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Assalamo Alykum Dear Scholar:We as a family try our best to follow the teachings of the Quran & the Sunnah.My wife wear hijab but my 21 year old daughter refuses, even though she knows what the order is in the Quran.What I can do to convince her. JAK

My question is about salah. I know that it is compulsory. But in the army to pray in the stipulated timings is quite arduous. When we approach the authorites, there is no justification on their part. I want to pray to my Creator. Is there any way?

As-salamu `alaykum, I would like to know your opinion about home schooling as a way to protect our children from the impurity of the Western society. May the blessings of Allah be upon you.

Assalamu alaikum.I am very confused actually I feel lost like I dont know who I am and where I am going. I am a born muslim yet i have no muslim friends i feel they dont understand me very well like my non muslim friends do. I feel i am achieving nothing in life... I want to make something out of my life go far with my career as well as find the a life partner.. i feel like nothing is going for me. this actually make me very depressed. I dont live a very islamic lifestyle i party a lot, drink and smoke weed. I know as a muslim this is wrong then i go back trying to lead  a more islamic life but it does not last very long... i go back to my old ways.. this happends all the time.. i  am torn between two worlds one where i really want to please Allah and the other ha ving a good time partying etc.... this makes me feel lost and the guilt eats me up inside.... i am not sure if this makes sense but i need help or guidance.Thanks Siraaj

Sa lamu alykum,We live in a european town. Since about two years, we bought a house and make it a mosq. This building is not fully payed. we are paying the remaining amount to the owner each month. To help pay the mosq, some of our women are preparing food (Sandwitches) to be sold after the prayer of Friday to the muslims who come and pray Jumuaa and like to eat some thing before going back to work or studies. and each month we are collecting a good amount of money which really helps.  Some of our brothers are against that and they said the trade (Al- Bey'a) at the mosq is Haram. Therefore we are asking about that. We would like to add that all the money goes to pay the credit of the mosq. The financial resources are very limited here. Usually, the food is  sold outside the pray-room (at the entrance, outside). Could you please tell us whether what we are doing is Hallal or Haram.Baraka allahu feekum. Salamu alykum.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Please could you give guidence on what should Muslims do since there has been a FAKE AMERICAN QURAN ('The True Furqan') printed and being distributed in Schools in Kuwait.Jazakum Allah khayran.A FAKE AMERICAN QURAAN http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1579211755/qid%3D1096805827/102-4933271-2395342  above: 'The True Furqan'The new AMERICAN Quran: a dangerous trick A new Quran is being distributed in Kuwait, titled "The True Furqan". It is being described as the ayats of the Shaytan and Al-Furqan weekly magazine has found outthat the two American printing companies;'Omega 2001'and 'Wine Press' are involved in the publishing of 'The True Furqan', a book which has also been titled 'The 21st Century Quran'! It is over 366 pages and is inboth the Arabic and English languages...it is being distributed to our children in Kuwait in the privateEnglish schools! The book contains 77 Surats, which include Al-Fatiha, Al-Jana and Al-Injil. Instead of Bismillah, each Surat begins with a longer vesion ofthis incorporating the Christian belief of the three spirits.And this so! called Quran opposes many Islamic beliefs. in one of its ayats it describes having morethan one wife as fornication, divorce beingnon-permissable and it uses a new system for the sharing out of the will, opposing the current one. It states that Jihad is HARAAM.This book even goes as far as attacking Allah, Subhanahu wa Tahala!All this is poisoning our children at approx. $3.

Should I go to a harder online school so as to not have to attend mixed classes or is it ok for me to attend mixed classes (with men and women) inorder for me to have a better chance of passing.

Sallam  i would like to ask a question about a very shameful act in islam.I am asking this on behalf of my friend.My friend who is a muslim had sex with her  financee several times before marriage! .Now she came to know that according to islam you cannt marry a person with whom you had sex before marriage we want to know is this true? And also she regets her doing she prayers 5 times a day and do toba and istakfar?Is there any way that Allah can forgive her !Thanks

As-salamu `alaykum. I would like to know if a person currently has difficulties in supporting his household and his family, then he decides to sell away his investment (sahm ) which is also very small, does he still need to pay zakah?

Assalam alykum respected scholar  could you please answer the following questions in the light of the quran and sunnah. 1.What right does a mother have over her sons salary.Does the son have to take his mothers permission to spend his salary.Can a mother prevent her son from spending on his own family that is his wife and children?2.What rights do parents have after marriage.Does the daughter in law have to take her husbands permission or her mother in laws permission if she has to spend from her husbands salary or even if she wants to give away some clothes which she bought from her husbands salary.Here i would like to state that my mother in law has told me that it is her right that i should ask her before i give away anything from her sons salary because she has a right on her sons salary.3.Does islam say that the daughter in laws are brought into the house or in other words the son is married so that his wife will take care(do khidmat) and do all the chores for her in laws?4.What action should a husband take if his mother in front of him is telling things to her daughter in law and these do not comply with what islam teaches and also which is not in favour of the daughter in law it clearly shows that the husbands mother is telling it so that her sons wife is not benifitted by it.5.Does a mother or father have a right to dissovle  their sons marriage or to ask him to marry and leave his current wife just because the inlaws dont get long with the sons wife as she stands up to what ever wrong they do and her husband does not say a word to his parents even if in   front of him his parents told or did wrong and if confronted by his wife he says they are my father and mother i understand this but if you could please answer how should my husband when anything like this happens.As iam very much hurt by my husbands reaction to his parents wrong doing or saying shouldnt he atleast tell them in apolite manner that this is wrong ifeel he has not concern for the hurt his parents cause me.6.Could you tell me whose right is it to ask any material gifts from my parents or any dowry is it my right my husbands right or my husbands mothers?7.Could you please tell how should my husband deal with such problems as i understand his parents should be treated with kindness and respect.What should my husband do if there are problems between his parents and wife they dont agree on issues and he is the one who has to solve the problem what if his parents are wrong and what if his wife is wrong.What should he do to solve the differences in a better way and leave his parents and wife feel left out or let down? iam sorry to make my question long but would appreciate your detail answers with proofs from the quran and hadith as not having the knowledge about the islamic teachings in the above matters is causing a rift in our otherwise peaceful marital life alhamdulliah.may allah reward you with the best of rewards and also if possible could 2 or3 ormore scholars put in their view on this issues.jazakallahu khairan

is taking a personal loan with fixed inerest and fixed monthly repayments for the whole period of the loan repayment considered userious(riba)?For example:the loan is for £20000, the rate is 6.4%, monthly repayments £394.72, the number of re payments 59, the total amount payable £23288.48

