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G_ID_14360
Food nourishment
1814
Eating Food Cooked with Alcohol
Question Is it permissible to eat dishes cooked with alcohol? It is well-known that alcohol evaporates with heat.
Praise be to Allah.It is not permissible to eat dishes cooked with alcohol, as ALL the alcohol is not evaporated with cooking or heat. Refer to the following, quoted from the famous Mayo Clinic: [Begin quote] Many people believe that because alcohol is sensitive to heat, it is eliminated with cooking. However,...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1814/eating-food-cooked-with-alcohol
G_ID_05343
Answering the call of nature
83049
Drops of urine continue to come out of him; what should he do in ihraam?
Question It takes me about 15 minutes to make sure there is no urine coming out after urinating. Doctors do not know my disease. Is it permissible that I wear a piece of cloth during ihram to avoid disturbing people in toilets?.
Praise be to Allah. If the urine stops after this time, then you have to wait, and there is no concession for you in prayer when there is najaasah (impurity) present, because you are not regarded as suffering from incontinence. You should choose times when there is less crowding so that you will...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/83049/drops-of-urine-continue-to-come-out-of-him-what-should-he-do-in-ihraam
G_ID_03687
Plural marriage and fair treatment of co wives
61
Second Marriage in Islam Without Permission of First Wife and For Love
Question Is it OK for a husband to marry a second wife, without the consent of the first wife just because the man, or husband, in our case, falls in love with another woman? Should he marry her, even though he is already married? Does Islam allow such a situation for a man?
Praise be to Allah.Man-woman relationship before marriage Before responding to this question, a comment must be made regarding an objectionable and reprehensible issue implied in the question, and that is the mentioning by the sister that he “falls in love with another woman”.  It is known that it is not permissible in...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/61/second-marriage-in-islam-without-permission-of-first-wife-and-for-love
G_ID_03686
Plural marriage and fair treatment of co wives
2040
Polygamy and respecting the wife’s feelings
Question Polygamy...I understand what Allah (swt)has said regarding this subject in as much as the economic and importance of the family structure however where in the Quaran does it address the distressed feelings of a woman when her husband decides to take another wife, and how these two should live in harmony under...
Praise be to Allah.The first wife’s distress when her husband marries another wife is to be expected, and Allah has set out rules and regulations to reduce these feelings or remove them altogether, by enjoining justice, patience in the face of adversity, and so on. Whatever the case, the fact that these feelings of dis...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2040/polygamy-and-respecting-the-wifes-feelings
G_ID_03685
Plural marriage and fair treatment of co wives
2008
Permissibility of marrying a second wife
Question Is it permissible for a person who cannot adjust with his current wife to marry a second wife?  He does not want to leave his first wife.
Praise be to Allah.and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. It is OK for you to marry a second wife, and in fact this could be the solution to your problem, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "… then marry women of your choice, two or three, or four…" [al-Nisaa’ 4:3] - as long as you are going t...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2008/permissibility-of-marrying-a-second-wife
G_ID_11917
Guardianship representation
4048
Ruling on an employee and agent of the company owner taking a commission on sales
Question I work as an employee in a company and the owner of the company asked me to sell some land he owns that has nothing to do with the work of the company. I showed it to a number of landlords and real estate agents until I got a good offer and the sale was completed. The purchas...
Praise be to Allah.We put this question to Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, who replied: What was offered to him? We said: he was told, “You have put a lot of effort into this, so you deserve a reward.” The Shaykh asked: Was this before the sale or afterwards? We said: After the sale. The Shaykh said: there is nothing wr...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4048/ruling-on-an-employee-and-agent-of-the-company-owner-taking-a-commission-on-sales
G_ID_07759
Charity at end of ramadan
1396
Can Zakat Al-Fitr Be Paid in Money?
Question What do you give for Zakat Al-fitr? Is it money or grain? And what about if you don't know anybody to be given? Is it permissible to give it to the Masjid or a Kafir homeless, or Kair in general?
Praise be to Allah.Can Zakat Al-Fitr be paid in money? Ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) made giving a Sa` of dates or a Sa` of barley as Zakat Al-Fitr an obligation for all Muslims, slave and free, male and female, young and old, an...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1396/can-zakat-al-fitr-be-paid-in-money
G_ID_18318
Psychological and social problems
83799
Is it permissible to put the sperm of the husband and the egg from the wife in the womb of the second wife?
Question “Ahmad” has two wives, the first one cannot have children and the second one can have children, praise be to Allah. In the modern scientific age doctors can, by the grace of Allah, put an egg from the second wife with the husband’s sperm (test-tube baby) and mix them and let them start to grow, then place (th...
Praise be to Allah.This method of fertilization, which involves placing the egg with the husband’s sperm in the womb of the other wife, is a method that is not acceptable according to sharee’ah, and a large number of scholars are of the view that it is haraam. Statements were issued concerning it by the Islamic Fiqh Co...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/83799/is-it-permissible-to-put-the-sperm-of-the-husband-and-the-egg-from-the-wife-in-the-womb-of-the-second-wife
G_ID_10561
Funerals and rulings on graves
4824
Christian wife is insisting that her Muslim husband be buried in a Christian graveyard
Question Is it permissible for a muslim to burry another muslim in a christian graveyard because the wife of the deceased is a christian and is insisting on it? JazakUm Allah Khair
Praise be to Allah.We put this question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, who replied as follows: It is not permitted, and this woman should not be listened to. He should not be buried anywhere except with the Muslims (in the Muslim graveyard).
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4824/christian-wife-is-insisting-that-her-muslim-husband-be-buried-in-a-christian-graveyard
G_ID_06580
Leading prayer
1419
There is nothing wrong with the imaam reading from the Mus-haf* (held in his hands) whilstpraying
Question   I was wondering about praying salah while reading the quran (the book in your hands). We have a congregation here and no body has memorized the full Quran in our community. So, instead, the imam is reading the quran in his hands during Taraweeh. I heard that this is haraam according to some Hanafi Jurists, ...
Praise be to Allah.Al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him) said in his Saheeh: Chapter on a slave or freed slave leading the prayer: Aaishah used to be led in prayer by her slave Dhakwaan whilst he was holding the Mus-haf. (Saheeh al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Adhan). Ibn Hijr (may Allah have mercy on him) said in Fath al-Baar...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1419/there-is-nothing-wrong-with-the-imaam-reading-from-the-mus-haf-held-in-his-hands-whilstpraying
G_ID_10560
Funerals and rulings on graves
3486
A dhimmi woman who dies when she is pregt with a Muslim child
Question If a dhimmi woman [a Jewish or Christian woman who is living under Islamic rule; from the context it would appear to refer to a Jewish or Christian wife of a Muslim – Translator] dies when she is pregt with a Muslim child, where should she be buried?
Praise be to Allah.The most correct view is that she should be buried between the graveyards of the Muslims and the kuffaar. It was also said that she should be buried on the way to the Muslim graveyard, or with her co-religionists, so that they can take care of washing her and burying her in their graveyar...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3486/a-dhimmi-woman-who-dies-when-she-is-pregt-with-a-muslim-child
G_ID_03295
Women who are forbidden for marriage
2798
Can she marry her mother’s half-brother?
Question can i marry my mother's step brother (my step-uncle)? my mother and this brother of hers belong to the same father but different mothers.does the fact that we are both hanafis make a difference?
