Q: I am a 19-year-old and am currently studying in a polytechnic. Recently I have had serious issues with my parents when they found out about my relationship with my boyfriend. I have been together with him for almost a year, although I am aware these kind of relationships are haram in Islam. I did not tell my parents about us from the beginning as I know they too would not approve of it. While with my boyfriend though, I wanted badly to turn our relationship into a halal one, since he had already agreed to make me his wife once he has the financial capacity. This however meant that we would need to wait at least 3 years before he has a stable job, since he is still studying in a polytechnic now as well. After being found out by my parents regarding our relationship, I stumbled upon a post on Twitter a few days later which talked about Nikah Khitbah. I do not know if it was God's way of showing me the solution to my problems, but it sure gave me a slight sense of relief, knowing that there is still a chance for me to be with my boyfriend the halal way, without having to worry too much about finances. However, I am scared of suggesting this to my parents, since they are still not happy with what they had found out. I love my boyfriend and I want to be able to spend my life with him in a way that is granted by God. But how do I approach my parents and convince them that Nikah Khitbah is what I would like to do, without potentially getting them angry again?

Q: I am going through a dilemma. The thing is at my work place people eat haram food all the time. I have 2 co workers and the thing is I seen one of my co workers eating haram food and then he touched the phone that we use for our 24/7 work rotation shift. In about a month I will get that same phone. I saw his oily hands touch it after eating the meat taco. Should I wash the phone. Now just today he came to my desk and touched my mouse. Is my mouse considered napaak because with those same oily hands a month back he touched his mouse and all over his desk and then came over and touched my mouse. I figured this is all shaitaan so I just stopped worrying about it and left my mouse. But the phone is kind of putting me off should I wash it? It is a company phone I don't want to ruin it.

Q: I want to know if I missed zuhr salaah and if its time for asr salaah, can I still perform zuhr salaah and then make asr?

Q: If any one goes to the musjid without a bath (ghusl) he's forgiveness can be accepted by the all-mighty?

Q: I want to know about that sin which cannot be forgiven.

Q: Can a non-Muslim stand in the Musjid in front near the Mimbar and give a talk to the muslims in the Musjid?

Q: What answer can be given to those who say: How can keeping the beard to a fist length can be classified as Sunnat while even the jews, hindus etc keep long beards? Please give a jami' answer.

Q: Our local masjid is holding a function in Ramadhan, where non-muslims will be attending. Is it permissible to provide food for them, whilst the fasting Muslims in the masjid look on?

Q: I wanted to ask regarding takbeer tahreema for Salaah. I have learnt that it is necessary to say it loud enough to hear oneself otherwise the Salaah does not start. I want to ask, do you have to hear the takbeer clearly or is it enough to hear the sound? Also, if I only hear parts of the tahreema, and not others, will my Salaah be valid?

Q: My father has diabetes. Is it fardh for him to fast in Ramadhaan? He was advised by doctors to avoid fasting.