kingkaung/islamqainfo_parallel_corpus · Datasets at Hugging Face

G_ID_04302

Waiting period of widow or divorcee

4706

What Must the Mourning Widow Abide By

Question What are the laws by which the widow whose husband had just died must abide by?

Praise be to Allah.The Hadith states what a mourning widow is prohibited from doing and what she is requested to do. First, she must remain in her house in which she was living when her husband died. She remains therein until her iddah (mourning period) comes to an end. This is four months and ten days. Unless...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4706/what-must-the-mourning-widow-abide-by

G_ID_06041

Times of prayers

11

Can One Make Up `Asr after Maghrib?

Question If a person missed `Asr (afternoon prayer), and when he arrived at the masjid he found Maghrib (sunset prayer) had started, what should he do?

Praise be to Allah.Sheikh Al-Islam Ibn Taimiyyah (may the mercy of Allah be upon him) said that if a person missed `Asr prayer and when he arrived to the mosque he found Maghrib prayer has started, he should pray Maghrib with the Imam then pray `Asr afterwards, as agreed upon by all leading scholars. The question of, ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/11/can-one-make-up-asr-after-maghrib

G_ID_06958

Friday prayers

2066

Khutbah al-Haajah

Question What is the Arabic, English transliteration and the English meaning of khutbah al-Haajah. It is what the Imam says when the jumah starts. I heard many speakers begin their talks with this and I would like to learn it. Insha'allah

Praise be to Allah.A number of hadeeth scholars, such as Imaam al-Nisaa'i (may Allaah have mercy on him), have reported Khutbah al-Haajah. Al-Nisaai reported that Abd-Allaah ibn Masood (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) taught us Khutbat al-Haajah: Al-hamdu Li...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2066/khutbah-al-haajah

G_ID_06957

Friday prayers

2133

Praying Zuhr in congregation for those who missed Salaat al- Jumu`ah

Question My question is this : We hold jummah (Friday) prayer at university. A group of brothers came late and they missed the prayer. They decided to pray Dhur as the jummah prayer has been done. The question was do they dhur together in Jammah (congregation) or do they pray Dhur individually. Please advise me with p...

Praise be to Allah.You should urge the brothers around you to attend Salaat al- Jumu’ah (Friday prayers) at the right time, because Jumu’ah is of great importance. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Let people stop neglecting to attend Jumu’ah, or else Allah will seal their hearts, then they ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2133/praying-zuhr-in-congregation-for-those-who-missed-salaat-al--jumuah

G_ID_06040

Times of prayers

109

Timing of fajr prayer

Question If the calender table indicates 4:45 a.m. as Ishraq till what time can Fajr be prayed? Thank you

Praise be to Allah.If what is published in the calendar conforms to what is actually observed in reality, then the answer to your question is what was narrated by Abu Huraira in the hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him): "Whoever catches a raka'a of the morning prayer before the sun rises has caught the prayer...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/109/timing-of-fajr-prayer

G_ID_11191

Interest

1507

Why Is Interest Haram?

Question As we know interest is haram in Islam but can you please tell me why it is haram? I have some money but I don't know how to invest the money. There is someone who knows how to manage this money if I gave him my money and fix some amount for him as interest. We both agree on this and we are both pleased with t...

Praise be to Allah.Why is interest haram? Riba (which means adding something extra to certain products, like selling gold for gold, or by not receiving something when a contract is signed, or paying extra in return for extension of a loan) is haram because Allah - Who rules as He wills - has forbidden it. No one can as...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1507/why-is-interest-haram

G_ID_13285

Felonies

2437

Murdering of women and children

Question From where in Qur'an, few killers find their way ? Is such way already exist?

Praise be to Allah.Why does the question associate between crime and the holy Qur'aan? The Qur'aan was sent as a mercy for people, as a guidance and light, to guide to truth and righteousness and the Straight Path. No one can believe that any person with religion or any mercy in his heart would split a pregt woman's...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2437/murdering-of-women-and-children

G_ID_04223

Breast feeding

1488

The rules of Radaa' still apply if the child drinks the breast-milk from a bottle

Question I understand that a child becomes "related" to a woman when he nurses from her. Does he also become related if he receives her breastmillk in a bottle ?

Praise be to Allah. Yes, the rules of Radaa' still apply, so long as the child drinks the equivalent of the well-known five breast feedings within the first two years of life.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1488/the-rules-of-radaa-still-apply-if-the-child-drinks-the-breast-milk-from-a-bottle

G_ID_18976

Childrens upbringing

355

Children's Character

Question Many people are concerned about their childrens unstable characters and the effects of luxury on their personalities. How can we introduce strength and honour into our childrens characters?

Praise be to Allah.The issue referred to in the question is one of the most serious problems in raising children nowadays. Some of the Islamic solutions to this problem and ways of instilling strength and honour in our childrens character are listed below: Takniyyah (using the kunya or patronymic in addressing children...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/355/childrens-character

G_ID_13283

Felonies

2100

What can be done for someone who has committed suicide?

Question Salaamu-Alaikum. I hope you don't mind me asking this question, but my cousin committed suicide two weeks ago because he could not handle the exams pressure, according to the note he left. The family all know what he has done is terribly wrong and un-Islamic and the consequen...

Praise be to Allah.We ask Allaah to compensate you for this tragedy and reward you for your patience. We have already discussed the issue of suicide in brief under question 373, section 5. As regards what you can do for your deceased loved one: if he was a Muslim who died without having done something that ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2100/what-can-be-done-for-someone-who-has-committed-suicide

G_ID_04224

Breast feeding

721

Is It Prohibited to Breastfeed after 2 Years in Islam?

Question Is it permissible to breastfeed a child over 2 years old? Until what age does breast-feeding make the child a relative (mahram)? Are there any exceptions to this rule? I am asking because there are many 2 year olds in our area who need families - they need to be "adopted" in the Western sense. I would like to...

Praise be to Allah.Breastfeeding a child who is older than two years of age will not have the effect of making him a relative (Mahram) . It is permitted to breastfeed one’s own child beyond two years, but two years is enough, as Allah says: "The mothers shall give suck to their children for two whole years, (that is) f...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/721/is-it-prohibited-to-breastfeed-after-2-years-in-islam

G_ID_13282

Felonies

2160

Ruling on surgery that causes sterility

Question What is the ruling on operations that prevent pregcy?

Praise be to Allah.It is not permitted to carry out operations on men or women that will lead to complete sterility, such as cutting the vas deferens (vasectomy) in men, or removing the ovaries or womb (hysterectomy) in women. This is because cutting off all possibility of future offspring with no valid reason is haraa...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2160/ruling-on-surgery-that-causes-sterility

G_ID_16513

Etiquette of marriage

2375

When should one pray two rak’ahs with one’s bride?

Question Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhMy question is regarding praying nawafil between Asr and Maghrib. I am getting married this Wednesday, insha' Allah.The marriage ceremony (i.e. writing the contract) will be right after Asr prayer. I wanted to know if it is permiss...

Praise be to Allah.What was reported in the hadeeth of Ibn Masood is that the groom should lead his bride in praying two rakahs when he goes in unto her, not immediately after the marriage contract. What you should do is pray two rakahs for istikhaarah and pray the duaa of istikhaarah before you do the marr...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2375/when-should-one-pray-two-rak146ahs-with-one146s-bride

G_ID_12926

Prohibited jobs

164

Not permissible to sell alcohol to non-Muslims

Question Assalaam Aleikum,Is it sinful to buy liqor or other Alcoholic drinks to non muslims? As for myself I have never even tested alcohol and would discourage other muslims from doing so.