Praise be to Allah.The mothers brother is an uncle (khaal maternal uncle) whether he is a full brother or a half-brother through the father or mother. On this basis it is not permissible for you to marry him, because he is your uncle, may Allaah guide you. It is also haraam for a man to marry his maternal ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2798/can-she-marry-her-mother146s-half-brother
G_ID_01594
Religions
300
Who Are Ahlul Kitab (People of the Book)?
Question Who are the Ahlul Kitab? Are they the ones who believe in the Oneness of Allah? Or do they include the ones who believe in the Trinity? If they include Trinitarians, is Trinity not Shirk? And are present day Christians in Africa also amongst the People of the Book?
Praise be to Allah.Who are the Ahlul Kitab?  Ahlul Kitab (People of the Book) consist of both believers and disbelievers, as indicated in the Quran, where Allah the Almighty mentions the disbelievers among them (interpretation of the meaning): "O people of the Scripture!: Why do you disbelieve in the verses [about Prop...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/300/who-are-ahlul-kitab-people-of-the-book
G_ID_05467
Prayer
309
Du`as (prayers) at times of distress
Question What does a person say when he is in times of distress?
Praise be to Allah.Imam Ahmad reported from ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood, may Allah be pleased with him: "The Messenger of Allah (Peace & Blessings of Allah be upon Him) said: "There is no slave who, when he is stricken by anxiety and sorrow, says ‘O Allah, I am Your slave and the son of Your male slave and female slave. My f...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/309/duas-prayers-at-times-of-distress
G_ID_05464
Prayer
980
Delaying Prayer with the excuse of not having an appropriate place to pray at work
Question I was raised a Muslim and know what is halal and what is haram. At one point in my life I forgot my religion. During that period I committed adultery and the result of that was a child. Now Allah has blessed me by guiding me back to the true path. Allah is also making the child’s mother’s heart lean towards I...
Praise be to Allah.Who has guided you, for you would not be guided if Allah had not guided you. Praise be to Allah Who has brought you back to the Straight Path of Truth. We ask Allah to make you one of those of whom He says (interpretation of the meaning): "While as for those who accept guidance, He increases their gu...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/980/delaying-prayer-with-the-excuse-of-not-having-an-appropriate-place-to-pray-at-work
G_ID_05463
Prayer
2461
What to do when one misses a prayer
Question If a person missed a the scheduled prayer.Is it necessary to still pray it at another time. For example if I missed the fajr prayer can I still pray it later on?
Praise be to Allah.The answer to this question may be found in the following ahaadeeth: Anas ibn Maalik said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘If one of you sleeps and misses a prayer, or forgets it, then let him pray it as soon as he remembers, because Allaah says ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2461/what-to-do-when-one-misses-a-prayer
G_ID_05460
Prayer
274
Bending the toes in sujood and sitting between the two sujood
Question My Mu-Alleem told our class that when you sujood, your toes should be bended and you are not allowed to put your feet on top of the other when you come to the sitting position Any-one leading the salaah and does not do the above, he's not aloowed to lead a salaah and we shoul...
Praise be to Allah.What your muallim (teacher) has told you, that in sujood the toes should be bent and should touch the ground, is correct. It is a proven part of the sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Al-Bukhaari (may Allaah have mercy on him) reported in his Saheeh from ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/274/bending-the-toes-in-sujood-and-sitting-between-the-two-sujood
G_ID_18416
Psychological and social problems
2285
Family problems because a Muslim woman wants to marry a Christian man
Question I am a muslim women who want's to marry a christain man I am not a relgious person but, my family is and I am having a very hard time this matter. I've known this person for ten years. My parents are not really religious but my father is afraid of his mother and what they are...
Praise be to Allah.It is regrettable indeed that anyone would fail to adhere to the religion which Allaah has commanded us to adhere to. What is even more distressing is the fact that a Muslim woman would have a relationship (of any kind) with a non-related Christian man for ten years, when she knows that t...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2285/family-problems-because-a-muslim-woman-wants-to-marry-a-christian-man
G_ID_08749
Expiation
1891
Fasting only once per month
Question Is it allowed in Islam to fast only once in a month?
Praise be to Allah. If you mean fasting once in every month as well as fasting the entire month of Ramadaan, there is nothing wrong with this and this deed will be rewarded. A man came to the Messenger of Allaah (Peace & Blessings of Allaah be upon Him) asking him about Islam. The Messenger of Allaah told him to ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1891/fasting-only-once-per-month
G_ID_08750
Expiation
1350
Forcing a wife to have sexual intercourse when fasting
Question What is the ruling on a matter where a man does not have to fast because of medical reasons yet forces his wife to have relations while she is fasting ?
Praise be to Allah.It is not permitted for the husband to do this no matter what condition he is in since fasting is obligatory on her. If he requires to have sexual intercourse, then it must be between Magrep and Fajr during Ramadaan.
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1350/forcing-a-wife-to-have-sexual-intercourse-when-fasting
G_ID_03297
Women who are forbidden for marriage
105
Ruling on Cousin Marriage in Islam
Question Is it correct that our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) discouraged marrying cousins? Should marrying cousins be the last resort?
Praise be to Allah.Can you marry your cousin? There is no objection whatsoever in the Islamic religion for a man to marry any of his relatives except al-maharim (those forbidden for marriage ) whom Allah mentioned in Surat Al-Nisa, 4:23 (interpretation of the meaning): “Prohibited to you (for marriage) are: your mother...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/105/ruling-on-cousin-marriage-in-islam
G_ID_03296
Women who are forbidden for marriage
1940
Wife and Husband's Brother
Question I have a very important question to ask you and this will Insha’Allah benefit many other Muslims. A friend of mine was telling me that a wife cannot come in front of the husband’s brother as he is not her Mahram. My question is this: I live with my parents and brother and sister. I and my brother pay the rent...
Praise be to Allah.There is no harm in you and your wife living in one house with the rest of the family members you mentioned. All that you have to be careful about is that your wife does not go out in front of your brother or be alone with him in the house, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon hi...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1940/wife-and-husbands-brother
G_ID_07679
Conditions for zakah being obligatory
101
Paying zakat on total wealth not just the amount greater than nisaab
Question Should the Zakat be paid from the WHOLE money you have (if more than elnisab) or from the amount you have beyond elnisab (the remains from subtracting the nisab from the whole money) ?
Praise be to Allah.Al-hamdu lillah (all praise be to Allah). Al-Khiraqi (rahimahullah) said: "If it (nisaab al-zakaat) is reached then a quarter of 1/10 is due upon it and upon whatever exceeds it, no matter how small." Ibn Qadama (rahimahullah) in explaining this statement said: "Meaning that if the amount...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/101/paying-zakat-on-total-wealth-not-just-the-amount-greater-than-nisaab
G_ID_06624
Recitation in prayer
44
Can’t recall part of a verse during prayer
Question What happens if an Imam forgets the ending of the verse during prayer and no one reminds him?
Praise be to Allah.If the Imam recited a part of the Qur’an and forgot the ending of the verse, and none of the followers reminded him of it, he can choose either to say the takbeer and discontinue the recitation, or recite a verse or more from another surah. But this is allowed only if the forgotten part is not fr...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/44/cant-recall-part-of-a-verse-during-prayer
G_ID_06581
Leading prayer
1263
Advice to an imaam who shaves his beard
Question In our centre we pray salat'u tarewea but one of the boy's who actas a Immam used to trim his beard inspite that he is good reciter of quran and also has a good voice. 1. The question is shall we allow him to act as imam beside that there is the altenative of boys who can act as imam. 2. My...
