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sallam... please could you tell me the position of insurance in islam? maassallam...

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear brother in IslamAl Salam alaykumI am a Swiss Muslim live in Switzerland. I live in a rented house for around 10 yeas; this house has 2 floors, 2 families live in this house each floor one family. The owner of the house wants to sell the house to one of these 2 families (my family or other family). The owner propose us first as we are living in this house much longer than the other family.We want to buy house because our children grew up and go to school in this area abd my old father lives in the same street and. The house cost 1550000 Swiss Franc. The money we saved is only 700000 francs, to be able to buy this house it is necessary to take interest-based loans from banks, we rent this house since 10 years already and we are paying rental fee which the same amount I am going to pay to the bank as interest , if the other family will buy the house, they will ask us to leave because they always wanted to live in the part we rent as it bigger and nicer, and we cannot easy find new house of apartment in the area where we live now. We only want to keep this house and no attention of doing business or earning money in this bank deal.Any prohibition may have certain necessity circumstances that call for relaxation. This applies to riba and too many other prohibitions. Of course, a necessity must always be given its right weight since it is Allah, the Most Knowledgeable, Who is going to screen our truthfulness, not any one else, can you justify this case as necessity and advice us to go ahead and buy the house or say hasbi allah wa nima alwakeel.May Allah guide you to the straight path, and guide you to that which pleases Him

As-salamu`alaykum. Is it an obligation upon every Muslim residing in a non-Muslim country to migrate to a Muslim country? Thank you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I work in the UK in a bakery. Sometimes, I may be required to handle pork products. Is it allowed in Islam to do so? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

I believe that the laws that deal with rape are unjust to women. 1) Why is it that women who voluntarily do not wear the Hijab and become victims are punished??? 2) There are so many opinions on this one that it seems jurists know Islam has been unjust to women and therefore try to distort. Is lam requires 4 eye witnesses to the crime so that the r*pist can be punished. Why? Even with DNA tests you say "descretionary punishment". Do you believe that such scientific methods are faulted?? Don't you understand that if a person commits a crime in the 21st century, he looks for dark alleyways and other such places to find a victim or drags them there to it? Even if a girl is with a mahram, the mahram is attacked and beaten up to unconsciousness like it happened in the famous 2005 ruling with the 19 year old (although the man was not mahram, he was overpowered). 3) If the woman or accuser loses the case, why is she punished? why is she taken as transgresser? with eye witnesses being rare and you not trusting scientific methods, women choose to hide what happened! they dont want to be punished for being proven wrong!

assalam alayekom dear brothers , I am a  25 years old teacher ;  who felt in love with a  pious , beautiful  , mature  and strictly conservative  15 years old student who lives in a rural region where i work  , The issue is  that, in our country , the legal age to get married for a female has become 18 years old  since the reform of 2004 ,so my question would be : 1- Is it halal or permissible if I proposed to her parents for engagement , with the intention  of waiting  2 to 3 years till she reaches the marriageable age ? I heard from different sources that the period of engagement in Islam  shouldn't be that  long  ( it is makrouh )?  My second question has a counseling nature : since I'm a shy guy , what would be the appropriate  way u can suggest , to confront my parents with my willing ?Thanks a lot for your help .

Salaam Allaikum, I would like to know if it is valid for a Sunni to marry an Ismaili? If not then why is this the case when a Sunni is allowed to Marry a Chritian or a Jew? JZK for your efforts.

what do islam say on masturbation. is it permited.please reply.i am waiting.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. If a husband says to his wife, "Get out of this house!" in anger while keeping in mind that in that moment he doesn't want to see his wife for a while. Later on, he clams down and is ready to live with his wife as if nothing happened. Is this considered a divorce? Jazaka Allahu khayran.

Asalamu Alakum respected scholar, i would like to know wheather or not my stepdad is my mahram. I have grown up with him ever since i was 5 years old when my mother married him. If he is not my mahram does this mean i have committed a great sin not covering myself (hijab) infront of him? And do I have to listen to everything he commands from me seeing that he treats me like his own daughter?Jakuallah

Salam,I had a question regarding psychological disorders and their relation towards Islam. What is the Islamic view on or how is one to consider certain normal to severe mental conditions?Thank you so much for your help.Salam

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.May Allah's Peace and Blessing be upon you.1. Why in Zhur and Asr congregation salah in mosques have no Qur'an recitation?2. Why in Isha congreation salah have Qur'an recitation.I understand that we begin the day with Qur'an recitation at the hours of Fajr and end the day with the Qur'an recitation at the hours of Maghrib in congregation salah in mosques.May Allah reward you.

Dear Sir, I owe a sum of money and I make monthly payment on it. there is no interst on that money I owe. Now I got some money form someone and I wish not to pay off all the money I owe and ( countinue ) to make the monthly payment.The question is after one year to make Zakah can I subtract the I money I still woe form the total money I had for one year.Thank you very much for your time.

I just found someone who thinks being fat is a sin in islam.what should i be telling her as she is quite depressed.

assalamu alaikum I am a student...now my question is about saying "assalamu alaikum" to the girl friends...is it is wrong?with prayer,  abdul khader. Pray for me

Salam alaikum,my question is regarding prayer, i am a new convert and began praying 2 - 3 months ago. i was taught by my husband and his family who do not fold their arms but i have recently met friends who have told me it is compulsory to fold arms. Could you clarify this please as i am confused as to which is correct and why?

