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Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

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Should a Husband Pay His Wife’s Hajj Expenses?

November 4, 2011

Question What are the obligations of a husband towards his wife as far as Hajj is concerned. Should he pay for it? Also when does Hajj becomes obligatory on a housewife. Answer Islam requires the believer to visit God’s Sacred House if the person has the means to do so. It is not supposed to […]

Filed Under: Economic Issues, Q & A, Social Issues, Worship and Fasting

Marriage to Fornicators vs Marrying Two Sisters

October 28, 2011

Question If a couple who have been guilty of zina marry before they repent, is the marriage legally valid even though Allah says in surah nur verse 3 that such a thing is haram on the believers. If so, how does the validity of this marriage differ from other haram marriages such as marrying a […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A, Social Issues

Deadbeat Husband

August 27, 2011

Question Salam alaikum My husband lies about his coditions to get benefits. I have tried so many times to tell him to find a job but it always end up in argument. Anyway 2 years ago he decided to get a second wife who lives in Finland. I am very upset as he doesn’t work […]

Filed Under: Economic Issues, Q & A, Social Issues

When is it Alright to Lie?

August 9, 2011

Question can i lie to my parent to protect them? my mother is extremely depressed and in a span of months has lost her father to alzheimers and now is losing her mother to cancer and her sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and her brother abandoned his parents and my father lost his job […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Christian Not Sure What To Do Marrying a Muslim

August 8, 2011

Question I am a Christian woman due to marry a Muslim man in the UK. We and our families have agreed to carry out a civil ceremony in the presence of over 100 guests. Without having previously agreed, my fiance’s father is requesting we carry out an islamic marriage and signing of the contract. I […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

What May I Do For My Ill Muslim Neighbor?

May 27, 2011

Question I am a Christian, but my neighbor is a Muslim. My neighbor has cancer and is seriously ill. What should I do as a good neighbor for him and his family. The neighbors are sending him a “get well” card, but I would like to do something more. What is the custom that should […]

Filed Under: Customs and Symbols, Q & A, Social Issues

Forced Marriage

May 18, 2011

Question Is it wrong to say no to a marriage proposal, My parents are forcing me to marry that guy, Ive tried explaining every body but my parents call me disobedient cuz im saying no to them, my brother is the only one on my side, my mom keeps on crying and emotionally blackmailing me […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

False Love

May 16, 2011

Question I was in love with a muslim man only.He told me lie regarding his name and work. Then by forcing me he have sex with me.By telling that if he want he any girl will have sex with him but he love me. When i got pregnant he said not to call him again […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Wanting Divorce for No Reason

May 15, 2011

Question I have 2 questions regarding the issue of divorce. Having difficulties with her marriage ,a wife refuses to go for mediation or counselling first ,as is enjoined in the Quran(4:35) and just wants to ask for divorce. Should the syariah court ordered counseling to be done first or it can just proceed with the […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

What Is Mehr in Islam?

May 14, 2011

Question I want to know what Islam (Shariat) says about Mehr? what is its significance and spirit ?and why it is paid to woman(wife) What type of Mehr are there. Please explain Muaajal and Indultalib Mehr Answer Mehr is a token of responsibility that the groom gives to the bride. This symbolizes the husband’s role […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

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