Praise be to Allah. If your imaam shaves his beard, then you should advise him to let it grow, in adherence to the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). If he refuses, then ask someone else who can recite Qur'aan well, even if he has not memorized as much or does not have as ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1263/advice-to-an-imaam-who-shaves-his-beard
G_ID_07809
Charitable donations for the sake of allah
51
Asking for the return of a sadaqa
Question We have collected some money to buy or build a Masjid and a School for Muslim children. Almost, everyone in the community donated some money. Before collecting the donations we were considering a certain piece of land; but the deal failed through. Some of the people who donated money reques...
Praise be to Allah.1 & 2. If a donor's intention when he donated the money was for the purchase of the particular land in question, you became his trustee and representative with this money. If the efforts to buy this land have stopped or been cancelled, and the donor requests the return of the amount donated, then ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/51/asking-for-the-return-of-a-sadaqa
G_ID_07791
Charitable donations for the sake of allah
91412
She vowed to give one-quarter of her salary in charity – can she give it to her father who is poor?
Question I vowed that if Allaah enabled me to find a job, I would give one-quarter of my salary in charity for the sake of Allaah. Is it permissible to give this money to my father? My mother works and has a salary, but my father is poor and does not work, and he has young children from his second wife...
Praise be to Allah. If a Muslim wants to give voluntary charity, he should look at the situation of the needy people around him and give precedence to those who are in greatest need. It is better to give to relatives, as the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:  ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/91412/she-vowed-to-give-one-quarter-of-her-salary-in-charity-can-she-give-it-to-her-father-who-is-poor
G_ID_14396
Slaughtering according to shareeah
103
Permissibility of eating meat slaughtered by Christians and Jews
Question I have read several articles on what foods are halal and what foods are haraam. But when I go to a restaurant I still [doubt] if what I am eating is halal. I know that the meat needs to be slaughtered in the name of Allah, and it shall be done by the people of the book. Currently in the Uni...
Praise be to Allah.Al-hamdu lillah (praise be to Allah).al-hamdu lillah (all praise be to Allah). The Christians and the Jews of the People of the Book in our times are indeed those People of the Book that are mentioned in the texts of shari'ah in the Qur'an and sunnah, and they are the kuffar (unbelievers) of the Je...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/103/permissibility-of-eating-meat-slaughtered-by-christians-and-jews
G_ID_14395
Slaughtering according to shareeah
934
Ruling on Electrically Shocking an Animal When Slaughtering
Question What is the ruling of the Ulama with chicken slaughtered by Muslims but were stunned (given mild electric shock to weaken the chicken) before slaughtering?
Praise be to Allah.It is prohibited to stun the animals by stroking or using electricity for these kinds of stunning hurt the animal and the Prophet (Peace be upon Him) interdicts us from torturing or hurting animals and on the contrary ordered us to be kind and benevolent with them especially at slaughtering. Imam Ahm...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/934/ruling-on-electrically-shocking-an-animal-when-slaughtering
G_ID_14392
Slaughtering according to shareeah
1913
Is it permissible for a woman to slaughter an animal, and can the meat of an animal she slaughters be eaten?
Question My wife asked me an interesting question:Did any of the sahabiyyat ever slaughter an animal during the `eid?Is this a proof that women can slaughter an animal if indeed any of the sahabiyyat slaughtered?
Praise be to Allah.The scholars of Islam are agreed that it is permissible to eat the meat of an animal slaughtered by a woman, because of the general terms used in the wording of the Qur’aan and Sunnah. Among the evidence that it is permissible are the following: The aayah in which Allaah says (interpretation...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1913/is-it-permissible-for-a-woman-to-slaughter-an-animal-and-can-the-meat-of-an-animal-she-slaughters-be-eaten
G_ID_02496
Fiqh of the family
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_06583
Leading prayer
41
One praying behind the imam misses a rukn (obligatory part) of the prayer
Question What should one do if one is praying behind an imam and one misses one of the obligatory parts (arkaan)of the prayer?
Praise be to Allah.If someone is praying in a congregation and the loud speaker stops working or the person is drowsy, and he lags behind the Imam by one or more obligatory acts (arkaan) of prayer (i.e., the Imam performed it and he could not because of not hearing the Imam’s voice), then when he returns to consciou...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/41/one-praying-behind-the-imam-misses-a-rukn-obligatory-part-of-the-prayer
G_ID_11874
Borrowing lending
58
Borrowing money from one whose income comprises haram money
Question Is one allowed to borrow money from some one works in a restaurant which sells haram things? If he borrowed this money already what is the hukm?
Praise be to Allah.Yes, it is permissable for a Muslim to borrow from someone in such a situation. The daleel (evidence) for this is that the Prophet (peace be upon him) borrowed from the Jews and they were dealing in riba. Furthermore, in most cases, such a person's income is not totally haram, because it is a mix...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/58/borrowing-money-from-one-whose-income-comprises-haram-money
G_ID_15769
Repentance
35
Tawbah (repentance) from homosexuality
Question What is required of the man who repents homosexuality?
Praise be to Allah.It is obligatory on both of them - the active and the passive partners - to repent to Allah urgently, passionately and sincerely for no worse combination of punishments was sent by Allah as the ones in the case of the people of Lut (asws), who used to commit this filthy crime. The combination of p...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/35/tawbah-repentance-from-homosexuality
G_ID_06582
Leading prayer
42
Imam nullifies his ablution during prayer
Question What happens if the Imam nullifies his ablution during the prayer? Or what if he suddenly recalls that he in fact was not in a state of wudu in the first place? What should he do? Is the prayer of the people praying behind him still valid or do they need to make up all or part of it?
Praise be to Allah.  If the Imam enters the state that nullifies his ablution or prayer, or remembers during the prayer that he did not perform ablution, then he should come out from prayer and appoint someone from the attendees who can lead them to completion. This has been narrated from ‘Umar, ‘Ali, ‘Alqamah and ‘Ata...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/42/imam-nullifies-his-ablution-during-prayer
G_ID_10558
Funerals and rulings on graves
4419
The funeral prayer was offered for the deceased once in America and again when he was brought to Pakistan
Question A muslim from our jamaah recently died and his family shipped the body back to pakistan, his janaza was prayed here in new york and again in pakistan. My question is which is the proper janaza.Jazakalla Khairan.
Praise be to Allah.It is correct to offer the Janaazah prayer for the deceased more than once. Both prayers are valid and it is hoped that the prayers will be an intercession for the deceased. Ibn Qudaamah said: “If a person catches up with the janaazah (funeral) but did not offer the prayer, he can still p...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4419/the-funeral-prayer-was-offered-for-the-deceased-once-in-america-and-again-when-he-was-brought-to-pakistan
G_ID_02595
Fiqh of the family
1249
If A Wife Deserts Her Husband Marriage Will Not Be Nullified
Question What is the iddah period of a woman who deserts her husband? Is the marriage nullified, or must the husband pronounce the divorce, or does a kuli' go into effect?
Praise be to Allah.; If a woman deserts her husband, the marriage contract will not be nullified. It remains valid until the husband divorces the wife, the wife gets a divorce (khul), or the Qaadi (judge ruling according to Islamic shariah) annuls the marriage contract. Allaah knows best.
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1249/if-a-wife-deserts-her-husband-marriage-will-not-be-nullified
G_ID_02597
Fiqh of the family
225
How Soon Should a Marriage be Consummated in Islam?
