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As Salaamu Alaikumall the masjids I've been to, when the Imam takbir all the followers also takbir aloud. Although recently, I've seen a leader of salat takbir but no one in the ranks takbir aloud but me, and I was told thats bidah. Is it bidah?

Salamu Alikum Wa Rahmatu Allah. - Can partners in Paradise procreate? - Will be births in Paradise?

What is the Islamic view regarding carrying out a laser surgery to correct eyesight?

salam oualikoum ouarahmat Allah oua barakatouou.  Has Allah created the egg before the chicken or the contrary?also what was created first by Allah ; animal or human beings and what is the length of time between the two?  JazakAllah keiran

Is it permissible for young Muslims to go to mo vies with a group of friends, boys, and girls? What are the limits of interaction allowed between men and women in this regard?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I would like to know whether it is permissable in Islam for a virgin to marry a non-virgin(the non-virgin, did not practise his religion before, and now has repented)

Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to shake hands with males at an interview or workplace. This is due to the Western culture of "eye contact and hand shaking."

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. My wife last year converted to Islam before we got married. She has been reading the English translation of the Qur'an. My question is, is it required for her to learn Arabic ASAP? What is the view of Islam in a matter like this where mother tongue of new converts is not Arabic? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Can we give sadaqa to non-muslims? There are so many poor non-muslim helpers at my work place. Can I give sadaqa to them and still get the benefit of sadaqa

Did any of the prophets ever speak to God directly or did they all recieve their messages through Gabriel? If this was the case then why did God not deliver the message directly? Also how did Mohammad pbuh recieve the messages? Did he memorize them in the moment and then retold them as soon as possible so that they could be written before he forgot?

Could you please shed light on the business ethics in Islam? Your detailed response will be very much appreciated.

"We have been eating only halal meat as it is widely accessible in Toronto Canada for the past few years. Lately, our teenage daughters have complained that they have had to refrain from eating at relatives's homes including my parents and siblings who believe christian meat is halal. My daughters feel that we are making things more difficult when others have chosen an easier way, which is supported by a lot of Scholars in North America.every time I check your site for a solution to this, I get more confused because of the difference in opinions, Jazakum Allah Khairan for all your attempts at answering all the questions.  Here's where my confusion comes from: Different opinions were given in the past few years regarding eating meat slaughtered by people of tbe book, in the US, UK, and Canada: 1. Sept 05 the conclusion was made that the meat in the US market is Haram because of "stunning the animal". 2. June 04 Sheikh Kutty noted that we can eat meat butchered by people of the book, but if find meat provided by muslims we should seek the latter. 3. In another Fatwa, Sheikh Kutty notes that zabihah of the people of the book is permitted in Canada as Canadian Government inspectors make sure that animals that die from stunning are not used for zabihah. My question is mostly for Canadian meat, does Sheikh Kutty or other respected Scholars continue to feel the same? Or has anything changed in the way Canadians slaughter the animals since 2004? Another concern is that Sheikh Kutty noted that we should eat halal meat when available. Does this mean the non-halal meat is only permissible in areas where the halal meat is not accessible? This is not usually the case in Canada especially in large cities. " Jazakum Allah Khairan

Assalam aleikoum Dear Scholars!Does Islam permit to give organs of death person to person alive but sick?jazakumullahu Khair.L'islam permet il le transfert d'organe d'un defunt pour sauver la vie d'un malade?

What are the responsibilities of a married woman towards her parents?

im 26 years old girl and my breasts are really small...and i want to increase the size of my breasts...these days certain operation is done for augmentation of breast...so can go for breats augmentation...im a muslim and i have no intention for body exposure or anything like that...i observe full purdah...but  i really dont feel good having these small breast...so want to go for an augmentation...so is it allowed in islam or forbidden...as i know many guys want to marry girls with good breast...because of small breast i might have difficulty in getting married..please answer in accordance with Quran and sunnah

I would like to know more about the life of prophets in their graves? Are they alive but in a different reality than we are in?

