Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question Given that there are different and conflicting ways of raising a finger in prayer, shouldn’t we drop it entirely? Brief Answer Differing opinions over a significant issue of religion only indicate the care and introspection of the scholars that looked into it. Instead of looking at it as a […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I am 37 years old, single, and living alone. All my necessities and support, including food, clothing, and shelter, are being provided by my married friend, who has two children, not by my parents or siblings—seeing the harassment, torture, and mistreatment at my parent’s home continued to force me […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question As a young teenager, I was in a few relationships and committed many sins, even Zina. I repented a few years ago, and my time for marriage has come. Do I tell my family? Do I tell him and his family, or do I keep it all to myself? […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I looked at pornographic material, and there was some pre-ejaculation, but I did not masturbate. Does this count as Zina, or did it break the purification period of refraining from haram with the private parts? Answer First, I commend you for restraining yourself to some extent while viewing this […]