Speaking lies to avoid making people worried
Q: Is it permissible to speak a lie to not make someone worried about you?
Miscellaneous
Spouses' responsibilities to each other and to their parents
Q: I remember hearing in a bayaan, a long time ago, that a male's first responsibility is to his parents and then his wife, and a female's is to her husband first.
What is the Shar'ee ruling on this? What is the order of preference in Shariah if there is one?
Whitening teeth using blue light therapy
Q: Is it permissible to whiten teeth using blue light therapy?
Combating suicidal thoughts
Q: I have physical problems like high blood pressure and higher tension also. My mind is always full of negative thoughts. I am kind of a pessimist person. I never succeed in any place either, neither education nor work. My biggest problem is my fear and nervousness. Sometimes I feel like committing suicide. I know it's gunah e kabbira. Please help me.
Woman making purdah from her sister in law who has inclinations to females
Q: My brothers wife says she has an inclination to females which she often has to fight... A couple of times she got caught in shaitaans trap. How should purdah be observed in front of her? Should my face be covered as well?
Reuniting with one's pets in Jannah
Q: What happens to animals once they have passed away? Can one reunite with their pets in Jannah?
Female dentist treating male patients
Q: I am a female dentist. Can I treat male patients or is it mandatory for me to treat only female patients.
PS-There are many male dentists available in my city.
Calling one's elder sister by her name
Q: Can I call my sister who is 3 years elder than me by her name? Is it permissible in Islam or a sin?
Forgiving people
Q: I keep hearing that we as Muslims have a duty to forgive others. But how can this be the case if we wish for them to be held accountable on the Day of Judgement?
I don’t want to forgive people who have hurt or harmed me as I want them to be brought to justice. And I don’t understand what is meant by ‘when we forgive it’s for us, not them,’ as forgiving those who have done me wrong does not bring me peace, but knowing they will be held to account does.
Euthanasia for an old dog
Q: A dog is in its old age, and is also very sick. Due to this sickness, the dog groans and cries in immense pain. He struggles to walk so he lives on pain meds. The owners love the dog, he is no trouble at all.
Is it permissible to put him down (euthanasia) due to his ongoing suffering?