Praise be to Allah.al-hamdu lillaah. It is not permissible for a Muslim to sell wine (or any other intoxicating substance) to non-Muslims, because the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Verily when Allaah forbids something, he forbids its price" (i.e. forbids earning money from it). The Prophet also cursed ten t...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/164/not-permissible-to-sell-alcohol-to-non-muslims

G_ID_12925

Prohibited jobs

1052

Muslim working in law enforcement in a non-Islamic country

Question I have a question regarding the permissibility of becoming a law enforcement officer in this country that does no follow sharee 'ah. Is it haraam to be enforcing laws that have not been developed by our Creator Allaah and His holy Prophets (upon whom be peace)? Even if it means enforcing ...

Praise be to Allah. If a Muslim is able, through such work, to fight evil and oppression, or to prevent or reduce it by using the existing laws which may contain something of justice and decency, then it is permissible if his intention is to seek the pleasure of Allah. He may do this work even if it involves preven...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1052/muslim-working-in-law-enforcement-in-a-non-islamic-country

G_ID_06955

Friday prayers

2229

Women praying Jumu’ah: two rak’ahs only

Question Is it permissible for women to pray the friday Zuhr prayer in the mosque that is only two rakat . When i was a child Iwas told that two rakat of Zuhr prayer on friday is only for men and women are supposed to pray on friday as any other day . Please guide me .

Praise be to Allah.Women do not have to pray Salaat al-Jumu’ah (Friday prayer). Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “As regards women, there is no difference (among the scholars) concerning the fact that Jumu’ah is not obligatory for them.” (Al-Mughni ma’a al-Sharh al-Kabeer, 2/151). But if a woman prays J...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2229/women-praying-jumuah-two-rakahs-only

G_ID_13279

Felonies

4661

There is No Expiation Upon Her

Question A woman was breast feeding her child in the bed. She then left that child to look after other children. She stayed with the other children until they slept. She also was exhausted and slept with them. When she woke, she found that the first baby cried a great deal and was bei...

Praise be to Allah.If the events were as described in the question, there is no expiation upon the mother of the child. This is because she did not do anything that caused the child's death.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4661/there-is-no-expiation-upon-her

G_ID_19011

Training oneself

3172

Strengthening One’s Eemaan (Faith)

Question Are there any suggestions you have to strengthen one's iman?

Praise be to Allah.You will find a detailed answer to this question in the book "Weakness of Faith", under “Shaykh’s books” on this website. And Allah is the Source of help.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3172/strengthening-ones-eemaan-faith

G_ID_02872

Rulings on marriage

242423

Ruling on marriage of a Muslim man to a Christian woman who is stipulating that the marriage contract should be done in the church by the priest

Question My brother wants to marry a christian woman and she agreed to do an Islamic nikah if he also does a Christian wedding ceremony in church where a priest would marry them. My question is, is it allowed for a Muslim man to get married in church by a priest?

Praise be to Allah. We do not think that a Muslim man should marry a Christian woman for reasons that we have previously explained in fatwa no. 45645. That is under ordinary circumstances, so if we add to that her stipulation that the marriage contract should be done in the Christian manner, officiated by a pri...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/242423/ruling-on-marriage-of-a-muslim-man-to-a-christian-woman-who-is-stipulating-that-the-marriage-contract-should-be-done-in-the-church-by-the-priest

G_ID_13047

Punishment and judicial sentences

2936

Questions about the punishment for hiraabah (aggression)

Question Assalmu Alikum,I have a question regarding the punishments described inSurah 5, in particular verse 33. It states that the punishment for anti-Islamic war mongers is that they are to be a) killed OR b) crucified OR c) have their hands and feet on alternate sides cut-off OR d) exile from ...

Praise be to Allah.The whole issue of hiraabah, which is also known as banditry, can be summed up in the following points: Definition of hiraabah Ruling on hiraabah Punishment for hiraabah The reasons for the different types of these punishments Repentance of the muhaarib (person who commits hiraabah) Definiti...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2936/questions-about-the-punishment-for-hiraabah-aggression

G_ID_13050

Punishment and judicial sentences

811

Why death is the punishment for Apostasy

Question Alslamualik This question has bees asked several time from non-Muslims and I want to find an answer: Why When the Muslim convert to another religion(Murtad) he/she should be killed?

Praise be to Allah. Your question may be answered by the following points: (1) This is the ruling of Allaah and His Messenger, as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whoever changes his religion, kill him." (reported by al-Bukhaari, al-Fath, no. 3017). (2) The one who has known the religi...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/811/why-death-is-the-punishment-for-apostasy

G_ID_02841

Marriage contract

2068

Khutbah al-Nikaah

Question Can a normal Muslim read Qur’anic verses (khutbah) for someone’s nikah (marriage)? Is nikah valid in this case? Because I stay in non-Muslim country.

Praise be to Allah.There is nothing wrong with any Muslim person reciting Khutbah al-Nikaah before the ‘aqd (contract) is made, but it is a condition that the guardian of the bride be present. He should say to the groom, “I marry my daughter So-and-so to you,” and the groom should say, “I accept.” This shou...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2068/khutbah-al-nikaah

G_ID_07760

Charity at end of ramadan

1153

Deputation in Paying Zakatul Fitr (Charity at End of Ramadan)

Question Some mosques express their readiness to receive the equivalent cost of Zakaat-ul Fitr from people in order to distribute it to the needy on their behalf in the form of commodities such as rice, flour, etc. Is this practice alright?

Praise be to Allah.Since that it is intended that they would be purchasing and distributing those commodities to those who are in need of [the commodities] on their behalf, then it is alright and they will be getting the due reward, in shaa' Allaah.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1153/deputation-in-paying-zakatul-fitr-charity-at-end-of-ramadan

G_ID_06805

Congregational prayer

2402

Distance beyond which one does not have to attend congregational prayer in the mosque

Question Asalamu-Alaikum, If someone is too far away to hear the Athan must he still attend the prayer in congregation? Jazak-Allah

Praise be to Allah.If we assume that the muezzin is giving the call to prayer from the roof-top of the mosque (without the aid of amplifiers), that he has a good strong voice, that the one who hears him has good hearing, that the wind is calm and that there are no barriers or noise that will prevent the sou...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2402/distance-beyond-which-one-does-not-have-to-attend-congregational-prayer-in-the-mosque

G_ID_03598

Kind treatment of spouses

4801

Spouses looking in one another’s wallet or purse

Question Do I have permission to look in my husband's wallet? Does he have permission to look in my purse.

Praise be to Allah.We put this question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen, who replied as follows: Does the other partner agree to that? If he or she agrees to it, then there is nothing wrong with it, but if he or she does not agree to it, then it is not permissible. And Allaah knows best.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4801/spouses-looking-in-one-another146s-wallet-or-purse

G_ID_12237

Gifts and presents

239

Donating blood to Blood Bank

Question Assalamu alikem Is it perimissible to donate blood to Blood Bank in the USA since most of the usage will be for non muslim?Also is it perimissible to recieve blood from Blood Bank knowing that it is mostly from non-muslim?Sheikh, I read your book. Jazak allah khir. We here love you in Alla...

