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Is it allowed to test your blood sugar while you are fasting? Usually it takes a drop of blood5Rating:
Saturday, 11 August 2012 at 22:59Yes it is allowed to test your blood while fasting and your fasting is still valid.
- I have a question for you on fasting. I had some tooth surgery done I thought I would be in and out and didn't realize I would get an infection turns out I did and not I have to take antibiotics for 4 days.5Rating:Saturday, 11 August 2012 at 23:00
I cannot keep my fast for this time and I feel horrible, the timing is such that they have to be taken during the day. Is this a reasonable excuse to not fast?? I can always make up my fast or feed someone poor for each day I miss. Can I also give money to the mosque for every day I miss if so how much is a good amount?
I feel very bad that I cannot fast I still get up in the mornings to give food to my husband and my mom, I pray all my namaz's but feel empty without fast. Please advise? is this my fault?
Read more about I have a question for you on fasting. I had some tooth surgery done I thought I would be in and out and didn't realize I would get an infection turns out I did and not I have to take antibiotics for 4 days. - I recently fell down a half of a flight of stairs and I tore my Meniscus in my knee. I am a Mailman and I love my job very much.0Rating:Saturday, 11 August 2012 at 23:01
I am scheduled to have surgery on August 7th insha'allah. my question to you is that I am going to have the surgery in the last third of Ramadan. Obviously I won't be able to fast to to different medications and stuff that I must take to fully recover. But I'm in immense pain right now and I was prescribed pain medication and the doctor also asked me to take a joint support supplement in the meantime. Needless to say I haven't taken any pain medicine or joint support medication since Ramadan started. Should I continue to fast or should I not fast and do what the doctor asked. My doctor is also a Muslim but not a scholar or learned such as yourself. I'm supposed to take the medication every 6 hours as directed. Please help me Shaykh.
Read more about I recently fell down a half of a flight of stairs and I tore my Meniscus in my knee. I am a Mailman and I love my job very much. - What are the responsibilities of husband for his wife ,and what if wife is not at all happy with her husband but not leaving her because she thinks what will be the future of my kids without a father although she is raising them alone his contribution...0Rating:Saturday, 7 July 2012 at 22:18
for home ,for wife,for kids,for food,is $0.00,he just pay his rent for the upper floor where he is living with one of his brother and wife is living in the other floor of the house paying for herself and kids,and all the bills,rent,food,clothing,for them and herself and above all husband come down stair and take food for himself and his brother.what should a wife do in this situation.please tell me otherwise i,m thinking that no one is here to understand me and i should take my kids and leave this country.my immigration status is also not legal.facing so many things.give me your opinion please.
ALLAH BLESS YOU BROTHER
Read more about What are the responsibilities of husband for his wife ,and what if wife is not at all happy with her husband but not leaving her because she thinks what will be the future of my kids without a father although she is raising them alone his contribution... - I want to divorce my husband and I would like to go through the first steps which is marital counseling. I have called to learn the times you give counseling. He does not want a divorce but he has not been the worst husband but he has been a severe...0Rating:Saturday, 7 July 2012 at 22:23
liar from day one and misrepresented himself to me therefore I feel as though I wasn’t given my right to make an educated decision to marry him. I tried to move past his lies but he continues to lie one after the other. I cannot keep overlooking his lying ways. Can you tell me what grounds I need in order to leave this marriage?
Read more about I want to divorce my husband and I would like to go through the first steps which is marital counseling. I have called to learn the times you give counseling. He does not want a divorce but he has not been the worst husband but he has been a severe... - I am a muslim woman, can I marry a christian man w/o him converting5Rating:Sunday, 8 July 2012 at 08:31
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The Muslim woman is not eligible to marry a non Muslim man because of the religious responsibility that the husband in Islam is expected to bear. In Islam the husband must respect the religion of his wife even if she does not share his religious convictions. He has no right to prevent her from her own ritual worship or deprive her from going to her houses of worship like the church or the synagogue. Also the husband in Islam has no right whether implicitly or explicitly to convince let alone force his non Muslim wife to convert to Islam. All these religious responsibilities are asked by the Muslim husband towards his non Muslim wife and for this reason the non Muslim woman should not be afraid of getting married to a Muslim man because he is asked by his own religion to respect her religious beliefs. Also Islam as a religion believes in the divine origin of Christianity and Judaism and a lot of common values are shared among the three Abrahamic faiths. Also Muslims hold and revere both Moses and Jesus and believe in them as prophets of God. All this religious background that the Muslim husband has, gives immense assurance for the non Muslim wife that her religion will remain intact without any potential jeopardy....