It says in a hadith that even if you sow a seed, you will get the reward. Do we get the reward of growing plants in a pot like houseplants? And if we take good care of them but they die, do we get the sin for that?

Assalamalaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Can we call ALLAH (SWT)a Thing because HE created everything so HE is a THING? Is it right to call HIM a Thing?, Jezakhulahokhairan

A man had a quarrel with his wife. In the heat of arguments, he swore by the Qur'an that he would take a second wife. However, he has no intention to fulfill it. Should he be penalized with kaffarah for not fulfilling his vow?

can soft drinks like sprite, fanta cocacola etc.vitiate ablution?this is the second time i would be asking this question.the first time, the question was not answered  up till today even though i submitted and was given a code.

Is a Muslim forbidden to lie when speaking with a non-Muslim?

Dear scholar, Asalam ua laikum.I would like to ask whether it is permissible to attend birthday parties as I recently heard that attnding or having one, would be like doing what the pagans of Makkah did during their birthdays.Thank You

What is the meaning of tawaf and Sa`i? What is their difference?

salam alaikum. when ever i read the Koran, i think about an "aye".this aye is in sura -Sad- vers 75 till end-.the evil said that he will take so much people to hell as he can. did the evil know that Allah will send Adam to the earth? or did the evil said this after knowing that Allah will send Adam to the earth? can you please explain this.thank you

salam is it permissable for a man to go swimming with other men if he uncovers his belly button and some of his thigh?

salam alikum. i have a question and this is: at the day of judgement the people will first go to Adam(pbuh) for asking for help.than he will send them to Noah(pbuh). Adam(pbuh) will say go to Noah the first Nabi(prophet).what i want to know is, why is Noah(pbuh) the first Nabi(prophet)?were not other nabis before him?can you please explain this to me.thank you very much

Assalamu Alaikum, Dear Scholar, Is it permissible to build living quarters on the roof of Mosques for renting out? What is the correct Shariah position on this matter? One Mosque wants to build rental living quarters to augment its income. With best regards.ahmed.

Is it allowed to visit pubs, nightclubs, and restaurants?

Sallam mu alay kum Sheikh. My question for you is, Is it true that every one goes to hell for a certain time but those who are pius won't feel the effects of it?

Assalamualaikum!I would very much appreciate if you could answer the following question that I have. I have been searching but have not been able to find anything on this so far. Thank you so much.What is Islam's stand on non-surgical procedures for beautification purposes, e.g. botox injections or collagen injections? Are such procedures considered haram in Islam?What about anti-ageing creams/gels/ointments that are applied topically, as opposed to being injected?Looking forward to your response. Thank you. Wasalam.

I live in Canada and, as you might know, mixing between the sexes is very common. Is it permissible to study in a public library that is also used by women?

aslamualikum, is selling make up productshalal or haram? JAK

  What is the experience of birth and labor like for a baby?

Al Salam Alikum, Is it permissible for women to wear sandals? I have read varying opinions on this issue and so I am a bit confused. Thank you and Jazakon Allah Khairanal Salam Alikum

Do I have to repeat my wuduu' if I touched my husbands hand? And same for my husband.

As salaam o alaiqum,Is it permissible for a man to wear a shirt which is 55% silk and 45% non-silk?  Or,  for the sake of Allah should His servant leave it?Many thanks!

Salam Alaykum respected Scholars, I currently work as a security officer as a contractor with one of the biggest gaming and racing companies in the world, they run most of the betting and a few casinos, my question is, is it haram for me to work there even if i am just a security officer and i have nothing to do with gambling?, my job is to sit in an office and monitor cameras and alarms, and sometimes answering phones at the head office building.Jazakum Allah

