*Islamic Rulings

I Don’t Trust him Going to the Gym

Question: Assalaamu alaikum Respected Ulama I am married for 5 months to a boy I’ve known from before. I have very severe trust issues especially when my husband goes to the gym. He has a habit of not lowering his gaze and I get scared that he’ll notice other women. …

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Social Media Platforms

Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching. Please advise. Jazakallah Answer: Bismihi …

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Is it permissible for the divorced parties to demand any gifts given?

  Nasihah (Advice): Exchanging of gifts   Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu used to accept a gift and give in return for it. (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   In many families, when a divorce takes place, especially, a divorce of a newly wedded couple, …

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What type of rings are women allowed to wear?

  Nasihah (Advice): Beautify the Quran with your voices   Sayyiduna Baraa’ Bin Aazib Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that he heard Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam saying: “Beautify the Qur’ān with your voices, for the beautiful voice increases the beauty of the Qur’ān.” (Sunan Daarimi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Respected …

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One intention for twenty Rakaats Taraweeh Salaah

  Nasihah (Advice): Be patient in Salaah and be thankful to Allah   Sayyiduna Mugheerah Radhiyallahu Anhu says: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam used to stand in Salaah till his feet or legs swelled. He was asked about it (i.e. the reason for offering such an unbearable Salaah) and He said, …

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Ahadith regarding certain evil qualities of Women

Question Is this Hadith reliable? إن الفساق هم أهل النار قيل: يا رسول الله، ومن الفساق؟ قال: النساء قال: رجل يا رسول الله، أولسن أمهاتنا، وأخواتنا، وأزواجنا؟ قال: بلى، ولكنهم إذا أعطين لم يشكرن، وإذا ابتلين لم يصبرن   Answer Imam Ahmad and Imam Tabarani (rahimahumallah) have recorded this Hadith …

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What is the Iddah period for a pregnant woman?

  Nasihah (Advice): The mercy of Allah upon a mother Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: ‘A woman came to ‘A’isha Radhiyallahu Anha and ‘A’isha Radhiyallahu Anha gave her three dates. She gave each of her two children a date and kept one date for herself. The children ate …

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Is contraception permissible?

Question: Is contraception permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Contraception can be divided into two categories: 1)     Irreversible (or permanent) contraception 2)     Reversible (or temporary) contraception[1] Irreversible contraception Irreversible contraception is usually carried out by means of a sterilisation …

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Significance of Burying nails & hair

QUESTION Is it okay if I throw my nails and hair away in the trash or do I have to bury it? What is the significance of burying hair and nails? ANSWER In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Allah Ta’ala has …

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