Praise be to Allah.wa 'alaikum us-salaamu wa-rahmat ullaahi wa-barakaatuh al-hamdu lillah It is permissible to receive blood from the Blood Bank even if the donor was a kaafir. Likewise, it is also permissible to donate blood to non-Muslims as long as they are not fighters of Islam. A fighter of Islam would be defi...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/239/donating-blood-to-blood-bank

G_ID_12236

Gifts and presents

958

Can Muslims Donate Blood to Non-Muslims?

Question What is the Islamic ruling on blood donation? Specifically, I am referring to donating blood in America and knowing it will probably go to non-Muslims.

Praise be to Allah.It is permissible for a Muslim to donate blood to a non-Muslim, except when that non-Muslim is known to be in a position of fighting the Muslims (either by belonging to a state which is in a state of war with Muslims or by supporting aggression towards them). In such a case, it is not permissible to ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/958/can-muslims-donate-blood-to-non-muslims

G_ID_08657

Al itikaaf

198665

Do those who are travelling to mosques and staying there for the purpose of calling people to Allah come under the heading of travelling for the purpose of visiting those mosques?

Question I am currently living in the United States and I have been longing to dedicate all of my life for Allah the exalted and the glorious. I wanted to setout for Jihad in the sake of Allah but my parents would not give me permission and I did learn that if Jihad is not fard ayn(obligatory) then I d...

Praise be to Allah. Firstly: If jihad is a communal obligation (fard kifaayah), then it is obligatory for a person to seek his parents’ permission to go out for jihad. If they give him permission, he may go out, otherwise it is not permissible for him to do so. This applies if jihad has...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/198665/do-those-who-are-travelling-to-mosques-and-staying-there-for-the-purpose-of-calling-people-to-allah-come-under-the-heading-of-travelling-for-the-purpose-of-visiting-those-mosques

G_ID_03613

Kind treatment of spouses

566

Family Planing causing health difficulties

Question My understanding is that planning for having kids is OK in Islam, but limiting it is not. I have four kids, wal Hamdu li Llah, and I am in my 36th year and about to turn 37. Actually I love kids, and I feel guilty having my IUD, a means to avoid pregcy, for my 5th year now. M...

Praise be to Allah.The answer to your question is found in the following three points: Giving birth is the right of both husband and wife, and neither one of them has the right to deprive the other from doing so. It is prohibited to take any measure which would permanently prevent pregcy, or cause ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/566/family-planing-causing-health-difficulties

G_ID_03615

Kind treatment of spouses

1219

Are Condoms Haram?

Question I want to know whether condoms can be used. Or what are the means of preventing pregcy? What is the advisable means according to Islam?

Praise be to Allah.It is permissible to use condoms so long as this does not cause any harm and so long as both husband and wife consent to their use, because this is similar to ‘azl (coitus interruptus or “withdrawal”). But it reduces the sensation of pleasure, which is the right of both partners, and reduces the chan...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1219/are-condoms-haram

G_ID_03616

Kind treatment of spouses

2300

Knowing how to handle the marital relationship

Question This is a very complicated question to answer but Insha-Allah, Allah(swt) will make it easy for us. I recentlly got married and I find myself in a world of problems. Our personalities clash, our mentalities are different. My wife feels that I terrible to her, and the worse part is that it's all misunderstan...

Praise be to Allah.Part of the Grace and Kindness of Allah towards the sons of Adam is that He has prescribed marriage for them, and has made it so that they produce offspring in this organized and proper fashion. Marriage is one of the strongest and most noble covets in the sight of Allah, and the family is the most i...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2300/knowing-how-to-handle-the-marital-relationship

G_ID_03617

Kind treatment of spouses

2006

Can a Wife Refuse Intimacy?

Question If a wife does not allow her husband to have intercourse, should he divorce her or should he marry a second wife?

Praise be to Allah.If a woman refuses her husband’s request to come to bed with no Islamically-sound reason (such as sickness, or his being drunk, for example), what happens is as described below: Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2006/can-a-wife-refuse-intimacy

G_ID_03618

Kind treatment of spouses

1986

It is not obligatory to have intercourse on the first night of marriage

Question Asalaam-O-Alaikum I am getting married in few months..My question is do husband and wife have to have sex the first night? I have heard that if you dont have the intercorse fist night of your marriage, you're commiting a sin and u can't celebrate walima, is that true? May allah bless you fo...

Praise be to Allah. What you have heard - that it is obligatory to have intercourse on the first night of marriage - is not correct at all. Not having intercourse on that night is not a sin, and does not prevent one from celebrating the waleemah (wedding feast). Whatever happens between the two partners on their we...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1986/it-is-not-obligatory-to-have-intercourse-on-the-first-night-of-marriage

G_ID_18483

Social problems

428339

Parents Making Marriage Difficult

Question I\'m a 23 yr old woman living in the west who told my parents i want to get married a few years ago. The only method my mom has been using to find a spouse is thru an elderly respected Muslim in the community. However, we have only come across a few suitors thru her that did not interest me. I keep telling my...

Praise be to Allah.Firstly: What we see for you, honorable questioner, is that it is necessary to confront your parents - no matter the cost - with the fact that you are not convinced by their refusal, and that you are not prepared to wait for a long time, as you might miss the opportunity and the man your parents are ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/428339/parents-making-marriage-difficult

G_ID_01539

Schools of thought and sects

3321

Can one be a muslim and a communist at the same time?

Question Can one be a muslim and a communist at the same time?

Praise be to Allah.It is not possible for a person to be a Muslim and a Communist at the same time, because they are opposites that cannot co-exist in the same individual without one of them prevailing and the other being eliminated. Whoever is a Communist is not a Muslim. Communism involves different kinds...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3321/can-one-be-a-muslim-and-a-communist-at-the-same-time

G_ID_03619

Kind treatment of spouses

2007

Does disliking one another and not having any conjugal relations for years cancel out a marriage?

Question My friend and his wife are living horrible life. They do not like each other. They do not have intercourse since last six years. Wife does not allow his husband to have intercoure. Do they have a relation of husband and wife? Do they continue their life? What do you sugg...

Praise be to Allah.We put this question to our shaykh, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahmaan al-Barraak, who responded as follows: Yes, the relationship between them is that of husband and wife. So long as he does not divorce her, she is his wife. The marital contract is not cancelled by a lack of love between the spouses or...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2007/does-disliking-one-another-and-not-having-any-conjugal-relations-for-years-cancel-out-a-marriage

G_ID_03620

Kind treatment of spouses

1925

Wife not interested in intercourse

Question I've married 4 years ago, and I have a 3 years old daughter. My wife is not interested in sex at all. We've tried several doctors but [with] no progress. I do masturbate a lot, which caused some bad effects but I can't stop as we live in Canada, where you can't marry more than one wif...

Praise be to Allah.Arabic Answer in audio: Real Audio format -- Press here to play (To download player, click on icon: ) English translation: , and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. I ask Allaah to help you, my brother, to cope with this problem which you are suffering from, and which has to do with the mother...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1925/wife-not-interested-in-intercourse

G_ID_01546

Schools of thought and sects

2017

An ignorant atheist does not differentiate between a Prophet and an astrologer

Question A disbeliever regards Prophet Muhammad (sal) as a great scholar, a great person but not approving him as the prophet of God.If we mentions the prophecy made by Muhammad (sal) and in the Quran, he compares it with the prophecy made by some other persons like Nostradamus. How to clar...

