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About Hayat Anne Collins Osman
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I can answer questions about Islamic belief and practice, accepting Islam, fiqh and fatwa, women`s issues, and marriage and family matters. I will not address questions regarding political issues.

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I have taught Islamic Studies for nine years, in the US and in Saudi Arabia. I have published articles about Islam in the Minaret of California, the Saudi Gazette, and online.

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SubjectDate Asked

Please Assist Urgently7/30/2008
  Q: :As Sallam U Alaikum Dear Brothers And Sisters In Islam I have the following dilemma that I have ...
  A: Asalamu aleykm The practice of divination you describe is 100% haram, and any answer a person ...
A Goodbye Prayer and healing words7/29/2008
  Q: Please, please help me. I am a new muslim,(6 months) converting on my own from Christianity. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I had a reversion experience similar to yours, ma sha Allah, in 1986. As far as ...
marraige7/24/2008
  Q: salam 3laykom i would like to know about the punishment of the one who try or who lead to the ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam I'm not aware of a particular punishment for that, although there might be ...
sirat7/20/2008
  Q: salamalaikum i would like to know names of daughters of prophet muhammad to whom they had been ...
  A: Children of Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad had five children from his first wife Khadijah. One ...
sex related7/19/2008
  Q: is it permissible in Islam to ejaculate sperm by rubbing the body of wife without penetrating into ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum. Yes. http://www.jannah.org/sisters/famplan.html ...
During Nikkah7/15/2008
  Q: Asalaam alaikum When Attending a Nikkah I realized that they say your father and grandfathers ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A Muslim's actual Islamic name consists of his or her first name, plus the first ...
widows7/14/2008
  Q: Why should a woman who has just lost her husband be kept separate for 4 months and 10 days? Is this ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The rule is that a widow should remain in her husband's house during this time ...
writing a book!7/12/2008
  Q: i am a convert to Islam and i wrote a book about how i converted. it describes my life in detail ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It depends on the content of the book. You should not describe sins in detail. ...
Medical Expenses7/11/2008
  Q: Asslama Walakum, Sir, i need to ask what is the concept of medical expenses of wife, is it the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A husband is responsible for his wife's medical expenses, unless the marriage ...
My husband7/9/2008
  Q: Assalamualaikum sister, I am of bangladeshi origin and have been married for 8 years. I have 2 young ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First of all, most men are not good at communicating feelings. They aren't ...
problem with my marraige7/7/2008
  Q: salaam iv been married for 5 years an have 3 lovely children im a second wife who didt know about ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum What a difficult situation for you! Ma sha Allah, I think you are a very good ...
Divorce7/3/2008
  Q: SalamI want to know if a divorce is granted at a Mosque to a woman. If she is not asked if she is ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum. There are two types of divorce. 1. Usually the huaband divorces the wife. This ...
how7/2/2008
  Q: how to make some athiest and non muslim understand the reality of islam
  A: Asalamu aleykum There are many methods of dawah. Different approaches are appropriate in different ...
Interest6/23/2008
  Q: Assalamoalaikum, I know that giving and taking interest is haram, and saving money is also not liked ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Avoiding dealing with interest is s dilemma for ...
cure 4 depression in islam6/18/2008
  Q: is there any zikr or other that can cure depression in islam?
  A: Asalamu aleykum I'm not familiar with a specific dua for depression. The following article offers ...
Wudu break6/16/2008
  Q: Assalamu Alaikum, Does wearing pant below ankle break wudu? Does sneezing break wudu and what if ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The length of a man's trousers does not affect his wudu. Sneezing, of itself, does ...
dream6/15/2008
  Q: When my mother was pregnant with me, she saw a dream, in which her face was covered with beard and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Prophet Muhammad, God bless him and grant him peace, taught that a dream can come ...
a6/9/2008
  Q: is jacking off in islam is right?
  A: I assume you mean masturbation. Masturbation is haram, forbidden, for Muslims. Unmarried Muslims ...
hair removal6/8/2008
  Q: can a woman/ girl remove hair from their face and their body. and which parts can they remove it ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is a sunnah for women to remove hair from the face and the body (including the ...
message...6/1/2008
  Q: Assalaamualaikum....!!Sending islamic information to our friends on net from our messenger to ...
  A: Wa aleykum us salaam, Unless you have a scholarly fatwa that provides a logical and properly ...
ihram5/27/2008
  Q: Assalam o alikum . dear brother i reside in jeddah and i wished to preform umrah i made niyat at my ...
  A: Wa aleykum us salaam! It's okay, you don't have to keep your head covered when you are in ihram, ...
sex question5/25/2008
  Q: 1,if husband working in gulf he will get the leave after one year so can he and she mastuburate for ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Most scholars (but not all) agree that masturbation is haram. The solution to this ...
aqad niqah5/23/2008
  Q: Assalamualaikum I am English/Muslim, i embraced Islam in November 07, I am marrying my Malaysian ...
