Q: I am a married woman. I work from home giving extra lessons. I have loaned most of my savings money to family members. (interest free)
Do I need to pay zakaat on this money that I have loaned them?
Since I do not have much savings left; if I cannot afford the zakaat amount; will I have to sell my jewellery from my mother and my wedding jewellery to pay it?
Q: Nowadays, there are many arguments about three talaaqs and halaalah. The problem is that most people do not have the correct understanding about three talaaqs and halaalah. Can you please enlighten us in this regard?
Q: It is not permissible to shave underarms during periods, what is the ruling for shaving moustache or other facial hairs ?
Q: How can we perform a istikhara to see with whom Allah Ta'ala has written your name? Who'll be my spouse I desperately want to know for some issues in our family relationships.
Q: I want to name my son Muhammad Yoosha Zahran Chowdhury. Is there any problem with this name and are there any negative effects?
Q: Someone lost money and I found it. They said that I should keep it. I said "wallahi I'm not gonna take it"Their intention was to keep it as a gift. After I gave it to them they gave it to me to put in the sadaqah tin. Because I took it in my hand do I have to give kafaraah? My intention when I said "wallahi I wont take it" I meant as a gift.
Q: I just came to know that I’m pregnant Alhamdolillah. It’s our first baby so I’m super worried. I want to ask for a wazifa or any ayat to recite for the protection of my baby and for the healthy pregnancy.
Q: I am worried about the sins I committed in my youth period. How can I get relaxed from this?
Q: Can I make dua without raising my hands, for example "Ya Allah, give me health ameen" then read durood and that's it. I have a habit of making short duas every hour or so.
Q: How many different ways can one perform sajdah sahw? I like to do 2 sujood and say salam after finishing whole namaz in normal way. Is this right?