Read more about I am a muslim woman, can I marry a christian man w/o him converting - My civil divorce was finalized in US on May 2011 My ex-husband divorced me religiously verbally but refused to document that in Jordan where our marriage took place. What should I do to be able to obtain a proof of my religious divorce in Jordan? 0Rating:Sunday, 8 July 2012 at 08:36
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Legally speaking the right to divorce is entitled to the husband in the original state of the matter. So he has the right to terminate the marriage contract by divorcing the wife. The majority of jurists recommended the presence of witnesses and based on this recommendation non Muslims are allowed to be the witnesses of this divorce. The reason behind the allowance of non Muslims to act as witnesses of divorce is that they are not initiating the divorce nor have a legal authority over the husband. They merely stand as witnesses to prove that this divorce occurred in their presence...
Read more about My civil divorce was finalized in US on May 2011 My ex-husband divorced me religiously verbally but refused to document that in Jordan where our marriage took place. What should I do to be able to obtain a proof of my religious divorce in Jordan? - Is all life insurance for muslims Haram?0Rating:Sunday, 8 July 2012 at 08:37
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There is a form of life insurance that is called a cooperative insurance in which there are two parties contributing to the sum money of the insurance. The first party is the person who wants to make insurance and the second party is the company he works in or the organization he belongs to. This form of insurance falls under the donations contracts which make this type of life insurance legal in Islam.
- Explain using hadith and fiqh to surah7:55 as salaam alaikum & JazakAllah0Rating:Sunday, 8 July 2012 at 08:44
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Here is the verse and am quoting the Tafsir authorities and the opinions of the Fiqh scholars;
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He does not like those who cross the limits. [551
And do no mischief on the earth after it has been set in order. And supplicate to Him in fear and hope. Surely, the mercy of Allah is close to the good in deeds. [561]...
Read more about Explain using hadith and fiqh to surah7:55 as salaam alaikum & JazakAllah - Can a women put nail polish and do namaz or enter masjib?0Rating:Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 07:10
There is nothing wrong with putting nail polish after ablution and pray with it but once the ablution is broken legally speaking the women is not able to perform ablution until she erases the nail polish first. The reason behind erasing nail polish before ablution is that the nail polish forms a layer which prevents water from reaching the nails.
- A married couple goes through divorce according to American laws. The husband never said the word TALUQ to his wife.Is this divorce valid under Islamic laws.0Rating:Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 06:40
Legally speaking the right to divorce is entitled to the husband in the original state of the matter. So he has the right to terminate the marriage contract by divorcing the wife. The majority of jurists recommended the presence of witnesses and based on this recommendation non Muslims are allowed to be the witnesses of this divorce. The reason behind the allowance of non Muslims to act as witnesses of divorce is that they are not initiating the divorce nor have a legal authority over the husband. They merely stand as witnesses to prove that this divorce occurred in their presence.
Read more about A married couple goes through divorce according to American laws. The husband never said the word TALUQ to his wife.Is this divorce valid under Islamic laws. - One and half year ago my parents forcefully wants me to get in a nikah with my cousin whom I don't like i am confused co still I have no feeling for him n never spoke with him...what should I do?0Rating:Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 06:43
Islam treats men and women equally in regards to the right to choose a mate. It has not given parents the authority to compel them [to marry someone]. The parents’ role in marrying off their children is manifested in giving advice, direction, and guidance; they do not have the right to force their children, whether they are sons or daughters, to marry someone they do not want to marry. The final say in this belongs to the children themselves....
Read more about One and half year ago my parents forcefully wants me to get in a nikah with my cousin whom I don't like i am confused co still I have no feeling for him n never spoke with him...what should I do? - My husband and I got married 10 months ago and although alhumdulli Allah in general we are happy together, we conflict greatly on the issue of housing situation and the involvement of in-laws. We are currently living alone but my husband wants to move in 0Rating:Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 07:02
According to Islamic law, the wife has the right of having an independent marital house separate from the in- laws. Therefore, the husband has no right to force his wife to give up her right and move in with his parents especially if she foresees damage in her marital relationship because of the interference of her in- laws in their lives.