  A: Wa aleykum us salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. There is no set format for an Islamic wedding. ...
I want to get married to the girl I love.5/15/2008
  Q: Assalaam Alaikum Ms. Hayat Anne, I want your advise on my relationship. I have been dating a girl ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Ma sha Allah, I can see that you are a good, mature, brother who wants to do the ...
marriage5/14/2008
  Q: im recent revert to Islam and a new wife to a muslim man who i absolutly adore. A question regarding ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, sister, Your husband has to visit you at least every four months, unless you agree ...
pre-marital relation5/9/2008
  Q: what should parents do if they know boy and girl are involved in pre marital relation? question ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Of course this romantic relationship outside marriage is haram. The parents should ...
Salaam!4/30/2008
  Q: I wanted to ask: I saw a shooting star the other day and I've heard that you shouldn't talk about ...
  A: Asalamu alekum I'm not familiar with this concept. Here is the reference in the Holy Qur'an: ...
Regarding Islamic Dawah to Non Muslims4/29/2008
  Q: Sir,There is a Query in my mind regarding Dawah to Non Muslims.If in some area i.e any Iland,State ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum My understanding is that Allah will not punish people who have not heard of Islam. ...
Jumma4/27/2008
  Q: What should one do if one missed the jumma prayer in the mosque?Should he then pray the zuhr salah?
  A: Asalamu aleykum Yes, of course he must pray zuhr. He should keep in mind that Salat-al-Juma is ...
eyebrow plucking4/25/2008
  Q: asalamualikum i know about the on plucking of eye brows but i would like to know why it is so?what ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam The concept is that the shape of the eyebrows has a great effect on the ...
bad habbit.4/24/2008
  Q: Assalamu alaikum w.w. i am 33,divorced, from india. i have got divorce for last 5yars and due to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, brother, The best solution is to get married again. What are the family reasons ...
Witness to Nikah4/23/2008
  Q: Asalaam alaikum, My question is regarding witnesses to a nikah. If 2 people wanted to marry and ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam The witnesses must be adult, sane Muslims. If no men are available, they ...
Sufism, Prmarital Sex and Living Together4/19/2008
  Q: I am a Mormon father of a 20 year son who is studying Sufism, engaging in premarital sex with his ...
  A: Jim, Mainstream Islam absolutely prohibits all sexual expression outside marriage. Sufism, though, ...
Dressing4/17/2008
  Q: Assalam'kum. Is it permissible for a bride with hijab to wear a tight wedding gown which define the ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam, Of course, if the bride will be seen by men who are not her mahrems, she has ...
Head Scarf at Work4/11/2008
  Q: I am actually an allexperts contributor in EEO and harassment in the workplace. I have an issue now ...
  A: Fuller, A Muslim woman is required by the religion to cover her hair when she is in the company of ...
cleanliness oe women4/9/2008
  Q: Is a bath necessary after any sort of vaginal discharge in women (except the yellowish discharge ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Ghusl (the sunnah shower) is required for women after sexual intercourse (the male ...
premarital sex ending in pregnancy4/8/2008
  Q: I hope your evening is pleasant. I am working on a cultural group presentation in my nursing ...
  A: Martin, The American Muslim community includes people from many backgrounds and cultures, and ...
zina4/5/2008
  Q: a.o.a, sir i want to ask from you about when both genders are agreed to do zina. but then male is ...
  A: Wa aleykum us salaam, Allah may forgive any sin if the sinner repents. Repenting means recognizing ...
sura yaseen4/3/2008
  Q: can one recite sura yaseen at the grave of a loved one?
  A: Reciting Surat Yasin at the Graveyard Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen Reference: ...
Asslam Alakium ....Islamic divorce2/15/2008
  Q: I am an American Muslim, married to Pakistani Muslim. He married a pakistan lady behind my back and ...
  A: Asalamu alyekum Most likely, it does count as a divorce, from the Islamic point of view, but only ...
Burying the Kufar2/5/2008
  Q: As salaam wa alaikum wa rakmatulahi barakatu, how do one go about burying a kafar? It is my husbands ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum According to the fatawa below, it is better to bury her in a non-Muslim graveyard. ...
Islam2/4/2008
  Q: I am currently doing an assignment on Islam, which involves me to relate the religion to 2 of ...
  A: Kassie, For Muslims, any allowed act that is done in the remembrance of God is an act of worship. ...
Rukoo & Sajdaa2/1/2008
  Q: As-salamu-alaykum, What are the correct words to be recited in the Rukoo & Sajdaa. Are they "Subhan ...
  A: Wa aleykum us salaam It's "Subhan Rabbi Al-Ala" and "Subhan Rabbi Al-Atheem" Al-Ala and and ...