Assalamou alaikoum dear scholars,I am a convert to Islam. I would like to know if it is permissible to limit the contacts between my family and my children to protect my children. I plan to raise my children in a muslim country and I fear that my children would be traumatized by the contrast between the muslim environment where they will be raised and the bad manners of my non-muslim parents and brothers (verbal violence towards my mother and myself, openly lying and cheating, inappropriate sexual discussions, committing fornication openly and considering it as good, drinking alcohol, etc). Also, I am considering restricting the contacts between my children and my non-muslim family because I fear that my non-muslim family might reveal to my children the sins I committed before converting to Islam (I cannot ask for cooperation from my family regarding this issue).The two issues at stake (my children being traumatized by my family's manners, and my children learning about my past) become particularly sensitive for the well-being of my kids because I plan to raise my kids in a conservative muslim country where they won't be exposed to such things.I know that Allah commands to maintain ties of kinships, but I would like to know if it is permissible to limit the contacts in this particular situation, which is to protect my children. Jazakoum Allah kheiran

salaam, i know that a muslim cannot drink alcohol, however, most restaurants and and takeaways cook alcohol or wine in their food. I heard that when wine is cooked the alcohol disappears and all is left is the flavor, therefore would muslims be able to eat the food?thanks.

As-salamu `alaykum. If a person utters some words that are related to blasphemy or atheism without having a bad intention, what should he do and how should he repent? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Is it required for my Muslim wife to cover in front of my non-Muslim parents and siblings?

Respected scholars, as-salamu`alaykum. I'm currently a police officer in Toronto, Canada. It was brought to my attention that by me being a police officer, I'm going against the Shari`ah by putting a manmade law first and enforcing it.also, by me enforcing manmade laws, I'm going against one of the basic principles of tawheed [Arabic for: Oneness of Allah; monotheism according to Islamic teachings], basically by going against some of Almighty Allah's sacred names such as the Judge and the Legislator and He — not people — is the only one who can legislate. I don't believe this to be true because I'm not putting democratic law before the Shari`ah. My intention was always to reduce the amount of criminals and to be able to promote Islam to the general public by my words and actions. My job doesn't prevent me from practicing my religion as I'm allowed to fast and pray as well while on duty. I was hoping first of all that I'm allowed to be a police officer, and if so, is there any proof in the Qur'an or the Sunnah to back it up?the fact that my career may be conflicting with my religion has brought me a great deal of stress. If you can please advise me, it would greatly be appreciated. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Ongoing Debt and Getting 2nd marriageasalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmato Allah, I?m in the stage of confusion and deny, I guess, but most of all, I want to do it right Insha Allah. My question is concerning on going debt and getting 2nd marriage. It?ll be long question because I think it needs all details Insha Allah. Moreover I would prefer Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qadarawi to answer the que stion because he is one of the sheikhs that my husband really respects, however if it?s not possible, all the Sheikhs are Alhumdulillah. My husband and I married over 8 years and we have no children due to my husband?s physical problem. We have to see doctor in order for us to have children. However my husband is a full time student and I?m a staying home wife. The only income we have is from the university that my husband is studying. He?s working part time with them. Well, my problem first had happen in early 2006 that my husband did approached one of my closed friends to marry. I was the one who went to ask with attention that she?d say no because I didn?t know what was going on between them both, so what happen was she said no to me and then my husband called her on the same day without my knowledge and she said yes to him. They secretly talked to each other for 2 weeks and after I found out then she broke up with him. I told my husband later on that he should wait until we already since we?re too having a debt, so the first one ended in early 2006. However my husband did approached her again early 2007 and have been talking and contacting her ever since and I just found out maybe about 2 weeks ago. They kept it secretly. She is a widow with 4 children, 2 girls at the age of 11 and 13 and 2 boys at the age of 6 and 7. She lives alone with her children and no one else stays with her. My husband visited them at home secretly sometimes and took them out sometimes. However I don?t really know whatelse it?s going on in the house. It has been more than 1 and a half year that they have been doing these and my husband promises her that he would finish his study less than a year and then he?ll marry her. My questions are 1. Is it possible to get a 2nd marriage while he?s having a $50,000 in debt? 2. Will the debt have to be paid off before he can get married? 3. If so, what should he do with an ongoing relationship? Should he stop the relationship? And then when he is free of debt, he can approach her again later? 4. Is he giving her false hope? 5. Allah is the One who provides. How can he know that he will be capable of in a year? If it?s not, what will happen with their relationship? Is it not better for them both to wait until he pays off his debt and capable of, and then he approaches her later? If it?s not happen, she?ll wait and have secret relationship with him forever? And if someone?s propose to her, she won?t be able to accept his hand because she?s in relationship? What is the ruling and advice?6. I know that my husband has intention of marriage her, but what is he doing is right? What is the advice? 7. For my part, it?s really difficult for me to find out this way. I felt they had been betrayed me because whenever they met outside in public or on my present, like community event, Islamic school matter, or at the masjid, they acted that they?re stranger to each other and never talk or look at each other at all time, but they talked on the phone too many time a day, he visited her at home, he took the kids out, and he buy things for them, which we do not have that kind of money. Please advice? 8. Can her sons who are 6 and 7 be her Muharam (guardian)? I know that my husband has no need to tell me about the marriage and I know that Allah gives all the Muslim men the right to get married more than one wife, but I think if he waits until he gets the job, pays off all the debts, and we talk and discuss about it, it would make a family?s relationship better. I do really need help in answering all the questions to make myself clear and have better understanding. I want to do things right since these mistakes have repeated itself and my husband did omit his mistakes. I ask Allah to guide us all to the Right Path and Decision Ameen. If you would like to post my question online, could you please delete some of my personal information? as I don?t want people in my community to know about it Insha Allah. Jazakum Allahu Kairan for your time and help and May Allah reward you Ameen.

