Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: My husband is not interested in having marital intimacy with me no matter how much I beautify myself for him. When I try to talk to him about this, he becomes aggressive. But He spends a lot of money on me. Am I being ungrateful? I left my […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Am I allowed to require that my wife should dress modestly, when discussion is not enough? Can I demand my wife works less, if she is earning enough with a part-time job? She needs to take care of my parents. Is it wrong of me to stop my […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:As salaamu alaykum, Is it mandantory to write “Abdul” in front of the name “Muiz” if I want to name my son “Muiz”? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Masha’Allah, may Allah Most High make him of His Elect. No, it is not necessary to name him ‘Abd al-Mu‘iz. The […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam’aleykum, I am taking care of 3 cats. Do we need to buy halal food for them? Answer:Wa alaykum al-Salam There are two areas of concern relating to your question. One is feeding animals carrion or non-slaughtered meat and the other is purchasing of such meat. Feeding animals carrion: […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question I have been married for a decade, my husband is physically unable to sexually satisfy me, and he does not want to seek medical advice. He also doesn’t practice. What should I do? Answer I pray this finds you well. May Allah reward you for seeking out clarity […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Does inserting medicine into private parts nullify wudu? Answer: Assalam alaikum, I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. In the Hanafi school, inserting something (whether medicine or other—permitted or impermissible) into front or rear private parts does not invalidate one’s ritual purity (wudu). Rather, […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: I am severely depressed because I live with an abusive mother-in-law. I have decided to leave my husband but I am pregnant. Can I have an abortion? Answer: Assalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh I pray this finds you well. Mother-in-law Your mother-in-law sounds extremely toxic. You have rights […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: I have been married for 7 years, have children, and my husband barely touches me, to the point where I have had a brief affair because I am so sexually frustrated. I am afraid to leave my husband because of my children. What do I do? Answer: Assalamualaykum […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: I am Hanafi and I plan on taking a belief class that is taught by a Maliki. Is there any difference of belief between Hanafis and Malikis? Answer: Assalamu alaykum The Hanafi and Maliki schools are schools of law and not theology (aqida). Classically, scholars from the Hanafis and […]
Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam’aleykum, Is there any spiritual benefit from refraining from eating, even in private, for someone who is not allowed to fast? I was told that some women do this to get closer to Allah, out of respect for the Holy Month. I understand eating in public is not […]
