Asking one's parents and deeni elders for guidance
Q: Do you have to listen to your parents if they tell you how to spend the money that you earn yourself? And do I have to ask them before I spend my money anywhere?
Miscellaneous
Circumcision for a revert adult Muslim
Q: I wanted to ask for some guidance regarding circumcision for a revert.
Is it fardh for an adult revert to undergo circumcision, or is it considered sunnah? I am particularly concerned about the medical risks involved, such as possible infection and bleeding, especially as an adult.
How should someone in this situation approach the matter, balancing religious obligations with health considerations? Are there circumstances where it can be delayed or excused?
Playing haraam games
Q: Is being pleased in a game where you can come back to life kufr? In cod mobile. if someone is named Adam and I say ism ala ghair musama does that count as kufr/mocking prophets?
Non-mahram men and women conversing on social media
Q: Can publishing deeni quotes, duas, etc. be done in a group where men and women are together even though they don't meet but talk via email, WhatsApp and then publish deeni matters?
Rectifying oneself in times of difficulty
Q: Based on the current war scenario, as an ummah, what can a person do best other than making duas? How can we as an ummah make this situation better, bring some positivity?
Drawing a stick figure with a face
Q: I drew two stick figures with dots for eyes, no nose and a circle for a mouth. I drew circles for hands and legs on the stick figure. I drew three lines for hair. It was drawn to represent my dad and as a funny thing.
1. Is it permissible as it doesn't include any real features?
2. Is it permissible to pray in such a room?
3. Is the prayer still valid if I didn't know the ruling because I thought it is valid since it doesn't include any real features and only has geometrical shapes?
"Bad luck" in the house one is staying in
Q: In Islam, is your house you living in bad luck for you and you need to change your house?
Responsibility of children to take care of their mother
Q: We are 4 children (2 daughters and 2 sons). My father passed away a few months ago. Who is responsible for taking care of and for the financial needs of my mother?
Idols from the neighbour's home being visible while performing salaah
Q: My husband and I are moving into a new apartment insha-Allah. When we viewed the place we did not notice that Hindu idols were placed in a small area and is visible from the window of both rooms. After signing the contract we then noticed it and feel uncomfortable about it especially since it’s visible in the direction of qiblah. Our real estate agent does not wish to ask the owners to move it as previously Muslims stayed here with no problem. I am not sure what to do in this situation. Your advice will be appreciated.
Facing one's feet towards the qiblah
Q: Would a person be sinful if he faces his feet towards the qiblah whilst sleeping but only because his room is such that the bed cannot go in another direction ?