Q: My surname represents an Indian god. Is this permissible although I did not choose to have it, for example, my surname is Shiva or Vishnu. Should I change this or leave it even though our ancestors kept the name to honour these idols?
Q: I know that zakaat should be paid annually, so I usually pay my zakaat on 22 Zul Hijjah every year. This year, I wish to pay my zakaat in Ramadhaan. Is this permissible, even though one full year has not passed, or do I have to wait until 22 Zul Hijjah again?
Q: I am looking for a good source for Haj-e-Badal. I have performed my Haj and have wish to perform Haj for my dad who is no more. I will be doing it with my money, so I believe I can do Haj-e-Tamattu also. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Q: My wife was granted a faskh and now she is in iddah but we still have sex. Is the faskh still valid?
Q: I had my haidh for 9 days then remaind clean for 9 days and started to bleed again. Till when will my istihaaza be? Till the 15th day or 18th day (which is my habit of clean days between 2 haiz)
Q:
1. What is the purpose and significance of the khuffain (leather socks)? I don't understand the reason behind wearing it.
2. What is the reward for wearing it?
Q: If two humans are talking to each other and the third person is a jinn who is listening to their talk, what dua should be recited so that the jinn does not listen to our talk?
Q: Can women cut their nails in haidh?
Q: Is there any truth to the claims that Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) fasted on Monday because he was born on a Monday. If it is true, is it permissible to use this to say that one can celebrate his birthday?
Q: My brother wants to enter into a partnership business with another person whose initial investment in business is taken from an interest bearing loan. Is he allowed to enter into a partnership business with him? Will the profits earned by that business be halaal or haraam?