Read more about My husband and I got married 10 months ago and although alhumdulli Allah in general we are happy together, we conflict greatly on the issue of housing situation and the involvement of in-laws. We are currently living alone but my husband wants to move in - A married women want to wear hijab which she used to wear before marriage.. but her husband dont like it .. though didn’t tell her on face but the wife can make out that the husband dont like her wife wearing hijab outside.. after telling him many times t0Rating:Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 07:11
The hijab for a Muslim woman is obligatory once she reaches puberty. This is the consensus of the religious scholars of the Ummah. The prophet Muhammad said “there is no obedience to a creature if it is seen as disobedience in the sight of the Creator”. In other words, your husband has no right to ask you to take off your hijab from the legal perspective. Therefore, according to the Islamic law you are not obliged to abide by his request.....
Read more about A married women want to wear hijab which she used to wear before marriage.. but her husband dont like it .. though didn’t tell her on face but the wife can make out that the husband dont like her wife wearing hijab outside.. after telling him many times t - The questioner is mixing the word “addiction” with the word “drunkenness”. The hadith stated precisely that “if the huge consumption of anything leads to drunkenness, then little quantities of it is forbidden”. The religious scholars stated that the reaso0Rating:Tuesday, 8 May 2012 at 07:14
According to the Hanafi Fiqh, if the husband intends to divorce his wife 3 times in one setting, it is considered irrevocable divorce provided that the intention is present. According to the other schools of Islamic Law, 3 or 2 times divorce is considered one divorce. You may want to adopt other opinions if you want to maintain the marriage bond.
- Is shrimp ha-ram to eat?5Rating:Tuesday, 14 February 2012 at 06:54
Shrimps are generally considered halal; however there is disagreement over this matter within the Hanafi school of fiqh. Some Hanafi scholars maintain that from seafood, only fish is made lawful for human consumption. They see that shrimps and lobsters are not vertebras, hence, not permissible.....
Read more about Is shrimp ha-ram to eat? - I am a turkish-muslim female and have a catholic boyfriend, he is looking to convert but wants to know more about Islam before he goes through the process. Where should we begin? 0Rating:Tuesday, 14 February 2012 at 06:56
The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God, regardless of their race, nationality or ethnic background. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites.
I would recommend that you should buy for him a few introductory books about Islam. A good book is what everyone should know about Islam and Muslims by Suzanne Hanif published by Kazi publications in Chicago.
If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion of God, then, all one needs to do is pronounce the “Shahada”, the testimony of faith, without further delay. The “Shahada” is the first and most important of the five pillars of Islam....
Read more about I am a turkish-muslim female and have a catholic boyfriend, he is looking to convert but wants to know more about Islam before he goes through the process. Where should we begin? - Are Muslims instructed not to pray for a non Muslims death. The examples that are given is that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was asked not to pray for his mother and Prophet Abrahim for his father. Please explain can we say RIP (rest in Peace) for a non Musl5Rating:Tuesday, 14 February 2012 at 07:18
The jurists agree that seeking forgiveness for a non-Muslim who had been introduced to Islam but rejected it is prohibited. However, if one seeks forgiveness for a non-Muslim who died and had not been introduced to Islam (and therefore died in ignorance) is...
Read more about Are Muslims instructed not to pray for a non Muslims death. The examples that are given is that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was asked not to pray for his mother and Prophet Abrahim for his father. Please explain can we say RIP (rest in Peace) for a non Musl - Ahmadis (Qadiani)sect have been declared nonMuslim in Pakistan and other countries.What is your opinion? 0Rating:Tuesday, 14 February 2012 at 07:19
At Al Azhar, we take the same position declaring them no Muslims due to the following reasons:...
Read more about Ahmadis (Qadiani)sect have been declared nonMuslim in Pakistan and other countries.What is your opinion? - Are men allowed to "kiss greet" -women hello, who are not their wives?5Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 07:53
In Islamic law [Shari'ah], it is prohibited [haram] for non-mahrmas to touch one another. The different forms of greeting such as shaking hands, kissing on the cheeks and hugging are not allowed among non-mahrams of the opposite sex in order to avoid temptation [fitnah]. It is true, according to authentic reports, that the Prophet (pbuh) never shook hands with or touched any woman who was not his wife or a close relative....
Read more about Are men allowed to "kiss greet" -women hello, who are not their wives? - Is music allowed in the masjid for a wedding if a couple is getting married in it?4Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 07:55
I am going to provide a lengthy discussion regarding the issue of music. However, music is not allowed the prayer hall of the masjid....