Respected Schollars, Assalamu Alaikum wa rehmatullah! One of my close friends is a married man having 5 children, he is financially in a miserable condition not able to provide properly for the needs of his family and keeps on being very anxious, sad and hopeless for the same. On telling him to keep his family according to his financial limits, he says ´I CAN´T HAVE A WAR WITH GOD TO STOP HAVING CHILDREN´ for the fact that some other muslim told him that family planning is something not appropriate according to islam and that as long as you are married you have to get children.My question is, is it really a war with Allah Almighty for such kind of act? Can we think of having our family (children) according to our financial sources in order to provide them better nurturing, and for the fact that they don´t feel deprived of things that other children have and they do not have, when we (the parents) can´t provide them the same things others have coz we have many children and to come up with thier demands is out of our reach. I would like to help him in this matter after your response. Jazzakum Allahe Khairan wa fe aman Allah!

Assalamu aliakum wa rahmatu Allah, Is it permissible to use in the house pure silk Persian rugs either on the floor or for decorating the walls ?also is it permissible to use pure silk bed sheets ?Jazakum Allah Khayran

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. I work in an all-Christian environment, and whenever someone has an accident or is ill they tell me this is from the devil or the devil has caused it. Are we Muslims to believe that too? I know that in the Qur'an the Prophet Ayyub (peace and blessings be upon him) says that his illness is from the devil (mass min ash-shaytan). I'm very confused about this issue because in other verses it is mentioned that when bad things happen it is because of the bad deeds of humans, and in others that it is a test from Allah. So could you please clarify this? Thank you.

Assalamo alykom, Dear scholars, I would like to know how often should a man and his wife have sex per week? Is there nat thing in our ahria about that. jazakomo allaho khayran

My wife finds sexual intercourse painful so we havent consumated our marriage in almost a year, this is causing problems in our marriage. Could you please offer me a solution?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I was wondering if it is haram or makruh to visit and place flowers at the grave of a non-Muslim. This person was a very dear friend to me and passed away before I accepted Islam. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu`alaykum. Can Muslims enter other religious places, such as temples or churches, and follow their traditions out of respect, the same as we expect non-Muslims to respect our ways when they come into a mosque? I am a convert and my family does not know I am Muslim.So to keep the peace and a good relationship with them, sometimes they like me to go. Also my only brother will get married soon in a temple and I would li ke to go with my husband.We have to keep our heads covered, even the men, as a form of respect and when you enter you go to the front and give a donation and touch your head to the ground. We in our hearts know we are Muslims, we know that there is only one god with no association. I am aware that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to visit other places of worship. Please let me know.

Assalamu alaikumCan you tell me the Shariah definition of Khulwa/seclusion?Does it include telephone/email? Or does it refer to physical seclusion where a man and a non-mahram could have intimacy without being seen?Say for example you wanted to discuss business, dawah, work or  marriage with a woman, over telephone/email/sms/letter/fax, is that permissable (as no one would know what you are talking about)?

As-Salamu `alaykum! Dear scholars, i have a few question although its sounds simple but i kinda get a different answer from my friends n relatives.1. What is the first thing that Allah created is it Nur Muhammad or the prophet adam a.s or is it the angels?2. What is Nur Muhammad? Is it true that every single thing that Allah created is with Nur Muhammad?3. What is Lauh Mahfuz?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.My questiom is what is the difference between a munafiq and a sinner?. i heard that a sinner will go the mildest hell while a munafiq will go the bottom of hell and will never go to jannah. is that true?and another question is about iblis (satan) will he have the worst punishment? and has he seen hell and heaven?