I have an ilness and i have recently found some supplications to read in the hope of being cured but i cannot read arabic, is it possible to read these supplications when i am praying to Allah in english or does it have to be read in arabic only?

Al salamu alaikum wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatu.Dear sheikh, my question is in regards to the validity of a marriage to a sick spouse. Unfortunately, some time ago, a brother I know went through a moral lapse and fell victim to a sexual act that left him with an unharmful, yet uncurable, STD (namely herpes - type II). Although this was one of the few times that he committed such an act, his qadr was to contract this disease for life. After more than a year of deep regret, depression and agony he managed to pull himself together and put his life back on track.  He recently asked for my hand and I am now in a dilemma. I know there is a hadith that states that one should not marry a sick spouse. Would this be applicable in such a case. I believe this STD is prevalent in 1/4 of the population in the US.I appreciate your kind advice on this. Wa'salamu alaikum.

Respected Scholar,I belong to a Pharmaceutical Company.We deal in medicines and also medical devices.Currently, ladies who face Hernia problem, or Rectoceal or Cystoceal, udergo very painful surgery which have higher risk of reverting or re-occurance within next few years.In recent years after research a new technology is developed wherein a Graft is developed which is implanted at the desired destination of the body and that plays the role of reconstructive surgery. In that graft porcine (pork) source is used.Now, my question is, we are not eating pork, nor we are inhailing pork, but implanting it within our body.Is it permissible in Islam or Prohibited.I do look forward towards your kind and earliest reply in this regard, kindly also email me, with all possible references of Quran and Sunnah.In addition, how to get Fatwa on this matter.Best regards, Saif

AlSalaam Alikum Wa Ramadan KareemScholars, is it fine when I die to divide my inheritance as I think is needed between my five siblings (3 sisters, 3 brothers) or must it be equal betwen them?jazakum Allah Khairan and thank youJAK

Assalamualaikum. My question is my only remaining family are my siblings who are Catholic. (I am a convert) Is it acceptable to visit them, and give and receive gifts at Christmas?  All your past cases are referring to parents, both my parents have passed, leaving a sister and 2 brothers. My husband and I get into uncomfortable arguments every year around Christmas time.  Please put an end to this by clarifying if it is alright to be with the family at this time, show our love and accept their love in return.thank you. Salina

assalamu alaikum dear scholar, i would like ask u my wife and there her family is coverted to islam,but her father got expired in the state of chishtian. so she can pray to ALLAH for her father's forgiveness

i have 3 children the youngest being 7 months & i am pregnant (5 week)i found it very difficult with the last baby  both emotionaly & medicaly & to think i am have to go through all of it again would detroy my well being as a mother to my other children & therefore i am considering to abort this pregnancy for the well being of myself & my family, please advice

What is the function of religion (Islam) in helping a family to communicate and build a better relationship between parents and child.

Assalam-o-Alaikum, I have a question related to Ghusal.After the intercourse with my husband, I immediately take ghusul but I am not satisfied with it because after it, I still feel the fluid (sperm) coming out although I perform my ghusul properly.what should I do take my ghusul again?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. My question is simple: Are Muslims allowed to eat foods made by non-Muslims such as Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, etc.? Can you please give your answer regarding where the information actually comes from. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear sirs. A friend of mine, which is a very convinced atheist, but a very good person, always willing to help the others, and not an apostate (he was born of Christian-apostate parents, but he himself was never raised a Christian), told me he wish to travel to a muslim country for tourism and to study Arabic. He assured me that he doesn?t want to try converting anyone and that he wants to respect and follow all the exterior costumes of that country (he won?t speak to any woman, for example), but, unlike many friends of his (so he said), he doesn?t want to say falsely that he?s Christian. Which means, if someone asks him of his religion, he?ll say he?s atheist (kafir bi-la allaha). Is he allowed to do so? Should I tell him to stay home? Could you please enlighten me about the teachings of the Holy Qur?an and of the Sunna of the Prophte Muhammad (salla allah alaihi wa-sallama) about atheism, atheist and what is reserved to them in this worls and in the other?

Asalmualaykumi would just like to ask that, if i wanted to get married to girl that is religious, but my perants tell me not to get married to her becasue she is not from the same origen as us or because of her skin colour, then what should i do? will my marriage be accepted if i still get married and my perants dont want me to? jasacallahu kayran

Dear Scholar.Asalamaliqum!In regards to cleanliness, I would like to know as women are not permitted to shave or cut hair on private areas, the other methods nowadays are using epilator or waxing. Is is permissible for another women to wax the private areas of other women. As its without any wrong intentions. And the reason of getting done with other women from saloons is not knowing the correct method of waxing yourself, as it could be harmful or more painful.I apologize for asking such a question but I have really thought over it and curious to know. And could you also advise regarding Isha prayers. When we say our 3 rakhas witr prayer, we say Allahu Akbar in it, do we have to raise hands while say Allhu Akbar? I would appreciate your prompt response. Thankyou.

What is the best time to slaughter the sacrificial animal?

As a common problem for men the premature ejaculation, I am wondering if this is a something need to be treated or this a nature Allah (SWT) created men with it and should just live with it? The reason I am asking this question because according to studies 75% of men have the same problem, may be this is something nature should be left alone, or should we seek a medical treatment?

