Is it permissible for me to ignore the duas of the imam during congregational witr and instead say my own custom supplications?

Prayer, Taraweeh, Tahajjud and Qiyam-ul-Layl
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum, This is not permissible.

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Assalamualakium. Reading the Quran and then seeing the translations makes me feel closer to Allah Azowajal. I do not comprehend & therefore cannot implement what is being said in Quran. I am taking Arabic classes and recognize words which makes me feel happy, but i’ve been advised to not read it & to listen to it instead. What should I do? I am a laymen. (female) If i listen, i don’t understand

Reading/Reciting the Quran
12 Jun

Wa alaikumsalam wa rahmatullaahi wa barakatuhu Keep on doing what you are doing and don’t listen to that advice!

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do in laws have the right to accuse falsely,insult & scream at their daughterinlaw & her family infront of everyone?the motherinlaw had an illegal relation with a guy same age as her son.she asked daughterinlaw to accept it but she & the son refused & begged her not to.so she hates her & makes her life miserable.the fatherinlaw tries to cover his wifes fault by blaming daughterinlaw & her family.

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum, She must stay away from them and not meet up with them as it is not an obligation upon her.

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do we have to ask a person wether he does graveworship or shirk etc before giving zakat?is it not allowed to give zakat to shirki muslims?

Zakat
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum, No, you must not ask such things

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Can I pay Zakat to school where 70% of the needy students are given free education who cannot pay their school fees and 30% students paying their dues in full to meet the staff and other building expenses. This is no profit no loss institution.

Zakat
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum, This is not permissible. You can give the zakat directly to a poor or needy person.

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Assalamualikum When I am fasting something accumulates in my throat but it is not saliva.I am not having cold,so it cannot be phelgm from the nose.Is my fast valid if I swallow this thing?

Fasting
12 Jun

Wa alaikum salam, The fasting is valid.

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If a friend is known to be having marital problems and we are afraid that her husband may become violent with her are we allowed to show up at her house in order to make sure she is ok and aid her in any way? Or what are we to do?

Fiqh of Marriage
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum, This is permissible.

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Is it true that if finger goes inside anus during washing of excrement(faeces), the fast(saum) breaks. Please clarify the issue.

Fasting
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu This is baseless. However, it is wrong to insert the finger there.

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Assalamu Alaikum, Nowadays we see many online Islamic articles state that renewing our intentions regarding the roles and responsibilities as wives and mothers automatically elevates these mundane duties of cooking, diaper changing etc to Ibadah. Is this true that we will be rewarded because these responsibilities sometimes prevent us from doing extra Ibadah, esp in Ramadan and during our periods?

Rewards & Punishments
12 Jun

Wa alaikum salam wa rahmatullaahi, This is true, however they have to do their best.

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Even thought 99% of men would look at a woman, there is still a percentage of women that look at men. So why are men not prescribed to cover from head to toe. Most girls follow guys of insta ..etc and even run after boys in college. And does this mean that “ugly” girls dont need hijab as no one will look at them anyways when they have the beautiful ones to look at?

Men Clothing
12 Jun

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, This is how Allah prescribed it and He knows what is best for His servants. This is not manmade law. This is from Allah.

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