ANSWER: It should be recited after the takbeer.  But if people recite it before starting their prayer and before takbeer, this is an innovation.

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ANSWER: This is not permissible.  Men are ordered to lower their gaze to any woman who is non mahram to him. I would also advise you to mind your own business as you are as guilty as they are! How did you know that they were looking at these women if you yourself weren’t? 

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ANSWER: This is not permissible.  It is permissible to give children toys that have the shape of humans or animals. It is not permissible to have these drawings on the clothes of children or on such school supplies etc The only thing permissible is selling or making such TOYS for kids to play with. 

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ANSWER: What choices do you have?! You must follow the law of the land you are living in and anything that is forced on you, you’re not sinful for that.

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ANSWER: Do not say anything while she’s in the middle of completing her task! When she’s in a good mood and sitting and relaxed, talk to her about the reward she would get for being patient with her old mother and fulfilling her duties while anticipating the reward from Allah.

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