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

Refusing to Accept the Mediator’s Decision

Question If two people have a dispute and to resolve it take it to a mutually agreed upon mediator. But when the mediator gives his verdict one of the parties to the dispute refuses to accept his decision. What should be done in such a case? Answer It is morally incorrect to refuse to submit […]

A Second Wife With or Without the Permission of the First?

Question May a husband take another wife against the wishes of his current wife? I have heard three answers to this Taking a second wife without the consent of the first creates an ‘imbalance’ between the wives and therefore is not allowed. A second wife can be taken with or without the first wife’s approval […]

Istikharah & Marriage

Question I have known a girl for the past couple of years and now I want to marry her. When I told my father about it he said that his decision will depend on Istikhara. He asked a person to do Istikhara for him and that person after doing the Istikhara told my father that […]

Studying in Co-Education Institutions

Question Can a girl study in a co-ed institution? Answer The Qur’an has given directives to men and women regarding the etiquette, which should be observed if there is an intermingling of the sexes. These directives concern men as well as women. In view of this fact, I would say that it is, indeed, preferable […]

The Punishment For Zina (Fornication)

Question Recently it was discussed whether stoning was a part of Islam and the Qur’an.  To my knowledge, stoning is no where in the Qur’an and the injunction is for lashes instead.  However, the result of 100 lashes seems to be death.  Is this what the punishment for zina is in a more subtle manner? […]

Taking a Lady Friend Out for Lunch

Question Is it OK to date someone? Like to take a friend out with you. In my case, can I take a girl who is actually my friend where I work for having a lunch together, as it is common in the American society? Please advise. Thanks Answer Due to the potential moral and spiritual […]

Some Clarifications Regarding Mehram Relations

Question One’s father-in-law is a Mehram, what if you separate from your husband, is he still your Mehram? Does one have to do the hijaab while interacting with the father-in-law? Also what is the position of your daughter’s husband, in this regard? In our culture your khaloo (husband of mother’s sister) or phupah (husband of […]

Is It Essential to Wear a Kufi?

Question Is it a requirement for men to wear a kuufi1 all the time? was it a Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) to wear it? Was it included to be a part of dressing modestly? I was told by someone who wears it all the time that it is required just as women wear hijaab, […]

Slavery in Islam

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Question Why does Islam advocate Kanizes (Slave girls)? Is it not prostitution? Answer Islam does not advocate Kanizes (Slave girls). Islam has always been against the very existence of the institution of slavery. Nevertheless, like most of the other social phenomena, slavery too, because of its deep roots in the society, could not have been […]

Women’s Witness

Question If Islam says that it gives equal rights to women, why then are women half a witness as compared to men? Don’t say here that women were not powered at that time as Hadhrat Khatija (ra) was a very successful woman in that society. Answer Islam does not say that it gives equal rights […]