Dear Respected Scholars in Islam,Assalamu Alaikum, Until recently I have usually felt confident discussing Islamic beliefs with non-Muslims. However there is one issue that I am not able to explain to satisfy my own reason or heart. This is the belief of ?eternal? punishment for the disbelievers. It does not seem fair to punish a disbeliever for eternity, I can understand a very long period of time, but eternal punishment (even if it  was only one disbeliever) is a horror difficult to contemplate or rationalise against the All-Merciful (whose Mercy overcomes His Anger).Even, if a disbeliever underwent punishment in hell-fire even for a million years for every millisecond of his or her disbelief, then this would be understandable, but then this would be still a grain of sand compared to the never ending beach of eternal punishment. We know that even the lightest levels of Hell have unimaginable punishments. All of Islamic law is based upon proportionality and justice in this world, but this does not seem to apply to the crime of disbelief (as all other Sins can be forgiven after punishment). Although there are many descriptions in the Qur?an and Hadith regarding the nature of afterlife, I know it is dangerous to contemplate the issues regarding the unseen;  however the only way I can reconcile this issue with the beauty of Islam would be to say that disbelievers, though they will never taste the fruits of Paradise for their crime of Shirk, will undergo a unimaginably long punishment (within which they are neither dead or alive) and after which they will either cease to exist or perhaps a live never a ending existence that will neither be the severe torture of Hell nor the joys of Jannah. Please, I do not mean to offend with this question nor question Allah?s limitless mercy and forgiveness, I ask it in the utmost sincerity and zeal to seek the truth.JazakAllah,Allah Knows Best.Is it undoubtable according to Islamic text that people will suffer punishment for eternity, or are the words used in decribing the hereafter describing a very long period of time or even a indefinite period of time.

as salamu alajkum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh   bismillah i have a verey important question it is very important to me because  it make me crazy.please can you tell me  is brandy vinegar  HALAL or HARAM because it is in ketchup.mustard,mayonaise .and someone told me that in bred in all juices ( apple ;orange) aalcohol content from 0,1% - 0,5% is it now haram when i drink apple juice or eating bread.inshaallah you have the sabr  to give me an answer because nobody gave me an cleary answer with facts that bases on quran and sunna.  i am sorry for my terrible english inshaallah you undersdtand my question baraka allahu fikumas salamu alajkum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to attend any convocation ceremony (for conferment of degrees) and wear the robe characteristic of it, since the clothes worn resemble or are derived from Christian religious practices related to popes, bishops, etc. (even till now the church authorities wear the same robes) and since the ceremony also boosts a person's ego. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

If a woman in the West is going to a female only event and so is wearing a lot of make-up on her face, then is it necessary that she wear a niqab in order to avoid extra attention due to the make-up.  Or is it sufficient that she just dresses modestly in hijab and jilbab but leaves the face uncovered due to the stigmas and difficulties attached with niqab in the west.

Asalamualaykum,I have a few questions: 1. I was reading that the first Masjid built on earth was Masjid Al Aqsa. How is that possible if Umar(Radiallahu Anhu) built after the Prophet's (PBUH) death? How did Muhammad(PBUH) visit it if it wasn't there? Or was it meant as just the land? 2. I was reading a hadith in which it said that the earth was 6500(something like that) years old and that it would be Yawm Al Qiyamah when it reached 7000 years. How is that true when 1400 years have already past? 3. On many websites I find that Muslims are rejecting that Jesus(PBUH) is coming back near the Last Days. What is your response? Jazak Allahu Khairan Wa Asalamualaykum! 1. I visited www.mostmerciful.com denying that those authentic ahadith are truly authentic. They claim they're are fabrications! How does everyone know that Masjid Al Aqsa is where people claim it is today if Muhammad(PBUH) never told us where exactly it is? 2. I also read that authentic ahadith(such as the one saying the last days are when 7000 years pass) can be questioned whether they are fake or not. I sort of reject those too because only Allah knows when Yawm al Qiyamah is! 3. Websites like www.understanding-Islam.org say that because no ahadith in which Isa(PBUH) is coming back are found in other books like Malik Muwatta. PS. Could you sort of shorten my questions a little bit. I have a habit of writing long questions!

Assalamu'alaikum dear scholars. Is saliva excreted from our mouth during sleep considered impure? Thank you.

Assalamu alaikum. My question is if one does not have enough time to recite Al-Fatihah during congregational prayer should one bow when the imam says "Allahu akbar?" For example if during the third raka'a of zuhr prayer you have not finished reciting Al-Fatihah and the imam says "Allahu akbar," should you bow or should you finish reciting and then bow? Jazakum Allah khayran.

