Is it true that Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam had a pet cat?

Biography of the Prophet salla Allahu alahi wa sallam
14 Jul

ANSWER: No.

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Sir, my unmarried friend says she thinks she may have broken her hymen due to the secret habit which she developed after an abuse in childhood.Her parents are seeking proposals for her,what is the ruling on concealment of this matter and how to avoid bad consequences? Should the to-husband be informed? How to deal with this matter?

Fiqh of Marriage, Masturbation
14 Jul

ANSWER: Bleeding before the marriage is normal. Most women break their hymen due to playing sports or riding bicycles etc. Other girls don’t break the hymen from the first few attempts. She must repent for the bad habits she had. She must not bring this up and never mention it to anyone or be concerned about it. 

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Is it permissible for men to wear bermudas and shorts.

Men Clothing
14 Jul

ANSWER: This is permissible if it is covering the area between the naval and the knees. 

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My name is Muhammad Ibrahim of someone ask me my name I say my name is Ibrahim I dont say My full name Muhammad ibrahim.people only call me ibrahim. Am I sinful for not telling or asking them to say My full name i.e. Muhammad ibrahim.

Other
13 Jul

ANSWER: It’s not from the sunnah to have two names like this. Your name should either be Muhammad or Ibrahim, followed by your father’s name.

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If he forgot / unaware that he was in state of junub and prsyed fajr. Then sometime later he realizes it and performed ghusl. Will he have to make up fajr ?

Prayer, Purity
13 Jul

ANSWER: Yes, he must pray that prayer again.

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My parents talk to my wife like they have authority on her.They try to control her in various matters.I explain them politely that they shouldn’t do it,they can speak nicely & she will listen,if she misbehaves or has mistakes,they should complain to me.They become very upset If I say this.Am I sinful?She is given separate accommodation though but she only eats with them.

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws, Fiqh of the family
13 Jul

ANSWER: They have no right, none whatsoever over your wife and she should have her own room, washroom and kitchen that nobody enters without her permission and she must not be forced to sit with them and eat! Be a man and protect and honor your wife as she is your responsibility and at the […]

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Sheikh, If I dont remember whether I have cleaned my ears or not after the masah during wudhu what should I do ?

Ablution (Wudhu)
13 Jul

ANSWER: If this came to you after the wudhu was over, ignore the doubt as it has no significance. But if you were doubtful while still doing wudhu, this is an issue of dispute whether not washing the ears would nullify wudhu or not! I personally follow the opinion that says that wudhu is invalid.

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In my country a system of dowry prevails where bride’s family has to give groom furniture,bedding,electrical appliances,utensils,crockery and other household items.But when it comes to mahr an amount is fixed verbally which is never given in reality.If a girl wants mahr then also it is not given.It is given only in case of divorce.So will the marriage be valid without mahr?

Dowry, Fiqh of Marriage
13 Jul

ANSWER: The marriage is valid, however the man is sinful for not paying off the mahr and he is also sinful for accepting a dowry like Hindus!  Men must fear Allah’s punishment and should be ashamed of themselves for being like this!

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I wanted to ask is it ok for hagia sophia to be a mosque since it was a church before a place of worship for the disbelievers

Rulings on mosques
13 Jul

ANSWER: This is permissible especially that it was a masjid for centuries.  Praise be to Allaah. Yes, it is permissible to buy it and make it into a mosque, but they have to remove all the crosses and images that are hanging or engraved in it, and everything that indicates that it is a church. […]

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What is ruling of hanging up quranic verses on walls?

Slaughtering
12 Jul

ANSWER: This is not permissible because it’s disrespecting Allah’s words as it was not sent for decorative purposes and if hung up to ward off evil eye or black magic etc, this becomes shirk.

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