Question How soon does a married couple have to consummate their marriage in Islam? If one of the partners feels uncomfortable, what is he/she to do, if he/she does not want to consummate right away, but would prefer to wait about 3 months?
Praise be to Allah.If a man executes a valid marriage contract with a woman, then it is permissible for the two to do as they please between themselves, even with only the contract. There is no period prescribed by Islamic Shari`ah between the contract and consummation of the marriage, so this issue is up to the two pa...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/225/how-soon-should-a-marriage-be-consummated-in-islam
G_ID_04149
Divorce
488
Can a Woman Ask For Divorce?
Question If a couple differs in their Islamic perceptions; one who grew up in the West and the other in the East, and they quarrel constantly and can't come to an agreement, at what point is talaq considered? Is it wrong for a sister to ask for talaq? Will she be punished on the Day of Judgment? Does the ‘Arsh of Ar-R...
Praise be to Allah.Divorce in Islam The divorce of a Muslim woman from her husband is an affair which is loathsome to Allah and not a praiseworthy event. This is due to the problems and possible evils.  When can a woman ask for divorce? However, if there is a situation in the marital life taking place between the man a...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/488/can-a-woman-ask-for-divorce
G_ID_13693
Womens clothing
7844
Ruling Concerning Ridiculing a Woman who Wears the Proper Hijab and Covers Her Face
Question What is the ruling concerning one who ridicules those who wear the proper hijab and cover their faces and hands?
Praise be to Allah.Whoever ridicules a Muslim woman or man for sticking to and applying the teachings of Islam is a disbeliever. This is regardless of whether it is concerning woman's hijab or any other matter of the Shariah. This is based on the following narration from ibn Umar: At a gathering during the Batt...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/7844/ruling-concerning-ridiculing-a-woman-who-wears-the-proper-hijab-and-covers-her-face
G_ID_13699
Womens clothing
5188
Should she take off her hijaab because her husband tells her to?
Question I am wearing hejab for 1 year naw and my husband wants me to take it off and i think it will cause me problems with my husband if i dont what should i do
Praise be to Allah.You have to persevere in obeying the command of Allaah and not remove your hijaab, because there is no obedience to any created being if it involves disobedience to the Creator. You should advise him and deal with him kindly and gently, and seek the support of righteous people among your fam...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/5188/should-she-take-off-her-hijaab-because-her-husband-tells-her-to
G_ID_13700
Womens clothing
4034
Can a Muslim woman uncover in front of her non-Muslim father, and can she travel with him?
Question Can a Muslim woman uncover in front of her non-Muslim father, and can she travel with him?
Praise be to Allah.Ibn Qudaamah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “A kaafir is not a mahram for his Muslim female relative. Ahmad said concerning a Jew or Christian whose daughter becomes Muslim: ‘He cannot travel with her, he is not a mahram for her.’ Apparently he meant that he is not her mahram for th...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4034/can-a-muslim-woman-uncover-in-front-of-her-non-muslim-father-and-can-she-travel-with-him
G_ID_13701
Womens clothing
2945
Ruling on preventing women with improper hijab from entering the mosque
Question Is it permissible to prohibit women who are not covered in the proper islaamic covering from entering the masjid ? (after they have been given the proper naseeha) Please advise the daleel.Jazzakallahu khayrun
Praise be to Allah.Alone, and peace and blessings be upon him after whom there is no Prophet. If a woman comes to the mosque wearing improper hijab, then according to Islam she should be advised and have explained to her – with the daleel or proof – the fact that hijab is obligatory, and the seriousness...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2945/ruling-on-preventing-women-with-improper-hijab-from-entering-the-mosque
G_ID_13704
Womens clothing
1912
A Muslim woman does not have to wear hijaab in front of her non-Muslim mother’s husband
Question What is the ruling regarding wearing hijab in front of my mother's husband? Neither of them are Muslim, although Alhumdulilah, they are accepting of my being Muslim. They have no children together and married after I had already moved out of the house. Would he be considered ...
Praise be to Allah.It is not obligatory because no report to that effect has been narrated, so we refer to the principle that all things are permitted except those which have been expressly forbidden. As far as a mahram ( a relative whom one is permanently forbidden to marry this includes the mothers husba...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1912/a-muslim-woman-does-not-have-to-wear-hijaab-in-front-of-her-non-muslim-mother146s-husband
G_ID_13707
Womens clothing
235
Islamic Dress Code for Females
Question Being a Muslim woman, how must they wear their attire to say that she is a Muslim woman?
Praise be to Allah.Scholars have specified the requirements of the Muslim-woman's proper dress before al-ajanib (lit. foreigners, i.e., those to whom marriage is permissible) from both the Glorious Quran and the Sunnah.  Once a woman adheres to such conditions, she can wear whatever she likes and go out into public pla...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/235/islamic-dress-code-for-females
G_ID_02731
Conditions of marriage
649
Marriage after committing fornication (zinaa)
Question Can a man/women who is sexually involved before they are married, atone for their sins by getting married to the same person?
Praise be to Allah.If both partners repent to Allaah, and the woman is not pregt, then they are permitted to marry one another. See also question #33.
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/649/marriage-after-committing-fornication-zinaa
G_ID_02728
Conditions of marriage
2256
Marriage according to sharee’ah but not the law of the land
Question If you get married in islamic law but not in the states eyes, and have relations with the one you married is that adultury.
Praise be to Allah.If you get married according to the law of Allaah and His Messenger, it does not matter if the whole world of man-made laws disagrees with that. She will be your legitimate wife and you can have relations with her whenever you wish – this is not considered to be haraam or adulterous. How ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2256/marriage-according-to-shareeah-but-not-the-law-of-the-land
G_ID_02727
Conditions of marriage
2803
They want to conceal their marriage
Question I am converting to Islam, however I find it difficult to tell my family..I will do so in time however is it necessary to announce it officially. I wish to also become a wife to a man (who already has a wife and children) for islamic reasons. The difficult part is also tell...
Praise be to Allah.You do not have to announce your Islam, whether officially or to your family, and it is permissible to keep it a secret if there is some fear of harm. As for marriage, however, the sunnah is to announce it, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Announce ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2803/they-want-to-conceal-their-marriage
G_ID_02726
Conditions of marriage
4035
Husband and wife converted together; do they need to do a new marriage contract?
Question Some Muslims made da’wah to call a family, consisting of a husband and wife, to Islam. They embraced Islam and came together to the Islamic centre to declare their Islam. Do they have to do a new marriage contract or not?
Praise be to Allah.Ibn Qudaamah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Chapter Three: if the husband and wife become Muslim together, then they keep their original marriage contract, whether this happens before the marriage is consummated or after. There is no dispute among the scholars on this matter, praise be...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4035/husband-and-wife-converted-together-do-they-need-to-do-a-new-marriage-contract
G_ID_02725
Conditions of marriage
4602
Can Parents Force Their Daughter to Marry in Islam?
Question I am muslim. I have to ask a question about my friend who is being forced to marry someone by her parents. She wanted to marry someone else. The guy who she is being forced to marry is more educated and wealthy than the one who she wanted to marry. Her parents disapprove of her choice and they are forcing her...
