Making wudhu with lipstick on
Q: I read previously that it is permissible to make wudhu with lipstick on. Please confirm.
Commission
Q: Kaashif is the business owner and Kamran is the investor who invested $500 and Usman is the person who refers and brought Kamran to invest in Kashif's business, and in return Kashif gives bonus 20% percent of invested money to Usman which is $50, and it does not affect on Kamran's shares and profit. So my question is that such kind of bonus or commission which is given by Kashif to Usmaan is Halaal?
What is the definition of sunrise?
Q: What is the definition of sunrise/shurooq? When the sun slightly appears on the horizon or when the sun completely is visible on the horizon?
Zakaat on money paid for the purchase of a property which is kept by the attorney for security purposes
Q: If I have paid in full for a property, but it is still with the attorneys and hasn't yet been transferred onto my name as yet, is zakaat due on this money?
Is it necessary to have a source of income to get married?
Q: Is it necessary to have a source of income to get married? If yes, then what if one does not earn and is involved in adultery of eyes, hands, ears,etc.? Should he marry or first earn and then give proposal for marriage as is the tradition in India?
Should one obey one's mother or one's father?
Q: My mother asked me to do one thing which is halaal but my father asked me to do opposite of what my mother is telling me to do. My father's command is also halaal. Whom should I obey? My mother or my father? If I obey my mother my father will be unhappy and if I obey my father my mother will be unhappy.
Making up for missed Salaahs
Q: I know I have missed prayers before and now that I want to make up for it, when is the best time to pray the missed prayers?
Listening to one's parents
Q: I am in love with a girl and want to marry her. I told my parents to ask for her hand but they are not agreeing as they have heard that the girl does not have good character. But after meeting the girl I am more attracted to my religious obligations. Please guide me what to do.
Returning stolen money to the estate of the deceased
Q: I have stolen my grandfathers money in my childhood but now my grandfather is not with us. I don't remember the exact amount. Now what should I do? How should I repay it?
For how long can Zam Zam water be stored?
Q: I require the following clarification. 1. What is the shelf life of Zam Zam Water from the time it is collected from the Zam Zam Well. We understand that Zam Zam water can be stored for long periods of time without getting spoiled. 2. We have still some stock of it given to us in July 2011, carefully stored in the refrigerator. Can we drink it now?