Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have an abusive mother who keeps accusing me of doing immoral acts for no reason. She has accused my sister and me of committing zina (fornication) many times. If my period comes late, she will accuse me. If I take a shower two days in a row, she […]

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to salute people? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. A salute is considered a type of greeting (Tahiyya) meant to show reverence to a superior.  It is not a greeting that originated within Islam, but it is permissible if the following […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to say Bismillah before taking medication? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. I pray you are in good faith and health. Yes, one should say “In the name of Allah (Bismillah— بِسْمِ اللَّهِ)”  at the beginning of every good and important […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My aunt is married to a man who reverted to Islam before the marriage, probably so our family would accept him, but Allah knows best. Her husband refused to pray at the ceremony because his family would see him praying, and they don’t know that he reverted at the […]