General

Q: Is it permissible for a man to hug his sister and to kiss her on the forehead?

Q: Why is the index finger called 'shahadat ki ungli'?

Q: If we have a niyyah to do certain good deeds but because of some genuine reasons we are unable to do that action, then will we get the reward of that action without doing it? Because of having a true intention.

Q: Many brothers from our community are recently speaking positively about ISIS being the correct khilafa. Without getting into many unnecessary debates or arguments, I have been unable to debunk these brother's theories or supporting arguments. They seem to be convincing many others that this is indeed the jihad of Imam Mahdi and are preparing to embark on the journey to join. Much of their argument is based on the fact that Isis is not murdering anyone. That they are living just as the sahabah lived, and they are awaiting Imam Mahdi's arrival. Please guide regarding ISIS and the signs of the correct khilafa.

Q:

1) Is it correct for an Alim to list on his Tour Posters/Website etc all his past secular achievements together with which English or American university it was achieved in as well as details of his current secular studies?

2) Is it correct for an Alima to list her secular achievements on her Website and her bayaan notices etc? The thinking in both 1 and 2 above may be to attract secular inclined individuals.

Q: Is it a minor sin or major sin to commit any makroo-e-tahrimi action?

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

Q: What does Islam say about kissing and hugging one's mother?

Q: A boy who has not had a wet dream becomes baligh at the age of 15. I am aware that this refers to the 15 years in the lunar calender, but since people generally do not know their age in the lunar calendar, can we instead just tell them "15 years", even if they will assume this to be according solar calendar? This since it is difficult for the awwaam to calculate their age according to the lunar calender. Similarly can we tell them that "A child should be made to pray at the age of 7", "the custody of a girl moves away from her mother at the age of 9" etc, even though we know that they will assume this to be solar years? Also, can we ourselves act on the solar years too, even though we are aware that lunar years are really meant?