Assalam-o-Alaikum:I have one simple question related to medical infertility test for men. Is this test ethical and Islamic?As supporting information, I was married about 1.5  year ago. And our doctor suggested that we both proceed for medical test. And for men it?s a sperm analysis.Kindly let me know if this kind of test is ISLAMIC? Regards K

I am a woman married with two children. My husband always makes me accompany him to parties where I have become addicted to alcohol and cigarettes because of frequenting such parties, and now I cannot give them up.I would like to ask who is accountable for such sin, my husband or I? It is he who makes me accompany him to such prohibited doings, and if I refuse, he beats me. Please advise me.

about masturbation. i want to ask u that what is the kufra for this bad habit if it is done by the girl . and done it lonely . b/c there is a diferrence between zina and masturbation . and the girl is single . and she really dont know about this bad habit is really very big sin so whats the kufara . plz tell me . i m very upset about it i was done it several time . and also ask about this  "Those who guard their sexual organs except with their spouses or those whom their right hands possess, for (with regard to them) they are without blame. But those who crave something beyond that are transgressors"

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Can a Muslim woman be president of the mosque? If so, how would she assume her duties at times of menses? I heard that menstruating women cannot enter the mosque. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu-Alakium Wa Ramatillahi wa Barakatu,I am a muslim woman married for five years with two children (aged 3 and 1). I am so busy around the house with my kids that I never seem to have time to groom my hair in order to look nice for my husband (who works everyday). My hair is course and curly in nature so it is not easy to manage. Alot of the time, even when I attempt to make it look nice it seems to get ruined by the end of the day because I have to make wudu, pray, play with the kids, run errands, etc.I have been considering getting braids in my hair (using plastic like extensions) because I want to be able to both look nice for my husband and its less stress on the hair which serves an advantage. Also the braids are convient as I can look presentable for my husband and don't have to worry about styling it before he comes home.I also wear the hijab so only my husband and maharams see my hair. I had many discussions with my husband about the braids and he's often voiced to me that I should get them because he thinks I will look very nice in braids.My question is: Is it permissible to wear braids if the purpose is solely to beautify oneself for her husband? My husband knows that the braids are extensions so I will not be fooling him or leading him on. Also I read that adding human hair is haraam. I want to stay away from the human hair and add a plastic type of hair. What is the ruling on using plastic or other materials for adding hair? I appreciate your responseJazakalla KareenTamaria

Salam Alaykom. I have a question. Is it permissable in islam to look at pictures of couples of how to do other styles of sexual intercourse? Please know that they are NOT showing their private parts. Please also know that this is for the sake of me and my husband to experiment and attain pleasure. Jazakallah Khayran.

Respected scholars,as-salamu `alaykum. What is meant by Muslim minorities?are you only referring to Muslims that live in a country that is made up mostly of non-Muslims? I, an African-American, have noticed separation of Muslims by race. Is there an opinion of Middle Eastern Muslims of African or African-American Muslims? I sometimes give the salams to "foreign" Muslims and get no response. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salamu alikom I wanted to ask about the Islamic opinion on fancy dress parties and weather you are allowed you are allowed to wear a wig as a part of your costume or not.thank you

BismillahirrahmanirraheemDear Brothers,Assalamu Alaikkum,I would like to get the clear answer for the following question in the light of Al Quran & Authentic Hadeeth,Q : Is having Heath Insurance Policy permitted in Islam ?  and is working for a company?s Health Insurance Claim Department permitted in Islam ??Jazakumullahu Khairan

As-Salaam-AlaikumI am keeping a cat as a pet in my family home, is it permissable in Islam? I am also wondering whether it is wrong to have the animal neutered - the vet has advised this as the cat will dirty the house (to leave its markings) unless neuteredI am going to university to study for my final year Inshallah and I will be living alone. I am wondering whether it is OK for me to keep a pet dog (mostly outside in kennels) for my protection and some companionship. I have been told dogs are Haram.Thank you

Assalamu Alaikum We know as a rule that women stand behind men in prayer. My question is: If a woman is praying her nafl prayer in the front part of a room, and while she is praying, her mahram (husband, father, etc) also enters the room to pray fard or nafl, is it allowed for him to stand to do his prayer behind her? I do not mean having her as imam of course, I mean the fact that he stands behind her. What if the man is non-mahram? Should she stop praying and walk out regardless of whether she is praying fard or nafl,  as in Islam it is haram for a man and woman to not be alone in a room?  What should she do?  Jazak Allah

As-salamu `alaykum,  respected scholars. Is it lawful for the committee of a masjid to appoint an imam who is living in the country illegally and who had made a false passport and visa, whereas it is possible to find an imam who abides by the law? What is the ruling of praying behind this kind of imam? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum waraxmatylah.can muslim eat vitamin that has gelatin ingredients like and Jazakum Allah khayran.

as-salaamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa BarakatuhDear brotherI would really appreciate if you can answer my following question:I have sent a question by the number as follows: 2eCr44 Sorry to trouble you again but I just want to make one thing clear. As I have mentioned that I have asked Allah for the hint and I did got sick. Now if I don?t go for the punishment wouldn?t I be committing shirk which has no forgiveness. Or my asking for such a hint was incorrect. Its not according to the Islamic principles. Was this the Satan whispering which I act upon by asking Allah for such a hint? Please advice me on this and help me to get the mercy and forgiveness from Allah.Jazak Allah Khair.

