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QUESTION: Is it permissible to make multiplayer games where any man or woman online can join and casually talk with each other in the game, but only dating is moderated and restricted? Or should it be impossible to communicate with other people? People can still check each other’s profile inside the game and communicate outside the game using that, but I can’t do anything about that; still permissible?

Sports, Entertainment and Music

17 Sep

ANSWER: It’s not permissible to play with the opposite gender.

QUESTION: I have a catalogue of prayers that I missed during a recent trip a few months ago. But now from listening to you I am getting the feeling that they are expired. Can I still pray them and if so at what time (some everyday or like all in one go) and if not what should i do

Prayer

16 Sep

ANSWER: There is no excuse for not praying, a person on his deathbed is also obliged to pray! It is not permissible to pray the prayers that you didn’t pray deliberately, without any reason. You must repent sincerely to Allah and never do such a major sin again and do a lot of voluntary good […]

QUESTION: I previously asked if a wife can do only basic house duties, and you responded that if the husband is okay with it and they can hire a maid then its fine. but, does the wife have to pay for the maid? The wife doesn’t have the funds, and the husband is willing to cover the cost.

Fiqh of Marriage, Kind Treatment of Spouses

16 Sep

ANSWER: No problem in husband paying for the maid at all!

QUESTION: I’ve Asperger’s and ADHD which makes me have very serious issues focusing,in Salah in dua, almost everything, I know a Hadith that says Allah does not respond to a dua from a heedless heart meaning someone who’s unfocused, does this apply to me or no because of my mental illnesses?

Other

16 Sep

ANSWER: This doesn’t apply to you as Allah does not hold anyone accountable for things beyond their capacity.

QUESTION: Sheikh, someone has entrusted me to keep their money to myself. If I spend money from there and put it back later ,will it be stealing?

Character and Morals, Halal/Haram Matters

15 Sep

ANSWER: This is breach of the amanah, you must not use it nor do that without their prior consent

QUESTION: I would recite a verse in prayer and then after that I would say what the verse means in English(to understand), is this permissible? (sometimes I say it in my heart.) For example, I would recite the first verse of Surah Fatiha, then after this I would say: “All praise is due to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds.” Is this right, or permissible?

Prayer

15 Sep

ANSWER: If you think about it in your heart, this is permissible but if you say it, it’s not permissible and the prayer would be invalid

QUESTION: Cotton khimar adheres more to the body (chest) than other fabrics. Is it still allowed to wear a khimar of cotton fabric?

Women clothing

15 Sep

ANSWER: If the fabric adheres to the body revealing the body structure and curves, this is not permissible

QUESTION: If there is a worker(plumber,cleaner,etc) whom 1. We know very well (or) 2. We dont know, and my mom is alone with me or with my grandmother. Is it obligatory for me to pray in masjid at that time. And If I know him like he is a old worker of ours and I don’t fear anything then can I go to masjid?

Halal/Haram Matters

15 Sep

ANSWER: If your mum is not alone and your grandma is also present in the house then this is not haram seclusion. If your mum is alone you must not call the worker at prayer times as you must pray all your prayers in the masjid.

QUESTION: I fell off the bike and hurt my legs now Sheikh i want to pray Jummah prayer but I can’t do ruku and sajdah I tried but it’s very hurting my legs can I pray while sitting down on floor should I get less reward.

Prayer

14 Sep

ANSWER: If you can stand, you must stand during the standing part and you can sit on the chair for ruku and sujood if you cannot do it normally.

QUESTION: Does a girl need her father’s permission before going out if it is within the city/town?

Fiqh of the family

14 Sep

ANSWER: Yes, you should unless you have open permission from him.

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