Q: Kindly advise regarding the meaning of the below names:

Alyan

Izyan

Q: Can you tell me the tips to wake up for Tahajjud prayer?

Q: Why is it not permissible to pray behind a shia jamaath even when they do believe in Allah?

Q: What is the difference between God and Lord and which one should be believed in Islam? For example, there is no god but Allah. In the above case BUT is used not EXCEPT can you elaborate it please mufti Saab?

Q: I had a surgical operation and have a JP Drain inserted. Its purpose is to drain fluids post the operation. My question is, can one make or retain wudhu whilst having the JP Drain?

Q: I have been a home executive for 9 years and want to assist with the income of the household. Please advise if it is permissible Islamically to work for: 1) a photography/video company 2) as a real estate agent as I have a qualification which I never used. I am worried about the interest factor. Are we indirectly encouraging interest and loans? Should I rather consider business (selling) or a profession in cupping?

Q: When can the husband and wife do sex after periods? When the bleeding stops or after 7 days of completing the time even before the bleeding stops?

Q: I am from India. We are three bothers and we have only one home. With the grace of Allah (Ta'ala) coming year I will get married. So, I was thinking of buying a home. As I don't have enough money. I need to take a loan. But here in India we don't have Islamic banking. And I don't have other means to get that required amount. What is best for me? As there is Riba involved if I want to buy a flat from the banks which follow non-islamic banking.

Q: I have a question. My divorced is confirmed through email with three different Imaans. My question is, if I want to move on with my life, do I need a divorce certificate?

Q: My husband bought a phone with haraam rupees. Can I use his phone? Is it halaal for me?