Miscellaneous

Q: How does one understand who the Ummah of Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is? Are everyone since his prophethood of this Ummah? Are the Jews, Christians, Muslims and Non-believers included in his ummah?

Q: I would like to ask what would someone have to do in a situation where he does not remember all the people he has back bited in the past (nor whom) and what to do to gain salvation in this regard.

Q: I have been diagnosed with gynecomastia, an abnormal condition where a male develops breast tissue. It is a very noticeable condition that has caused me great psychological and mental pain. I am constantly worried about hiding this from people to prevent the embarrassment and jokes. I am not overweight and have been to the doctor for this diagnosis. What is the ruling on using surgery to correct this? I am a religious person who does his best to abide by the rules of Allah. Please advise. I can provide further info if needed.

Q: Everyone hates me, even my mother wanted to kill me. Please help me I am also fed up with my life and want to commit suicide. Help me, what can I do?

Q: I am going to construct my house in India. As the space of the plot is less than (30x40),  I had to pass the sewerage and sanitary pipeline through my bedroom at an inclination of 30 to 45 degrees buried below the flooring. Is this acceptable?

Q: Is buying expensive oudh considered contrary to the sunnah of simplicity and not wasting money? Or is it considered fulfilling a sunnah?

Q: I am facing many difficulties and problems in life. People do not treat me properly and I am becoming despondent. I wish to commit suicide. Please advise me what I should do in this situation.

Q: I would like to know if a little girl has a soft doll, what is required so it will be fine to keep it (i.e. the angels of mercy will enter the house):

- Is it fine to just cover the eyes with a strip of cloth?

- Should the whole face be covered with a piece of cloth?

Please Mufti Sahib advise what can be done.

Q: I have a few questions regarding photos and videos. Is taking pictures and videoing allowed in Islam? By pictures and videos I mean normal pictures and videos by phone or camera. Pictures and videos in special events such as wedding, party etc or in a normal day? If it is not allowed, will we be punished for doing it? If I die and I have my videos or pictures in this world, will I be forgiven or punished? Also can I perform namaz in a room or place where there are framed pictures of my family or myself? Will my namaaz be accepted if I pray in such a place? Can I perform namaz in a place where there are pictures behind me not where I am facing?

Q: What do you mean by makrooh?