Q: My husband and I have some issues where all he wants to do is spend time with his friends and no time with me. I asked him to leave our home to give me and him space to decide what is important in our marriage. We will be going for marriage counseling soon. Am …
Q: Is it permissible as a Muslim to use products/cosmetics, which contain minerals from the Dead Sea? A: The Dead Sea is where the Punishment of Allah came down upon the nation of Nabi Loot (Alayhis-Salaam). There is spiritual darkness in this area, so Muslims are not allowed to use products made from the sand …
Q: Is it permissible for a female to be seen by a male gynecologist? A. It is necessary that a Muslim lady sees a female Muslim doctor if such is available. If there is no Muslim female doctor, or if such a doctor is not competent or experienced enough to render treatment, then she should …
Q: Is it permissible for women in ihraam to wear shoes/socks? A: It is permissible for a woman to wear socks and shoes whilst in the state of Ihraam. There is no prohibition in this for females And Allah Ta’ala knows best Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: Is Chess (the game) haraam? A: 1) According to the Hanafi Madhab chess is not allowed, for the following reasons: a) There is a Hadeeth that states: One who plays chess, it is as if he has soaked his hands in the blood of swine. b) The reason for this stern reprimand is that …
Q: Is it possible for a woman to do umrah with her son-in-law? Is the son-in-law a mahram if he is not her nephew? A. Although a father-in-law or mother-in-law is considered Mahram for the daughter-in-law or son-in-law in terms of Shari’ah, but if the age gap between the two is not big then they …
Q: I know its a general rule that Muslims do not eat from the pots of non-Muslims, but still use there plates, forks etc. Is this acceptable or is the use of any utensils of non-Muslims haraam/makrooh? A: The actual ruling is that all utensils AND cutlery used by non-Muslims must be washed at least …
Q: Can you advise me on who can read istikhara Salaah for me as I would like to leave my job and open up my own business. A: Asking someone else to make Istikhaarah on one’s behalf is not proven. Yes, to make Mashwarah (seek counsel) with someone else is Sunnat. It is mentioned in …
Q: When you pray Salaah at home by yourself, do you make iqamat and do your intention? Or can you start with intention and pray? A: It is best to make the Iqaamat. If the Iqaamat was not done, the Salaah will still be valid. Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: Is trimming or shaving of chest hair allowed for Muslim men? A: It is permissible for men to shave or trim the hair on the chest. However, it is preferred not to do so, as some Books of Fiqh mention. In other words, if one does it there is no sin at all.