Praise be to Allah.It seems that your friend, in his ignorance of the true nature of Prophethood, does not make a distinction between a Prophet and an astrologer, and so he compares the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the astrology of the French physicist Nostradamus...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2017/an-ignorant-atheist-does-not-differentiate-between-a-prophet-and-an-astrologer

G_ID_01547

Schools of thought and sects

2854

Janaazah (funeral) prayer behind a Qadiani (Ahmadi)

Question Assalaamu 'Alaikum, I attended a funeral today for my wife's aunt. After the janazah prayer, I found out that the person performing the janazah prayer was not muslim. He was an Ahmadi belonging to the sect who says Mirza Gulam was a prophet. I personally feel that the jan...

Praise be to Allah.Yes, you have to repeat the funeral prayer, because this imaam behind whom you prayed is a believer in a kaafir doctrine which puts him beyond the pale of Islam. We ask Allaah to show mercy to your deceased loved one..

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2854/janaazah-funeral-prayer-behind-a-qadiani-ahmadi

G_ID_01548

Schools of thought and sects

2130

Which madhhab is the most correct?

Question Out of our four Maslaks which is the most accurate Maslak which follows the Quran & Authentic Traditions of Prophet Mohammed (SAW), and also let me know about the prominent books of that Maslak. I'll be highly obliged if you'll guide me to follow the right path of Islam.Thank...

Praise be to Allah.So long as a Muslim is following the correct evidence (daleel) and has the desire to follow the Sunnah properly, there is no harm in following any of the Imams when it comes to rules of fiqh. In the case of the ordinary Muslim (who is not educated in fiqh), his madhhab (school of thought)...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2130/which-madhhab-is-the-most-correct

G_ID_00443

Belief in the messengers

502

What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus?

Question What do Muslims believe about Jesus (peace be upon him)?

Praise be to Allah.What do Muslims believe about Jesus? Muslims respect and revere Jesus (peace be upon him), and await his second coming. They consider him one of the greatest of God’s messengers to mankind. A Muslim never refers to him simply as `Jesus', but always adds the phrase "peace be upon him." Creation of Je...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/502/what-do-muslims-believe-about-jesus

G_ID_01550

Schools of thought and sects

159

Manhaj al-salaf and ahl ul-sunnah wal-jamaa'ah

Question My question is about manhaj salaf. I said that manhaj salaf was not different with Ahlus sunnah wal jama'ah. But my friends told that it was different. So, how do you think about that? What do you think about salafi ?

Praise be to Allah."Al-salaf" (the forefathers, or ones who passed before) are one and the same as "ahl ul-sunnah wal-jamaa'ah" (the followers of the sunnah and the united Islamic community). They comprise those who follow the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions (may Allah be pleased with hi...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/159/manhaj-al-salaf-and-ahl-ul-sunnah-wal-jamaaah

G_ID_03624

Kind treatment of spouses

587

Permissibility of contraception

Question Is contraception allowed ?

Praise be to Allah.Al-hamdu lillaah. Contraception is permitted under the following conditions: Mutual agreement of both husband and wife. It does not cause harm. It is not be practiced on a permanent basis, but rather for a temporary period (such as two years until the breastfeeding of the current baby is completed, ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/587/permissibility-of-contraception

G_ID_03625

Kind treatment of spouses

34

Is it obligatory to inform spouse of previous sins and misconduct

Question A woman says she married a virtuous man. But she had committed things before marriage that Allah disapproves of. Now her conscience pricks her. She would like to know if it is necessary for her to confess to her husband what she used to do before marriage?

Praise be to Allah.No, it is not necessary for either of the two spouses to inform the other of what they used to do before their marriage. Let he or she who happens to have fallen in such evils conceal himself or herself just as Allah has concealed them. A true repentance should suffice. As for he who married a virg...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/34/is-it-obligatory-to-inform-spouse-of-previous-sins-and-misconduct

G_ID_02565

Fiqh of the family

9848

validity of a marriage

Question What is the validity of a marriage in this situation: A man has a sexual relationship with a woman. The relationship results in a pregcy. When the pregt is in the third month they get married. The couple repent for the relationship, and continue to live as husband and wife for another 20 years...

Praise be to Allah.Your wife’s brother can assume the (wali) position. If there is not a brother then an uncle would do. He second eldest son would also do, if he is an adult. In the absence of all of these, an Islamic judge or the head of the Islamic center can renew the contract. You don’t hav...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/9848/validity-of-a-marriage

G_ID_15561

Supplications prescribed in shareeah

111808

Reciting Surah al-‘Asr Before Leaving a Gathering

Question Did the Sahaba (Prophet Muhammad’s companions) read the famous du’a (supplication) known as (supplication for leaving a gathering) as well as Surah al-‘Asr? I have searched but I did not find any hadeeth that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Alah be upon him) used to recite Surah al-‘Asr b...

Praise be to Allah. Firstly: Abu Dawood (4859) narrated that Abu Barzah al-Aslami (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to say, when he wanted to leave a gathering: “Glory and praise be to You, O Allah, there is no god ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/111808/reciting-surah-al-asr-before-leaving-a-gathering

G_ID_12113

Gambling

1749

Ruling on players contributing money towards buying prizes for the winner

Question What is your opinion on holding soccer tournaments where each team pays a sum of money as a subscription, and this money is spent on buying prizes which will be given to the winners and referees?

Praise be to Allah.What we think is that there are some reservations about giving prizes for games. These games are permissible so long as there is nothing haraam involved in them, such as uncovering ‘awraat, distracting people from their salaah, or players swearing at one another, all of which is haraam. I...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1749/ruling-on-players-contributing-money-towards-buying-prizes-for-the-winner

G_ID_12095

Forbidden kinds of wealth

66

What to do with income partly haram and partly halal

Question My friend is asking againHe was working in a restaurant, serving everything except wine (khamr)but the meat there is not halal and he knows that; he was carrying the empty glasses of wine and washing them, he knows that that is not allowed. His Q is: he felt guilty so he left the restaurant. He had money out ...

Praise be to Allah.The job which this brother was performing is the kind in which halal and haram have been mixed together. At the same time that he was serving food that contained haram ingredients such as pork or lahm ul-maita (meat not properly slaughtered), he was serving things that are halal as well washing dishe...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/66/what-to-do-with-income-partly-haram-and-partly-halal

G_ID_12094

Forbidden kinds of wealth

29

Money earned from doing forbidden things

Question I used to do forbidden things and get paid for them. Now I have repented. Do I have to return the amounts thus earned?

Praise be to Allah.Yes, one who commits haram (forbidden) deeds and accepts payments for them, should get rid of the amounts earned from them when he repents. But such amounts should not be returned to those who paid them. For instance, when a call-girl repents, she should not return her wages of sin to her customer...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/29/money-earned-from-doing-forbidden-things

G_ID_11776

Inheritance and distribution of the estate

2099

Her mother died before her grandfather. Does she inherit anything from her grandfather?

Question Salaamu-Alaikum. My wife's grandfather (from her mother's side) left a large amount in his estate, after his death (may Allah SWT bless him). As he didn't leave a will, the estate is being distributed amongst his children. However, my wife's mother died before the grandf...

