Q: I used to badmouth my husband and his family infront of my siblings. He read my messages (was doing it for many years) and insulted my family infront of his family. Now he wants me to cut ties with my family. I have two kids what should I do?
Is it permissible to cut ties with family if your husband enforces you to?
Q: In Behishti zewar theres one masala that states that if a husband passes away and then after a year the lady gives birth to a child, it will be attributed to him (she didnt get married again at all after his passing). Conception happens a few days as afterwards the nutfah dies and conception is only 9 to 10 months.
Is it normal for a mother to carry an offspring for 12 months?
Q: I would like to find out about some money someone gave me to look after.
Now I have used some of it for myself and haven’t told them. But in my mind I know that I have it and will return it when they ask for it. Is this ok, or should I have asked their permission before using it?
Also, I have put some of the money in an Islamic bank which gives some profit. My question is do I have to give them the profit as well as the money they lent me or just what they originally gave?
Q: Is it permissible to buy cars made by Ford as they have a car named “Taurus” which is the name of a zodiac sign. The company probably kept the name on the constellation of stars or name of zodiac sign. I don't know if people associate it with the zodiac signs or not.
Would it be permissible to buy this car (Taurus) from this company or any other car from this company (Ford) ?
Q: After salaah I saw a little dough stuck on my nail. Was my wudhu valid? Do I have to repeat my salaah?
Q: If someone is stung by a scorpion, should we recite Surah Fatiha on him as mentioned in the hadith?
My question is that should we take him to hospital after reciting Surah Fatiha?
Q: A company charges staff for goods damaged by staff. It is either damaged by mistake or due to negligence. Staff are required to pay the full retail value of the item. The staff cannot take the item away. It is either sold off at a reduced value to another person. In some cases where the company can, they return the item to the supplier for a credit.
What is the shar'ee ruling in this regard?
Q:
1. Are English Islamic nasheeds permissible?
2. If there are no musical instruments used but rather the "mouth" is used to imitate the musical instruments. Is this permissible?
Q: Are mess nights permissible in Islam? This is where the family gathers some nights before the nikaah and mess the bride/groom with holi powder or food.
Q: Should we stop without taking a breath, and then continue recitation with the same breath at the end of the first Aayah of Suratul Kahf?