Miscellaneous

Q: I would like to know what is meant by adolescence being an age of madness according to Shariah? Also, what is the Islamic perspective on adolescents? I am doing research for a Madrasah assignment.

Q: Is keeping in touch with relatives wajib. I mean contacting them by phone once in a month or two?

Q: Is it permissible to teach kids the South African anthem? It is part of a non examination school subject, but recommended that they learn?

Q: I have kept a parrot (Australian parrot) as a pet but some people told me that it has a bad effect on the home and other things. So please tell me if it has bad effects and can I keep it at home?

Q: Is the issue of photography and videography a valid difference of opinion? In other words, should we advise fellow lay people against photography, watching videos, Islamic TV' etc?

Q: I have a question, when I am not doing my coursework or studying Islam, reciting Quran, surahs, doing nafl actions, I like to play video games a little and in these video games you have to shoot bad people. These games don't contain any nudity, excessive gore, witchcraft or anything haraam. Could you tell me if these are halaal?

Q: Can a Muslim seek help of a Christian preacher who has healing powers which is done with prayers?

Q: What is the ruling regarding two girls older than the age of nine/ mature girls sharing the same duvet or blanket?

Q: Me and my wife had an argument. My wife started to pray that May Allah Ta'ala not accept my good deeds, may I not enter Jannat and may jahanum be Wajib on me. She also prayed that may my good deeds done in the past not be accepted. She was saying she is oppressed and Allah Ta'ala listens to the oppressor. I also started to pray that may she not enter Jannah and go to Jahanum and may her fast, Salaah, studying not be accepted. I fear now if one of our Duas gets accepted. We realized our mistake and asked for forgiveness from one another. We also asked for forgiveness from Allah Ta'ala. My question is that do we have to do any kufarah. I fear that what if Allah Ta'ala accepts her prayer as we do not know the hour of acceptance.

Q: Please advise on the acceptability in islam for the use of invertro in order to obtain a child for couples who are struggling to conceive a child.