Recently i let a sister know,through intermediaries, that im interested in marriage with her. was what i did haram or makrooh? Normally, you would talk to your parents and take them to pay the sister’s parents a visit. If agreed, you could talk to her in the presence of a male Chaperon (Mahram). If there is a mutual understanding […]
I am a sister very keen to learn more about the hijab. I was wondering about the surahs that state the wearing of the hijab. I have heard sooo many different things about the hijab, so I am a little bit confused. No one in my family has ever put on the hijab before, but I am quite keen and […]
I wanted to know the ways in which we can increase in patience in our everyday lives, during times of distress, and when faced with trials. Trials are one of the Sunnas of Allah in this universe. Allah put the believers under trials really to purify them. The more Allah loves a person, the greater the trial as it was […]
I am pregnant with my first child and I pray to Allah to bless him/her with the best of health. Are there any specific Surahs or Duaas that are particularly good for me to recite during my pregnancy? May Allah grant you a pious and righteous child. There is no specific dua’a, but there quite few supplications from the Quran […]
Is the presence of a husband allowed inside the labour room at the time of delivery? Normally hospitals allow husbands to be present during the labour. Islamically, there is nothing wrong with that either. And Allah knows best Sh. Riad Ouarzazi
Is it Allowed to find the Gender before Birth? Most scholars are of the opinion that it is permissible through the ultrasound to know the sex of the baby. And Allah knows best Sh. Riad Ouarzazi
Are pregnant women also obliged to fast or are they allowed to skip the fasting? What should be done to make up for the missed fasting? Catch up later and/or feed the poor? Pregnant women don’t have to fast as fasting may have an impact on their fetus. However, they would have to make up those days as Allah describes […]
I am plagued with a problem. When the doors are closed and the house is empty I find I often cannot control myself and when aroused will revert to masturbation and I have drained to stop the horrible habit for very long, almost a year. I have fasted as to gain self control and it works but I always find […]
I need some advice on marriage. I am a 23 year old brother in university and I know a very nice, pious muslim girl and I feel that she would make a good wife. She was in one of my classes this semester and I want to know how I can make a proposal for marriage. Should I get a […]
I have a question. My family and my future husband’s family have decided on a date for the wedding to be taking place mid-next year Inshallah. I was told that once you and your husband have decided to be married, at that moment in time, you are married. Is this true? I have been told this in reference of the […]