Existence of Soul1/29/2008
  Q: Is it true that after the death of a non-muslim the soul will be roaming if its desire is not ...
  A: Islam does not teach that any soul will have the ability to roam the earth after death. Whatever ...
ablution1/24/2008
  Q: Assalamualaikum i am a student.. and have to offer afternoon prayers in a limited time.. i wear the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum As far as I know, you really have to get your damp hands onto your hair. What I do, ...
marriage1/23/2008
  Q: I am a christian woman married to a muslim man. We have been married 12 years and 4 months. ...
  A: Hi, again! I've just re-read your letter and realized that I've missed one important point. If you ...
Trying to find options1/21/2008
  Q: Peace Be upon you. I am in a situation. I am a sunni muslim convert who is going through a divorce ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The urfi marriage, also known as a marriage for pleasure, is not universally ...
problem with my marriege1/20/2008
  Q: salam i have this problem with my husband we have been married for 14 years when i pray and wear ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum As a first step, you should discuss this situation with your Muslim mahrems, if you ...
relationships1/19/2008
  Q: I understand that a muslim man can only marry a muslim woman. I am a divorced women who has ...
  A: Actually a Muslim man is allowed to marry a believing, practicing Christian or Jewish woman of good ...
Unanswerable.1/7/2008
  Q: Muslims claim, that a proof the Koran was from God, is that it contains scientifically accurate ...
  A: Prophet Muhammad, God bless him and grant him peace, was illiterate and lived in a society where few ...
Marriage1/6/2008
  Q: Asalam u Alay kum, I really need some help on marriage.I want to know if somebody has their nikah ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam wa rahmattullahi wa barakathu. Muslims can get married under Islamic law at ...
marriage problems1/5/2008
  Q: salamo aliko shiekh I am a woman 31 years old, and i am married to a 37 years old man, we are almost ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First of all, are you still married? If he has told you are divorced and not taken ...
womens right to visit the grave of father and husband1/4/2008
  Q: Salam sister, last week a friend of mine lost her father ( may he rest in peace) she wants to know ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Many women are so tender-hearted and emotional that they cannot control themselves ...
marriage12/30/2007
  Q: I am a non-Muslim woman living in Turkey. A month ago a hoca married a Muslim man and I. I knew the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A woman may ask for divorce by going to a judge. In that case, she has to refund ...
Dreams interpretation12/26/2007
  Q: Assalamalaikum, I accepted Islam 6 years ago-Alhumdulillah. recently I dreamt I am ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Prophet Muhammad (sall-Allahu aleyhi wa sallam) said that dreams are from one of ...
sleep and dreams12/24/2007
  Q: My wife woke up twice in the middle of the night. The first time she heard me mumbling and saw me ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Prophet Muhammad (sall-Allahu aleyhi wa sallam) taught that dreams can come from ...
many questions12/23/2007
  Q: 1. If i had an intention to do something good, because of a certain circumstance,if i am not able to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum 1. You will get a reward for your intention, insha'Allah. 2. You can do it either ...
Asalamalikum12/22/2007
  Q: I am a single 25 year old female, although I am born Muslim Alhumdulilah,I have found and embraced ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) taught that dreams have three origins: from Allah, from ...
Marriage12/20/2007
  Q: As Salaam wa alaikum wa rakamtulahi Barakatu, I Have been married Just 3 weeks now right. I met my ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum You must discuss this situation with your father or wali--whoever it was who agreed ...
first birthday11/30/2007
  Q: I have a Muslim friend who's first child, Zain, was born one year ago tomorrow. I know nothing ...
  A: The majority of Islamic scholars prohibit the celebration of any holidays other than the two Islamic ...
regarding music11/29/2007
  Q: Salaam Respected scholar, today i had a debate with a friend on mine regarding the ruling of music ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Most Muslim authorities hold that instrumental music is forbidden. Not all, ...
Being a second wife11/27/2007
  Q: I have a friend who a man wants to take as his second wife becuase he loves her and is physically ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It certainly is halal for him to marry a second wife, and he is not required to ...
marriage11/26/2007
  Q: My question is regarding marriage. I am 20 and I am deeply in love with a guy. Allahmdullilah I ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam. It is not wrong to marry a married guy. It is 100% halal, as long as your ...
Surah ikhlaas11/21/2007
  Q: "is it maqruh to recite surah ikhlaas in one breath?"
  A: Asalamu aleykum There is no evidence to that effect of which I am aware. Maybe the person who said ...
Forgiveness of sins11/20/2007
  Q: Assalmu wa Aleikum! Would you be so kind to tell me wheter there is a contradiction in the following ...
  A: Repentance and forgiveness is available to everyone during life. If a person dies unrepentant, God ...