As-salamu `alaykum.Some non-muslims criticize Islam  and Islamic Law in slavery (in history) as:1) According to Imams a female slave could be separated from his child while it is 7 years old . (They say the child should  be kept until he/she was 18) 2) Even according to Imam-? Malik the child could be separated while it cuts a tooth. (They say this is too early. The child should  be kept until he/she was 18) 3) The situation for the slave father was even bad. He could be separated from his child while it is under 7 year age. (They say also the slave father and his child should be kept until the child was 18) 4) The Prophet Muhammed (S.A.V.) could say that the child should be separated  in year 18 from his mother  and father. This could be a hadith and solve the problem in Islam in the history and very easily, in just one sentence. But this did not happen.So in general, they criticize Islamic perspective to  Slavery by separation of child from his parents. They say that  the slave child should be kept together with its parents (no matter mother or father, both) until 18 years old. The separation of slave child from its slave mother or slave father in such a small age (7 year, even 6 months according to Imam-? Malik) in Islam had made the child and the parents very very unhappy for many centuries. This separation process is a violation of human rights.As a muslim I know that Islam gave many many rights to slaves. We learn this from Qur?an and from Hadiths. But I?m really confused about non-muslims critics about separation of slave child from its parents in Islamic Law mentioned above. I have two sweet girls, one 4 months and one 7 years old.  For me it would be really unacceptable to separate from them in such a small age (7 years  or before) if I were a slaveI would be pleased if yould clearify me by considering and answering the 4 items mentioned above and non-muslims critics.Thanks a lot. May Allah be with us.     

As-salamu `alaykum. Is it possible to pray without covering my hair, or would the  prayer be invalid? I'm asking because the veil is not allowed in my place of work.thank you!

As-salaamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa BarakatuhDear brotherI would really appreciate if you can answer my following question:I am expecting and after delivery we get this whole body massage by a lady with oils that helps our bones to get back in shape and also strengthen us after the weakness of delivering a child. Is that permissible. Jazak Allah Khair.

Alslaam Alykum,Is it haraam, (forbidden) to touch a device like the new i-pod that has the Qu?ran or any electric device that has the Qur?an when one is on her menstrual period so she could read and listen to it?  The whole text of the Qur?an shows on t he screen exactly like it?s in Katma, or Qu?ranic book.May Allah reward you for your help,inshallah.

as-salamu `alaykum,Im from a Lebanese speaking background however i wasnt taught how to read to write arabic. Would it be permissible for me to recite my 5 daily prayers in english as i feel more connected to my prayers as im understanding word for word what im saying?a response would be greatly appreciated....thank yousalam

Dear scholars,a few days ago I (no muslim) had a dicussion with a close friend of mine (muslim)about the status of slavery in Islam. Unfortunatly he couldn't answer me all my questions, but pointed me to your web site. I found some statements in the quran that you should treat your slaves right etc. But I didn't find anything explicit saying that slavery is wrong.Regarding to wikipedia Mohamed also owned himself some female slaves like Safiyya bint Huyayy (-> Former slave, then his wife) or Maria al-Qibtiyya.So here comes the questions:1. What is the exact status of slavery in islam? 2. Is it true that slavery was common in the early islam communities? 3. Did Mohamed really own slaves or concubines like the two above? 4. Is it, regarding to the quran, ok for a muslim to own slaves?thanks in advance for our reply.K.S.

Assalamu'alaikum. In my country, I am a follower of madhhab shafi'e. But now that I am in Russia, where madhhab Hanafi is prevalent, I find a little confusing, especially the time of Asr prayer. Shafiites are supposed to pray Asr a little earlier, but Hanafites are a little later. This caused a little confusion about time boundary between Asr and Zuhr. Which one should I follow, the Hanafi or Shafi'e?

Assalam 3lakum wa Rhmat Allah wa Brikatu, Dear Scholars in Islam,a few months ago, I had a dream regarding the Prophet Mohammad (may peace and blessings be upon him).  I really want to know its meaning and therefore I was wondering if you can interpret it for me.  Before I begin, I hope Allah (swt) will forgive me if I accidentally say something that is false or if I exaggerate, but this is how I remember it and inshallah it is the truth  In my dream, I recall speaking to the prophet (rae) while sitting in the same car; he was sitting in the driver?s seat in the front and I was sitting behind him.  The car was not in motion.  Unfortunately, I do not remember seeing him, or what we were speaking of, but in my dream, I knew I was happily speaking to him with a smile.  Subsequently, after speaking to him, I turned to my seat in the back and found a baby?s car seat beside me.  I looked at it and then I knew that Ali bin abe Talib was coming. Suddenly, a black man came, which I believe was Belal (rae), and he opened the door that was opposite the Prophet?s door.  The man had a serious look in his face; therefore, I assumed he wanted to take the Prophet (rae) somewhere important.  So respected scholars in Islam, can you please interpret this dream for me? And inshallah I did not forget anything, or say something false.  Thank you?Jazakum Allah khyran!!! Inshallah Allah (swt) will reward you all on earth and in the hereafter with continuous blessings filled with success, happiness, and wealth?.Ameeen    Sincerely,    Your Companion in Islam

Alsalamo Alaykum. I would like to know: My parents and I sat down with a girl whom i love and her parents, and my dad ask for the girl's hand in marriage to me and her dad agreed. we then discussed the Mahr & Shabka and Mo2a'7ar and when Katb el Ketab will be. My question is this: Now, no one is allowed to ask for her hand in marriage since she is considered engaged to me, right? How about breaking off the engagement, can her parents or my parents do it without my or her consent? or to break off the engagement it must be MY or HER decision?? THank you for your time :)

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Please let me know the etiquette of meeting a potential spouse.there is a brother who wishes to meet me to see if we are suitable. He said that he has the right to ask to see some of my hair, the way I walk, some of my leg even. I was horrified to hear this, because he said this was Sunnah. Please help.

