Q: If a masbooq finds the Imaam in sajdah or jalsah or qadah, should he join the Imaam in that posture or can he wait for the Imaam to stand up for the next rakaat?

Q: 

1. Can a land made waqf alal awlaad (i.e. the benefit of the waqf is enjoyed by the children and their progeny) be rented out and the recipient(s) of the waqf use the rental money for their personal use? 

2. If my father makes a specific piece of land waqf for me and for my progeny after me and they seize to exist, then it will go to the poor, will the waqf be correct? 

3. After my demise, will the land be in the control of all my children equally (they can all benefit from the land equally or from the rent received from it if it is rented out)? 

4. Similarly, after their demise, will the same apply to all of their children (i.e. my grand children)? 

5. At the time of making waqf, if my father puts a condition that if the mutawalli of the waqf alal awlaad wishes, he/she may sell the waqf land and purchase another land which will be regarded as waqf, will this type of condition be valid.

Q: If a person finds any fishing equipment like sinkers etc. on the rocks by the ocean, are you allowed to take it in your possession? 

Usually these sinkers etc. are left deliberately by other fisherman as they do not want it anymore.

Q: Is it permissible/recommended for a person to spit in salaah if he finds whispers of shaitaan troubling him? Is there anything else he should rather do based on authentic narrations? 

The below narration is from Muslim Shareef: 

O Messenger of Allah, the shaytaan interferes between me and my prayer and my recitation, and he makes me confused. The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “That is a devil called Khinzab. If you feel that, then seek refuge with Allah from him and spit dryly to your left three times.” He said: I did that and Allah took him away from me. 

Please advise.

Q: Would it be appropriate to name our daughter Maariyah?

Q: Is it permissible and advisable to recite duas after Durood Ebrahim in the fardh, sunnah and nafl salaah?

Q: My questions concern the notion of pride in Islam. I would like to clarify that I am a man, and I apologize for the length of my questions. 

I would like to know whether pride is permissible in Islam—pride without arrogance, while being aware that it is Allah who provides. For example, is it permissible for me to tell my younger brother that I am proud of him for passing his exams? 

From what I understand, pride in one’s ancestors, origins, and ‘asabiyyah is haraam. In parallel, Allah the Most High says: “O mankind, indeed We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is All-Knowing and All-Aware.” (Qur’an 49:13) However, if this pride is not accompanied by arrogance or a feeling of superiority over other lineages and origins, is it permissible? I am obviously referring to Muslim ancestors of our origin, not disbelieving ancestors. Is it permissible to be proud of their history, their courage and bravery in fighting in the path of Allah, their good character, their way of dressing, their traditional craftsmanship, and to promote this pride among members of my people? 

Likewise, is it permissible to be proud of one’s culture of origin—clothing, traditional food, craftsmanship, way of life, etc.—and to promote this pride among one’s people and encourage them to preserve certain cultural elements? I am referring here only to permissible customs. I would also like to clarify that I appreciate seeing Muslims from other backgrounds being proud (without arrogance or a sense of superiority) of their cultures. For example, I appreciate seeing Arabs being proud and encouraging other Gulf Arabs to wear the shemagh/ghutra, or Afghans/Desi people wearing turbans and the salwar kameez. I mention this to show that my feeling is not limited to my own people, but applies to all Muslims without distinction. I also believe this can help counter the homogenization caused by the westernization of Muslim societies. If this is permissible, but this cultural pride is tied to the fact that we consider it the heritage of our (Muslim) ancestors, is it still permissible? 

Finally, is it permissible to feel proud (without showing off, arrogance, or a sense of superiority) that people recognize my origin based on the clothing I wear when I travel (for a few days, not long-term) or during celebrations such as Eid (I live in a multicultural place where such clothing is not considered لباس الشهرة)?

Q: I have a few questions regarding masjid. 

1. What are the requirements for a building to be called a masjid (and subsequently all the rules of a masjid must be followed)? 

2. Do the rules of a masjid apply to a musallah? 

3. Can there be a masjid in a non-Muslim country? 

3a. I have heard that in Canada a building is not owned permanently by a person and the government can take control of it (either any time or a lease of 99 years apply), so can there be a masjid in the aforementioned case? 

4. If one has taken upon an item of the masjid for safekeeping, can they personally use it? It was bought by the masjid money.

Q: 

1. My mum is deceased 3 years. In her inheritance, she has left behind a business. I want to sell my share of the business. The executors say that I have to sell it in the family and not to any outsider as its a family business partnership and part of the estate. Is this condition valid? 

2. Do they have the right to stipulate the price or can I sell it at a suitable price? 

3. As far as distributing the estate, how long does one have to wait, as the executors say that they have received monies from the deceased investment but are still investigating details.?

4. Is there any punishment or effect on the deceased if there is delay in winding up the estate? 

5. Is the inheritor being difficult or disrespectful in requesting their share of inheritance?

Q: Is it permissible for non-baaligh children to give sadaqah from their own spending or to buy gifts for others with their own money? 

Also, will non-baaligh siblings be able to share with each other something that was given to them individually?