Boundry of Mustache11/19/2007
  Q: I want to Ask that What is the boundary of Mustache? I am totally confused with it. I know its ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The mustache includes the hair above the mouth; the beard, the hair below it. The ...
Marriage11/18/2007
  Q: My question is about me as a woman of an age of 30. I got married about 10 years ago with a man my ...
  A: Asalamu alyekum The mistake that you have made is chatting in a friendly way with a man who is not ...
sex and babies11/15/2007
  Q: i have a 4 week old baby and my husband is demanding that i have sex with him as it is his right and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum If you have begun to pray again, then, Islamically, you are ready to begin marital ...
Forgiveness of sins11/13/2007
  Q: Assalmu wa Aleikum! Would you be so kind to tell me wheter there is a contradiction in the following ...
  A: There is no discrepancy if you read the verses in context. 39:53 Say: "O my Servants who have ...
Fornication11/10/2007
  Q: Assalam-o-Alaikum,. I am in a very terrible state of mind. I have committed fornication more than a ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Alhamdulillah, Allah may forgive you if you recognize that you have sinned, ask Him ...
Use of lotus flower11/6/2007
  Q: I have heard from elders that it is sunnah to put a dried lotus flower into a vessel containing ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I have never heard of such a thing. There is a hadith suggesting that it is ...
about akika11/4/2007
  Q: when the child is born akika (killing of goat) is performed, why?n when it can be performed, on ...
  A: Aqiqah is a great sunnah. It is part of the legacy inherited from Prophet Ibrahim, peace be on him, ...
result of istikarah11/2/2007
  Q: Assalmualikum My husband wants to change his field and he has also gotten admision in electrical ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I can't imagine what this friend has done, but, whatever it is, it is not from the ...
non muslim man married to muslim woman, converts. is nikaah required11/1/2007
  Q: I was a Christian, I fell in love with a muslim girl and we married in court. one month prior notice ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum This is an important question, and I'm sorry to say that I have not been able to ...
Muslim women and horseback riding10/27/2007
  Q: Are muslim women allowed to horse ride? Are they allowed to ride if they use a side-saddle (both ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Yes, of course Musim women are allowed to horse ride, if they can dress modestly ...
hadith10/24/2007
  Q: There is a hadith in Sahih Bukhari regarding the revelation of the verse: 'But give them preference ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I have found the following ahadith and commentary in reference to this verse. 46 ...
how...10/23/2007
  Q: Who wrote the old testament and how did they know the stories that are in them? Were they stories ...
  A: These are important questions, but they refer to Christianity and Judaism, not to Islam. Muslims ...
divorce10/21/2007
  Q: I got into a really bad fight with my new wife the other day i wa so mad so i warned her and then i ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Prophet Muhammad (sall-Allahu aleyhi wa sallam) taught that we are not allowed to ...
Dogs in Apartment Buildings10/19/2007
  Q: What is the rule on living in an apartment building if a dog also lives in one of the other units ...
  A: Islam does not prohibit owning dogs, or even to having them in the house. The problem is that the ...
Regarding love10/11/2007
  Q: Assalamu alikum Brother, I have done a very great sin in my life by loving a person and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum and Eid mubarak! (I'm a sister, actually.) All of us sin; it's part of being ...
Muslim Wife, Christian Husband10/10/2007
  Q: I have heard that a Muslim woman cannot marry a Christian. What happens if a Christian converts to ...
  A: If a Christian woman accepts Islam, she and her husband must separate. If he later accepts Islam, ...
Urination10/7/2007
  Q: What is the Islamic way to urinate?Since urinating while standing throws drops at the cloth one is ...
  A: The Islamic way is for both men and women to urinate sitting or squatting. This is from a hadith ...
navel piercing10/4/2007
  Q: Is navel piercing is allow in islam for woman. I have read on many websites that it is not allowed. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum and Eid mubarak! Navel piercing is not allowed for either men or women. Why is ...
hadith10/2/2007
  Q: why is the hadith important to the muslims? why do the muslims need the hadith, they have the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The Holy Qur'an provides rules and procedures, and the ahadith (plural of hadith) ...
Sunni-Ismaili Marraige10/1/2007
  Q: As'salamu alaikum. I am a 19-year-old Indian Muslim girl and I'm deeply in love with a 23-year-old ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Of course a Muslim girl can't marry an Ismaili man. Muslim women only marry Muslim ...
I got engaged instead of marriage9/30/2007
  Q: Assalam a'laykom, I am a muslim girl of 19 years old, this summer I got engaged to the one I love ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Before you sign the marriage contract, it is haram for you and the boy to touch ...
ramzaan9/23/2007
  Q: Asalaamualakum sister, My question is i am on medication where i have to take 4 tablets a day ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Amir, Unfortunately, you cannot fast if you have to take medicine during ...
dream interpretation9/21/2007
  Q: salam i had a dream on the first day of ramadan, this was after i had my sehri and went to sleep. in ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Prophet Muhammad (sall-Allahu aleyhi wa sallam) taught that dreams come from three ...
picture making9/17/2007
  Q: assalam walekum is Islam prohibits pictures and portraits making in the absolute sense. i m an ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam! There are varying opinions regarding the use of drawings of human beings and ...