Asalam alaikum wa rehmatullah. Sir, my question isQ1.Does the luck of wife plays any role in the success of husband,as ive seen many men got better jobs,and money,after getting married,and i read one incident too,a very poor man came to prophet(pbuh)and said what should i do,so the prophet replied get married, man was surprised,but he got married and ultimately succeded in business. Q2. I get monthly pocket money from my husband whos doing very very well financially. from that money i at times help my widow mother,in acute need only,as we dont have any brother also.when i visit her i try to pay for all my and her household expenses too.does that counts as theft from husbands money. my father in law says he has big gest right on my husbands money as he spent money on his education and all,keeps telling my husband all the time,although my husband is a very dutiful husband,so much that he at times doesnt gives my right as a wife just to please his father and a widowed sister.husbands father and sister,manipulate ,make false stories that they are facing so much hardships so as to send them more and more money.my husband has invested with his father and sister good amout of money in varoius projects,without telling me,is this right that i get this info from source other than my husband. my sister in law says allah has given so much to my brother because he does so much for me,is this right too.he is told by his family to hide things from wife,make her obedient so much that she has no guts to speak her mind.his younger brother does no job,and is fully dependetn on my husband too,which again is hidden so that i dont know. who has the biggest right on my husbands money,shouldnt my husbant consult me on such matters? inlaws never spent a penny on me or my kids,ive 3 daughters,i fear for their future,who can tell my husband that its only his financial status that hes respected so much,not he or his children forget aobut wife.and after doing so much for them i still hear the complaints that husband listens to wife and has forgotten us,to all relatives,that makes me very angry,i told this to my husband andhe refused to believe thta his widowed sister can do such a thing i know my standing in the eyes of my husband,i pray that one day their true intentions are revealed to him. kindly comment.

Asalamu alaikum. My question is related to the selling of non-halal foods in supermarkets and also selling of cigarettes. I am concerned about working in a supermarket type shop, as I know that those who deal with interest, on all its levels (ie bank workers) are held accountable and I am unsure whether the situation is the same in selling non-halal food and cigarettes which harm others. Thankyou and asalamu alaikum.

Assalamoalaikum,I have a few questions related to the divine decree.First is everything that happens in this world has already been decided by Allah,so then if we say that 'such-n-such became the cause of this also knowing and believing that it happened because Allah willed it to be so is it right to say that? Also is it correct to regret previous actions because of the consequences that he or she is facing today and wish that he or she had not done that?And also if someone does not say the term 'INSHALLAH' after he decides to do something maybe because of forgetfulness or because its understood and in his heart he knows that it cannot happen unless Allah wills it to, then is he out of the fold of islam?Thanx for your help and may Allah bless you all.

Is God not fair to persons born non-muslim as compared to persons born muslim? who  seem to me to have more advantages over the other? when you are born from muslim parents, at least you are exposed, guided, nurtured to Islam right from early childhood. Whereas a person born non muslim does not have this - they have to really serch for it!!! I was informed by a scholar not long ago that God is indeed fair - he said that it is not necessary that a person born muslim will a ll  practice teachings of Islam. I am not very convinced with the argument on the basis that at least that muslim born person have been exposed to Islam. Whether he/she follows the religion is another matter. Our friends who were born non muslim do not have that opportunity!!!

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. How should an educated Muslim woman make advantages of her university degree, especially if it is from an international university, without affecting her duties as a wife and a mother? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu Alaykum.  May Allah (SWT) bless you for this wonderful service.  I will try to be brief.My newphew is marrying a mennonite this fall.  This has caused quite a stir in the family as she is not converting and this is okay with my nephew .  However, we have accepted her at family gatherings and will pray for her reversion while trying to do da'wa (when and if we are given the opportunity).My brother and his wife will be having an elaborate wedding for them (over 300 people).  I have told my parents (the groom's grandparents) that I will not attend as I cannot morally celebrate my nephew marrying a non-muslim.  I also have to be an example for my own sons that this will be unacceptable to me if they follow the same path.  I do not want to be a hyprocrite to them i.e. "do as I say, not as I do".  My parents are insisting that I attend.  If I do not, I am sure that the relations with my brother's family will be completely cut off as they have expressed this to everyone in the famil.  However, I feel that is the price that may have to be paid to stand up for my principles and deen, and as a parent.The wedding will be mixed with music and dancing - I cannot use this as an excuse not to attend as the last wedding I attended was of this nature.  Please advise me what to do - will I be disobeying my parents if I do not attend or will I be gaining the favour of Allah (SWT) and setting my children on the right path?  I do not want to displease my elderly parents, but I fear that my children's future is at stake.Also, there are unconfirmed rumours (which I will bring up with my brother shortly) that her 'pastor' will "bless" the marriage.  Might I add that the local Imam will not officiate at their wedding.  We hear that an "imam" without proper certification to marry people in Canada will do the "nikah".  We have no idea about the civil ceremony.Forgive me for the length of this question.  I am eagerly waiting for your reply.Jazakum Allahu Kheiren.

