The name "Shehran"
Q: What is the meaning of "Shehran"? Name for a boy?
Eating mushrooms, prawns and shrimps
Q: What is makrooh? Are shrimps, prawns and mushrooms makrooh? Can we eat these things?
Relations before rukhsati
Q: Is sexual intimacy prior to bridal departure (rukhsati) permissible if Nikkah is already done. If this is not permissible then why?
Leaving the country one is working in for Deeni reasons
Q: I am from Pakistan and I am working in Dubai since 18 months. I find it always very difficult and disappointing to stay away from parents and brothers and sister. In my country I can get a job but it pays less than the job in Dubai. I have decided to leave and go back and work there on less salary than here and live with parents and brothers and I am also getting married soon in my country so I prefer to stay with all family and work on less salary there instead of staying here in Dubai away from them. My question is that according to Islamic teachings, am I taking the right step? Maybe this question seems little bit stupid but it holds great importance in my life as I want to follow my Deen in every aspect of my life. Please answer my question and help me to put an end to this confusion.
Congratulate non-Muslims at the time of their religious festivals
Q: Is wishing hindu friends on festivels permissible in Islam?
Taking pictures
Q: Is taking pictures haraam?
Interest based saving scheme
Q: My father has passed away and since I have no brother, the only source of income for my mother is the monthly payment that comes against the amount deposited in the saving scheme. As it is an interest based scheme, is it permissible for her to use such earnings for all her needs? She is over sixty.
Having relations with one's wife before tawaaf-e-ziyaarah
Q: A couple performed Tamattu Hajj many years ago. After coming out of ihraam i.e after making wuqoof in Arafah and after slaughtering and after shaving the head and bathing, the couple had relations. This occurred before completing the Tawaaf-e-Ziyaarah. Is their hajj valid? Must any damm be given?
Performing Salaatul Istisqaa till the third day
Q: Is it true that Salaatul Istisqaa can be read only for three days. Not more than three days?
Hearing an aayah of sajdah on a tape or CD
Q: Few days ago,an email was sent out regarding replying to a taped salaam. If it so, will it be necessary to make sajdah-e-tilaawat when heard over a cd? If not what is the difference between the two?