Praise be to Allah.Yes, what your wife has heard from one of her aunts is correct. Your wife has no right to her mothers share of her grandfathers estate, because your mother-in-law died before her father. She thus had no share in her fathers estate because one of the conditions of inheritance is that the h...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2099/her-mother-died-before-her-grandfather-does-she-inherit-anything-from-her-grandfather

G_ID_06467

Prayer of the traveler

87

Shortening the prayer when in doubt regarding the distance of travel

Question If one is in doubt whether the distance is far enough to allow him to shorten the prayer, is it permissible for him to shorten it?

Praise be to Allah.If one does not know and there is nothing to indicate whether or not the distance is far enough, then a traveler is not allowed to shorten the prayers. The completion of prayers is the default requirement and cannot be abrogated or over-ridden by doubt or uncertainty (as per the Shafi'yah opinion).

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/87/shortening-the-prayer-when-in-doubt-regarding-the-distance-of-travel

G_ID_06466

Prayer of the traveler

88

Two routes to same destination and only one is longer than required distance

Question When a traveler's destination can be reached by two routesone long enough to meet the distance requirement for shortening prayer, and one which isn'tis the traveler permitted to shorten prayers if traveling along the longer route?

Praise be to Allah.The traveler is allowed to shorten when traveling by the longer route if he has chosen it for a proper purpose, such as safety or being easier (there is no dissension amongst the scholars in this case). Furthermore, if his intention is to take it in order to be able to shorten the prayers (i.e., se...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/88/two-routes-to-same-destination-and-only-one-is-longer-than-required-distance

G_ID_18142

Seeking knowledge

4381

Acquire the knowledge of Quran and Sunnah

Question , over about the last two years I have found my dreams frequently coming true. Once In my dream I was looking at the first few words of surah 3, verse 17 which I didn't know of before and only recognized once I bought a copy of The Noble Qur'an and remembered how I had seen a few long words in...

Praise be to Allah.It is obvious that your dreams illustrate a strong desire to acquire the knowledge of Quran and Sunnah. It is with no doubt, the best thing a Muslim could spend his time, money and effort pursuing. A Muslim who acquires this knowledge not only benefits himself; he benefits others as well. Our Prophet...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4381/acquire-the-knowledge-of-quran-and-sunnah

G_ID_06465

Prayer of the traveler

89

Shortening the prayer when traveling without specific destination

Question When one leaves his/her home town traveling without a specific destination until reaching the distance limit for shortening the prayer (e.g. a shepherd looking for good grazing for his sheep, a picnicker searching for a more suitable place for camping, or one chasing a fugitive) is he/she a...

Praise be to Allah.According to the majority (of Muslim scholars) one would not be allowed to shorten prayers, since the traveler in such a case has set off without the intention beforehand (and the intention is of significance in Islam). Therefore he/she has not met the condition of being a traveler.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/89/shortening-the-prayer-when-traveling-without-specific-destination

G_ID_06459

Prayer of the traveler

86

Shortening the prayer when returning from cancelled travel plans

Question If one who is traveling decides to return and alters his travel plan should he shorten his prayer on his way back?

Praise be to Allah.If what remains from his return trip would commonly be known locally as "travel," then there is no objection to his shortening the prayer. This opinion would be the ruling as per those who regard what is commonly accepted by custom and traditions in the local area as the basis for defining travel. ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/86/shortening-the-prayer-when-returning-from-cancelled-travel-plans

G_ID_02593

Fiqh of the family

682

Father preventing his son from marrying because he needs his help to take care of siblings

Question Does a father have any right to prevent his son from getting married on the grounds that he needs his help in providing for his brothers and sisters?

Praise be to Allah. If the son will commit haraam acts if he does not get married, then the father has no right to prevent him from getting married for the reason stated in the question. Allaah is the Provider and those brothers and sisters are part of His creation; He will never forsake them. Allaah has promised to...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/682/father-preventing-his-son-from-marrying-because-he-needs-his-help-to-take-care-of-siblings

G_ID_02592

Fiqh of the family

1897

Shaking hands etc. after nikaah

Question After Nikaah (if final ceremony is not done), are you allowed to meet each other, similarly travel together and are you allowed to shake hand and hug each other?

Praise be to Allah. The answer is, yes, all of this is permitted, even if it happens before the wedding party, so long as the contract has been drawn up according to Sharee’ah, with a guardian and two witnesses, and the proposal has been given and accepted, and both parties consent to the marriage. And Allaah knows ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1897/shaking-hands-etc-after-nikaah

G_ID_02591

Fiqh of the family

2021

Asking about a person’s past

Question As-salam wai lai kum, When helping brothers/sisters to find suitable Muslim partners, what questions can be asked, and what is forbidden to ask ? Can one ask about their past when they were non-Muslim or not practicing Muslims ? Can one ask ones wife/sister to describe in ...

Praise be to Allah.If you want to look for a wife for someone, or a husband for a woman, then you can ask him about his wishes, such as the desired age, level of education, employment situation, country and origin and position of the family, and whether he has any preferences about her general appearance, s...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2021/asking-about-a-persons-past

G_ID_02590

Fiqh of the family

2067

What to recite during a marriage ceremony

Question DEAR SIR, I am a muslim, ALHAMDOLILLAH. I want to help one non-muslim girl become MUSLIM. Kindly tell me what is QURANIC to marry (NIKAH) with her after she becomes Muslim. I want ARABIC (QURANIC) VERSES which the IMAM uses for NIKAH. SIR now I stay in CHINA so I have no pla...

Praise be to Allah.To the one who is asking this question, we say that this woman should be taught to say the Shahaadatayn (the two declarations of faith) and then how to practise Islamic rituals such as salaat (prayer), etc. After that, a Muslim qaadi (judge) could do the marriage contract (nikaah) for him...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2067/what-to-recite-during-a-marriage-ceremony

G_ID_02589

Fiqh of the family

2132

A Christian woman got married in a church then became Muslim

Question Assalamu Alaikum: Upon chatting with a Muslim sister who recently moved to our community, I came upon something disturbing. She has been married for about 7 years (she was Catholic at the time and al hamdullilah she has reverted to the right path). Her husband was a brand...

Praise be to Allah.Who has guided them to Islam. We ask Allaah to help us and them to be steadfast in adhering to His religion. In response to your question, if the marriage was contracted through an offer or proposal (eejaab) from the walee (guardian) of the bride and acceptance (qabool) on the part of the...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2132/a-christian-woman-got-married-in-a-church-then-became-muslim

G_ID_02588

Fiqh of the family

2381

Fighting for love

Question Why it is not permissible for a muslim boy to marry who he wants? I have read that he could marry any girl who is a jew or christian? What is usually the reaction of their parents? Do they accept him and give him support? I think he should fight for the love he feel for someo...

Praise be to Allah.A Muslim man is permitted to marry anyone he likes of the women whom Allaah has allowed him to marry, but he is encouraged to marry a Muslim woman who is religious and has a good moral character (because this is the basis of true happiness). Similarly, he is permitted to marry a chaste wo...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2381/fighting-for-love

G_ID_02586

Fiqh of the family

2221

What is done between the engagement and the marriage contract, and the marriage contract and the wedding party

Question In Islamic Marriages, what symbols are used from the engagement period to the celebrations? And what is the significance of the rituals involved from engagement to celebration?