Read more about Is music allowed in the masjid for a wedding if a couple is getting married in it? - Can a woman in menses sit and attend a lecture in the masjid?0Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 08:03
It is not permitted for menstruating women to enter or stay in the mosque. This is based on the words of the Prophet (pbuh),...
Read more about Can a woman in menses sit and attend a lecture in the masjid? - Is it the sunna of our prophet (pbuh) or in islamic fiqh for the imam of the masjid to call the adhan while others are present and able to?0Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 08:04
No, it is not indispensable for the imam to be the one who makes the Adhan. Rather, the Adhan is a mechanism whereby the Muslim is able to declare his Aqidah (Islamic faith) five times a day—and in actual terms is a call made by the muezzin to inform others that the time for a fard salah has begun. The Adhan is sunnah—however,....
Read more about Is it the sunna of our prophet (pbuh) or in islamic fiqh for the imam of the masjid to call the adhan while others are present and able to? - Can a masjid place its donation money or any money collected in an interest saving bank account?1Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 08:05
As Muslims residing in non-Muslim countries, we are bound to follow the rules of that country...
Read more about Can a masjid place its donation money or any money collected in an interest saving bank account? - In this country i find more and more Muslims are buying homes with mortgages (using interest) is this practice Halah?2Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 08:06
Mortgage provided by conventional banks is debatable and contentious issue in Islamic law....
Read more about In this country i find more and more Muslims are buying homes with mortgages (using interest) is this practice Halah? - What approach should a girl take to get married, if she doesn't have a father, her brothers are younger and show no interest in the matter? Her mother has tried but has not been able to find someone suitable. Relatives are aware of the situation but busy.3Rating:Wednesday, 15 February 2012 at 08:07
'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “If you rely upon Allah in the manner He deserves [to be relied upon],...
Read more about What approach should a girl take to get married, if she doesn't have a father, her brothers are younger and show no interest in the matter? Her mother has tried but has not been able to find someone suitable. Relatives are aware of the situation but busy. - i have a pet dog that i keep in the basement in a closed room away from the living space. the dog stays in the backyard during the day and inside at night. he is house trained and does not urinate or defecate inside the room. my concern is, if according t0Rating:Tuesday, 28 February 2012 at 13:13
In Islamic law, there is no objection to owning a dog primarily for the purpose of guarding. The Hanifi scholars, however, prohibit all terrestrial predatory animals and beasts and consider them Haram, such as a lion, cheetah, tiger, leopard, wolf, fox, dog, cat, etc....
Read more about i have a pet dog that i keep in the basement in a closed room away from the living space. the dog stays in the backyard during the day and inside at night. he is house trained and does not urinate or defecate inside the room. my concern is, if according t - ASAK, In order to get a 'khula' does the husband have to be present? What if he has left and gone away to his home country for more than 10 years?0Rating:Tuesday, 28 February 2012 at 13:21
The judge in Islamic Law is the one to grant Khul' based on the wife's request. Before approving the khul' request, a judge is to investigate the reasons that led the wife to ask for it, then he is to try to reconcile between the spouses as much as he can. The husband's...
Read more about ASAK, In order to get a 'khula' does the husband have to be present? What if he has left and gone away to his home country for more than 10 years? - i would to know if the names sirine and norine are muslim `s name0Rating:Tuesday, 28 February 2012 at 13:23
Yes, they are.
- Is it true that Surah Muzammil and Surah Yaseen cannot to read one after the other? If yes, please could you explain? Does the same rule apply to any other other Surahs? JZK. Thank you0Rating:Tuesday, 28 February 2012 at 13:23
The noble Qur'an is the greatest Book ever revealed upon earth. A Muslim is commanded to read Qur'an constantly and never neglect it. This is clear in the words of Allah Almighty...
Read more about Is it true that Surah Muzammil and Surah Yaseen cannot to read one after the other? If yes, please could you explain? Does the same rule apply to any other other Surahs? JZK. Thank you - Can a nikah be done with a woman from the People of the Book (Ahl al Kitab)?0Rating:Tuesday, 28 February 2012 at 13:31
Islam does not prevent marriage to a woman from the people of the Book if she is chaste. Alaah says::
“…The food (slaughtered cattle, eatable animals) of the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) is lawful to you and yours is lawful to them. (Lawful to you in marriage) are chaste women...
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