husbands absence I am expected to be at their home and they decide when I can go to my home and for how long. They are interfering in our money matters and telling me which dress I should or should not buy and the price range. They compel me to wear jewellery. They decide.. More

  • Installing surveillance cameras in the workplace to overlook the workers

    Assalamu Alaikum I work in a pizza restaurant. The owner is a very nice practicing muslim. All the employee of the restaurant are also good practicing muslims. The owner of that shop is very kind and good with payment. One thing that bothers us a lot, is that he has placed a video camera inside the kitchen to overlook the workers. As all the workers.. More

  • Dinner with Christian relatives who pray to Jesus at dinner

    My christian relatives have family dinners and they pray aloud to Jesus (peace be upon him) and praise his name. They especially mention his name over the food. I told them I can't eat it and asked them to just say "God" but they refused saying Jesus was Son of God! (astafirAllah!) Should I just not accept the dinner invitation? .. More

  • Lying to the government to receive funds

    Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah. I had read one of your verdicts on lying to a the government for needed funds, what I wonder is what if these government programs are unjust in their laws. I live in an area where many can not afford to live without government assistance. My husband has been struggling to make ends meet while on a program which assists.. More

  • Sexual self-stimulation between spouses for 'medical reasons'

    Assalaamulalaikum, My question is with regards sexual self-stimulation based on medical advice. I’ve read the general ruling regarding the prohibition of masturbation based on the verse from Surah Muminoon. I also understand that it is allowed for one to masturbate their spouse. However, my question is slightly different: My wife has an illness called.. More

  • Investigating the reliability of the available Islamic sources and scholars

    As-salaamu 3laikum, I am living in a non-Muslim country and I want to know how we can know the authenticity of our teachers and books about Islam. There are no real scholars where we live and one or two of the people teaching us have been making doubtful statements. As there are many people in our community who want to learn about Islam, we often make.. More

  • She doubts if she paid her friend the money she owes her

    I am in doubt that I had not paid for some things that belong to a friend of mine which are currently in my possession. However, I am not sure if the sum of money I had paid her a few days afterward for other items compensated her for these which I am currently in doubt concerning. What should I do now as I cannot tell her that I did not pay her? Should.. More

  • He doesn't want 'unfaithful' wife to be his wife in Paradise

    If my wife cheats on me and I don't find her and Allah conceals her sins in hereafter, can I choose to NOT marry her in hereafter, because I don't want to live such a wife forever. Is this possible? If I get into Jennah, can't I wish me to know everything, what has happened in the world and get away from my wife or do I have live with her Forever. I.. More