I usually get my periods on 10th of every month, from 2,3 months on the first 2,3days there will be spotting only then there will be usual bleeding happens, so iam confused when should i stop praying after seeing this or once the bleeding starts??? Please reply.

Menstruation and post-natal bleeding
15 Aug

ANSWER: You must disregard any spotting that come before the period. It is not your menstruation until you see the flow of blood and you must not stop praying, fasting and you can have intimacy with your husband during these spotting. You must wash the affected areas, change the underwear and renew your wudu before […]

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Sheikh, during menses is it allowed for a girl to recite surah Mulk, surah sajda and surah waqiya by memory or by phone? Also Surah kahf can we recite it on our phone. My mother told me that we can’t pronounce any surah or dua,even Adkhar. Is it true?

Menstruation and post-natal bleeding, Supplications
15 Aug

ANSWER: What your mother has said is not true. This is absolutely permissible.  Reciting surah waqiya has no specific significance and reading it to ward off poverty is an innovation.

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In our country, if any police dies fighting a criminal people call him a martyr. Those who died in the liberation war between Bangladesh and Pakistan, we (Bangladeshi) call them martyr. Can we call them martyr?

Funerals
15 Aug

ANSWER: No. Even if someone dies in the battlefield, it’s not permissible to call an individual as “Martyr”.

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For women who have ‘cuddly toys’ like teddy bears or other animal toys from when they were young – they have to get rid of them and give them to children?

Sports, Entertainment and Music
15 Aug

ANSWER: Yes.

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Whilst praying in the masjid, is it better to follow what the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said about covering the face whilst praying, or should I respect the others in the masjid and keep the face mask on.

Prayer
15 Aug

ANSWER: You must wear the mask due to necessity and follow the law.

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My aunt invited my family to eat in her home and she used her birthday as an excuse to have a family Gathering. Although it is not a celebration or party, is it permissible to go?

Halal/Haram Matters
14 Aug

ANSWER: No, this is not permissible.

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You should avoid aggression in DUA, Allah SWT does not like aggression in DUA. In Quran says: “Invoke your lord with humility and in secret. He like not the aggressor” [7″55]. But we can fight with Allah SWT with our DUA know Sheikh…

Halal/Haram Matters, Supplications
14 Aug

ANSWER: The question is not clear.  What do you mean you can fight with Allah?!  You must be most humble, showing your poverty in front of Allah when asking dua!

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What is the ruling on a girl sleeping with her mother on the same bed?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Fiqh of the family
14 Aug

ANSWER: They should each have their own separate blankets.

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Can girls recite Quran loud while praying alone.? As a girl , Should the Qur’an be recited aloud in Tahajjud prayers?

Prayer
14 Aug

ANSWER: This is permissible when no non mahram men can hear them.

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I had a friend who was way more pious than I am in many ways, but recently he became Athiest. Since then, I’m always worried about going astray and God Forbid, losing my faith. This gives me pain, anxiety and unbearable depression. I mean, what if I go astray? If he being pious can go astray, what if something of that sort happens with me? Please tell me what to do? I need help.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
13 Aug

ANSWER: This is why the prophet salla allahu alaihi wa sallam used to make this duaa the most in his life: O Allah turner of hearts, make my heart steadfast on your religion.  One should be confident in his Iman and think positive in Allah while fearing leaving Islam or falling into sin. 

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