Miscarriage during Ramadan9/16/2007
  Q: Assalamualaikum, I live in the USA and we are starting the month of Ramadan from tomorrow. I was ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I'm sorry, I'm not qualified to answer the further questions that you've asked. I ...
how forget my past love,9/13/2007
  Q: Asalaam aleikum, my name is sinhora,i leave in Africa(uganda).i once fell in love ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The situation from which you are suffering is the result of not following the ...
Children9/9/2007
  Q: I am currently engaged. My fiance is Muslim and I am a Roman Catholic. We both respect each others ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum As a former Christian, I understand your deep feelings about the need for baptism. ...
mastrubation8/30/2007
  Q: is mastrubation alowed in islam?
  A: Asalamu aleykum Most scholars agree that masturbation is haram (forbidden.) Please read the ...
Marriage8/29/2007
  Q: I need to know the following: If a women need to devorce and get married again and her husband did ...
  A: In an Islamic court, a woman does not have to list her reasons for wanting a divorce, as these may ...
marriage8/28/2007
  Q: what is haq meher,how much should it be and when to be paid
  A: Asalamu aleykum Sorry, I've never heard the term. May Allah bless, forgive, and guide us all. ...
Marriage8/28/2007
  Q: I need to know the following: If a women need to devorce and get married again and her husband did ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The woman can go to a court and request divorce. If she does this, she has to ...
marriage help8/26/2007
  Q: I met my boyfriend 4 years ago. I am now 21 and he is 19. I lvoe him very much however his parents ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First of all, begin to offer your salat again. Salat is required; in fact, it is ...
anal sex8/26/2007
  Q: anal sex permissible between husband and wife if wife willing to do anal sex thanks
  A: Asalamu aleykum Anal intercourse is haram; there is no controversy concerning this. Stimulating ...
marraige sitdown8/24/2007
  Q: Assalamou Alaykum, Inshaallah I will be having a sitdown tomorrow and I am not sure as of what ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I'm not familiar with the term "sitdown." Do you mean you will be meeting a ...
Wadhoo(ablution)8/24/2007
  Q: As we see the females are moving out of their homes either for job or studies etc. with their ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Not to wear hijab is a serious sin, but it does mean that a person is not Muslim. ...
what constitutes sex8/21/2007
  Q: Aslaam mo Alaykum I want to inquire what is meant by sexual intercourse in islam. If during ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I believe that it would constitute intercourse, as there is a hadith that says, ...
Development of islam in the U.S.8/21/2007
  Q: What events and figures have shaped the development of Islam in the U.S.?
  A: This sounds like a topic for a research paper. If so, you might try searching google for: Islam ...
Problem to marry a girl8/13/2007
  Q: Assalu Alaikkum, My name is javith from India.Iam 24 years of age.I love a girl for past 2 months ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, First of all, it is haram, shirk, to ask for help from jinn or angels. We only ask ...
birth control8/7/2007
  Q: I have 4 healthy children Ilhamdullah, and I'm pregnant with my 5th. I am 36, with ulcerative ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I have found three fatawa on this subject. Please read them carefully. Based on ...
namaz8/2/2007
  Q: assalam o alaikum where should we see during sajda/ toward prayer mat or toward nose
  A: Asalamu aleykum During sujood, the forehead and the nose should be touching the carpet, as well as ...
Want a second wife7/30/2007
  Q: I'm married to a non-muslim for 7 years and we have two kids. She knows who she married and is very ...
  A: Bismillah ir-rahman ir-raheem. I'm wondering why you think you have to divorce your first wife in ...
wudu27/28/2007
  Q: i would like to know do i lose my wudu if i kiss my husband just on the lips,not anything more than ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Kissing does not necessarily cause a person to lose his/her wudu. If the person ...
he is looking elsewhere!7/19/2007
  Q: Salam Alaikum sister, I am a young wife and mother to be for the first time. I have a great couples ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum agan, Sister! These are the links for the athkar, the daily dua! I really, really ...
Marriage7/17/2007
  Q: Is it permissable to have a Nikah first and a few years later have an official marriage?
  A: If you mean, is it permissible do have an Islamic marriage first and later register it with the ...
Marriage7/17/2007
  Q: Is it permissable to have a Nikah and then later years have an official marriage?
  A: Asalamu aleykum Nikah is the official marriage. After the couple have begun their married life ...