Praise be to Allah.The relationship of an engaged man with his fiancée is the same as a man’s relationship with any woman to whom he is not related: he is not allowed to enjoy any kind of physical relationship with her whatsoever, until the marriage contract with her has been completed. If it is asked what ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2221/what-is-done-between-the-engagement-and-the-marriage-contract-and-the-marriage-contract-and-the-wedding-party

G_ID_02585

Fiqh of the family

2529

Wants to marry a girl who has repented of her past but his mother does not approve

Question AS SALAAMU ALAIKUM I am interested in marrying this sister, that my mother doesn't approve off. My mother doesn't feel she is the right one for me. I am a virgin and the sister has a long sexual history. But I can tell that she has changed her behaviors and is practicing thi...

Praise be to Allah.You should treat your mother respectfully, and try to persuade her to agree to your marrying this girl who has repented and is practising her religion. But if your mother does not agree, and you cannot be patient and you fear that you will fall into sin if you do not marry her, then it is...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2529/wants-to-marry-a-girl-who-has-repented-of-her-past-but-his-mother-does-not-approve

G_ID_06460

Prayer of the traveler

92

Prayer of those who are waiting to depart or just arriving

Question What is the verdict in performing two salaat (prayers) together (jam'a) and shortening the prayer (qasr) at the airport for those who are waiting to fly or those who have just disembarked from an arriving plane?

Praise be to Allah.If the airport, sea-port or railway station are within the outskirts of the traveler's home-town, or even linked to his/her home-town by contiguous dwellings or buildings, no license to shorten prayers is allowed, since he/she would not be considered to have departed the dwelling or town. Once the ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/92/prayer-of-those-who-are-waiting-to-depart-or-just-arriving

G_ID_13998

Adornments

1166

Extending the hair with a piece of cloth.

Question The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Allaah has cursed the one who makes hair extensions and the one who has this done.” Does this include the pieces of cloth or ribbon which young girls put in their hair and which may be made in the shape of a ros...

Praise be to Allah.This hadeeth was reported by al-Bukhaari, Muslim and others. What it refers to is those who add hair extensions taken from the hair of other people, and the women who ask to have this done. The reason why this is forbidden is that it is false adornment which could be used to deceive or ch...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1166/extending-the-hair-with-a-piece-of-cloth

G_ID_13999

Adornments

1161

Removing hair between the eyebrows

Question What is the Islamic ruling concerning the removal of hair from between the eyebrows?

Praise be to Allah.It is permitted to remove this hair, because it is not part of the eyebrows

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1161/removing-hair-between-the-eyebrows

G_ID_02584

Fiqh of the family

2135

Premarital sex, and is it the parents’ obligation to arrange marriage for their children?

Question I have heard that it is parents obligation to arrange for marraige of adult children and if they fail to do so, punishment for any sin committed by children is given to the parents. Secondly, if anyone indulges in sex (not intercourse) with honest intentions to marry th...

Praise be to Allah.In answer to your second question, to say that it is permissible for a man to engage in a premarital physical relationship (even if it does not include intercourse) with a woman who is not permissible for him, claiming that he intends to marry her in the future, is total and utter nonsens...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2135/premarital-sex-and-is-it-the-parents-obligation-to-arrange-marriage-for-their-children

G_ID_14001

Adornments

637

Removal of women's facial hair

Question What is the Islamic ruling concerning the removal of women's facial fair - specifically, the upper lip, if the hair is very visible or obvious? Is it permissible to remove it, or is does it come under the category of plucking? What about hair on the legs and arms?

Praise be to Allah. There is nothing wrong with a woman removing hair from her upper lip, thighs, legs and arms. This is not included in the category of plucking which is forbidden.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/637/removal-of-womens-facial-hair

G_ID_06461

Prayer of the traveler

84

Minimum Distance for Shortening Prayer

Question What is the distance which, once one has set out for it, allows one to shorten the prayer?

Praise be to Allah.The majority of scholars comprising the Malikis and the Shafi’is and the Hanbalis have taken the opinion that the recognized distance for one who has undertaken its travel in shortening the prayer is four burud (an antiquated unit of distance), which is two average day's travel by heavily-loaded came...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/84/minimum-distance-for-shortening-prayer

G_ID_02582

Fiqh of the family

1805

Wants to marry a girl but his father does not approve of her

Question I have chosen a religious and well-mannered girl to be my wife, but when I told my father about this, he rejected the idea. I have tried to convince him but he is insisting. I wanted to know why, but he said there is no reason why. I am confused. Should I obey my father and f...

Praise be to Allah.This question requires that we offer advice to both of you. Firstly, to your father, who you say is preventing you from marrying this girl whom you describe as religious and well-mannered. He has to allow you to marry her, unless he has some legitimate Islamic reason, which he should expl...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1805/wants-to-marry-a-girl-but-his-father-does-not-approve-of-her

G_ID_02581

Fiqh of the family

988

He loves a woman but his mother disrespects her because of her origins

Question Assalama alaikum, ya shaykhuna, I have a question which is about my mother. I have a girlfried who is muslim and my mother and same of my family don't want me to get married to her because of her (tribe). They think that her tribe is no good and no one gets married to them. M...

Praise be to Allah.Before we find out what the Quraan says about despising others because of their origins, we should know what the Quraan says about having girlfriends. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): Wed them with the permission of their own folk and give them their mahr (dowry) according to wh...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/988/he-loves-a-woman-but-his-mother-disrespects-her-because-of-her-origins

G_ID_02580

Fiqh of the family

1137

Wants to marry a woman but his parents do not approve of her

Question I am a muslim brother who wants to get married, but i need to know what my rights are, as well as what rights my parents have over me, when it comes to the question of marriage. my parents are XXX muslims, traditionalists. I want to marry this muslim girl, she has agreed...

Praise be to Allah.You must repent to Allaah for what you have done and stop whatever haraam deed you are doing, whether it is major or minor. If you feel that in order to stop doing this haraam deed you have to marry this woman even if your parents do not agree, then go ahead and marry her, because that is th...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1137/wants-to-marry-a-woman-but-his-parents-do-not-approve-of-her

G_ID_02579

Fiqh of the family

2246

Appearaing before one’s fiancé before the wedding (nikaah)

Question I am engaged to man who i attend to marry in acouple months inshallah. whenever my fiance comes to my house for dinner my parents tell me not to wear my jilbab in front of him, and ot wear normal loose fitting clohtes, because there is nothing wrong with him seeing me without...

Praise be to Allah.So long as the nikaah (marriage contract) has not yet taken place, this man is still a “stranger” to you, and you should observe hijaab with him (i.e., wear proper hijaab and avoid contact) just as you would in the case of any other man. He has no right to look at you beyond the look that...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2246/appearaing-before-ones-fiance-before-the-wedding-nikaah

G_ID_10179

Vows

2995

Brief summary of different kinds of vows and the rulings on them

Question If a person makes niyyat of maanat that if his or her maanat is fulfilled,they will recit the story of Bebe Sayadia(RTA) or disterbute sweets in the name of "Allah" or pray 2 raakats of shukrana nafals or go to the shirn of a saint is this permited and what is the permited wa...

