Is it permissible to have more than one meeting with the potential suitor like 2/3/4 (in front of the male mahram)? What is maximum number ? If it is just one meeting that is permissible then how much lengthy at maximum can the meeting be (i mean permissible) ? Like how many hours?

Fiqh of Marriage
14 Jun

ANSWER: Only one meeting is permissible. The essence of the meeting is to look at one another to see if there is mutual liking or not. This happens in the 1st meeting only.

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My sisters friend asked if we know an imam who we can ask to pray for her sick grandmother and mention her by name after the prayer or between khutbahs. Is this necessary and if not what can we advise her with instead

Ruqyah
14 Jun

ANSWER: This is not permissible to mention her in public like this whether after prayers or during khutba! This is not permissible for the imam to do as it is not a paid advertisement slot!  She should do ruqya on her grandmother and make a lot of duaa herself.  What is Ruqyah and how one […]

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Sheikh what is that little pause between the khutah the iman does for 2 seconds and sits down and stands backup immediately recites something what’s the point and what’s suppose to be done in those split seconds

Prayer
14 Jun

ANSWER: It is not 2 seconds but rather about half a minute to a minute.  This is what the prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam used to do and as Muslims, we follow his sunnah without asking for a justification! 

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I want to know whether I can buy a bike on which there is a logo of a horse ,the actual logo is the outline shape of the horse there is No3 factial features on it like nose ears and mouth but still u can say that it’s a horse and it’s size is about a hands span

Halal/Haram Matters, Images and image-making
13 Jun

ANSWER: If it is a 2D image without facial features, this is permissible. But if it is 3D, this is a statue and it must be removed or covered.

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Sheikh my colleauge always ask me what to do in work. He is working in our company for more than a year now but still confuse what to do and always been scolded by managers. Sometimes i get fed up and don’t advise him as he is not learning and always rely on other peoples help. Should i continue advising him in everyday manner.

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Jobs
13 Jun

ANSWER: Saying good and helping others for the sake of Allah gives an excellent impression of how beautiful Islam is and wins the hearts of people.  Do to others what you like to be done unto you. 

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Is it okay to leave the Qur’an on at night when you’re sleeping ?

Reading/Reciting the Quran
13 Jun

ANSWER: No problem.

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In my home, when new things arrive, my family waits until to Friday to open and use the product, as in it’s a blessed day. Is this allowed, or is this an innovation?

Innovations
11 Jun

ANSWER: This is not permissible as it’s an innovation.

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If we miss fajr salah on time and we pray it after we wake up(after sunrise) can we say adhkar as sabah then or is it only before sunrise

Supplications
11 Jun

ANSWER: You should say these adkhar even if you missed reciting them before sunrise.

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In India many people steal electricity due to high price. Is that haram? What should I suggest them?

Character and Morals, Halal/Haram Matters
11 Jun

ANSWER: This is absolutely prohibited and Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam said a person who cheats is not from among us.  

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Is it possible to change our own hearts? I would like to soften my heart, but because I committed sins in the past I am afraid that I will enter hell and these thoughts are a big burden. I always feel ashamed before praying to Allah because I am ashamed of some things that I did/do. Does it help regarding previous major sins, if we try to work on our character and soften our hearts?

Character and Morals, Repentance, Sins
11 Jun

ANSWER: Part of your repentance is to ask Allah for forgiveness every time you remember your sins. It is when you stop that you should start to worry.

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