Q: Are men allowed to wear platinum rings and if yes, what is the maximum weight?

Q: I am a post graduate student. My question is regarding a scholarship which I applied for and wanted to ask if it is ok for me to take.

I am presently studying in a different state and this scholarship is from the central govt. but I needed a proof of residence of this state for the application. So I got in contact with an agent and he managed to get my application approved for which he is taking a part of the scholarship money.

Anyway, generally I never applied for scholarships in my schooling or college or bachelors but because I have a few unplanned heavy expenses related to my education course, I applied for it thinking it would help. But I am in a dilemma whether to use it or dispose it or just use it for this particular purpose and dispose the remaining or use it for my other personal expenses and if not, then how do I dispose it?

Q:  Is Irbad an Islamic name for a male? What it its meaning?

Q: Does a first talaaq have to be revoked by sex or can a husband say I take you back into my nikkah?

Q: My ammi (mother) is admited in hospital for a long time and she is unconscious and drowsy. She can't speak and can't eat too. What should I recite when I visit her for her shifa?

Q: I want to invest my savings in a commercial bank which is offering a profit rate of 10%-12%. It is to bring to your notice that the profit rate will vary each month depending on the market and also it will change if we deposit more. Shall I invest in it?

Q: What is the ruling with regards to participating in Christmas celebrations? Is it permissible for a person to give gifts to the kuffaar on this occasion to promote his business?

Q: Can we perform salaah with clothes on which has animals like Puma shirts, etc.?

Q: What is the meaning of the name Abdul Muteez?

Q:

1. What are the guidelines of Shari'ah one needs to keep in mind when distributing the inheritance of the deceased and is it compulsory for one to prepare an Islamic will in his lifetime?

2. If one did not prepare an Islamic will, then how will his inheritance be distributed among his heirs after his demise?

3. What should be included in the Islamic will?

4. Is it permissible for a person to bequeath wealth for an heir or a non-heir upon his demise?

5. How will the estate be distributed in the case where one has debts and one has also made a bequest for certain people? 

6. What types of bequests are permissible and impermissible in Shari’ah?