Q: Is it permissible to follow a rasam in any function, e.g. like placing flowers around the neck, etc..

Q: I wanted to ask that when doing istinja sometimes the water used whilst washing may go on the toilet seat, either at the back or the front of the toilet seat, these can be splashes to drops of water. Are these pure or impure? Also when tried to wash the seat because of this, the water used to wash it then goes on the floor so does this make the floor impure and is it enough to wipe the floor with a sponge? Please help as I don't want to make the bathroom najis.

Q: Can we select some good name to name a child like that of a Sahaabi (Radhiyallahu Anhu) by ourselves or is it necessary to ensure that the given good name (like that of Sahaaba kiraam) is suitable for child. Actually, some of my friends say that even if you select a good name for the child, you have to consult a religious teacher who will check whether it is suitable for him, it should not be heavy on him, it should not affect his health or personality. Kindly clear this doubt.

Q: Is it permissible in a masjid that in the absence of the pesh imam,the muazzin who is not an Alim or hafiz leads the prayer, despite the presence of several qualified moulana's and hafiz during the prayer regularly?

Q: How to deal with a dominating family? Basicaly my mother is always undermining a divorcee daughter and always ignoring what she enjoys etc. No respect for her. etc. How do we build the ties? The daughter has moved to her own place but the problems are still there and it's damaging the relationship. The daughter tried talking to her siblings and the parents but it's ignored. In Islam it's important to have family ties etc. what's the best approach?

Q: Is it right for an ex husband and his family to keep all the wifes jewelleries and refused to pay her maher? Last year his parents went for hajj but they still refused to give back what is hers. What's the Islamic understanding of this matter? She left it upto Allah but doesn't understand why they would steal her jewellery without her consent.

Q:

1. I wanted to ask whether it is sinful to look at photographs? Or can we can look at photos of our mahrams?

2. We are not allowed to look at non mahrams. Does it mean that we cannot look at him even at a glance for once? For eg. We need to see for once, so as to know who is our brother in law, or neighbour, uncle i.e. just for recoginition purposes. 

Q:

1. Due to some matter, a wife's mother and father insults the husband's mother and his family. What should a husband do in such case?

2. What if the husband's mother ask him to leave his wife? Does the son have to obey his mother?

3. What should a son do if someone insults his mother?

Q:

1. I am goin to name my new born baby Ayyub Ahmed. Please let me know the meaning of Ayyub and if its a good name to name my boy.

2. Also let me know if its ok to just call him Ayyub though we name Ayyub Ahmed. Is it necessary to call by full name?

Q: My question is related to transgender’s or gender change’s personal funeral. I want to know whether their janaza will be perform or not? Should we perform it as a male or a female or lunatic or is there a different way?