Asallam o alikum,    My family is not allwoing me to go to college because they think Islam doesn't allow that. When told about the hadith which says that knowledge is obligatory upon every male and female muslim, they told me that this hadith talks about Islamic knowledge and not about biology and chemistry of today.Is it true?Please kindly shed some light on it.Thank you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. If a husband divorces his wife, should he maintain her materially? How should the property be divided? Should he maintain their children if they live with the mother after divorce? Thank you.

Dear Scholar,assalamu alaykumIn islam anything which harms the health is prohibited then what about using microwave ovens because Variousarticles talk about the hidden hazards of using microwave ovens. What is the ruling regarding using microwave ovens ?

As Salamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuThe Prophet (SAW) in his 23 years of prophethood never ever used Nasheed/Music to give Dawah. He was the Messenger of God guided by revelation and was the most knowledgeable person among humanity. The prophet (SAW) could of asked one of the Sahaba?s to go near the kaba and call people to Islam by using Music/Nasheeds.Did he do this ? NOFurthermore I understand from scholars the Duff was used on Eid Day and Wedding days during the prophet (SAW).How is it then permission is given to use other instruments ?Furthermore we know by listening and reciting to the Quran, Allah (SWT) gives reward.What reward do you get from Allah (SWT) for Nasheeds ? Nothing.

assalam o alikum ;i want to know the limits of relationship or frankness with non mehrams especially with cousins in Islam .jazakuallah u khair what are the limits during talking with them .is it allowed to have friendship with female cousins if ur intentions are good . do we spend time with them or share our problems with them .what are the teachings of Islam in this perspective . i`m really confused plz guide me . thanks

AssalamualikumI have two questions related to marraigeQuestion 1: We know that it is haram to show the full body to anyone except your husband. Even a woman cannot show her full body to a woman. The problem is that before marraige or during marraige, a woman needs to keep herself prepared at all times for her husband i.e she needs to remove excess hair from her body. Not all women suffer from extra hair, but some really do have a big problem. So, in that case, it is difficult for a woman to help herself remove the hair and thus she needs help of another woman. My questions is that, if the husband really wants u to get the hair removed, then is it haram to show the body to a woman? since you are doing it for ur husband and no other intention...? and also, wat are the parts of the body which are permissible to be exposed to only a woman.Question 2: If a husband has given the permission to a woman to tell him directly without hesitation if she does not feel like having intercourse with him, is it still haram for the woman to say "no" to her husband when he feels like having intercourse? can she tell him "no" in this case as he has granted her permission to do so? or she should still hide her feelings and be ready for her husband at all times?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I learned that a Muslim is supposed to fast three days if he looks at the corpse of a non-Muslim. I would like to ask if this ruling applies to photos or corpses shown on TV, for example in disaster zones, etc. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

I was told that I can not wear my ring that my husband gave me because it is complete circle with no up rise. But I can not find any information on this. Can you help me.

salaam, i recieved compensation in september,which included some interest money.(£160).. could you please advise me on what to do with the interest money?jazakallah khairMa'salaamah

asslam o alleikum. Dear Scholar, me and my wife have been away from eachother for more than 8 months and miss eachother alot. To satisfy our sexual deires recently we have been watching eachother on webcamera and pleasing our private parts. I want to know if this is allowed or not?thank You

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Can a person convert to Islam for the purpose of marriage and he might think of growing into the faith later if he's convinced? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

I need your opinion in putting my money in a bank with 10% fixed profit. plea se can you answer in Arabic, it will be better for me.

I have a TVC product called ? YOKO HEIGHT ? which claims to increase height of people aged between 15 and 30.( I am 18 years old). It consists of 2 plastic sheets shaped like shoe soles. It is to be placed inside the shoes and then one should walk wearing the shoes. While walking, this YOKO HEIGHT would stimulate the nerve endings at the base of the feet, causing the pituitary gland to release more growth hormones. This hormone would make one taller. This is what the manual says.Now my question to you is : will it be haram to use this YOKO HEIGHT? I have heard that there are almost no side effects of using this though I am not completely sure. Is it going against the natural growth?I did not buy this product but got it for free with another product. My parents want me to use this though right now I don?t want to. If this YOKO HEIGHT is really haram, how will I convince my parents about this?

As-salamu alaykum dear scholars.I would like to ask about the TRUE meaning of Quranic verse 9:29, since it has been used by many non-muslims as a proof that Islam doesn't respect the dhimmi.I have read that in the history of Islam some muslims who gathered the jizya tax from the dhimmi used to humiliate them because they thought that the verse I mentioned was interpreted like that.Please help me with this.

Is interest based transaction allowed in a country like India, specially for housing purpose and educationRegards In India it is very difficult to buy a house without a loan. If one buys it outright the income tax department will take the person's toll

Dear Scholar,Assalamu Alaikum. I like to know what is the islamic ruling of choosing one's last name or family name? Should it be of father's family name or mother's family name? Which one is of mother's family name, is it her father's or mother's family name? Which one is of father's family name, is it his father's or mother's family name? Jazak Allah!!!

Dear Scholars:as-salamu ?alaikum! It is said that ?As far as using animal fats in non-food items like soap, shoe polish, etc. are concerned, there is nothing wrong in it. Since they are not consumed, they are not considered haram for external use. The accepted principle in jurisprudence is that such materials extracted from animals are considered pure." My question is if you know that there are existing halal certifiers and available products that are from halal sources, is it still advisable to use one that comes from haram animal so urces for external use? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Alsalamu Aleykum, Dear Brothers, I'm a muslim man living in the UK, I eat at a certain restaraunt which serves both halal and haram food. I recently found out that they cook both the halal and haram food on the same grill with the same oil. Is eating the halal food in this restaraunt allowed?

