Q: Can I do istinja with toilet paper instead of water? Will my wudhu be valid if I just use toilet paper instead of water for istinja then perform the rest of the wudu or do I need to always use water?

Q: I wanted to know about wudu in bathroom area. As you know in western countries (UK) Commode and sink and shower all in one, 3 piece bathroom. I wanted to know if I am making wudu in bathroom and I cover commode with lid, then I can read mustahab duas in toilets because dirty part is closed now though in same bathroom or in close vicinity or am I not allowed to read any duas there, while making wudu?

Q: I am working in a government office. Many people come here for their various purposes. When their purpose is solved/served, they pay some money to eat something willingly. I am not asking him anything, whatever they pay, is it permissible for me to take this kind of money?

Q: My dad drinks alcohol a lot. What should I do to get rid of his bad habits? I always pray to Allah Ta'ala to give him hidaayat. Please help me. His bad habit is affecting the atmosphere of our house.

Q: I have a problem that before I used to make tasty foods but after eating something from my aunt I can't make tasty food and my mother all the time abuses me, but what can I do? Please help me.

Q: My oldest sister is planning to marry a non-Muslim guy in a church in front of a priest. She is aware that she is going against Islam and says she is following her heart and mind. If this makes her a disbeliever, what is my relationship with my sister after she commences with this marriage? My parents are not in favour and have no say in this, what according to Islam are we supposed to do?

Q: My youngest brother (on many occasions in the past) disobeyed and disrespected my parents because of a girl he wishes to marry. It has gone to the extent that he has packed up his things and left home. He is now planning to marry this girl. We have been told to just let him be. In the process my parents have became very ill and decided to leave their residential home to not be present when the wedding takes place. After he marries this girl, what is our role (according to Islam) in terms of our relationship with him and his wife?

Q: I have been a resident in a foreign country for about 10 years. 2 years ago I met a woman who is completely feminine in nature. As time passed our relationship grew stronger. I wanted her to marry me and convert to Islam. She showed interest in doing so but the real problem is that she was born male by gender, and at the age of 21 she had her gender change operation and removed all the male sexual organs with female body parts. Now she is a women in all ways. There is no going back for her. She is supposed to be a women for the rest of her life. My question is, is there a possibility that a Muslim can still marry her given her circumstances , otherwise we know that to have gay/sexual relations with a man is a despicable sin. Please suggest me what to do.

Q: My mother before she passed away did not clarify the money she gave to save my brother's house from being repossed as a gift or a loan, what happens? Does the money go into the estate because there was no confirmation what ther intention was when she gave him the money?

Q: Can a person read his four rakaats of Zuhr (sunnats) at home prior to the azaan being given and proceed to the Musjid to read his four rakaats of Fard with Jamaat. Can this also apply for Jumma Salaah?