Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Is masturbating during sex with husband permissible? What are the different schools of thought on this? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Masturbating oneself even whilst in the presence of one’s spouse and whilst engaged in sexual intimacy would be impermissible. But it is certainly permissible for each spouse to mutually […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is one allowed to chat with a potential spouse for the purpose of getting to know each other (to consider the other for marriage)? In some conservative cultures meeting in person (in the presence of a mahram of the girl) is not considered proper or even permissible. Answer Thank […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: What is considered slander? Answer: In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful and Compassionate Slander is to mention something false about someone and is strictly prohibited. Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said, […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to sit at a table or in a restaurant where alcohol is served and consumed? Also, how do we apply this ruling in the context of western countries? Answer It is sinful to accompany people of open sin and transgression unless one intends to prevent them […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Is standing for national anthem shirk? If yes, then if a student stands for the national anthem because it is the rule of the school and hates to do so would he or she be out of the fold of Islam what should a student do in such a […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu ‘Alaykum, My dad gave me a lot of money for my undergraduate studies. Do I have to pay it back? Answer: Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh. I pray you are well. If your father did not specify that this money was a loan then you are not […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: Do mistakes in recitation invalidate the prayer? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Your mispronunciation or mistakes does not invalidate your prayer. What Types of Mistakes Invalidate the Prayer The scholars have discussed this issue in a great deal and have mentioned that any mistakes made […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question: When does one need to perform ghusl from a wet dream? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Hope this finds you in the best of faith Noticing Wetness When Awaking If you wake up and notice wetness you must perform ghusl regardless of whether you saw […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: What are the legal maxims regarding the fast of Dawood (peace upon him)? How long can you do it? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, It is permissible to fast every other day as long as doing so: (a) does not weaken you from fulfilling your obligations of earning a living […]
Answered by Ustadh Farid Dingle Question: After over a decade of incessant emotional abuse from my mother-in-law, and physical abuse from my husband, I want to know what my rights are as a wife? Answer: Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Dear questioner, Thank you for reaching out and seeking to know your rights as […]