Can women go for job according to Islam7/13/2007
  Q: ASAK I want to know that why cant women go out to work.Is there anything in ISLAM that only men can ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There is no rule in Islam against a woman working outside her home, provided that ...
help7/12/2007
  Q: "Asslaam alaikum. I am Mohd Mustafa Rashid want to ask some question about my first marriage night. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum This is a rather delicate question, and one which I feel uncomfortable about ...
three questions7/9/2007
  Q: assalam o alaikum sir can bachelar girls do make over or can they do fashion?secondly,sir i would ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum 1. Unmarried girls can have their hair styled. They can wear makeup if the only ...
paradise7/4/2007
  Q: i know men in islam have wives of paradise if they go to heaven....but do woman have men of paradise ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum In heaven, women, as men, will have our hearts' desires. Men and women will be ...
Women's Status in Islam7/3/2007
  Q: I have a question for you that I would really like to know. I was reading why there is a verse that ...
  A: Here are the fatwa sites: Islam Q and A www.islam-qa.com/ http://www.islamqa.com/index.php?ln=eng ...
islamic rules and relations with someone I love7/2/2007
  Q: I am a muslim girl of 19 years old, I am in love with a 27 year-old muslim guy too. We know each ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, sister, Islam prohibits romantic relationships outside marriage. If you are not ...
tirmidhi7/1/2007
  Q: assalamu alaikum, i want to read tirmidhi hadees. but i never got in internet. normally ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam wa rahmattullahi wa barakatuh! Here are some sites at which you should be able ...
food and eating6/30/2007
  Q: A question about food and eating for Muslims, particularly those going for further studies in the ...
  A: There is a difference of opinion regarding meat. Allah says in the Qur'an, "The food of the People ...
divorce6/27/2007
  Q: ASlamu-Alukum, So my question is concerning my wife and I. First to start with my question is Can my ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is wrong for your father to divorce your mother because of a problem they have ...
are socks required6/26/2007
  Q: I was told by a sister that women are required to wear socks when we pray. Is this true? always or ...
  A: Asalam aleykum Almost all Islamic scholars agree that when a woman prays she should cover ...
making eyebrows6/24/2007
  Q: Assalamualaikum, From various traditions of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h) we have learnt that, ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, sister The basic idea is that it is haram to change the shape of the eyebrows, ...
marriage problem6/17/2007
  Q: As-salah-mu-alaykum. I am from England and I have married a Muslim Pakistani like myself I have now ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Are you 100% sure that it was your wife's voice? Is it possible that it was a ...
marriage2/19/2007
  Q: I would like some guidance on how to deal with a particular issue in my life at the moment. I met ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum http://muttaqun.com/istikharah.html Istikharah According to Quran and Sunnah ...
pork in products other than food2/13/2007
  Q: Assalaam O Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatahu, I wanted to use a face product which contains ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I haven't been able to locate a fatwa concerning the use of pork products in skin ...
2nd wifes1/8/2007
  Q: salam, i have a questions the questions is that i am due to get married well i was meant to get ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A woman who has not been married before is entitled to have her bridegroom stay ...
What is A Muslim?1/6/2007
  Q: If someone were to ask me to tell them what a Muslim is briefly, do you know what I could say? I as ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A Muslim is a person who has made a conscious decision to live in conformity with ...
Polygyny and Divorce1/3/2007
  Q: As-salaamu-alaikum, I was wondering if a woman has the right to ask for a divorce from her husband ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A woman has the right to ask her husband to divorce her at any time, and if he ...
Are Muslim women allowed to 'buff' their nails?12/27/2006
  Q: I know that using nail polish will prevent a Muslim women from properly taking wudu, and cleansing ...
  A: Asaalamu aleykum The Sunnah regarding keeping the hands neat and clean is to wash frequently and ...
Is it haram to ask Allah for assistance financially.10/26/2006
  Q: Is is haram to ask Allah for financial help? Such as to say "Oh, Allah please help me to have enough ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There is nothing at all wrong with asking Allah for money or for anything else ...
women10/25/2006
  Q: Aslamu alaikum warehmatullahu wa eid mubrak, How are u? I have a question relating to facial hair. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Asalamu aleykum, Siste, Most authorities agree that it is haram to remove hair ...
divorce in islam10/20/2006
  Q: i was put on /in my waiting p there months and now its over and my ex-husband is telling me that i ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It depends on whether he has divorced you before. The first and second time a man ...
?????i need help!!!!!10/18/2006
  Q: i have to do a report on islam vs. christianity and i need help on what to write
  A: Here are some more links that might help you: The Islamic concept of worship -- different from any ...
marriage10/16/2006
  Q: may allah guide us all is it really permissible for me to marry the daughter of cousine. my fathers ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Yes, you can marry a cousin or the daughter of a cousin. May Allah bless it for ...