Assalamu AlaikumThere is a great reward for visiting the sick. Some people of knowledge are saying that a woman who has just given birth does not fall under the category of a sick person, thus all rewards for the visitor does not apply. Under many ahadith it mentions people suffering from wounds, injury etc. These all reflect the status of a woman after childbirth. Some women are unable to move, get infections, major surgery/minor surgery, lose a lot of blood and even die as a result of childbearing. How can it not be the same? JazakAllah khairan

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaikum. My question is regarding Obedience to one?s Husband. I have been constantly bombarded with fights and challenges when it comes to my wife having issues when it comes to listening to me due to the fact that if she listens to me it would mean she is lowering herself. She know that I listen to her so it?s not a problem of I don?t listen to her.  She fights for 50-50 in almost everything. I told her that as the Husband and the man of the house she has to respect my position, but she is not a person who if someone say to jump she would ask how high.the last fight I would explain to help you to understand what I am going through and would hope that you can give guidance. One of her guy friends brother had died recently, however, the friend is a person whom I dislike not the deceased, the brother who would be present at the funeral. My wife wanted to go to the funeral to show her respects. However, I informed her that I would not be comfortable with her going. She didn?t accept, she didn?t see anything wrong with going and so even though I was disturbed about it she still insisted on going and still went.  She is saying what about what she wants to do, she says it?s not like she is going to do anything inappropriate she is just going to meet her friends. Is this a sufficient excuse for her to go to the funeral even though her Husband is requesting that he would not like her to go because he is not comfortable and also not in the country? Should I have lightened up due to the fact that it?s a death; let me add further that it was not a Muslim funeral. I trust my wife however, if I am displeased with her going, is her excuse for going valid? I told her she could have sent a card or called the person whom I still dislike, or if I was in the country we would have both gone together, just I ask that you don?t go to the funeral.  This was still not enough because she still went to the funeral and met her friends and she was fine. She didn?t see anything wrong and I being displeased was not enough for her not to go because in her mine although I dislike the person she justified that it?s a death. How do you picture this situation and what do u foresee. I must add that I didn?t want her to go based on the fact that the deceased brother had a likeness for my wife whom she would meet at the funeral, I am not jealous but I prefer to eliminate risk instead of outing fires. She would be going to the funeral to send condolences and sympathy to the person whom I don?t like, cause at the time of meeting my wife this person knew that I was intending to be with her yet still he would want to be a close friend to her and she allowed it due to that fact that we were not married as yet or not close as yet. Can you please give guidance based on what is right as a Muslim married couple because we are trying to live an Islamic life?how can someone expalin to a woman that Man is the head? And it is equity not equality? Men are facing lots of problems with women when it comes to roles and responsibilities being mixed up.thanking you in advance and wish that you could answer my question in detail concerning the issue with the funeral and guidance for married women.

Union Jack flag. My husband said it is haram to have this on your car, shirts or even on a key ring because it has the red cross. As muslims we should not display this flag. Is this true? I am very proud being a muslim as well as being proud being a British. I don't agree with his view. What do you think?

Assalamualaykum.Dear scholar, I am a sunni muslim. I wanted to know, am I allowed to pray behind a Shiite muslim? I asked a local scholar in a nearby mosque and he said that it IS allowed to pray behind them, because Shiite muslims in general aren't kuffars. However, if you're sure that the certain individual's believes indeed takes him out of the fold of Islam (he's a kafir), then I am not allowed to pray behind that individual shiite. What are your thoughts on this? And what if I know for a fact that he's a kafir Shiite muslim, and he wants to pray behind me? Should I stop him, or just allow him to do so? Thanks for your time, I appreciate it. JazakAllahkhair!

Sheikh Muhammad Nur Abdullah, President of the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) and member of the Fiqh Council of North America, states: “For external use of such lotions, shampoo, soap, etc. scholars have allowed the use of ethanol alcohol. So, I don’t see any problem in using a skin care product as such and

My father earns an entirely haram income. I have no other means of financial support except through this income to pay for: university tuition fees(to keep fom taking a loan), Islamic courses, food, clothing, and other expenses. Can I use the money my father gives me to go on hajj/umrah?

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmutAllah, this matter I am about to ask you about has been a nagging issue in my mind. InshaAllah I hope you are able to provide me with a response to the best of your abilities. I am a 17 year old female public high school student. I have been in companies of all sorts, from the mixed genders of non-muslims to those of the same sex and same religion, but very much astray from the true light of Islam. It was not until a year ago that I became friends with a muslim boy who is very involved in the MSA and has introduced me to his muslim friends whom are all firm believers and good followers of Islam. The problem is, all the girls in my school that are muslims do not concern themselves with the deen and unfortunately are even comparable to the lost non-muslims who do not think of matters other than boys, sex and looks. I've always attempted to steer away and have not found salvation until I became friends with this boy. We always discuss Islamic matters to the best of our abilities and we always give each other good advice. This has allowed our friendship to grow but we steer away from haraam matters at all costs. I am usually found sitting in the library with this group of muslim boys. We do not chat about useless topics, rather we discuss many relevant matters to Islam and our studies. Is it permissable for me to say that my best friend is a boy? How can I approach this "gender dilemma" more Islamically? JazakAllahu khair. (P.S. as in, what are my boundries, limits, etc)

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 way when they come in to 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 like my husband and I to go.  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 Muslim, we know that there is only one god with no association.  I am aware that prophet Mohammed use to visit other places of worship.  Please let me know.  Thank you.

