Q: I converted to Islam. However, I have kept it from my family knowing that they will not accept my newfound religion and because of all the negativity about Islam in the news. Chinese people, including my family, are very close minded about preserving their culture and religion. But It's taken a really huge toll on me mentally. I'm not too fond of hiding my "new self" from my family and I think it really strains my relationship with them. I always have to lock my door when I pray and I always have to sneak out with the hijab or put it on when I get outside, which is a very difficult task and I think them not knowing somewhat hinders my full potential as a Muslim. For example during Ramadan, my mom would reprimand me for not eating and make me eat and etc. What should I do? Should come clean knowing that they will disown me or should I continue to keep it to myself?

Q: I work in a non Muslim country and during lunch time; I go to my car and pray Zuhr prayer by sitting on driver seat without performing ablution (I do tayammum by touching my hands on the steering). Can my prayer be valid? I believe praying prayer like this is better than not praying at all.

Q: I have one problem and I need to know that what should I do. I am 28 years old and married 6 years ago but 3 years back I met a guy on chat. We became close friends, we even started loving each other but many times I feel that I am doing wrong. I am cheating my husband. I decided to break relation with that guy but don't know, I feel like I hurt that guy as he was in love. Now without letting him know any reason, I am not in contact with this guy because I don't want to do any sinful deed anymore. I want to know that did I do the right thing? But one feeling is still in my mind that maybe I hurt that guy and maybe he will not forgive me. Please guide me what should I do?

Q: Allah Ta'ala affords and blesses me with Tahajjud. Some times a few minutes before Fajr, I am sometimes so rushed to perform this ibaadah that I tend to forget the proper way, mindset and recommended acts whilst performing this Salaah. Please give me advice on what my connection, mindset should be like at this mubarak time.

Q: Many shops owned by muslims sell items like condoms, tobacco and other goods. Is this permissible to sell? Should I decide to open my shop, what goods should I avoid selling? If avoided will there be more barakah in my earnings?

Q: Everything was going smoothly, but since a month I am in a lot of troubles. These troubles are mainly psychological. I am unable to concentrate on my studies. Rather it is like I want to study but I am unable to due to lack of determination, will power, etc. I am lost and I don't know what should I do. I waste a lot of time these days in idiotic activities. I just want to stop this but I am unable to. Please help me in this matter. If there is a dua to overcome such distress please do give me.

Q: What are the benefits of entertaining?

Q: Did the yahood at time of Esa (Alayhis Salaam) have to follow the zaboor or leave that and follow Hazrat Esa (Alayhis Salaam)?

Q: Is it ok if a person is sleeping with their legs straight when the qiblah is at a slight slant? What if in one's sleep, their legs shift and face the qiblah?

Q: On which side of the Imaam should the Mu'azzin call out the Iqaamah? Should he stand on the right side or on the left side of the Imaam?