Praise be to Allah.The Importance of a Woman’s Consent in Marriage It is not permissible for a woman to be made to marry someone she does not want. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: A previously-married woman should not be married without being consulted, and a virgin should not be...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4602/can-parents-force-their-daughter-to-marry-in-islam
G_ID_04030
Divorce
118458
He authorized her to get divorced and she got divorced herself
Question My wife insisted on divorce a lot so I just said to her: “ I am not going to divorce you, if you want to get yourself divorced, then it is up to you” and I authorized her to divorce herself. She said openly after this: “I get myself divorced”. She tried a lot to make me take her back at that n...
Praise be to Allah.If the husband says to his wife: Divorce yourself, or It’s up to you, or You choose, or I authorize you to get divorced, and she says, I divorce myself, then it counts as a divorce.  The fuqaha’ discussed in detail a number of divorces that the wife may do, depending on the phrase...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/118458/he-authorized-her-to-get-divorced-and-she-got-divorced-herself
G_ID_06315
Forgetfulness during prayer
2512
What to Recite in Sujud As-Sahw
Question What should we say in Sujud As-Sahw (forgetfulness during the prayer)?
Praise be to Allah.What is to be said in Sujud As-Sahw is the same as what is to be said in the sujud of prayer, which is to say Subhana Rabbi al-A’la (Glory be to my Lord Most High) or other tasbihat which are reported as being sunnah to say in sujud. Other du`as which are sunnah to say in sujud may also be recited. T...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2512/what-to-recite-in-sujud-as-sahw
G_ID_06317
Forgetfulness during prayer
48
One remembers that during a raka’a one did not recite al-Fatihah
Question What should one do if one remembers in the final tashahhud that one recited at tahiyyaat in the beginning of the rak’ah instead of al-Fatihah?
Praise be to Allah.If the Imam remembers in the final tashahhud (sitting of the prayer) that he had recited at-tahiyyaat (the greetings mentioned during the sitting) in the beginning of the rak‘ah instead of Al-Fatihah, he should stand up and offer another rak‘ah, which is correct in exchange for the one he perform...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/48/one-remembers-that-during-a-rakaa-one-did-not-recite-al-fatihah
G_ID_06318
Forgetfulness during prayer
47
What Should I Do If I am Not Sure If I Prayed 3 or 4 Rak’ahs?
Question What should one do if one finds oneself unsure in the middle of the prayer how many raka’at one has prayed?
Praise be to Allah.If a person falls into doubt as to whether he prayed , e.g., three of four rak`ahs he should consider the most likely case. However, if he cannot put more weight to one of the two , he should assume what he is certain of and that is the lesser amount, and make the prostrations of forgetfulness (sujud...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/47/what-should-i-do-if-i-am-not-sure-if-i-prayed-3-or-4-rakahs
G_ID_06319
Forgetfulness during prayer
73
Sujood ul-sahw (prostration for forgetfulness) if one joins congregation late
Question What about someone who joins the congregational prayer late and has to make up the rak’aat missed, and finds that the Imam makes sujood al-sahw? Should he join in the sujood or stand and continue his prayer and make it at the end?
Praise be to Allah.If the Imam makes the salaam and the follower stands up to complete what he missed, while the Imam has to make prostrations of forgetfulness after the salaam, the follower should return back and make prostrations with the Imam if he has not completed standing upright. Otherwise he should not retu...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/73/sujood-ul-sahw-prostration-for-forgetfulness-if-one-joins-congregation-late
G_ID_06320
Forgetfulness during prayer
49
One forgets to say tasbeeh during ruku’
Question What should one do if one forgets to mention a required tasbeeh during ruku’ and remembers just afterwards after rising up?
Praise be to Allah.If someone, after raising his head from ruku‘, remembers that he did not say the supplications of ruku‘, he should not return back to the ruku‘ because the requirement for supplication of ruku‘ has been dropped by virtue of his rising it. If he returns back to the ruku‘ intentionally, this action wou...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/49/one-forgets-to-say-tasbeeh-during-ruku
G_ID_04757
Ablution before prayer
1167
The wudoo’ of one who has something impermeable on his hand etc.
Question If a person performs wudoo’ then finds that part of his hands etc. is covered with something impermeable, such as paint, that prevents water from reaching his skin, can he go ahead and pray, or does he have to remove it for every obligatory prayer, even though that involves hardship for ...
Praise be to Allah.The Muslim should make sure that water reaches his skin every time he does wudoo’, and he has to remove anything that prevents this. People whose work involves painting and so on can wear something on their hands to prevent them from getting covered with paint.
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1167/the-wudoo-of-one-who-has-something-impermeable-on-his-hand-etc
G_ID_16983
Honouring parents
2053
It is a duty on man to be kind to his parents
Question Allah tells us in the Qur'an not to cut off our blood relations. What is the interpretation of the Ayah that commands us not to severe ties of kinship ? Who does it refer to ? Just parents and siblings ? What if one maintains contact with one's parents only through telephone or letters although he is capable ...
Praise be to Allah.and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. It is a duty on man to be kind to his parents, because Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): be good and dutiful to your parents [al-Anaam 6:151]; to show gratitude to them in all kinds of ways, as Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): give t...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2053/it-is-a-duty-on-man-to-be-kind-to-his-parents
G_ID_04758
Ablution before prayer
1168
Wiping the ears in wudu
Question There was a dispute about wiping the ears in wudu. Some people say that there is no proof that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) wiped his ears when performing wudu.
Praise be to Allah.There is proof that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) wiped his head and ears when performing wudu. Ibn Abbas reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) wiped his head and his ears, inside and out. (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, who classed it as saheeh). Al-...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1168/wiping-the-ears-in-wudu
G_ID_04759
Ablution before prayer
1164
Does Cutting Nails Break Wudu?
Question After praying, a person discovers some impermeable substance, such as wax, on his hands or feet – what should he do in this case? Also, does one have to repeat Wudu if one cuts one’s nails?
Praise be to Allah.It is obligatory to wash all the parts of the body that are specified for washing in Wudu, in obedience to the words of Allah (interpretation of the meaning): “O you who believe! When you intend to offer the prayer, wash your faces and your hands (forearms) up to the elbows…” [Al-Ma’idah 5:6], and fo...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1164/does-cutting-nails-break-wudu
G_ID_04760
Ablution before prayer
640
Removing nail polish before making wudoo'
Question We have heard some people saying that it is permissible for a woman to make wudoo' without removing her nail polish. What is your opinion?
Praise be to Allah. If the nail polish forms an impermeable layer that prevents water from reaching the surface of the nail, her wudoo' is not valid unless she first removes it. If she wears something like henna that does not create an impermeable layer, then her wudoo' is valid.
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/640/removing-nail-polish-before-making-wudoo
G_ID_16988
Honouring parents
5645
Turning up the volume of music for one’s parents with a remote control
Question What is the ruling on handing the remote to your mother/father to put music on t.v?
Praise be to Allah.Turning up the volume of music for one’s parents with a remote control That is not permissible because it involves cooperating in sin, and Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “… but do not help one another in sin and transgression.” [al-Maa’idah 5:2] If you withhold the remote co...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/5645/turning-up-the-volume-of-music-for-ones-parents-with-a-remote-control
G_ID_16989
Honouring parents
4566
Her father is asking her for money to build a house for his second wife
Question Could you please tell me if a father is allowed to talk guilt into his children, because they are not supporting him ficially. When I was still living home I used to work and give my father money. But now that I am married I have other responsibilities and also my husband is ...
