Q. If a husband and wife are separated for 6 months, will that result in a divorce? Can she marry someone else at that time? And if they decide to come back together, do they need to remarry? A. The mere separation between the husband […]
Q.Non-Muslim churches and children homes, etc. sometimes approach Muslim businesses for charity. Would it be permissible to give financial help to them, or would it be considered as condoning their shirk? Would it be allowed if we give foodstuff/clothing/furniture? A. Donations to children’s homes are […]
Q. Is it a sin to sleep during the zawaal after fajr salaat? I heard it is makrooh. Makrooh tahrema or tanzini? Also during my exams if it gets very late then I study till fajr and its difficult for me to stay up after […]
Q. Concerning the prohibition/dislike of sweeping after sunset, is this due to an Islamic reason, or superstition? For some people who work throughout the day, sweeping at night is sometimes the only option. A. We know of no prohibition or dislike for this in Islam. […]
Q.Is it permissible for me to say to non-Muslims or anyone on the whole “And the same to you” when they wish me a Happy New Year or say Best Wishes? A. Yes, it is permissible to do so. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem […]
Q. My question is in regards to salaah. On a regular basis I begin to have doubts as the local masjid that I have prayed almost most my salaah’s in for the past 6-7 years has an imam who unfortunately has weak makhrij. This is […]
Q. Is it haraam to have stuffed toys and animals? Is it haraam to pray with them close by? A. Stuffed toys and animals fall within the same prohibition of animate objects and are not permissible. The Prophet (SA) has warned against pictures and images, […]
Q. What is fanaticism in Islam? Why do the awwam (people) consider those who teach their children that for example “there is no santa claus, or no toothfairy etc” to be FANATICS? Why should we fool our children? They say we should teach our children […]
Q. There are a lot of cartoon movies advertising. Is it permissible to attend 3D movies rated AA (all audience) in cinemas such as movietowne? A. No, it is not permissible to go to movies/cinema at all, regardless of what is being shown. And Allah […]
Q. Is it permissible to wear trousers in a hostel? I am a student and I live in a girls hostel. Alhamdulillah I do hijab when I go to the college or outside the hostel. A. If it is an environment with only girls, then […]