Q: If a husband is cruel to his wife and kids, what should the wife do, ask for a divorce or just be patient? Which option is better for the Aakhirah?

Q: I am working on a ship for 6 months at a time. Sometimes we go from America to China and I cannot find the qibla. On sea, our normal application does not work properly so it is difficult to find the qibla. I am performing salaah without knowing qibla direction. Is it permissible?

Q: My friends and I stole some stuff because we could get away with it but personally, speaking for myself, I did not have any money and needed the stuff for my house. We feel a lot of regret and have been asking Allah for forgiveness. I stole a lot because I have been without money even after I pay all my bills and expenses. I don’t want to do it again and really need and want to be forgiven.

1. What do I need to do?

2. Do I keep the stuff (lights, cardboard, plate sets, bedding, cabinets, clothes, make up, food, toiletries and perfumes)?

3. If I need to give it back, who do I give it to?

I’ve stolen money from friends and can’t really remember how much exactly. I'm scared that if I tell them they won’t talk to me but I’m more scared of what Allah will do to me. 

Q: Is wearing a mask which covers one's face haram ? E.g. Masks worn by Military personnel and Police officers during military operations.

Q: Is beating children in madrasah and always scaring them of hell allowed in Islam?

Q: While offering qaza of esha salaah, I made the following mistake during the recitation of aayat 15 and 16 of Surah Fajr, instead of فَيَقُولُ I recited فَيَقُولَ. Is my prayer valid?

Q: I met a boy and we have been chatting for around 8 months now. He wants me to marry him. He spoke to my parents without consulting his own as we are young and still schooling. We want to do it the correct way and make things halaal. Are we still allowed to get maaried without the permission of his father and if not, how should we go about speaking to his father as he is really scared to?

Q: A girl has seen proposals and the boys never called back and she feels rather despondent and depressed. Is there anything she could do or read?

Q:

1. Is there any virtue if I keep my kafan ready?

2. Is there any virtue of washing kafan with zam zam water?

Q: Can anyone pray for someone's punishment who has hurt him? Will he be sinful for this?