I have 4 short questions:-1. I got a men wristwatch which is made totally of stainless steel, a trusted expert told me that inside the watch the watch machine contains (for a technical necessity) one of its parts which is made of solid 22 karat gold, this is for a technical necessity that part of the machine could not be made of steel otherwise the watch would _not_ function properly, the rest of the watch machine is not made of gold just that single part is gold, is it ok to wear that watch by a man ? 2. How about gold plated watches (totally or partially) are they okay to wear by men ? 3. I found another watch which is made of stainless steel but only the hands of the watch and the hours' markers on the face are made of solid white gold (is it ok to wear such watch ? ) 4. Recently I bought a watch which has an 18 K gold bezel with my intention at the time I bought it to replace the golden bezel with a steel one, but unfortunately things did not work out, the replacement is not easy and might damage the watch, so now can I sell the watch (which is for men)to a non-Muslim ? Jazakum Allah Khayran

Assalamo Alykum Dear Scholar:Could you please explain a tradition in some countries of slaughtering an animal after a person faces a tragedy. Is this an Islamic tradition JAk

Are video games with pictures in them of people haram?also, since wearing pants below the ankles is makrooh, why do people still do it?and in the Hadith with Aysha and the drums, why was Abu Bakr angry in the first place?

Assalaamu Alaikum. My 10 yrs old son died of cancer last week. When he was born and the years he was growing up I hadnt the means to do his aqeeqah. Is it permissible to do it now? And should all the meat be shared to the poor as when you are doing sacrifice for a deceased?

is there any merit in performing wudu during mensus and is it ok to read duas and surahs over the children during this time

AS-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,     My question is about wudu'. The prophet (saw) has said in one hadith that the wudu' is broken if one touches his private parts, but in another hadith he tells a man that touching the private parts will not break the wudu', because "it is a part of you." Surely there must be a story behind each of these apparently contradictory hadiths.Jazakallah Khayran

What is the concept of Rights of people over other people (Haqooq el Ebad) in Islam according to Quraan and Sunnah? Is it true that these rights have precedence over the responsibilities, which people owe to Allah (Haqooq Allah)? For instance If  a patient waiting for the doctor  to see him and the doctor wants to say his  prayer with Jama?at,---- what should he do?

Respected scholar as-Salamu alaykum. I had got a mail from my best friend saying that KFC Chickens are made from testtube chicken. Is it true bcos from that day i have stop eating KFC chicken. Can you pls advise whether we can eat KFC chickens or not. Jazakum Allahu Khayran

Assalamu Alaikum,     Is it permissible to eat all the parts of a zabiha(halal)animal like its intestine,heart,lungs etc apart from its actual meat.  Jazakallahu Khairan.

The eminent Muslim scholar and renowned Da`iyah, Sheikh `Abdel Khaliq Hasan Ash-Shareef, states: “Mentioning Allah or thinking of Allah in the battlefield has many forms. The most important of which is to make a sincere intention, in a way that coincides with the circumstances of the battle.”

Would you mine writing Qunut in Arabic .Thank you     May Allah bless you

Assalamu alaikum. Is the name "Abdul Muhsin" permitted in Islam? I was looking through "al asmaa'ul husna" and could not find "Al-Muhsin." If "Abdul Muhsin" is not a permissible name, then what should one who has already been given this name do?

Respected Scholar,asalam-o-Aleikom. Is it permissible for a wife to dance for her husband?s pleasure, in the privacy of their own room? If yes, can it be a provocative dance. You might have heard about one of these dances, which includes belly dancing. It is one of the dances that provoke desire and I think it is prohibited in our religion for women to perform it.  But what if a woman performs belly dance for her spouse enjoyment, would it be permissible?  There is one other thing I wanted to ask to make it clear for myself. If a wife is allowed to please her husband by dancing, can she do it with music? Please enlighten me on this topic in the light of Holy Quran and Hadiths. I would appreciate your detailed answer to my questions to increase my knowledge, as these queries come daily in our daily life and we have to clarify them. I also would like to thank you for giving your precious time to our queries. May Allah reward you in this life and the hereafter.