Assalamualykum  rahemtullahee  wa barakatahu, Jazakumallahu  khairaa   for  providing   such  an  excellent  service. My  question  is   regarding  revealing   about   sins.    Allah says in Soorah an-Nisa (4): 148, "Allah does not like that evil should be uttered in public except by him who has been wronged." Will  you  please   explain   this   verse   ?   what   types   of   sins   should   be  kept  as  a  secret? Can  we  discuss  about  lacking  of  concentration  in  salah  among   our  friends  ? some  of   them  may  give  advice  how   to  regain  concentration  and  how  to  obtain   taqwa.allahhafiz.  masalaam.

Assalam-u-alikum. I have recently been irrevecably divorced by my husband after a separation period of 1year.  I have a child to support and I have a part-time job.  I wanted to know what the ruling would be with regards to iddah according to the Shariah because my situation is such that I have to go out to earn my living. Also I would like to clarify the issue of child custody following a divorce.  Jazak'Allah khair.

Dear Brothers, Salmou Alikoum..In Islam it?s well know that Wine, beer and other Alcoholics are prohibited. But Alcohol is an ingredients in some products found in the market, such as cookies, one of the cookies ingredients is vanilla extract which is made with alcohol. Also some cakes icing are made with alcohol, so are these products are prohibited in Islam as well? Or the prohibition is limited to wine, beer and other drinks?Jazakoum Allah..

Having to travel very often to non muslim countries,I have always refrained from eating any kind of meat except fish. My journy lasts sometimes up to one month; so please let me know the opinion of our religion regarding this matter.      Jazakoum ALLAH.

I am concerned about animal sacrafice. Do most anmials suffer during this time or is it a quick and painless action to aviod the innocent creature less pain?  I had heard that muslims take pride in the pain of others (animals), surely this must not be true. Please clarify.

Assalaamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu, My question is regarding prayer in congregation(Jamaat).In Zuhr and Asr, the imam doesn't recite loudly, should we recite quran like surah fatiha and another surah in the first and second rakaat and only surah fatiha in third and fourth rakaat. sometimes when i recite a little long surah and when i am in the middle of the surah , the imam goes into ruku and i couldn' complete the surah.In a website i have seen that we should recite only surah fatiha and the remain silent.Please help so that i could perform the prayers in the right way. Jazakallah Khairum.

Asalaamu alaikum,I gave zakah to a family who represented themselves as very needy and not having any money and being in debt.  they are in big debt but they still have money(much less than their debts) that they are living on since the husband cannot get a job.  Is the Zakah valid or do I need to repay it?

Salam, i wanted to know, after I eat bread, there are still some crumbs left in my mouth. If I rinse three times, there are still small crumbs left. (small). Do I have to brush my teeth to get it all out? If I don't then I am afraid that I will eat during my prayer

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are our responsibilities towards Al-Aqsa Mosque and our oppressed brothers and sisters all over the world? Also, how should we react to those who insult Almighty Allah and His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu aleikum,hope you all are in the best health and iman. my question is regarding the first night of the wedding.please can you give me details on how the husband should break the hymen of his wife and when it bleeds how should the wife take care of it so that it doesn't form a wound.another question is: is it allowed for the husband to ejaculate inside after breaking the hymen? or first the wife has to wash the blood which came out?please i need the answers because am soon going to get married and i dont know about that.Jazakallahu kheiran Ma'asalaam.

As-salaamu Alaikum.My father committed suicide last month.  As you can imagine, it devastated our family.  I know that suicide is a serious sin in Islam, and I am worried he may be in the Hell-fire forever and/or suffer terrible punishment for making such a choice.  I would like to make du'a for hi m.  Is it halal for me to do so even though he was Christian and he died by suicide?  I'm still learning about du'a, so if I am permitted to do so, how should I make du'a for him?  Must it be said in Arabic?  Can I offer charity for him?  Thank you.

Assalamu alaykum,esteemed scholars,I have been a muslim for 4 years alhamdullillah and my question is regarding my parents who passed away as Christians. I would like to know whether there is any chance that Allah SWT saved them from the hellfire. I have asked this question several times and tend to get the same answer: yes, they are in hell because they did not accept islam when they were still alive. I have reverted to islam 15 years after my mum passed away and 2 years after my dad passed away so I did not have a chance to try and bring them to accept islam. I must say I do not dare to pray for them as they are not muslims and this is a big suffering for me because I wish I could do something for them.Thank you for your help.Shukran jazilan and walaykoum assalam

If you are having infertility problems and can't conceieve naturally my understanding is that Islamic rule says you can use  the medical technology Allah has given us. However, how do you justify the fact that in using IVF you may dispose of a number of embryos. So you may choose only to implant 3 as opposed to the 10 created. If the rest are 'disposed' is this not akin to murder? An embryo is a potential human life? And, what of where Pre implantation genetic diagnosis techniques allow us to test these embryos for diseases, so you have a history of serious genetic disease and you are having IVF, is it legitimate to choose the embryos which you will implant on the basis of those which do not have those genes? Is this permissible, what islamic basis would there be for this considering disabled people and disease can be given by Allah (swt) and sometimes great reward comes from caring for these people. Does this mean we should not select against them and blindly choose any 3 of 6 embryos thus ignoring what medical technology has given us? Should we take up everything science offers us? for allah provided us with the ability to develop science?Inshallah the answer will be extremely useful for a government paper and ethical paper of Pre implantation genetic diagnosis I am writing. I feel the Islamic perspective always explains the right path and wish to add the Islamic view in my paper.