Sadka-e-Jaria10/15/2006
  Q: Asslamu-Alaikum, Can you please explain in detail about SADKA JARIA? What does it mean? How does it ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum This is not one of my areas of expertise, but I have collected some information for ...
sunni girl and shai boy marriage10/14/2006
  Q: can a sunni girl marry a shai boy.what steps to be followed for this .can a shai boy be converted to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Sunnah and Shia Muslims are both Muslims, and there is no religious reason why they ...
Plastic Surgery10/12/2006
  Q: Salaams I am a practising sister who is trying to get some information for my freinds who is also ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It sounds logical, but I have not been able to find a fatwa directly addressing ...
relationships10/6/2006
  Q: Is having boyfriends/girlfriends(lovers),though unmarried, allowed in islam? Is friendship with ...
  A: Allah, Who knows what's best for us, better than we can possibly know ourselves, forbids all types ...
Number of Sunnah Rakkas in Friday Prayers9/2/2006
  Q: We know that there are two obligatory (Fard) rakkas in Friday Prayer. How many sunnah rakkas are in ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Sorry, I'm having computer trouble and can't cut-and-paste. You can find the ...
eyebrows7/25/2006
  Q: I know that we are not allowed to pluck the eyebrows, however if they meet in the middle can one ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I don't know whether I included all of the information, so here it is again: ...
agency7/24/2006
  Q: I asked this question earlier to an Islamic expert on this board, but they needed clarification and ...
  A: Byrd, If by agency you mean that a human beings has the ability to chose to do right or wrong, yes, ...
Rape In Islam7/14/2006
  Q: Is a rape victim required to forgive a rapist in Islam? How much of a crime is rape seen in Islam? ...
  A: Islam considers the lawful expression of sexuality, in contrast, is considered a great blessing, ...
re: Islamic marriage7/10/2006
  Q: Salem wa alakyam I was wondering since Marriage is required in islam and to be done in an ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is not required for every Muslim to get married. It is a Sunnah, but there are ...
money without permission7/9/2006
  Q: i would like to know can we take money of our parents without his or her permission and my second ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First, of course a person cannot take his parents' money without permission. This ...
women s education7/8/2006
  Q: r women allowed to study away from their home as islam says no women can travel without mahram
  A: Asalamu aleykum The majority of scholars say that a woman should not travel away from home unless a ...
flowers on graves7/4/2006
  Q: are flowers allowed to be put or planted on graves? Thank-you
  A: Asalamu aleykum The sources I consulted are unanimous in saying that it is not allowed. Please ...
Period6/28/2006
  Q: I have a question! When a girl ends her period what does she have to say while she is in the shower ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Before you make ghusl, you should say "Bismillah." You should say this before you ...
Periods6/25/2006
  Q: Can you please tell me what the ruling is in Islam for the situation described below? I know that ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There is no minimum time length for a period of menstruation. If a woman's ...
Help for class6/22/2006
  Q: Asalamu alaykom, I live in a small town and have to give a lecture about Islam to some high school ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Here's another: Written by The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at USC Article ...
Aches and Pains6/20/2006
  Q: Asslam-o-Alaikum Dear Scholar, Can you please kindly tell me a way to get rid of body aches and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Here are some recommendations for the treatment of pain and illness. Islam ...
Isaal-e-Sawab6/18/2006
  Q: Asslam-o-Alaikum, Can you please advise me in detail of how the system of Isaal-e-Sawab works? My ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum This fatwa should answer your questions: Islam Questions & Answers ...
marriage and genral issues6/5/2006
  Q: Salaam Aleykum, i am a recent revert (1 year) to Islam and i am not sure about a few issues listed ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum To answer your last question first, I am not an Islamic scholar and do not issue ...
MARRIAGE5/25/2006
  Q: I was wandering what are the do's and dont of looking for a husband and dating and how you find the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Islam absolutely prohibits dating or any type of romantic relationship outside ...
Meaning of baby name5/3/2006
  Q: Pls let me know the islamic or arabic meaning of a baby name "Ayhaan" or "Ayhan"
  A: Asalamu aleykum Ayhaan seems to be a Turkish rather, than an Arabic, name. According to the site ...
help4/19/2006
  Q: salam alikom i sent u an email a couple das ago regarding my problems with my husband its okay cause ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum You should not obey your husband if he tries to force you to do something haram. ...
Aslam o alaikum, Hope u...4/16/2006
  Q: Aslam o alaikum, Hope u r in best of health and emaan inshaAllah. I have a question which is about ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Women are extremely unlikely to have a discharge of maniy if they have not ...
can we eat meat?4/14/2006
  Q: are we allowed to eat meat like chicken which is slaughtered in western countries... pls look into ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Please see the following fatwa: Islam Questions & Answers www.islam-qa.com ...
milk4/9/2006
  Q: I gave birth to a babyson 5 days ago and when being intimate with my husband he likes to suck the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum According to this fatwa, it is halal: Islam Questions & Answers www.islam-qa.com ...