By the name of Allah I already gave zakat elmal for all my money last year, could you please tell me how to count it for this year and the years to followJazakum Allah khir

What are the rulings on niyyah for prayer? Please specifically explain whether it is needed to voice (low voice) the niyyah or is it needed to have it in the heart and mind? If one has to have the niyyah in heart and mind (like the niyyah for ghusl??), then what is the ruling one those who voice it?Moreover, what is the ruling on niyyah for praying when one wants to pray behind an Imam?

Is it a great sin listening to music; if so how do you rid your self of them?

Dear Scholars of Islam: This year in October I will insh Allah start studying law at a German university. Is there any opposition to studying law (most of it I think Western law) in Western countries from the Islamic point of view?

Assalamualikum wa rahmatullahAlhamdolilah, we are a small new community and have raised enough money to build a musjid. We are in the process of starting the building, but some brothers in the community insist on having a fancy musjid, with a big dome and so on. My question respected Mufti is, what are the requirements of a musjid? What does a musjid really need?Jazakallahallah reward you for your efforts.

Assalamualikum, I would like to ask whether adults or those that have passed the age of bulugh are permitted to watch cartoons. Jazakum Allah Khairan

what is the islamic ruling on womens going to graveyards to offer dua's for the near ones?if they are permitted to go,at what time?any conditions?

Can you please tell me the meaning of the female name IZMA?

Assalamu 'alaykum, Is it allowed to take medications without nuliffying ones fasting other than oral like the use of suppository, injectable, nebulization, eye drops and topical during Ramadhan as far Islamic viewpoint is concerned? Shukran

Selam aleykumI had a question regarding public displays of affection between a husband and a wife. As I understand it most of those are discouraged since they could make other people envious. But then again a wife might feel the need to them in moments where she feels insecure. Which of the following is haram, makruh, discouraged when in public? French kiss; normal kiss (on cheek); embracing; holding hands.Thanks for your time Jazakallah Khair

Respected Scholar, As-salamu ' alaykum. can we wear gold chain on our leg. I have heard that we shouldn't put gold chain on our leg. Pls explain

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I know making and shaping of eyebrows is considered as haram in Islam..But am I allowed to remove small hairs above my eyebrows?These hairs are light in colour and are just above the dark and actual shape of the eyebrow?Removing them will not make my eyebrows thin neither would it change the shape of the eyebrow?The reason I want to remove them is that they give a dirty and untidy look to the face.. Jazakum Allah khayran.

Assalamu Aleikum. Can a person with a continual incontinence that breaks his wudu read the Holy Quran without wudu? 

Assalamualaikum, My daughter will have to dissect a pig's heart/lung in her science class. Is this permissible ?thank you.

Salam AlikumWhen offering supplication, can I mention time frame, for example like this "O Allah please grant me this and this in this month"Jazakallah.

is it haram in islam if we donate our body parts after our death?

Assalam Alaikum,Could you please provide me enough details about a sect named ?Barailwi? which is well know in India.  Pls. provide me the following information.1.Who is the founder of this sect and when it was established?2.What are their believes?3. Are they from Ahle-Sunnat al-Jamaat? Who is Ahmed Raza Khan Barailwi, pls. give his biography. Jazak Allah Khair

can a husband  kiss his wifes vagina in order to please her and vice versa

Salam Alikoum, I would Like to Find out about the Islamic view and openion on the Mirena IUD/IUC devise presented and ilustrated in the below website.http://www.mirena-us.com/howmirenaworks.html?C=&c=S1Djazakoum Allah Khairan

can you please enlighten with the code of prctice for a muslim Journalist.with details on:1. Publishing Photgraphs what kind of pictures canbe published kipin in mind the importance of hijab.2. Kind of news like exposing weakness of of the members of society as individuals and as leaders of the community.You can answer this both from fiqh point of view and as a social issue.SalasmMaznur.