Dear Brothers,Salmaou Aliko um..We have a mentally disabled sister. She was born this way, normally we did a lot of check up on her and doctors in both Egypt and US said there?s no cure for her.She started to get her monthly period and that causing here a pain and panic that she can not deal with it.One of the recommendations we had is to remove her ovary to stop the period to give her some comfort. Is that something prohibited in Islam?Jazakoum Allah

Assallamu Alikeum! I would like a fatwah on the following topic -My son married a little over a year ago and his wife was not able to consummate the marriage - Through many efforts they tried to resolve the issue, including doctors and sheiks, to no avail.  My son requested a divorce on the grounds that his wife was unable to let him sleep with her.  Now she is requesting her dowry in full and "nafaka" - does she have any rights to these, or does my son have the right to request back the gold, money, etc.... that he spent on her, or that we spent on her? I would appreciate a complete answer as soon as possible.Sallamu Alikeum.

Asalamualiakum ,Please  let me know what is islamic ruling on taking Loan from a BANK and using it to buy  property or car.taking into account the point that  i will not able to arrange huge amount of cash to purchase a CAR or HOUSE.

Salaams,I have recently started my first job in London, after looking for a long time with quite a lot of difficulty. It's a client-driven company, and so there are always clients coming in and out. I have a few questions to do with my wudhu and another to do with my colleagues.Firstly, with few practicing Muslims, there is no prayer room. There is however a floor of meeting rooms, where I can book a room for 15mins, and read my Salah. I make wudhu in the bathroom/toilets, and my problem is I am not able to wash my feet. This is because of not having anywhere to put my wet feet as I can't change my footwear to slippers and walk around in a professional firm - and also because of the clients that are around and the impression they would get to see me washing my feet (my employers would not be pleased).Therefore I currently do maash and wipe over my socks. My socks are normal cotton ones, which water does come through a little. Is this wudhu acceptable and therefore are my prayers valid? (I follow Shaafi'i fiqh.) Also, on occassions when I am very busy with work for my managers and am short of time, I miss my prayers and do qada when I get home - is this ok?Secondly, there is a big drinking / pub culture here, and especially in my profession of auditing. My colleagues all go to the pub very regularly after work, and have always been understanding to my reasons for not going along. They are generally nice people, and have recently been saying we should all go for dinner since I do not go to the pub. While I do not feel I am missing out on anything by not going to the pub, they are making a gesture to me and trying to arrange an occassional alternative. Now I am quite certain these dinners will involve one or two of them having a few drinks with their meals. Can you comment on the acceptibility of going for a dinner like this? I do not feel I can impose on them and ask them not to drink at all, so is my only option to not go at all?Jazak'Allah Khairan.

Assalamou Alaikoum dear scholars. Thank you so much for the help you provide on this website. I am a new canadian convert to Islam. I want to invest a large amount of money from my savings. I already hold stocks and bonds from before I converted to Islam. These investments are from diverse grouped investment funds chosen by my financial councellar (because I do not know much about finance) and they regroup investments in many different companies and governments. I am not sure whether they constitute Haram investments. Before investing this additionnal large amount of money in these funds, I would like to know what is Haram and Halal investment, and how can I make sure that my investments are Halal, how can I find this information. I do not know much about finance unfortunately and being the only Muslim in my family and not knowing much Canadian muslims makes it very difficult for me to find information.

IF A HUSBAND LEAVE ISLAM IN 2001 AND HIS WIFE GET IT KNOW IN 2003 WHEN SHE COME TO JOIN HIM AN OTHER COUNTRY.tHEY MARRIED IN 1985 AND HAVE 5 CHILDREN BEFORE THIS ACTION. WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THEIR NIKAH ? WHEN SHE ASKED HIM HE SAID THERE WAS NO WAY TO STAY HERE AND GET IMMIGRATION,HE ALSO SAID I AM STILL MUSLIM.HIS WIFE HAS STOPED PERFORMING AS WIFE BUT LIVING AS MOTHER OF CHILDREN. PLEASE JUST TELL ME IF YOU SEE ANAY PROBLEM IN THEIR NIKAH'S STATUS. WASALAM JAVED RANA

hello scholar i just wanted to ask some few questions about masturbation. i know its kinda hard for me discuss this issus but i hope that the all Mighty Allah help me say this thingsmy first question is is it ok to masturbation not because for sexual gratification but to release all the tension (sexual tension)?? It is not because i have a addiction to masturbation or etc... but its just really hard for mealso my uncle told my cuzin that you can masturbation but only for becoming pure then taking a shower is this true??my second questions isthat is it ok to masturbation to act as shield from committing other sins such as watching porngraghy or etc...(this is not include zina because i am not married yet) thank you veryy much for helpingg. May the Mighty Allah bless you.

As salam alaikum, dears i have a doubt, one of my friend is in saudi he want to perform umrah. but he is non muslim, i have told him to convert, but he refuse he said atleast once i want to go umrah too see.now please me in this matter ?

Assalam-alaikum!Please advise us to the best evidence sharia. Me and my wife are both sunni and been married for 3 years. We are both doctors. It happend recently that me and wife got into a heated argument which lead me to lose temper to an extent that I was shaking, crying and shouting on top of my voice and I pronounced 2 talaqs. Similar incident happened 7-8 months in which again in anger and whilst driving i gave her 2 talaqs and later regretted deeply. It has always been my sheer anger to almost the level of shaking, shouting and being in complete denial of consequences of what i am saying. When i realise what i have said I beg forgiveness from Allah and from my wife. Now we have had our parents involved and one thing we have agreed is never to use this word"talaq" again. But I want an answer according to sharia if we are still married to each other. Please advise.

I want to know that is it ok for mothers to wash lingerie in front of their sons! Actually, lingerie is very erotic these days, so, unmarried sons, who are in their teen age, are easily stimulated by seeing it.  I just mean that they would then adopt wrong methods to fulfill their desires.What would you recommend about it? I'm new on this great web site, if i have posted the question wrong, tell me where I need to post and ask different questions.

