Q: I married a lady who converted to Islam two years ago. Despite many discussions and arguments, she continues to consume alcohol which we both agreed was something she would not do. Everytime it’s saying sorry but it all recurs again. I am now of the view that I have to divorce her even though I understand the importance of introducing and keeping someone in Islam.
Q: Please clarify regarding the picking up of the tablecloth once everyone has eaten.
1. Does it have to be lifted immediately?
2. Is it true that barakah is decreased if bread crumbs are left on the cloth and it isn't dusted?
Q: Is it permissible to buy products on credit if I do not know the price of the product? For example, I order some things, the seller delivers the products to my house, and I say that whatever the money is, I will pay at a later time. I don’t know the price of the products while buying. Is the transaction valid?
Q: The durood on a Friday after Asr, remaining in a sitting position for the reward for 80 years. If I perform Asr Salah at home and recite the same on a Friday after fardh Asr Salah, does the same reward apply?
Q: There's a game called Zepeto. It is a dress up game in which one's face is cartoonized. I gave this character my name and my face got cartoonized. While playing it, the game got stuck and a Christmas dress was highlighted so I thought that maybe one has to first wear this and then the game would progress so I kept clicking on it then found out it was some error. Is this imitating kuffaar? I had these thoughts in my head that its better not to play this game at all. Does this make one a kaafir?
Q: I find it hard to motivate myself to do what is right for me and my religion.
Example, I wake up three consecutive days and pray tahajjud. After that I am unable to even wake up. The same applies to the five times Salaah and seeking knowledge. I become lazy and end up forfeiting all these acts of virtues for a long period of time. When I do end up starting again, I do it for another three days and leave it again. I wish to be consistent in Allah's obedience and worship.
Q: Where should one's gaze be when driving a car, especially when living in a non-Muslim country where women hardly wear burqa or niqaab?
Q: If someone accidentally hears music being played, will one get a sin if he does not block his ears? I think it will seem awkward to non-muslims if one block their ears.
Q: My grandfather is currently laying in hospital. He needs to use the breathing machine just to keep him alive. The doctor told us that we need to make the choice to keep the breathing machine on him or remove it but he is dead without the breathing machine. He can't move or talk or anything anymore.
Will it be better to remove the breathing machine or should it be kept on him, possibly leading to more suffering?
Q: Do you know any ruqya (i.e. any Quranic ayat or du'a) that can be recited and blown on an autistic person?