Girls attending University

Q: My sister has joined the muslim students association at natal university. They are having a national camp in Johannesburg were they will be staying for 2 nights. Boys and girls are attending. She says she will be learning about Islam etc. so it will be a good thing and she has to go for it. What can I tell her?

Live Video Streaming

Q: At a recent Islamic school event the MC and subsequent speakers were streamed live to the female section of the hall. In this way the females were able to view a live feed of the speakers (all male) without the speakers being able to see them. Is this permissable?

Medical Aid

Q: What is the Shariah ruling concerning Medical Aid? I am a civil servant and am subsidised for two thirds of the monthly instalment. It is not compulsory but if I do not utilise it, I lose the benefit.

Durood Shareef

Q: Recently a radio station hosted a programe on sending durood sharief. If one only recites durood sharief, is it not giving preference over Allah's zikr.