Praise be to Allah.This question includes a variety of issues, some of which are very strange indeed. For your benefit and that of other readers, in sha Allaah, we have discussed the issue of vows, their various types and the basic rulings on vows in Question # 2587. Another point related to your question is t...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2995/brief-summary-of-different-kinds-of-vows-and-the-rulings-on-them

G_ID_10182

Vows

2562

Vows do not change qadaa’ (divine decree)

Question Assalamu Alaikum Please help me to understand. I need to know the meaning of the following Hadith: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said (PBUH) (that ALLAH said), "Vowing does not bring to the son of Adam anything I have not already written in his fate, but vowing is...

Praise be to Allah.The hadeeth you mention was narrated by Imaam al-Bukhaari (may Allaah have mercy on him) in his Saheeh from Abu Hurayrah from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), who said (that Allaah said): “Vowing does not bring to the son of Adam anything that I have not already ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2562/vows-do-not-change-qadaa-divine-decree

G_ID_06462

Prayer of the traveler

85

Returning after traveling a short distance and shortening the prayer

Question If one commences travel and shortens the prayers, then it becomes evident that one must return, and one has only traveled a short distance, what is the ruling on his prayers?

Praise be to Allah.His prayers are valid since the precept to be followed is one's intention to complete the distance of travel and not actually completing the full distance. The required condition of shortening the prayer is that one resolves in the beginning of his travel to traverse a given distance, and if he bot...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/85/returning-after-traveling-a-short-distance-and-shortening-the-prayer

G_ID_03597

Kind treatment of spouses

1704

Does a Wife Have to Cook and Clean?

Question Is it the wife's duty to do all the housework, must the husband help her or not? Or is it possible that her work is just a favour to the husband and the family and she will be rewarded for it, as if she gave sadaqah?

Praise be to Allah.Should the wife serve her husband? The more correct view in this matter is that stated by a number of scholars, such as Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Ishaq al-Jawzjani and Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on them), who said that it is the woman’s duty to serve her husband within the...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1704/does-a-wife-have-to-cook-and-clean

G_ID_06463

Prayer of the traveler

91

At what point is a traveler permitted to commence shortening the prayers

Question At what point is a traveler permitted to commence shortening prayers?

Praise be to Allah.The majority of the Muslim scholars assert the condition that a traveler must depart from all the housings and buildings of his/her home town relying on the fact that Allaah (glory be to Him) relates shortening to travel (specifically darb fil-ardh), and such travel only happens once departing one'...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/91/at-what-point-is-a-traveler-permitted-to-commence-shortening-the-prayers

G_ID_06464

Prayer of the traveler

90

One who follows others and is unaware of the destination

Question Are those who are accompanying or following others (e.g. a soldier with his commander or a servant with his/her sponsor/boss) and are fully unaware of the destination permitted to take advantage of the license to shorten the prayers?

Praise be to Allah.If the people in question know beforehand that those whom they are following had the intention to travel, then they would be permitted to shorten. On the other hand, if they were fully unaware of the intentions of those whom they were following, they would be allowed to shorten prayers once they t...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/90/one-who-follows-others-and-is-unaware-of-the-destination

G_ID_11777

Inheritance and distribution of the estate

428

Inheritance from non-Muslims

Question I am a Muslim and my parents are not. They have written in their will that whatever assets they have will be divided between myself, my brother and my sister (who are also not Muslims). What is the Islamic ruling on inheritance for Muslims whose parents are non-Muslim?

Praise be to Allah. A Muslim is not permitted to inherit anything of the wealth of a non-Muslim relative, as the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "The believer does not inherit from a kaafir (disbeliever) and the kaafir does not inherit from a believer." (Reported by al-Bukhaari, al-Fath 428...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/428/inheritance-from-non-muslims

G_ID_14461

Aqeeqah and rulings on the new born

334

Why Do Muslims Shave Babies’ Heads?

Question Is the act of shaving a newborn baby's head rooted in Islam? What is the purpose of doing this, and is it referenced in the Quran?

Praise be to Allah.Shaving the newborn’s head is Sunnah on the seventh day from his birth. Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A child is held in pledge for his ‘Aqīqah which should be slaughtered on his behalf on the seventh ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/334/why-do-muslims-shave-babies-heads

G_ID_10430

Funerals and rulings on graves

112001

He wants to allocate part of his wealth as a waqf for all the Muslims

Question Is it possible for me to allocate part of my wealth as a waqf for the sake of Allaah on behalf of every Muslim and believer since the time Allaah created the universe until the Day of Resurrection?.

Praise be to Allah. There is nothing wrong with giving charity on behalf of all the Muslims, in sha Allaah. In the answer to question no. 20996, it says that charity may benefit Muslims both living and dead, and we quoted a fatwa of Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) concerning...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/112001/he-wants-to-allocate-part-of-his-wealth-as-a-waqf-for-all-the-muslims

G_ID_05470

Prayer

79

Ruling on Congregational Prayer in the Mosque

Question Dear brother in faith. I start with the name of Allah. I would like to thank you for your prompt response for our previous question which was of a great help to our community (All thanks be to Allah). What is the Islamic point-of-view regarding those who attend Friday prayers in the Masjid and fail to attend ...

Praise be to Allah.All Praise is due to Allah A- Evidence From The Quran First Evidence Our Lord tabaraka wa ta'aala said what may be translated as {And when you [i.e., the commander of an army] are among them and lead them in prayer, let a group of them stand [in prayer] with you and let them carry their arms. And whe...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/79/ruling-on-congregational-prayer-in-the-mosque

G_ID_10563

Funerals and rulings on graves

4022

Ruling on one spouse washing the other when he or she has died

Question A man died, and his wife gave birth a few hours later. Is it permissible for her to wash his body?

Praise be to Allah.We put this question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, may Allah preserve him, who answered: “No, because when she gave birth, the relationship between her and her husband came to an end. It is not permissible for her to wash him because now she is no longer his wife, and thus if she were ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4022/ruling-on-one-spouse-washing-the-other-when-he-or-she-has-died

G_ID_06579

Leading prayer

2439

Stopping opening du’aa’ to listen to the imaam’s recitation

Question Sometimes when I pray behind the Imam, the Imam will start reading the fatihah almost immediately. Should I finish the opening du'a, or stop and listen to the Imam's recitation?

Praise be to Allah.What you should do is listen to the imaams recitation, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): So, when the Quraan is recited, listen to it, and be silent that you may receive mercy. [al-Araaf 7:204]. And Allaah knows best.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2439/stopping-opening-du146aa146-to-listen-to-the-imaam146s-recitation

G_ID_06578

Leading prayer

2034

A man leading his wife in prayer

Question Is it ok for a wife to pray in the house behind her husband while he leads the prayer? Can you please give me any hadiths or ayats supporting this?

Praise be to Allah.If a woman prays in jamaa’ah (congregation) behind her husband, he should stand in one row and she should stand in another behind him. Ibn Rushd (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in Bidaayah al-Mujtahid, 1/361): ‘I do not know of any difference of opinion about the Sunnah that a woman should stand ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2034/a-man-leading-his-wife-in-prayer

G_ID_10564

Funerals and rulings on graves

4024

Women’s bad behaviour in graveyards

Question What is the ruling on reciting Qur’aan and wailing over graves, and mentioning things that are not appropriate, and on women uncovering their faces with men around them?

Praise be to Allah.Wailing is forbidden for both men and women according to the well-known imaams. It was reported in al-Saheeh that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If the woman who wails does not repent before she dies, on the Day of Resurrection she will be wearing a garmen...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4024/womens-bad-behaviour-in-graveyards

G_ID_10567

Funerals and rulings on graves

2434

Moving the grave of a foetus buried in land that is to be sold

Question Four years ago, one of the sisters had a miscarriage, losing the baby after the time when the soul had entered the foetus. It was buried in the back yard of a house belonging to a Muslim friend of her husband. She has now found out that the house has been put up for sale, and...

