Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I have a question regarding the toys and clothing of a child which they have outgrown, but were gifts. I have limited space to keep them all and they are no longer used. Can these items, with the child’s permission, be given to charity with them seeking a […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum 1. What is the awra (nakedness) of a young child? At what age does it apply? 2. Can a child see the awra of an adult, male or female? If so, at what age do the restrictions apply? Answer: Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmat Allah wa barakatuh, The […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: There are certain sisters in my community who ask very personal questions and want to know everything about other people’s business. How do I approach these sisters? Is it bad to avoid other Muslims if they have bad character? Also, how long should one wait before announcing they […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Does a divorce count when somebody is listening to a song which contains divorce-statements like “welcome to separation” or “it’s time for separation” etc. and sings along, and repeats it often, so that he has a song stuck in his head without reflection and without intending to divorce his […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I forgot I was making up a fast and committed a sin of watching filth and masturbating. I broke my fast because there was ihtilaam (wet dream). On another occasion while keeping a voluntary fast outside the month of Ramadan I masturbated intentionally. Do I have to do kaffara (expiation)? Answer: Assalam alaykum wa […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: In my early teens I was disrespectful towards my Qur’an teacher. Now I have realized the grave mistake of disrespecting him. I have repented and tried to make amends by buying my teacher gifts. However I have not asked for his forgiveness as I am shy. AlhamduliLlah he accepted my gift. What I should do? Answer: […]
Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaikum. I was going through Surat A’raf where there’s an ayah: [Satan] said, “Reprieve me until the Day they are resurrected.” [Allah] said, “Indeed, you are of those reprieved.” [7:14-15]. How did Iblis know that there would be a day of resurrection at that time? Answer: In the […]
Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: I have an institute. My direct competition is right opposite my office. They have numerous students for the same courses we offer. We have hardly a handful. Clients see them first and end up being dissatisfied. After a year, some clients “suddenly” discover us. Is there some sort of […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question Since the conception of my child, my husband has refrained from any intimacy with me. It has gotten to a point where we haven’t shared any marital relations for several years. It’s frustrating and depressing for me. He says that he doesn’t have those feelings for me and […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum, I have ants in my home. I have sprinkled ant powder. That hasn’t stopped them. But it has resulted in hundreds dead per week. I don’t know what to do. I don’t know if there is any Islamic significance behind this. What I can do about stopping […]
