Q. I have read that two females should not sleep under one blanket, only husband and wife can sleep under one blanket, not even two males nor two females, is it true? Can mother and daughter sleep under one blanket? Can two cousin sisters sleep […]
Q. If a man shaves the side of his beard leaving the hair on the jaw bone and the length of his beard is that of a fist, is it permissible? A. No, it is not permisssible for him to do this. He must also […]
Q. Can your intended husband see part of your hair before marrying you? A. No, the hair is your aurah (concealable area) and at this time your intended husband is your ghair mahram (non blood relative). Hence, it will not be permissible for him to […]
Q. If during namaaz one forgets the surah in between, then what should he do? A. If a person forgets verses of a Sura, then there is no need for him to start over the Sura. However, if he wishes to start over from the […]
Q. Please tell me if it is sunnah to cover your head while eating, drinking water and sleeping? A. It is mentioned that the Prophet (SAS) used to have his head covered while eating and drinking. So, it will be regarded as a Sunnah to […]
Q. I work in Azerbaijan, which is mostly a Shia community. On the drilling rig that I am assigned, there is a prayer room where the workers perform their salaah. There are a few Sunni brothers who form a Jamaah for the daily salaah. Is […]
Q. My question is if a couple decided to adopt a child, what are the restrictions to both parent and child? By this I mean in terms of: 1) at what age/period should the child be told that he/she was indeed adopted? 2) if the […]
Q. If you are a muslim, is male wrestling good to watch? A. According to the teachings of Islam (based on the hadith of the Prophet (SAS) it is not permissible for a man to look at the ‘awrah’ (concealable parts) of the body of […]
Q. Can you tell me some of the historical events that occurred on the day of Ashura? A. According to authentic traditions the only historical event that took place on the day of Ashura was that Allah (SWT) allowed Prophet Musa (AS) and his followers […]
Q. If a married man kisses or caresses another woman but does not engage in full sex, is that adultery? Also what halal options are available to one who’s wife no longer wants sex, and he can get it with another woman in the short […]