Aqaaid

Uttering statements of kufr

Q: If a wife in a fit of anger and depression says to her husband that Allah is with the rich and not with the poor. Disrespects the religion. But deep inside is fearful of Allah. Regrets what she said. Makes taubah. Reads namaz and quran as usual. Reads the salatu taubah namaz. Does this saying in anger make her a kaafir and nullify her marriage. Husband and wife are married for 8 years with 3 children.

Questions relating to the Torah, Zaboor and Injeel

Q: Please answer the following questions:

1. Were the Torah, Bible and Psalms that existed in the time of Hadhrat Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) original and unadulterated versions?

2. Did the Torah that was being read by Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhu) before being corrected by Hadhrat Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) an original authentic version?

3. Is it correct to refer to the Torah that was being read by Hadhrat Umar (Radhiyallahu Anhu) before being corrected by Hadhrat Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) as a 'Kafir Book'?

4. Can the Torah, Bible, and Psalms that exist today be labeled as 'Books of kufr.'?

5. Can the Torah, Bible, and Psalms that exist today be labeled as 'Books of Filth and Evil'?

6. Is the following a statement of Kufr? "The present day Torah, Bible and Psalms are books of Kufr despite whatever original revelation from Allah Ta'ala they may contain."

Rejecting abrogated Surahs

Q: What is the ruling on a Muslim who categorically denies the abrogated Surahs, Al Kahl and Al Hafd? They reject them as never being revealed upon our beloved prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). They also deny that they meet the Quranic Arabic criteria and say they are poor in literary. Audhubillah min al shaitan nir rajeem!

Cutting nails after sunset

Q: I am living in India, Mumbai. I am hearing from my childhood that its not good to cut nails after sunset or maghrib, it is not good or something bad will happen. Is it really so in Islam or anything mentioned in Islam about the timings of cutting the nails. I usually prefer cutting my nails on Friday mornings but sometime I am unable to do so because I have to leave early for work in morning and till I come home back its almost maghrib or sunset. What to do please suggest/can I cut nails after sunset or maghrib?

Attending Hindu festivals

Q: I am a converted Muslim. My parents are Hindu. I face problems from my family's side whenever a festival comes. I want to know that up to what extent I can cooperate with them being a Muslim? On rakshabandhan can I tie rakhi and tilak for my brother?

A son that has become murtad

Q: A South African Muslim's son became a Christian. Should his family cut of all ties with him? He assists his parents with cash and kind as they are not well to do, can they accept this help? His father died, can he attend the janaazah? Can he pay towards all the burial expenses? He now comes home often to console his mother and fulfil any needs she has as he can, is this fine? The rest of the family are adamant that his mother and sister cut off all ties with him and stop him from coming home. Is this correct advice according to Shari'ah? He has two small children who are dearly loved by their  grandmother. Can they visit? Is it correct to call them children of Shaitaan?