Praise be to Allah.You should give your father whatever will please him, provided that this does not affect your own interests and needs. As for your husband, he has nothing to do with your wealth that Allâh has given to you. The fact that your father wants to build a house for his second wife, who is your ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4566/her-father-is-asking-her-for-money-to-build-a-house-for-his-second-wife
G_ID_06321
Forgetfulness during prayer
74
Imam errs during prayer and does not know what is the mistake
Question If the Imam makes a mistake in the prayer and the followers try to remind him but he does not know when he made the mistake, what should they do?
Praise be to Allah.If the Imam makes a mistake in the prayer and misses an obligatory act, while the followers remind him of the mistake (by saying “subhan Allah”) but he does not understand what they mean or does not know when or where he made the mistake, and continues to move on to other obligatory acts which do...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/74/imam-errs-during-prayer-and-does-not-know-what-is-the-mistake
G_ID_06322
Forgetfulness during prayer
6
How Do You Stay Focused While Praying?
Question If a person praying experiences insinuating thoughts from Shaytan in his prayer, causing him problems in reciting the Quran, and resulting in bad or evil thoughts, and making him doubt the number of completed rak’ahs, what should he do?
Praise be to Allah.Satanic whispers during prayer  This happened to one of the Companions of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) whose name is ‘Uthman ibn Abi Al-’As, (may Allah be pleased with him). ’Uthman came complaining to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and said: "The Shaytan comes betwe...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/6/how-do-you-stay-focused-while-praying
G_ID_02735
Conditions of marriage
1493
Ruling on marrying young women
Question I need to know, when did the Holy Prophet get married to Hazrat Aisha, there have been claims on newsgroups that the Holy Prophet was a pedophile. I want enough information to be able to answer such allegations. I need to know everything about this particular marriage, quoting sources.
Praise be to Allah.The answer to your question may be found in the hadith of Saheeh al-Bukhari and the commentary of al-Haafiz al-‘Asqallaani, which are quoted below: ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) married me when I was six years old. Then we came...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1493/ruling-on-marrying-young-women
G_ID_13692
Womens clothing
7845
The Hijab of a Young Girl
Question What is the ruling concerning the young girls who have not reached the age of puberty? Is it allowed for them to go out without covering themselves? Can they pray without wearing a head covering?
Praise be to Allah.It is a must that their guardians bring them up and teach them the manners of Islam. They should tell them not to go outside unless their bodies are covered. This is in order to avoid any temptation and to get them used to the virtuous manners so that they will not be a source of spreading ev...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/7845/the-hijab-of-a-young-girl
G_ID_06458
Prayer of the traveler
607
Commuting between cities of work and residence
Question As salaamualaikum wa rahmatullilahi wabarkaatahu Sheikh: I work in a different city than where my family is. My work is 250 kilometers from my family (parents, and brothers). I work from Monday to Friday and return to my family for Saturday and Sunday. I have an apartment where I work. My q...
Praise be to Allah.Your home town, the one where your family lives, is your home. The town which you intend to stay in for more than four days is also considered a place of residence, according to the opinion of the majority of scholars. Therefore you are not allowed to enjoy the concessions of the traveler...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/607/commuting-between-cities-of-work-and-residence
G_ID_05769
How prayer is done
59
Timing and coordination of saying 'takbeer' with movements while praying
Question During prayer, do you perform 'takbeer' during the course of a particular action or at the end of that action? E.g during sujood, should we say "Allah Akbar" DURING the course of getting up or once we've straightened up completely?
Praise be to Allah.The sunnah is for the takbeer to be in conjunction with the movement, such that one begins the takbeer with the beginning of the movement. The daleel (evidence) for this is the hadith of Abu Hurairah in which was said: Abu Huraira used to say takbeer in all the prayers, compulsory and optional, .....
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/59/timing-and-coordination-of-saying-takbeer-with-movements-while-praying
G_ID_04148
Divorce
2373
Giving talaaq (divorce) three times at once is bid’ah
Question Could you please let me know according to the Shafi mishep, if a man can give his wife Talaaq tree(3) times at once.
Praise be to Allah.Giving talaaq (divorce) three times at once is bid’ah, and goes against the aayah (interpretation of the meaning): “… When you divorce women, divorce them at their ‘iddah (prescribed periods)…” [al-Talaaq 65:1]. If a Muslim wants to divorce his wife, he should divorce her according to the...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2373/giving-talaaq-divorce-three-times-at-once-is-bidah
G_ID_04147
Divorce
2218
A man doesn’t want to live with his wife but doesn’t want to divorce her for the sake of the children
Question A man has in the past had some major problem with his wife. Neither she, nor he want divorce as they have 3 children, yet he cannot live with her and has left the country. He would like to remarry in the new country of residence, but is afraid of the condition of equity of ti...
Praise be to Allah.If he has no interest in his present wife, there is nothing wrong with divorcing her and marrying another, but if he and she come to an agreement whereby she may remain his wife for the sake of the children, there is nothing wrong with this either. If he gives her the choice between divor...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2218/a-man-doesnt-want-to-live-with-his-wife-but-doesnt-want-to-divorce-her-for-the-sake-of-the-children
G_ID_04146
Divorce
2523
Insinuating thoughts (waswaas) of divorce
Question Salamu Alaikum: My question pertains to divorce in Islam. I have been married for a year and early on in my marriage I had strong and constant thoughts about divorce. The divorce thoughts consisted of my repeating "I divorce you" on many occasions in my head. I have NEVER repe...
Praise be to Allah.In cases like this, the divorce is not valid, for two reasons: It is only in your mind, and has never been expressed either verbally or in writing. The divorce of a person who is afflicted with waswaas (insinuating thoughts from Shaytaan) is not valid because this is something that h...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2523/insinuating-thoughts-waswaas-of-divorce
G_ID_04145
Divorce
3292
He swore that if he did something, the first wife he married would be thrice-divorced
Question Assalam-u-alaikum,A close friend of mine is about to marry and is in difficulty because of a statement he had made some time ago.  A few years ago when he was single, he swore that if he does a certain work which he hated, he gives three divorces on his first wife. He told me...
Praise be to Allah.Imaam al-Bukhaari (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in his book al-Jaami al-Saheeh: Chapter: there is no divorce before marriage. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): O you who believe! When you marry believing women, and then divorce them before you have sexual intercourse with...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3292/he-swore-that-if-he-did-something-the-first-wife-he-married-would-be-thrice-divorced
G_ID_06804
Congregational prayer
2833
Imaam does rukoo’ when a person has not finished al-Faatihah
Question what should the mu'moon do if he is praying in congregation and the imaam goes into rukoo' and the former has not finished reciting al-faatiha?
Praise be to Allah.The person who is praying behind the imaam should do rukoo as soon as the imaam does rukoo, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: The imaam is appointed only to be followed, so when he prays standing, pray standing; when he bows (does rukoo), bow; when he...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2833/imaam-does-rukoo146-when-a-person-has-not-finished-al-faatihah
G_ID_04144
Divorce
4343
When a Muslim signs papers divorcing his wife in front of a non-Muslim judge
Question i married a muslem man feb 15, 1997. i was married under islamic law and the laws of the state of virginia. i am christain.i told him i wanted a divorce and he said he did not want it but he would give it to me if i wanted it.i went to a lawyer and filed for divorce. he signe...
Praise be to Allah.We put the following question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, may Allaah preserve him: Has a man agreed to divorce his wife or has he already divorced her, if what he said was: “I agree to divorce my wife and she is now to be considered divorced”? He answered: This is a divo...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4343/when-a-muslim-signs-papers-divorcing-his-wife-in-front-of-a-non-muslim-judge
G_ID_04143
Divorce
4459
Does the father have to pay for the children to travel to visit their divorced mother?
