Q: I read recently that even after divorce then the wife’s mother remains your mother-in law. My wife died a few years ago but I am still in daily contact with her mother as my son visits her daily. Is my deceased wife’s mother still considered to be my mother-in law and what would the …
Q: My husband has a facebook account and on there he has female friends, something which I am not totally comfortable with. He says it’s nothing personal, just time to time messages or something of that sort. Is this permissible and how can I convince him that it is wrong Islamically? A. It is not permissible …
Q: What is your comment on the statements made by Shaikh Sudais of Makkah in his Ju- mu’ah Khutba, wherein he praised Muhammed bin Salman, the Saudi Crown prince, refer- ring to him as a “man of vision” and a “reformer”. (Question shortened) A: One can only pity the Imams of Makkah and Madinah. They …
Imaams of haramain in praise of their goverment. Read More »
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslimah to have her hair done by a hairdresser who is gay? Not cutting, just normal wash and blow? A: Firstly, it is not permissible for a woman to go to a hair salon for any hair treatment, since she is exposing her hair in public,. The hair salon …
Muslim woman having her hair done by a hairdresser. Read More »
Q: Can a widow wear imitation jewellery? A: If the widow is in iddat, she may not wear any jewelry or adornment. If she is not in iddat then the law that applies to all women (widows, divorcees, single, married) is that they may wear any type of imitation jewelry except rings. Finger-rings must be …
Q: Is masturbation equal in sin to zina? A: Masturbation is definitely a form of zinaa, and is haraam, but is lesser in gravity than the actual zina between male and female. Allah Ta’ala states in the Holy Quran: “And whoever seeks any other fulfillment of desire besides these (the wife and female slaves), they …
Q: Is talaaq given while the wife is in haidh, valid? And are three talaaq issued at once valid? Can a man marry his stepmother? A: 1) The talaaq issued to the wife whilst she is menstruating is valid and binding. 2) Likewise, three talaaq issued at once are valid and binding. 3) It is …
Q: Recently the daughter of a prominent politician got married to a Hindu boy who em- braced Islam. At the wedding there were Hindu rituals and customs. Is this Nikah valid and what about those who attended this nikah? A prominent Shaikh also officiated at this func- tion. A: If the boy embraced Islam in …
Practicing of other religion rituals and customs at a muslim nikaah. Read More »
Q: If a man purchases a house and his wife assists him with half the capital. He registers the house under his name and pays all the expenses. Now the marriage has broken. Is the wife entitled to the amount she originally donated or half the current value of the house? A: If the agreement …
Divorced after home contribution; Who is entitled? Read More »
Q: If the husband dies in Madinah, can the wife proceed to Makkah to complete her Umrah? A: In this case she is allowed to complete her Umrah and then return home when it is time for her flight back. Allah Ta’ala knows best
