Q: If semen touches a dry cloth, does the cloth become impure?

Q: Is it permissible for me to employ ladies as sales executives as they are loyal and work well?

Q: I am working in Singapore. I am in charge for some oil carrying ships of a company. I would prepare the ships technically to run smoothly. But I don't involve myself in the operation department. But my boss cheats the customers by supplying oils short. For eg: instead of 5000 MT, 4600 MT will be supplied through the help of the operation department. Kindly advise whether my earnings are halaal? Though I am not involved myself in these activities, I feel that my earnings are haraam and my duas will not be accepted.

Q: Can I start a new company while working for another company without compromising on my work for the current employers? Do I have to inform the employers?

Q: I'm in a complicated situation and have been asking scholars for some guidance through my confusion. I was married three years ago in Pakistan, my husband sent me divorce papers while I was visiting my mother in New York because it turns out he was just looking for the green card. However, by USA law he cannot legally divorce me until he has resided in one state for a year. He has to wait another 6 months to file for divorce. My question is, am I Islamically divorced because he sent papers? I just want to be super sure because my mother wants to look for a rishta but I don't want her speaking to another man on my behalf if I am still married. Also there is the question of idaat, have I completed my waiting period because we have not lived together since July 2015 or do I need to wait 3 months after the divorce has been finalized legally through NY state law?

Q: I want to know, if I like someone but he did not propose for me yet. Can I make istikhara before getting his proposal to know whether my choice is right or not?

Q: Is it permissible to make children wear the following:

1. Denim shoes/ sandals

2. Denim dresses

What does one do with jeans that one has stopped wearing? Can it be given away?

Q: The names Inaaya and Filza? Can you tell me about these, their meanings and whether they can be kept. Any other name you may want to suggest also that would be unique with a nice meaning?

Q: I wish to know the Shari'ah ratio of the below mentioned heirs:

1 - widow

2 - sons

2 - daughters

Q: According to the Hadith, when giving something we should give the person on the right first. If a non-Muslim is on the right and a Muslim is on the left, does the non-Muslim have the right to be given first or should the Muslim be given first?