Question the children from a previous marriage were living with me.their mother moved 400 miles away and remarried. she claims that it is my duty to provide the children with transportation to visit her. is that true?
Praise be to Allah.We put this question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, may Allaah preserve him, who answered as follows: No, that is not correct, but if Allaah has made the husband rich and the wife’s position is average or less, then it is part of chivalry or manliness that he should pay for ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4459/does-the-father-have-to-pay-for-the-children-to-travel-to-visit-their-divorced-mother
G_ID_06803
Congregational prayer
2947
When the intercom system fails and the sisters cannot see the imaam
Question In the masjid that I attend the sisters are unable to see the imaam during congregational salat and an intercom system is required for them to hear the imaam. Sometimes the intercom system fails during the salat leaving the sisters unable to follow the imaam unless someone watch the imaam fro...
Praise be to Allah.If the sisters cannot see the imaam or anyone who is behind him, and the intercom system fails, then each individual should make the intention (niyyah) to pray alone independently of the imaam, and should complete the remainder of the prayer on her own. If there is someone who can see the...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2947/when-the-intercom-system-fails-and-the-sisters-cannot-see-the-imaam
G_ID_06802
Congregational prayer
2368
Latecomer following another latecomer in prayer
Question Al salam alykom.. if i pray (ma'mom) and the immam finished the salaht.. but I didn't so I stood to complete my salaht .. then a person came to pray with me as a ma'mom ? Is my immamah correct?wa jazak allah kyran.
Praise be to Allah.If a person joins you wanting to pray with you, and you make the intention of leading him in prayer, this is OK. The author of the book Nihaayat al-Zayn fi Irshaad al-Mubtadieen (p. 127) said: If the imaam says salaam then one latecomer decides to follow another latecomer in prayer, this ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2368/latecomer-following-another-latecomer-in-prayer
G_ID_06801
Congregational prayer
1947
Ruling on praying alone behind a row in the congregation
Question What is the ruling on praying alone behind a row in the congregation? Is this permissible or not?
Praise be to Allah.The four imaams – al-Shaafa’i, Malik, Abu Haneefah and Imam Ahmad (according to one opinion narrated from him) – said that the prayer of a person standing alone behind a row is valid, whether the row in front of him is complete or not. They said that the hadeeth “There is no prayer for the one who st...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1947/ruling-on-praying-alone-behind-a-row-in-the-congregation
G_ID_09279
Mahram to travel with women
144
Woman travelling from a non-Muslim country without a mahram in order to learn Islam
Question Is it permissable for a Muslim woman, who does not have a mahram because she is an unmarried convert, to relocate to another country for the purposes of furthering her Islaamic knowledge, to live among Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaat, and seek a husband?
Praise be to Allah. If the Muslim woman is living in a place where there are no Muslims of Ahl al-Sunnah wa'l-Jamaa'ah with whom she could live and she is therefore unable to learn her religion, it is permissible for her to move to another place where she can live among Ahl al-Sunnah and learn her religion. Indeed,...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/144/woman-travelling-from-a-non-muslim-country-without-a-mahram-in-order-to-learn-islam
G_ID_06795
Congregational prayer
3247
Should the person who is praying behind the imaam say the Takbeer loudly or softly?
Question Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid, can you please tell me when saying Takbir after the Imam says Takbir in Salat if it those following the Imam should say it out loud or to ones self?
Praise be to Allah.The imaam should say the Takbeerat al-Ihraam (first Takbeer) and the Takbeeraat for the movements of the prayer aloud, so that the people behind him can hear him and follow him. If the mosque is big and the imaam’s voice cannot reach all the people who are praying, or his voice is weak be...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3247/should-the-person-who-is-praying-behind-the-imaam-say-the-takbeer-loudly-or-softly
G_ID_05815
Sunnah actions in prayer
95798
Raising the hands in the first tashahhud – before or after standing?
Question Raising the hands in the first tashahhud – should it be whilst one is sitting before standing up, or when standing up after the tashahhud?.
Praise be to Allah.Firstly:  It is proven in the saheeh Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that the hands should be raised when saying takbeer in four places: the opening takbeer (takbeerat al-ihraam), before bowing, after rising from bowing, and after standing up following the middle tash...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/95798/raising-the-hands-in-the-first-tashahhud-before-or-after-standing
G_ID_16404
Manners of greeting with salam
371
Giving salaams to people in the mosque during the khutbah
Question Is it the sunnah to say assalaamu 'alaykum out loud when entering the masjid (while others are praying or during the khutbah) ? Please advise the daleel. Jazzakallhu Khayrun
Praise be to Allah.The author of Zaad al-Mustanfi said it is permissible for the imaam to greet the congregation with salaam when he faces them. Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen said, in his interesting comment, that this is because this practice was reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon hi...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/371/giving-salaams-to-people-in-the-mosque-during-the-khutbah
G_ID_06794
Congregational prayer
3270
How Should Two People Praying Together Stand in Prayer?
Question Could you tell me as to how should a follower stand (right next to slightly behind) with the Imam, if they are only two praying in congregation?
Praise be to Allah.He should stand in line with the Imam, not in front of him or behind him, but perfectly in line with him, on his right. This is how `Abdullah ibn `Abbas stood when he prayed with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).  Al-Bukhari entitled a chapter “Bab yaqumu `an yamini A...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3270/how-should-two-people-praying-together-stand-in-prayer
G_ID_15276
Accountability
5
When Can You Pray After a Miscarriage?
Question If a woman has a miscarriage and has discharge of blood, does she pray?
Praise be to Allah.This case depends on the type of blood. Is the blood what is known as post-natal bleeding (nifas) or vaginal bleeding (istihadah ) (but not part of her regular period)?  The scholars have declared the regulation in this matter. They said:  "If she sees the blood after the abortion of a formed human b...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/5/when-can-you-pray-after-a-miscarriage
G_ID_06789
Congregational prayer
5874
Can Husband and Wife Pray Together?
Question   I live about eight miles from the mosque and we pray at home. My questions are: if most of the time I cannot go to mosque, can my wife and I pray in congregation? If my wife once a month cannot pray, can I still pray in congregation with my 10 year and 7 year old boys and can they say iqamah? Please help me...
Praise be to Allah.Can husband and wife Pray Together? As the mosque is far away, it is permissible for you to pray in your home, and to lead your family in prayer. Do as the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did, as described in the hadهth narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) and reported...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/5874/can-husband-and-wife-pray-together
G_ID_06249
Rulings on mosques
3480
Announcing a death in the mosque
Question What is the ruling on the imaam of the mosque giving an announcement every time someone in the neighbourhood passes away, by saying after the prayer, “So and so has died, and the prayer for him will be in such and such a place”?
Praise be to Allah.We put this question to Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, who responded as follows, may Allaah preserve him: “I do not agree with this. It was not the custom of the salaf to announce the death of someone so that the people could pray over him, except in the case of a person of hig...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3480/announcing-a-death-in-the-mosque
G_ID_14764
Medicine and medical treatments
601
Medicine containing alcohol
Question Is it permissible to use medicine that contains as one of its ingredients alcohol? Is it permissible to use if it is being applied to the skin only?