Al Salam Alikum I am enrolled in a pension plan where my company matches my dollar contribution every paycheck. The money is then channeled in an investment fund. I want to pay the zakah due on the money which increases every paycheck. My question is how should I calculate the due zakah, is it due on the beginning balance or the ending balance at the end of the year or is their another method I should use? Also, my wife has an investment policy that was transferred into her name from her parents six months ago. It also increases through a fixed monthly contribution. The problem with the policy is that we took some money out of it so the money is less than what it was when she first received it. Also, we might be taking some more money out of the policy. How can we calculate the zakah on the policy at the end of the year taking into account the constant change in the balance? Jazakom Allah Khairan.al Salam Alikum

Assalamu alaykum,Dear scholars, I would like to know - which things in your eyes/ in the eye of Islam is considered to be as a human "perfect" and have a happy life.I think: x) to be religious and understand Islam and follow it x) to have good relations to all people old, children, muslims, youth, etc. x) to be uptodate: have information about the modern world: politics, sports, etc. and now about history and past situations x) to have general informations about politics, geography, and everything x) having succes and work or study the best way one can x) good manner/good characters x) money and a beautiful, kind, religious wife x)to have a strong charakter x) to eat and life healthy and controll one´s weight x) to have a balance between health - job - Islam - family - friends - wife, etc x) to understand the world x) not to be passive and not to run away from problems. If there is any problem or something you don´t understand - doe´sn´t matter how small or silly it is to ask about it and solve it and not to save it for yourself that may lead to psychologic problems x) not to take everything very emotional and make from small things a large story, to ignore things (like f.ex. this person didn´t shake hands with me - not to be sad and angry etc. - to ignore this situation and just think he doesn´t see you) x) Smile to the world - it smiles to youand it would be great if you can add hadithes or verses of the holy quran or quotations of sahabis or prophets in talking about this topic: how to live a good, happy life, without problems and suffers. and how to handle with problems. etc. Salam

i loved a person he did Istakhara it showed that he was in bathroom and he saw a man he divorced his wife and another man who did his second marriage.what is the meaning is it positive or negative.plzz reply me as soon as possible.plz

Yesterday my brother was driving his car back to work when he accidently ranover and killed a female deer.  It was an accident since the deer had jumped out in front of him.  He had no other option since it was a 2 way road and there was traffic.  He would have ended up injuring others if he swirved his car.  He feels bad about what happend as well.  What kind of dua should he ask for from Allah?  Is there something he should do?  What should be done next?Jazakallah.

Assalamu alaikumPlease help me with a fatwa inshallah.  I am looking to get married and among the practising, religious women, I would like to marry someone I am inclined to.  Is it permissable for me or my sister/mother to ask a prospective bride her clothes sizes, including bra s ize, waist and hip sizes?

Assalaam-u Alaikum Wa Rahmat-Allah(S).I wanted to ask regarding the prayers while on a journey.If one is travelling on the airoplane and the time for Zuhr, Asr, or Maghrib prayer approaches, then where and how (many Raka'ahs) is one to pray. Could you please specify the number of Raka'ahs needing to be prayed for the above prayers.Also if the ablution breaks while on the airoplane then how must one perform their ablution? Jazak-Allah(s) Khair.Wassalaam-u Aliakum.

I have performed Hajj before for myself and now I am going to Hajj this year and I want to make it on behalf of my uncle who died in a car accident. But I have a doubt that he prayed. Will this be accepted?

There are several popular hadiths indicating that the judgment that appeals to one’s heart and reassures one’s soul is given priority over the fatwa issued by a mufti, for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says: “Seek judgment from your heart.” That is to say, a layman may ask a question seeking a legal opinion, then he finds that the fatwa given to him by the mufti does by no means appeal to his heart. In this case, which of them should one follow; one's heart or the mufti?

( I am british, living in the netherlands) As-salaamu alaykum. Please could you tell me exactly how long it takes to perform umrah and does it matter that i am female travelling alone. I know people in saudi. Many thanks. Jazak Allah Khair from your sister in islam, julia

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. I am a 16-year-old Christian fromTexas, US, and I was wondering if you could explain what Islam actually is. It is confusing when people here tell me about it. Thank you.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What is the status of a man who commits adultery after he has performed Hajj, claiming that he will make another Hajj to expiate? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear Brothers,Alsalmaou Alikoum.A relative of mine works in Ummrah/Hajj business, he rents some hotels in Makkah/Madinah during these seasons and re-sales the units to Hajj/Ummrah travel agencies in Egypt. He re-sales these units in market rates. His profit exceeds 100%, sometimes it reaches 150%. Recently he asked me to invest/work with him, but I have some concerns, basically I know that resale and making money is allowed in Islam, but I feel that the resale of these units and make this much money could be questionable as this way we make Hajj and Um mrah more expensive for people, and some won?t be able to afford them. In the mean time, we resale at market price. So what do you think? Can I invest with him? Is all the money we make will be Halal?, and If so, how much zakat should I?

Asalam wa Alaikum, I am in the U.S. military and want to go to Hajj.  My question is wether my earnings are considered halal for going to Hajj or do i need to find another source to go to Hajj. wa Salam,

Which of the two should take priority: performing the obligatory Hajj, or paying off father’s debt?

Is tourism in Islamic countries haram (forbidden) or not? Some scholars say it's haram because the Western tourist drinks alcohol and dresses half naked, etc., in the Islamic countries. Others say no, it's not haram. They are guests in our countries, we must respect them and they only do what is normal for them (drinking alcohol, etc.) and we must defend them from terrorism.

Is it permissible to delay throwing the pebbles until after dark?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I did not perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah because I thought that the first Tawaf was sufficient. What should I do?