Praise be to Allah.According to Islamic sharee’ah, the grave has a certain sanctity, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade us to walk or sit on graves. If the foetus has disintegrated completely and there is nothing left, then there is no need to do anything, but if any part ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2434/moving-the-grave-of-a-foetus-buried-in-land-that-is-to-be-sold

G_ID_10568

Funerals and rulings on graves

1827

Burial in non-Muslim graveyards

Question What is the ruling about burying a Muslim in a non-Muslim graveyard, when it is not permitted to bury anyone outside the designated graveyards and there are no cemeteries just for Muslims in most parts of the U.S. and Europe?

Praise be to Allah.It is permissible to bury a Muslim in a non-Muslim graveyard in a non-Muslim country if it is necessary to do so.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1827/burial-in-non-muslim-graveyards

G_ID_10569

Funerals and rulings on graves

2226

Consolation for a mother whose son has passed away

Question My 17 year old son passed away last month. I would like to say some doas and prayers for him but do not know how. Do I say the doa in my daily prayers or just read the Quran as a gift for him? What I mean is how can I help him as a mother? My father also passed away quite some time now and what do I do to h...

Praise be to Allah.How can your du`a (prayer, supplication) not be answered and not be of benefit to your son, when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has said: There are three du`as which will undoubtedly be answered: the du`a of one who is oppressed, the du`a of a traveller, and the du`a of a pare...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2226/consolation-for-a-mother-whose-son-has-passed-away

G_ID_06576

Leading prayer

2854

Janaazah (funeral) prayer behind a Qadiani (Ahmadi)

Question Assalaamu 'Alaikum, I attended a funeral today for my wife's aunt. After the janazah prayer, I found out that the person performing the janazah prayer was not muslim. He was an Ahmadi belonging to the sect who says Mirza Gulam was a prophet. I personally feel that the jan...

Praise be to Allah.Yes, you have to repeat the funeral prayer, because this imaam behind whom you prayed is a believer in a kaafir doctrine which puts him beyond the pale of Islam. We ask Allaah to show mercy to your deceased loved one..

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2854/janaazah-funeral-prayer-behind-a-qadiani-ahmadi

G_ID_06575

Leading prayer

3282

He joined the congregation to pray Maghrib, and did not realize that the imaam was praying ‘Ishaa’

Question Assalaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatu 'Llahi wa barakatuhI prayed in congregation with the intention of making maghrib prayer; however, the congregation was praying the ishaa prayer because the imaam combined the two prayers. I didn't realise this until everyone stood for the forth r...

Praise be to Allah.If a person joins the imaam whilst he is praying Ishaa, but he has missed Maghrib for some legitimate reason, such as travelling, etc., then he should pray Maghrib even if the imaam is praying Ishaa, because the prayers have to be kept in the proper order. This is what the Prophet (...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3282/he-joined-the-congregation-to-pray-maghrib-and-did-not-realize-that-the-imaam-was-praying-145ishaa146

G_ID_10571

Funerals and rulings on graves

1514

Reading Quran for a Deceased Person

Question Is setting a date to meet and read the entire Quran for a deceased person and to pray for him, and doing this every year a bid‘ah.?

Praise be to Allah.There is no indication in either the Quran or the Sunnah that would prescribe the actions described in the question. Based on this fact, these actions are bid‘ah (a reprehensible innovation) which is not permitted; we should avoid it and warn others not to do it. The Messenger of Allah (Peace & Bless...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1514/reading-quran-for-a-deceased-person

G_ID_10572

Funerals and rulings on graves

391

Reserving one's grave

Question Aassalaam walaikum.Is it permissable to reserve a grave for oneself or member of family?

Praise be to Allah.Al-hamdu lillaah. It is not desirable for a person to dig his grave ahead of time as this was not done by Prophet (peace be upon him) nor by his companions. A person does not know where he will die. If the intention of the person is to get ready for death, then preparation should be in good deeds. ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/391/reserving-ones-grave

G_ID_10575

Funerals and rulings on graves

82

Burial of one who dies at sea

Question How do you bury someone who dies at sea?

Praise be to Allah.If a person dies on a ship while traveling at sea, according to Imam Ahmad, the people should wait if they hope to reach some place to bury him (such as an island or beach) in a day or two and if they are confident that the body will not decay. However, if they cannot, they should wash the body, s...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/82/burial-of-one-who-dies-at-sea

G_ID_03240

Mahram relatives

7847

Can a Woman Act As a Mahram?

Question Can a woman be considered a Mahram for a woman she is not related to for purposes of traveling or sitting with others?

Praise be to Allah.A woman cannot be a Mahram for another. The one who is considered Mahram is a man that a woman cannot marry due to blood relations, such as her father and her brother, or a man related to her due to marriage, such as her husband, her father-in-law and her step-son, or a man related due to breast feed...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/7847/can-a-woman-act-as-a-mahram

G_ID_14365

Food nourishment

71

Can Muslims Eat Food Cooked by Non-Muslims?

Question Can Muslims eat in restaurants owned and directed by people who are not worshipping Allah, for example, Chinese restaurants keeping in mind that the type of food in these places is not prohibited in itself but the people making this food are non-Muslims?

Praise be to Allah.There is no objection for a Muslim to eat from food that a non-Muslim , whether polytheist or otherwise, has cooked, as the issue of cooking does not involve slaughtering according to Islamic guidelines so that we would require the person to be from People of the Book among the non-Muslims. In fact, ...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/71/can-muslims-eat-food-cooked-by-non-muslims

G_ID_14363

Food nourishment

572

Permissibility of eating veal

Question Al salam alaikom I would kindly like an answer on the question of eating veal. Is it haram or halal? I know the forbidden like carrion, blood, and suffering animals but I am not sure about veal. Too young? or tortured because they are kept in cages. Please explain. Thank you

Praise be to Allah.As long as the slaughtering has been performed according to Islamic conditions, then there is no problem with eating veal. The calf being too young or being confined in a cage does not make it haraam to slaughter and eat.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/572/permissibility-of-eating-veal

G_ID_14362

Food nourishment

1351

Use of pig byproducts

Question What is the ruling regarding using soap products (ex. hand and bath soaps) that contain pig (khanzeer) by-products or some of the ingredients in the soap originate from pigs.

Praise be to Allah.You will find the answer to your question by reviwing question #210. In summery, the most accurate answer is that it is not permissible to use such soap or products. Allaah knows best.

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1351/use-of-pig-byproducts

G_ID_14361

Food nourishment

1938

Halaal food mixed with haraam

Question Asalamu Alaikum, , by Allah's (swt) Grace and Mercy I have recently begun practicing Islam, may Allah bless you for establishing a light on the Internet when there is so much darkness and evil present on it. I am a little confused about what foods are haram/halal. What to do when 'people of...

Praise be to Allah.Who has guided you to follow His laws and religion. We ask Allaah to give you and us even more of His Bounty. In response to your question, there is nothing wrong with eating any halaal food offered to us by the People of the Book, so long as it is not mixed with haraam like pork and so on...

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1938/halaal-food-mixed-with-haraam