Dear Scholar,assalamu alaykum Recently i heard from one of our friend is that when a righteous person dies his physical body is preserved in the grave. Is there any hadeeth to prove it ?

Asalamu Alaikum,Is it halal or haram to marry for a specified period of time i.e. 1 hours, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month etc..?I want the answer to be the position of Islam on that; not the point of view of one scholar, Sunna or Shia; just what's Islam's position on that matter? Thanks.Asalamu Alaikum.

Dear,      I would like to know the difference between interest and profit. can you please clearly distinguish the two for me.

Salaam ali kum brother,I wear socks when i go out and i pray in a mosque with my socks on, iwould like to know if its compulsory to put on the socks even at home during salaah.I have heard that the feet should not be exposed, is this true.Jazak ALLAH khair

salam aleikum, I am a postgraduate student doing research on the Islamic perspectives on Refugees and asylum. Can you clarify whether the term 'ibn sabeel' can be extended to include those who are seeking asylum in today's context?jazakumallahu Khairan

My question is regarding praying  salad after contact with dogs. due to my business  I come into frequent contact with the dog. and do duhur and azar with un dahir clothes and body is that cor rect why becouse i want to pray on time. jazlaahu qeer

Asalmo alakum I read about all detail of test tube. My question is that if a woman's egg is abnormal and she wants a baby desperately. Is it permissible in islam to take some donated egg and use her husban's sperm for fertilization purpose. I shall be very thankfull to you for answring this question according to islam. Thanks

Al salam alaykum, may Allah reward you for this great service you provide to fellow Muslims.My question is on female circumcision. I don't need to tell you about all the dangers and harms of this barbaric practice, and its absolute lack of any health benefit whatsoever. I read a hadith on this web site saying "Reduce the size of the clitoris but do not exceed the limit, for that is better for their health and preferable for the husband" How could our Prophet say this, if in fact this hadith is authentic. Did he mean perhaps that it is preferable for the husband because he doesn't have to worry too much about the satisfaction of his wife? I don't understand.also, Allah promises pious righteous men in this world beautiful women for their pleasure in the afterlife. What does He promise pious women who withstand so much sexual frustration all their lives and do not commit zina? And please do not say women don't think of sex, they do so as much as men, as it is a basic human need that needs to be satisfied for both men and women.Jazakum Allah Kahayran

Assalamou 'a?aykoum wa rahmatou llah: I live currently in Spain. Almost everyday I receive loads of questions about Islam, mainly about the status of women. I would be so grateful if you could answer the following questions: 1- Why doesn't a woman have the right to go with men in the funeral? 2- What is the main reason behind polygamy? 3- Why did the Kuran in Surat "annisa'" talks about punishing a woman in the case of adultery and doesn't talk about punishing the man? Why can the man punish her while she can't do the same in similar cases?

I have been married for the last six months. I usually wear skintight jeans in home.We live in seperate apartment so only my husband or my girl friends can see me in jeans. Is it ok to wear skintight jeans in home ?  Can i offer my prayers in jeans if i cover my entire body with a abaya ?

Assalamu alaikum.  There is a common belief that among muslims in my environment that wearing silver jewellery, such as rings, protects the wearer from black magic.  I wonder how this can be.  Is there any Islamic basis for this?  Jazakallahu khairan.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. After giving birth, if someone stopped bleeding after 15 days, can she start her regular prayers before 40 days? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear Shaikh, I have two questions and would appreciate if you can answer both of them,1. Is it permissible for a muslim country to use espionage to get weapons technologies from the disbelievers, for example, as it is well known that Pakistan has used espionage against western countries through its intelligence to get nuclear secrets and missile related technologies?2. Can you please tell me how is booty collected in in Islam?Is it taken from the civilians also which are conquered? I know one-fifth is for Allah and his messenger, but does the Amir(ruler) also get a share from it?