Salaam AK.  Inshalla we have planned to go and perform Hajj this year.  We have been waiting 4 years to go because we were trying to clear all of our debt, which marshalla we successfully did.  However, last month we had some unexpected cost and we have borrowed the money on a 0% interest basis from the bank until October 2007 and the repayments are £5 per month.  It?s a very small amount around a £2500.  I am now not sure whether or not it will be allowed for us to go and perform Hajj.  We put a deposit down 2 months ago for Hajj, long before we had to take the loan out.  Could you please advise me as we are due to pay the full amount for Hajj after Ramadan?

I made hajj two years ago but my wife was unable to make hajj because our children were still young. We made plans to make hajj this year but new developments at my work making it difficult for me to make hajj as I might have to work during hajj period. Is it OK for my wife to delay her hajj until next year.

Asla muaiaikum,I do not know if my question is a Fatwa Question or not, forgive me if it isnt.I went to Umrah over the summer and bought some books from a store outside Masjid Nabawi in Madinah. One of the books was on Jinns and Devils. It says in that book that jinns whisper into peoples ears so you can hear voices. Schizophrenic people also hear voices, does that mean that Schizophrenic people are actually hearing jinn? or is it just something else?Jazakallah khair

Does a person have to ask for forgiveness from all relatives and friends before going on Hajj.

Q1 Can we recite Ayath Al Qursi, Al Fathia, Al Falak, An Nas, Dardu Shareef & make it as a Hadiah for our dead parents daily? Q2 Can we recite the first kalimah 100 times and also make it as a hadiah for our dead parents daily? Q3 My son is training dogs for watch purposes and lending it to companies and also he is running a dog hostel when people go on vacation they leave their dogs in this hostel. He earns through this ? Is this Halal? Please advice.

As-salamu `alaykum. During Hajj, I noticed that some people especially from Southeast Asia andTurkey do Tawaf in groups, pushing and causing harm to others. What advice would you give them regarding this behavior? In my group, we agreed to meet at a certain point after Tawaf as it is impossible to do it together without harming others. Also, some men will punch others in the back to make way for their wives yelling “my hurma.”. Indeed, during Tawaf, I had the ability to cause harm by pushing back, but I refrained from doing so, while others became angry and pushed back. To me this is a sign that the person is ignorant of the purpose of Hajj. They are there to seek forgiveness and wipe their sins away, not commit new ones. What advice would you give to such people? Thank you!

Yesterday, on TV I saw the photos of the American prisoners of war (POWs) captured by Iraqis. Some people say that the display of such photos is a violation of the Geneva Convention. However, the US showed photos of its Iraqi POWs on TV with no one claiming that such a display of the Iraqi captives is a violation of the said Convention. I really wonder: Is it permissible in Islam to display the photos of captives? And is there a clear text in the Geneva Convention that prohibits the display of POWs on TV? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. Jazaka Allahu khayran for all the advice you give to all in need. Now to my question, I was born and brought up in the country I live in. When my parents arrived here, there were only a few other families like us and we became very isolated. I am a very boring person. They didn’t approve of mingling with non-Muslims. I have noticed that my son turns more to other native persons than to me. What can one do to become funnier and more attractive to ones children?

If we cudn't follow any restriction in state of ihram(for example killed living being or covered the face) during umrah then wt will we have to do ?

  Asalaamu Alaikum, After completing Hajj two yrs back I decided to do umrah for my mothers uncle who had passed away (may Allah bless his soul..Ameen). While on my 7th circuit, the time for Asr came. At this point I had completed 6.5 circuits. During the 3rd or 4th rakah, I felt the urge to pass wind. I tried to hold it in, but felt something leave (I wasnt 100% sure..but fairly sure that wudhu was broken). At the conclusion of salat I finished circling the Ka'ba and prayed my two rakahs. After this I renewed my wudhu and re-prayed the two rakahs and then did my sai. I have read recently that I will need to go back to do my ummrah again as its not complete and I'm still in a state of ihram. Pls advise. JazakAllah Khair, Wasalaam. 

If a woman who is going for Hajj is having her menstrual period and experiencing some bladder problem (i.e., she is unable to hold urine), what is she supposed to do? Since she cannot hold urine even for three hours, is her Hajj valid in this condition or not?

A person is performing umrah because she feels that she cannot afford HAJJ (financially)at present.Now people are saying she should not perform umrah because after performing that, HAJJ will be obligatory on her , and if she dies before performing HAJJ she will be sinful.Will she be sinful? should she perform umrah or save for HAJJ?

I am intending to go for umrha with my mother and husband. i have not been talking to my brothers for some time i disowned them due to many reason. i can not forgive them or there wives. Does that mean my umrha will not be excepted by allah. How it important to forgive.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. While perf orming Tawaf I fainted after the fourth round. I was taken to the hospital, and after recovery I went home without completing the other three rounds of Tawaf. Is my Hajj valid? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. I wish to take my mother and sister to perform `Umrah. My father is unable to pay for my mother and although my sister is employed, she cannot afford any extra costs. May I pay for their `Umrah? If this is permissible, am I allowed to pay from my zakah? Jazaka Allahu khayran.

Dear Sir, Assalam-o-alaikum, We are InshaAllah planning to go for Umrah. My son is 8 years old, i wanted to ask you is it obligatory for him to wear the Ihraam and do all the rituals correctly? Thanks! Allah hafiz!

can i peform umrah more than once in a trip to makkah. ppl are going to aisha masjid in makkah as making it the meeqaat. pls explain. may allaah swt show you and me the wright path.

what things wife and husband should perform before umrah?

