Question I accepted Islam in 1995 after about 6 years of gathering information myself. I wanted in my heart to be Muslim. I arrived at the masjid one Friday for jumah, but I was early. Two other brothers were there and they asked me if I had taken shahadah. I said yes because I had […]
Archives for August 2005
Moral Dilemma
Question Salaam. I am writing for some guidance on a dilemma. It is a long story but I’ve tried to make it as brief as possible and I have given details of the situation because I’m not sure how to pose this as a general question. Recently, my family met a Muslim convert through a […]
Exchanging Rings During an Islamic Marriage Ceremony
Question Is it true that Rings are not exchanged during a Muslim Wedding Ceremony? Are there different types of Muslim Ceremonies? If so, what are they and their Marriage ceremony customs? Answer Rings do not have religious significance in Islam. Exchanging them between soon to be married couples is related to a cultural norm not […]
Men Wearing Gold – Is Gold Forbidden?
Question Why men are not allowed to wear gold jewels ? any particular reason? Answer Gold is not inherently evil. There are a several ahadith that mention, in some cases, prohibitions and, in other cases, allowances. If one investigates these ahadith a clear picture appears that shows the negative attitude towards gold is really related […]
Mut’ah or Prostitution?
Question 1’m 26 but i can’t marry because of some family problem so can i use a prostitute because i am out o control these days and i am sunni Answer Whatever problems you are facing it is not an excuse to commit a sin in this regard. Paying a prostitute for any sexual pleasure […]
Will Allah (swt) Change Fate?
Question In Verse 13:38,39 Allah talks about decree and says that He blots what He wills and confirms what He wills. Does this mean Allah will change His will as and when He likes? Thank you. Answer The referred verses have refuted two of the rejecters’ objections. One of these objections was that if God […]
Cats for Pets
Question Is it haraam to keep cats as pets? If not could u please give me some proof such as hadith. Also are cats considered unclean? Answer There is nothing in the Shari’ah (i.e. Islamic Law) that forbids anyone from having cats as pets. We are also unaware of any statement from the authentic sources of Islam […]
Question on Oral Sex Between Husband & Wife
Question 1. it is haram to have sex with your wife during her menstral cycle.when my wife was in her cycle, i was seriously in the mode to have sex with full erection, my wife could not help the matter, when she saw how i was doing she now decided to have oral sex with […]
More on Head Covering
Question I have read all the responses to verse 24:31 and just wanted to understand what your stance was on head-covering from a mandatory requirement per the Qur’an. Is Head covering part of the Shari`ah? It seems that you have indicated that is not obligatory upon women by the Shari`ah. But there can be difference […]
Beer
Question i know that wine is not alowde but is beer alowde to konsume in a moderate level Answer Beer is not allowable for consumption. While wine is mentioned specifically it is the extension of intoxication that beer shares, in similar effects, which render it disallowable. Thus no drinking at any level, heavy or moderate, […]