Assalam Alikum !Dear scholars of Islam ...Recently, Canada (my country) has sparked worlwide outrage over its stance on seal hunting. The problem is that there are too many seals and they are depleting the fish stocks. My question is the following :is it halal to cull a species to regulate its population ? If so, could you provide evidence from Quran and the Sunnah of the prophet ( May peace be upon him).if not, what would be the right (halal) way of dealing with such a problem ?Thank you very much !allah maakum !

) Awliya Allah - the friends of Allah (saints) b)Karamah - miracles of the friends (awliya) of Allah saints). c)Mawlid al Nabi-commemorating the birth of ProphetMuhammed(s) d) Nida al Salihin ? calling upon the righteouse) Tabarruk ? obtaining blessings through the righteous f) Tawassul - supplicating through an intermediary or Wasila - a means of approach. g) Ziyara - visiting tombs e.g. of Prophet (s) or shrines of saints (awliya Allah) etch) Ilm al Ghayb ? knowledge of the unseen i) Dhikr - gathering (majlis) for the remembrance of Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) j) Dua - supplicating collectively in congregation (jama`ah) k) Salawaat and Salaam - sending prayers and salutations upon Prophet Muhammed (s). l) Nur al Muhammadiy - light(noor) of Prophet Muhammed (s) m) Madhab al Wahhabi - we reject the Wahhabi school founded by Muhammed bin Abdul Wahhab (born 1699 died 1792 CE) he came from a place called Najd in the east of Saudi Arabia. is this all akkaids(faith) correct for a normal muslim to believe in?and do these all akaids are practice by other madhabs i.e maliki,shafii and hanbali?

well i have been living in kuwait for 16 years with my family but i am actually a pakistani.while in kuwait i never observed any differences in AZANs of the Masjid and other sects problem which i abruptly observed in Pakistan when i went there to pursue my higher studies and i am currently living in karachi.Here my parents told me that i am Hanafi(which they never told me in Kuwait) and that I have to go to the particular masjid practicing Hanafi,s school of thought well then the only change that it brought to my prayer was that i did,nt raised my hand after and before Ruku well respected imam recently i came to know that hanafi school of thought is divided into further two more groups BARAILVI AND DEOBANDI and trust me i dont know to whom i belong for this reason i am asking for your help .Since my arrival to pakistan i have been praying in a nearby hanafi masjid which my friend who is a barailvi told me that it is deobandi masjid and according to my friend he say,s that the beliefs of deobandi are not correct and that your prayer is not accepted if the believes of the imam are not right.Trust me respected imam i salute my parents that they never involved me in any of sects thing and they always told me that just pray for the gratitudeo f Allah and that deeds are judged by Allah through NIYAA and there is a hadith also regarding niyaa but.I knew that i am following Hanafi school of thought but trust me i never knew there were further sects in it.Now i am totally confused if i pray in mosqu then according to the Barailvi scolar my prayer is invalid since the beliefs of deobandi imam is not correct on the other hand if i pray at home (since there is no barailvi masjid nearby)then according to Hadith of Prophet (p.b.u.h) my prayer is only getting 1 times reward as compared to 27 times if i perform congregrational prayers.Trust me respected Imam i dont know which fiqh or sect you follow i always prayed to Allah with intentions constituting Acceptance and submision to Allah as a muslim and in result expecting bounties from Allah as a result of my prayers.i just go with the intentions in the mosque that Prophet (p.b.u.h) said that congrgational prayer is co mpulsory for men and that it has more reward nothing else.Please Respected Imam how could one know the beliefs and intentions of imam?please help me resolve this complexity for me i am realy confused and i hope that you will not neglect this question and i will appreciate if you handle this question while keeping in mind the Hanafi school of thought?should i continue pray in deobandi mosque or should i pray alone(i just know that i am hanafi and i dont know that i am deobandi or barailvi) my parents simply say that Allah see,s niyaa.I hope you understood my question and i hope that you will help me in resolving.JAZAAKALLAH WA FEE AMANALLAH!

What is a good rule of thumb for how often children should be allowed sweets? If it were up to my kids, they'd eat them for breakfast; if it were up to me, they wouldn't have any at all. We need to find a compromise.

Salam Alaykum, ShaikhI overheard some poeople in a park discussing the issue of seeing Allah ( subhanahu wa ta'ala ) in a dream to the extent one said that a person can get some zikr given in such a dream . I am not sure about this but need some clarification from you .may Allah continue to guarantee your health and eeman - ameen  

How far husband will be responsible for wife not in hijab and if she is not at all ready even husband tells her many times and whats the role of the husband in that case

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. In the holy Qur'an, we read:  [then once you have taken a decision, place your trust in Allah (tawakkal `ala Allah)] (Aal `Imran 3:159). The concept of trust in Allah (tawakkul) includes action done to ensure a certain thing one has intended to do; the Prophet also told one of his Companions, "Tie the camel first."however, the above-mentioned verse and many other similar verses on tawakkul do not mention at all the "action" aspect. Why? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu Alaikum: I have been in under tremendous stress and depression for some time which has increasedeven at much higher stage at present after the death of my youngeer brother.  My father passed away when I was 13 I have 5 younger siblings soon after I graduated in 1969 I had a chance to come to U.K. and I did not realizing that being the older in the family what willhappen to the younger siblings and the rest of the affairs of the family.  I stayed and got lost in the western life and some of my siblings did not do good and one did not completed his education and other matters like marraiges  and finacial becqause of improper decisions failed and recently the death of my younger brother at very young age has made me to accept all this because of my leaving the family and I always curse myself that it all happend becuse of me if I was with them things were going to be different and also my younger brother could be alive as I was going to be close to him and might be able to get the medical help he needed to save him.  All this has made me a very sad and bitter person and it is also affecting my own family.  What a person like me in this situation should do to get peace ???///

AOA. I am studying in SWEDEN. We as a muslim buy muslim foods. but i have a doubt in the meat ... although its written on it that its a halal one . but there is a lot of blood in the bones, which concerns me .. so please uide me what to do .. Kind Regards

Alsalam AlaykumCan you pls. explain if it is lawful (or not) for a Finance Manager to work for a company while one of its branches of business is providing mortgages. The company has other branches including import, export and manufacturing. However, the Finance Manager is responsible for all financial mattars for the three branches.Jazakum Allah Khayran

how can the dead find time to come into someones dream if they are recieving the punishment of the grave?

