Entries by sufyan

How Do I Stop Committing Zina?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I met a young man at university two years ago and we began a sinful relationship. I can’t stay away from him. I do not want to marry him, as he probably does this with many other girls. I used to pray 5 times a day, […]

How Can I Leave a Man Who Doesn’t Want to Divorce Me?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam alaykum, I lived with my husband for 2 years. After that he sent me back to my parent’s home. He told me to not came back home. So for 2 years now I’m leaving alone with my 2 years old son. He never called to ask after his […]

Are My Prayers Invalid While I Am Paying Interests?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam alaykum, I have student loans that are accruing interest. I have not been able to pay them. Do I have to redo every single prayers that I have done during these loans? Answer: Wa alaykum al-Salam If the prayer was offered correctly, with all conditions and requirements fulfilled, […]

Is It Permitted to Mockingly Joke About Openly Corrupt Political Figures?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is it permitted to mockingly joke about openly corrupt political figures? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, The basis is that we are instructed to hold our tongues from that which does not concern us. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, […]

Can I Change the Name of My Child After His Birth?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam alaykum, I was used to call my son Abdul Hadi before his birth. But after his birth I want to name him Abdul Ahad. Can I call him Abdul Ahad? Answer: Wa alaykum al-Salam Depending on the circumstance, the changing of a name could either be impermissible, reprehensible, […]

What Exactly Is Zina?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I have been struggling with masturbation. I just wanted to know what exactly zina is, what are some ways to avoid it, and if masturbation falls under this category. Answer: Assalam alaykum. Jazakum Allah khayr for your question. May Allah reward you for striving to correct your […]

Do These Statements Entail Disbelief?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum Is it disbelief if I mistakenly thought someone had left Islam although she hadn’t? Is it disbelief if someone said they love their spouse more than anything (or anyone) else? A child asks in childplay who is the boss of the universe, and an adult replied jokingly […]

My Husband Married Me for My Visa and Abuses Me. What Do I Do?

Answered by Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil Question: Assalam aleykum, I realise that now my husband married me for my visa, less than a year ago. He has now broken every single agreement made for the marriage, some of which includes that he will support and help me finish my studies, yet from the second day […]

What Is the Ruling on Shaving Pubic Hair for the Deceased?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum What is the ruling on shaving pubic hair for the deceased? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The body hair and nails of the deceased are not cut, because such cutting is for worldly appearance—and the deceased has no need for that. Furthermore, the […]

Is the Prayer Valid If One Prays in Impure Clothes Without Knowing It?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum Is the prayer valid if one prays in impure clothes but had no clue of them being impure at that time? Does one have to repeat all of those prayers? Answer:  Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. The base assumption of all objects is that […]