Shaykh Jamir Meah clarifies certain aspects of a previous answer on a wife’s conjugal rights. I am writing to inquire a further look at this portion from a previous answer: What Does Islam Say About the Neglect of the Wife’s Sexual Rights? Islam already takes into account the fact that a woman may have times […]
Pooling Funds for Hajj
Ustadh Tabraze Azam is asked about the legality of polling funds for Hajj. In our culture, we have a system of informal savings whereby people come together in groups and decide on an amount of money to deposit in a savings (locally, a wooden–metal box that is entrusted to a group member). They also decide […]
Permanent Dental Retainer and Wudu
Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan is asked about the validity of wudu and ghusl when wearing a permanent retainer. I have a permanent retainer fixed to my top teeth. If they are removed my teeth will move. In the past I have committed sins but now I want to do the right thing. In terms of prayers […]
Ishraq, Chasht, and Awwabin Prayers
Shaykh Jamir Meah explains the prayers of ishraq, duha, and awwabin, their virtues and rewards. What is the difference between the ishraq, chasht, and awwabin prayers. Why are these separately described in hadiths? When should we pray the ishraq, chasht, and awwabin prayers. What are the virtues mentioned in sahih hadith of praying the ishraq, […]
OCD Causing Hardship with Impurities
Ustadh Salman Younas advises on how to deal with impurities when suffering from OCD. I have been struggling with OCD for the past few years. It’s mainly obsessive thoughts about impurities (najas). I have read that certain things that are considered najis in the Hanafi madhab aren’t najas in, for example, the Maliki maddhab. My […]
Excusable Filth in the Four Madhhabs
Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat answers a series of questions about the excusable amount of filth according to the four madhhabs. Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. I have a big problem. I suffer from OCD. It’s driving me crazy. I need to know how much filth (najasa) is excusable. I know what the four […]
Traveling without Mahram to Visit Parents
Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan answers a question about the permissibility of a woman traveling without a mahram to visit here parents. Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. I hope this finds you in the best health. I have been traveling by road for the past few years to visit my parents from home, which […]
Is a Lecture a Valid Excuse to Delay the Prayer?
Shaykh Farid Dingle is asked if college lectures are a valid excuse for delaying the prayer until the time of necessity in the Maliki school. Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. This is a question regarding a previous answer that was asked by someone else titled: What Are the Valid Excuses to Delay […]
‘Aqiqa for Adults – Is It Permissible?
Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat is asked if it permissible to perform ‘aqiqa for an adult, and if so, how does one go about it. Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. My mother told me that she never had a ‘aqiqa done for her when she was a newborn. As such, I want to host […]
Father-in-Law Kissed Daughter-in-Law
Ustadh Salman Younas gives general advice on a case of a father-in-law kissing the daughter-in-law by mistake and how one should act in such cases. Question: Assalam alaykum wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh. A case has arisen in our town that a father in law suddenly and unexpectedly kissed his daughter in law. This all […]
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