Praise be to Allah. If the medicine containing alcohol is essentially an intoxicant, such that drinking a large amount of it would make one drunk, then it is haraam to take it or to give it, because the Prophet SAWS (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Whatever makes one drunk in large amounts, a littl...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/601/medicine-containing-alcohol
G_ID_06253
Rulings on mosques
2945
Ruling on preventing women with improper hijab from entering the mosque
Question Is it permissible to prohibit women who are not covered in the proper islaamic covering from entering the masjid ? (after they have been given the proper naseeha) Please advise the daleel.Jazzakallahu khayrun
Praise be to Allah.Alone, and peace and blessings be upon him after whom there is no Prophet. If a woman comes to the mosque wearing improper hijab, then according to Islam she should be advised and have explained to her – with the daleel or proof – the fact that hijab is obligatory, and the seriousness...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2945/ruling-on-preventing-women-with-improper-hijab-from-entering-the-mosque
G_ID_06257
Rulings on mosques
983
Can Women Go to the Mosque?
Question Here in my country (Surinam, South America), the Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jama‘ah forbid women to go to the mosque, saying that the first Imam (Imam Abu Hanifah) learned to do what pleases the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), and he had said once that it is better for the women to perform prayer at home, because t...
Praise be to Allah.Is a woman's prayer at home better than praying in the mosque? There is no doubt that a woman’s prayer in her house is better for her than praying in the mosque, as is indicated by the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). He said: "Do not prevent your women from going to ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/983/can-women-go-to-the-mosque
G_ID_06258
Rulings on mosques
575
Putting a crescent on top of the minaret of a mosque
Question Regaurding the use of the cressent: 1. Is it sunnah to use the cressent moon as a symbol? (i.e. hadith or Qur'an?) 2. secondarlly so, on the top of the Masjid in Bloomington IN ( and many MANY others around the world) they use this symbol, BUT I heard from a brother that it w...
Praise be to Allah.After consulting with scholars and muftis, we have learned that there is no known basis in Islam for putting a crescent on top of the minaret. Some scholars forbid doing so and consider it to be something that is newly-innovated in the religion. The practice may also contain some element ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/575/putting-a-crescent-on-top-of-the-minaret-of-a-mosque
G_ID_14757
Medicine and medical treatments
3268
Hijama in Islam: What Is the Best Time?
Question I would like to know when hijama (cupping) began to be practiced according to the sunnah, and the manner in which it should be performed. Are there recommended times for one to have it done, or times that one should avoid cupping?  We are hoping to begin this practice for sisters, and wish to make sure that w...
Praise be to Allah.What is hajama in Islam? Hijaamah comes from the root al-hajm, which means “sucking”, and is used of the action of draining the breast when an infant is suckled. Al-hajjaam is the name given to the cupper, and hijaamah is the name given to this profession. Al-mihjam is the name given to the tool in w...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3268/hijama-in-islam-what-is-the-best-time
G_ID_06262
Rulings on mosques
803
What to do with a Guide Dog when entering a Mosque
Question Assalaam alaikum I am desiring to embrace Islam, however I have a slight concern. I am legally blind and use a guide dog for mobility purposes. I have been informed that I have no problems being a Muslim and having a guide dog due to my disability. However, I am concerned at the reaction th...
Praise be to Allah.Al-hamdu lillaah. (All praise be to God Almighty, Allaah.) To the dear noble inquirer: You have reached the doorstep of entering into Islam and are hesitant due to concern over what you may face vis-à-vis the response of fellow Muslims regarding the dog you use to guide you to the masjid or Islamic...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/803/what-to-do-with-a-guide-dog-when-entering-a-mosque
G_ID_02738
Conditions of marriage
1077
A man accepting Islam can remain married to Christian wife
Question I have been considering accepting Islam for a number of years now. However, I am married to a devout Mormon (LDS) woman, and have ... children, whom I have promised to raise in her religion. My question has two parts: First, what is the position of a man accepting Islam with a Christian wi...
Praise be to Allah.Dear (name witheld), As-salaamu 'ala man ittaba'a al-huda (peace be upon those who follow the true guidance). I was delighted to learn of your serious consideration and possible intention to accept the Islamic religion. No doubt that step would be the greatest thing in the entire NN years of your l...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1077/a-man-accepting-islam-can-remain-married-to-christian-wife
G_ID_16992
Honouring parents
3496
How to make up for disobedience towards parents after they have died
Question If a person was disobedient towards his parents, and they died angry with him, how can he put things right so that they will not ask him to put it right in the Hereafter?
Praise be to Allah.There is no way to stop them asking him to put things right in the Hereafter, but now that he has felt regret for what he did, he should make lots of du;aa; for them and ask Allaah to forgive them, give charity on their behalf if he can, honour the friends etc, whom they loved, uphold the...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/3496/how-to-make-up-for-disobedience-towards-parents-after-they-have-died
G_ID_13767
Rulings on dress
2843
Colours which are encouraged (mustahabb), disliked (makruh) and forbidden (haram) in men’s and women’s clothing
Question Are there any colours which a muslim/muslimah cannot wear eg red garments
Praise be to Allah.Before we answer this question we should note an important point, which is that the basic principle regarding colours of clothes for men and women is that all colours are permissible except where there is a shar’i text forbidding a certain colour for men or women. There are shar’i texts which encoura...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2843/colours-which-are-encouraged-mustahabb-disliked-makruh-and-forbidden-haram-in-mens-and-womens-clothing
G_ID_16997
Honouring parents
322
A Muslim treatment of mother who is an unbeliever
Question My wife's mother has in effect cut herself off from her daughter in recent times. Whilst there was some form of communication it was often quite turbulent and heated. My wife has tried a number of times to re-establish contact yet her mother refuses, quite stubbornly, to reply. We are both ...
Praise be to Allah., The reactions of non-muslim mothers towards their children's embracement of Islam varies. Some mothers are peaceful and passive considering this as a personal matter which does not affect the relationship between the mother and her son or daughter. In such cases more piety by the child towards hi...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/322/a-muslim-treatment-of-mother-who-is-an-unbeliever
G_ID_05709
Essentials of prayer
50
What to Do If You Miss the First Tashahhud
Question What should one do if one forgets the first tashahhud (sitting after the second rak’ah)?
Praise be to Allah.If one forgets the first tashahhud , stands up for the third rak`ah and starts the recitation of Al-Fatihah, then according to the majority of scholars, he should not return back to the sitting position. If he does return knowing that his return is unapproved of, his prayer will be nullified because ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/50/what-to-do-if-you-miss-the-first-tashahhud
G_ID_07486
On what is zakah due
480
Zakat on retirement income
Question Is zakat due on Mutual Funds investments that are in a RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) account? If yes, then is it due on the total value or only on that portion which will be available after Income Tax has been deducted at source? (RRSP is the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. 401K ...
Praise be to Allah. If a person receives an amount of money that he could not have received before, like a bonus or lump sum paid at the end of a period of work, or on retirement, no zakat is due for the time that has passed. Zakat must be paid on whatever is left of that money after an entire Hijri year has passed. ...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/480/zakat-on-retirement-income
G_ID_04880
Full ablution
2065
Unable to perform Ghusl
Question My health is not very well and I get tired very easily. Sometimes I become clear from menses early in the morning at fajr time. Due to my health, making ghusl at that time would be a hardship for me. What should I do?
Praise be to Allah.Lord of the Worlds. First of all, we pray to Allaah to grant you healing and good health. With regard to your question, if you become pure (i.e., your period ends) at the time of fajr (the pre-dawn prayer), then it becomes obligatory to perform ghusl (complete ablution) in order to perfor...
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/2065/unable-to-perform-ghusl