QUESTION: In south asian countries i have seen people kissing and touching their head on Quran before opening and after closing. So is it allowed to do that?

Innovations, Quran, Reading/Reciting the Quran
17 Oct

ANSWER: This is not permissible as its an innovation.

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QUESTION: My kids hurt me so much & disregarded me often, I can’t bear as a mother, I forgave them in my heart plenty of times, they are adult now, I decided not to make dua for them, am I sinful if I’ll do this? Though my son feeds me give me money but often tells me that he did this he did that. I feel embarrassed to take.money from him.

Fiqh of the family
17 Oct

ANSWER: There is no sin on you for not making duaa for them.

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QUESTION: I have to join an expensive online course, my friend has got past recorded sessions of the training for a nominal fee (I don’t think coaching centre authorised selling those training sessions, those are probably in black market), as a muslim, am I allowed to benefit from those affordable recordings or would that be haram?

Halal/Haram Matters
17 Oct

ANSWER: This is not permissible when you know that such courses are stolen and sold against the wishes or will of the owners.

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QUESTION: If I catch imam in his second raka of a prayer with four raka. When will i be reciting the first tashahhud? Is it in the imams third raka which is my second raka. Or follow imam and he carries it for me?

Prayer
16 Oct

ANSWER: You must follow the imam in everything he does until he offers the salam then you make up your last 4th rakah as usual.

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QUESTION: I was wondering as a non-Muslim, and someone who is not familiar to Islam, is there a certain order in which to read the Surahs? Or may I read the Quran from start to finish and be able to comprehend the revelations of Muhammad? Also is there an English translation that you recommend?

Knowledge & Propagation, Religions
16 Oct

ANSWER: There is no specific order to read the chapters of the Quran as it is all guidance from Allah no matter where you read it from. Saheeh international translation is one of the best.

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QUESTION: There is a marriage proposal for me. He is a good guy, a practicing Muslim, and has good knowledge about Dee. The problem is, our parents want videography for our wedding, but I don’t. Even though the guy knows about it, he didn’t take any step. He said, “I don’t know anything. It’s all up to my family. Whatever they want to do, they will.” What should I do?

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws, Fiqh of Marriage
16 Oct

ANSWER: You must put your foot down and do not agree to this. If he is as practicing as you say, he should man up and talk to his parents rather than being a mommas boy! Such a negative attitude about what is halal and haram should give you a preview of how life would […]

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QUESTION: In some cultures, it’s customary for the bride and groom to recite few ayah from Quran is this custom permissible to follow?

Innovations
16 Oct

ANSWER: This is an innovation

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QUESTION: I am a 42 year old married female. My father has already passed away. He was unable to do my aqeeqa at the time of my birth. My mother is alive and has a modest rental income. Can my mother do my aqeeqa with her income?Can my husband do my aqeeqa with his eaarning? Or can I do my aqeeqa by selling a part of my jewellery? Which one is the best allowed?

Slaughtering
15 Oct

ANSWER: No problem in anyone doing it for you.

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QUESTION: I live in Singapore which is safe and allows us to practice our religion. My neighboring country is Muslim however safety is a concern. Do I still need to migrate.

Halal/Haram Matters, Other
15 Oct

ANSWER: As long as this is your country and you can practice Islam freely, this is fine in sha Allah.

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QUESTION: My parents lived with my brother for years. Now, my dad wants to give him the money from selling his property to cover expenses. Is this fair, since another brother disagrees?”

Fiqh of the family, Inheritance
15 Oct

ANSWER: If your father wants to contribute in the house expenses then this is permissible But giving him a gift without giving the same to his other children is not permissible & one of the major sins in Islam

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