As-salam Alaikum. My fiancé is a convert and his first, middle and last names all are that of Hindu deities/idols. I understand that with an unIslamic name, one should change it to something that is of a better meaning without any shirk connotations. I have however read that one should generally keep their family name, since Islam places great emphasis on lineage and identifying children with their father's name, according to Surah Ahzab, Ayah 5. My question is whether this view is still true with regard to family names that have shirk connotations? Does he have to change his surname? Also is this to be done legally? I know that his family would be deeply hurt if he changed his name, much less his family name. Further this act will most likely also affect whether they would welcome me into their family. Please advise me about this matter. Please also provide proofs within the Quran and Sunna, as my parents are adamant he change his name and I need to be able to have sound proofs as to why or why not to help all family members reconcile this situation. I am sure you understand the ramifications of this decision and any assistance in this matter would be extremely helpful. JazakAllah khairan.

Can muslims become real estate agents ?

is it halal, haram, liked, disliked or allowed (mubah) to charge a fee (money) for teaching the Holy Quran and tajweed?

Hello. I have a question about united nation. In  Al-Mumtahinah 60:1-9 and in Al-Ma'idah 5:51 it says that we should not take help from nonislams. Deos it mean that we should not take aid from for exampel united nations and outher counteries?

I am a Software Engineer and I am given a task to design a website that deals in  selling the wine I want to ask the fatwa about that.I just want to know that whether doing such a task on behalf of my company is Haram and what should be my way forward to deal with it.This website will show the wine products to its customers and then those customers will buy that wine online and I have been asked to program this site as part of my job.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. In Islam, it is said that men and women are given equal status and rights. But I do feel that women have not received equal status and rights as that of men. Islam permits polygamy for men. At times of need polygamy is permitted. Can it be accepted by women? But sometimes a man has no need to remarry and still he remarries another woman in spite of the unwillingness of his wife, for he is attracted towards the other woman's beauty. Is this permitted in Islam, as the wife might be hurt a lot? I also have seen many women hurt for their husband's remarrying when there is no need. Islam teaches men to be kind, polite towards their wives and also not to hurt them. But does Islam permit men to hurt their wives when it is the case of polygamy? Did Allah create man in a way that he cannot be loyal to his only wife? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu alaikum I have 2 questions re; fiqh of prayer.the first is, my children are small and learning to pray. Am I allowed to pray the whole prayer out loud when I am with them, including tashahud, etc, even when it is a silent prayer like Dhuhr, in order to help them understand and learn quickly? I also wanted to know if it is permissible to pray 1 rakah witr, or if we must pray 3 rakah. Jazak Allahu khayra

muslim teachings on wealth and poverty

assalamo alakum thank u for having my question:KOSHER FOOD including meat ,poultry and bakery ,we heard from some that we can eat.later there are papers circulated in one of the mosque that the kosher food is not halal,we seek kosher food when we need to buy this and not driving 10 kilometer for this kind of food or sometimes on sale. we phoned one imam, who  said yes you can.gazakum ALLA khair

AOAHow far can a woman travel without a mahram being with her.  If I want to travel to another town which will take me 1 hour or 1 1/2 hour to get to, is it okay for me to drive there myself? (of course with my husband's permission?)

Assalamoalikum scholars, I wanted to inquire about the meaning of the following verse of the Holy Quran:allah Almighty says: "O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them (when they go abroad). That will be better, so that they may be recognized and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful." (Al-Ahzab: 59) I want to know that here in the verse it says ?so that they may not be recognized? here does it refer to the fact that hijab will help distinguish between muslim and non muslim females in the same way that maybe a beard and a muslim cap distinguishes between a muslim and non muslim male?I mean that these things also act as muslim labels especially in an environment where there are muslim and non muslim people together. So what I want to know is that if for example in a mixed environment(muslims non-muslims together) if a muslim male or female doesn?t have an Islamic label on him or her like a beard or hijab or anything which would show his or her Islamic identity and there is a risk that they maybe considered a mushrik because obviously no other person would have a good enough reason to assume that they are muslims on sight especially in a mixed environment where muslims and non muslims are dressed alike(I don?t mean to say that muslims have on certain religious symbols of other religions I just mean that they are dressed such that there is no differentiating factor that whose a muslim and whose a non muslim)so will that put that person out of the fold of islam? I also want to know if this hadith is authentic. I don?t remember the actual quotation but the central idea was that our prophet Mohammad(peace be upon him) said that there will come a time that salat would remain as the only differentiating factor between a muslim and a mushrik.Please explain if this hadith is authentic then what is the reconciliation between the above ayat, what I have asked you and this hadith? May Allah bless you all.

Assalamu aleykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh, I would like to know further answers regarding slaughtering animals by non-Muslims, especially that we know for certain that anyone will apply for the job will get it regardless of his faith (he can be of any faith) and most who work in this field here in UK are Asian (non-Musim indians who are not from the people of the book). I have heard as well that turkey is allowed to eat it non-slaughtered becasue of his weight, is that correct?assalamu aleykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh. Jazakum Allahu kheiranassalamu aleykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh.

My love and i are deep in love  with each other for two years . we have promised to love respect and care for each other  as life moves on . we have good understanding and faith in Allah . But our Families seems to hamper .His family cannot accept me because i am a divorcee and his family circumstances dont match with mine at all .  Both families are pushing us to get married to someone else . But neither i nor he thinks its right . Its hampering our relationships .When there is love material things like status money and social pressures are unwanted issues . we are very happy together and loosing again the man i love will destroy me totally.Please response.