Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-78) A boy became sexually attracted to his mother. However all of this was in his mind and he did not act upon it. He later realised his mistake and repented from these evil thoughts. His parents are pious and they are not aware of the thoughts that he had. Is this boy’s mother ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-77)We are renovating a hall for our Masjid and wish to set the rows in such a way that they face towards the front wall of the building so that there is room for more rows thus allowing more people to congregate in the hall during congregational prayer. This will lead to the rows ..
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-76) By the Grace of Allah, I perform all five prayers punctually. However, my wife only performs some prayers. I encourage her to perform all the prayers but she still fails to perform all five prayers. What is your advice in relation to this? Answer: The wife of the questioner is a disobedient person ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-75) In order to gain the attention of her friends so that they take care of her, Khalidah lied to them saying that one of her friends back home committed suicide, whilst in reality, her friend is healthy and strong. At the time, she perceived such a statement to be fine. However, she now ..
Reading Time: 3 minutesQuestion (Q-74)Will the fast be invalidated by taking a covid vaccine? Answer:The definition of a fast in Islamic Law is to refrain from eating, drinking and intercourse from true dawn to sunset. The fast is not invalidated by eating or drinking forgetfully. Eating and drinking only occur when anything reaches the stomach through one of ..
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-73)Bashir Ahmad passed away leaving behind his wife, one brother, three sisters, his mother, seven nephews and five nieces. How will his inheritance be distributed? Answer: With the condition that the questioner has been truthful when providing these details, after spending Bashir Ahmad’s wealth on anything which takes precedence over inheritance, Bashir Ahmad’s wealth ..
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-72)Zaid died and left behind one wife, two sons, four daughters, one grandson and two granddaughters who are the children of his deceased son. How will Zaid’s wealth be distributed amongst his inheritors? Answer:Note: Inheritance rules are complex and case specific. Therefore, one should refer specific circumstances to a qualified scholar for guidance in ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-71)Zaid died and left behind his father, wife, three sons, two grandsons, one granddaughter, one brother, one sister, two nephews and three nieces. How will his inheritance be distributed amongst these people? Was Zaid allowed to make a will for one or a few of these inheritors during his lifetime? Answer: Note: Inheritance rules ..
Reading Time: < 1 minuteQuestion (Q-70)Zaid died and left behind some property and buildings. He left behind four sons, three daughters and one wife. He gifted his house to his wife before he passed away and handed it into her possession. Please explain how the wealth he has left behind should be distributed? Answer: Note: Inheritance rules are complex ..
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestion (Q-69)What is the Islamic ruling on black hair dye? Answer:Applying black hair dye is completely impermissible and Harām except in the situation when a soldier is fighting in the way of Allah تعالى (Jihād). Even if it is mixed with Mehndi (Henna) or something else, black dye is still Harām (forbidden). In fact, even ..