I am married and I have no children. Several years ago, when I was still single, I made intention that I would do Hajj immediately after I get married. Al-hamdullilah, I got married last May and I planned to make Hajj in the year 2002, Inshaa Allah. However, after watching a video about the terrible state of Muslims in Afghanistan, my wife and me are thinking of donating the cost of the Hajj trip to help those people. What should I do now? Should I make Hajj and fulfill my intention, or donate the money to the poor and needy Muslims in Afghanistan?

Salam alaikum I am an elderly sister who has performed Umrah last year, accompanied by my husbands nephew and his wife and daughter. I would now like to perform Hajj with them inshallah. My husband is unable to travelat this time due to ill health but has given me permission to go to hajj with his nephew and his family, as done so in my previous Umrah.  Financially I am capable of paying for this journey and this will be my first Hajj. Despite this I have been told by some people that my Hajj will not be permissible as I do not have a specific mahrem, I will be travelling with my Husbands nephew his wife, daughter and young sons and other female relatives. Could you please tell me whether my Hajj will permissible and acceptable in these circumstances. As I intend to travel for Hajj in this current year a prompt response would be much appreciated. Thank you for your help. Salam alaikum

I intend to perform Hajj with my mother this coming Hajj season, in sha' Allah. My concern is due to the fact that my mother is in her old age. My question is about throwing the pebbles in Hajj. I read somewhere that I can perform this requirement of Hajj on behalf of my mother because it is too physically demanding for old people. Is this correct?

What is the ruling on women taking pills to stop menstruation before and during Hajj so that they can perform Hajj completely?

Respected scholar, as-salamu `alaykum. My father married his second wife seven years ago. Since then, he has not bothered to even look at my mother (first wife) nor with his sons and daughter from his first marriage, although we made no fault on our side. He has not been supporting my mother either financially or otherwise since then. He stays separately with his second wife. I have three questions: 1. What are the responsibilities of the husband (my father) to his first wife? 2. Is the relationship deemed void or is it automatically terminated? 3. My mother has plans set to go in 10 days on her second Hajj. My father was asked, and permission was granted by him  six months back. All preparations and planning for Hajj were done: Tickets paid for, visa issued, and things spent for. Now, my father suddenly has a change of mind and tells my mother that he does not give his permission for her to go for Hajj. What is the ruling, on such grounds, on seeking the permission of one's husband on going for Hajj? I tried reasoning with my father, but he seems to be adamant for no particular reason other than making things difficult for us.a local imam told me that although permission from the husband is necessary, I need to consider only the first time that was asked and permitted by him; any later change of mind does not count. Please help me in clarifying this situation. Jazakum Allahu k hayran

I am a govt. employee in India and I think that according to shariaa haj is fard on me as I have enough money in my Provident Fund account.During the period of haj I was sent to mecca by the govt. on deputation as haj assistant to serve at Indian Haj Mission.  While applying for this post it was clearly said that I will not be allowed to perform haj. However, when in mecca the office allowed me to perform haj.  I performed haj and I had already performed umrah after landing in mecca.  they did not give me the consent in writing but only verbally.  The question is that whether this Haj is valid or not.  Even if it is valid whether my fard haj is performed or not.  I have not paid any expenses for coming from India as I was on duty the fare was paid by the office and I am even getting salary. Whether it is necessary to pay all expensed on my own for performing haj.  Please clearify if I have to perform haj again my fard haj.thank you. Jazzak Allah.

Is 'Tamatto Hajj'   permissible to the person who is performing hajj on behalf of his deceased sister ?

Inshallah, My husband and I would like to go on hajj in 2006.  Alhamdulilah all our debts are paid.  However we have a car that we lease.  We have no intention of buying the car.  We want to lease it and turn in back to the company in 2 years.  We pay our lease monthly on the car.  Do we have to pay off the total lease before we go on hajj?  I view the lease as renting the car; however, could the 2 year lease be seen as a debt that must be paid before going on hajj?  May Allah reward you and your family for your help. 

1)I did shopping from Meka after performing Tawaf Al Efada,do I have to do Kafarh and what should i do if Kafarah should be done? 2)Does the normal female genital discharge affects tahara and should it be removed and do wodoa for prayer? 3)I am a gynecologyst and i had a patient who was trying to abort herself before 40 days pregnancy , she had bleeding and when i did her ultrasound i was not sure if i there was pregnancy or not but she was bleeding so i performed her surgery to empty the uterus to stop the bleeding on bases that she has been already aborted, i could have waited several hours for senior staff to repeat the ultrasound and make sure that the pregnancy is not viable but i did not but not intentially.Do i have to do Kafarah if there is something against what i did?

  Dear scholar, we went to Hajj this year but we didn't perform al-ifaadhah tawaf. We learnt that we should go back to do it so our Hajj will be completed, should we perform tawaf Alwadaa' as well ? may Allahgrant with the best

Salam My question is, are there any Dua one can do when they wish to achieve or gain something with good intention? What if one had a desire to gain something with good intention. What should one do? Give charity?

Aselamu Aleykum,Can I pay for my mother's Hajj before I perform the Hajj myself? Note: For some reason I can not perform the Hajj this year but I can pay for her and her Mahrem. And I am plannig to perform the Hajj next year insha allah.

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Early this year, I made the intention to take my mother who is 78 to Hajj next year, but her short-memory is now nearly gone. She also needs constant attention and out of respect to my mother I'd rather not go into details. I have decided to do Hajj for her. Is this right or is there some guidance for a case like my mother's? Jazakum Allahu khayran.