Bellybuttom4/4/2006
  Q: I am wearing the hijab alhamdulila and am married. I like to attract my husband and I was wondering ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Most scholars agree that piercing anything besides the earlobe or, possibly, the ...
Salat Method3/31/2006
  Q: How are the girls and women supposed to Sajdah during prayers? Many women press their stomach and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There are weak ahadith that suggest that women should pray in the way you describe, ...
Sharia3/4/2006
  Q: I wish to come back from your reply. I know nothing of anti- Islamic websites although I am familiar ...
  A: The punishment for adultery is the same for men and for women. Some jurisdictions hold with ...
Hazrat Hanzalah!3/3/2006
  Q: Who was Hazrat Hanzalah?
  A: Asalamu aleykum He was a scribe and one of the sahabah, the companions of Prophet Muhammad, God ...
Various muslim opinions2/22/2006
  Q: Osman, I know you are reluctant to answer political questions, but my question is only vaguely ...
  A: The problem here is that designations such as extreme, moderate, and liberal are not Islamic ones, ...
Foreseeing God2/21/2006
  Q: Salam-alaikum Hayat, I've had a question thats been bothering me for a while now and havent found ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Fate is a difficult concept for us human beings, with our limited knowledge of the ...
Question about houris2/3/2006
  Q: Does it true that in heaven there are 72 beautis for men ? and also it true that there is not lust ...
  A: In this life, most of us want things that are not good for us. We either struggle against our ...
Marriage1/23/2006
  Q: A married man with 2 children marries a second woman secretly without telling his first wife. He ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A man has a right to marry again, and does not have to tell his first wife about ...
what is dajjal??1/20/2006
  Q: who is dajjal and yajuz and mazuz?
  A: Asalamu aleykum The term dajjal most often refers to the Masih al-Dajjal, the false prophet who ...
I was wondering if it is allowed...1/16/2006
  Q: I was wondering if it is allowed for muslims to join the army.Cause i am interested in it. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is halal for a Muslim male to join the army, but there are some things he should ...
questions1/15/2006
  Q: salaam are you permitted to wear perfume which contains alcohol and my second question is how can ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First, about prayer: A Muslim man must pray in a mosque if possible, but if he ...
Eid time1/12/2006
  Q: Assalamu Alikum, I've have a friend who is pakistani, told me that the first day of eid is today ...
  A: Asalau aleykum and Eid mubarak I don't know whether you are aware of the controversy concerning ...
marrying a girl older by 8 years1/10/2006
  Q: Hayat Anne Collins Osman, Thanks for replying to my question, but please tell me how can we convince ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I will not tell you that the marriage is impossible, because it is not. It is up ...
marrying a girl older by 8 years1/9/2006
  Q: I'm 22 and I'm in love with a girl who loves me so much, she's so close to my heart and she ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum and Eid Mubarak, Brother Sherief, There is no reason why such a marriage should not ...
Islamic Question1/6/2006
  Q: Asalamulikum, I hope that you can help me answer this question. It has been in practically every ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Perhaps the reason there is so much discussion of this is that Islamic scholars ...
Niyaah in prayer1/5/2006
  Q: salaam does the niyaah (intention) need to be in arabic? Can it be in english?
  A: Asalamu aleykum The niyyah is nothing more than forming the intention to offer a particular prayer. ...
Quran Reading1/2/2006
  Q: Is there an outline for reading the Quran in a year. I know that the Quran is divided into 30 juz ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is a sunnah to read the entire Holy Qur'an in Ramadan, but, in fact, a person ...
zakat12/6/2005
  Q: salaam i am a revert to islam and i with the help of Allah started praying 5 times a day but my ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum. This site provides the information you need. If you have trouble opening it, let ...
islam12/5/2005
  Q: why is there a dome in every mosque
  A: A dome is not an essential feature of a mosque, and many, perhaps the majority, do not have domes. ...
usary and general question12/2/2005
  Q: salaam i earn interest from my bank even though i dont want to so i like to know is that haraam and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Interest paid on money in the bank is haram. Try to get a bank account that does ...
Friday Prayers11/30/2005
  Q: If no Mosque is available , what are the rules laid down for prayers.
  A: Jones, The rules vary, depending on whether there is a permanent Muslim community nearby. Please ...
wanting divorce11/29/2005
  Q: I'm a 24 year old girl in "nikah" for the last one and a half year. we do have physical relations. i ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum A woman can get a khula divorce simply by going to a judge in an Islamic court and ...
HI, I AM RESEARCHING THE DIFFERENCES...11/25/2005
  Q: I AM RESEARCHING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ISLAM AND CHRISTIAN TRINITY. I HAVE FOUND DIFFERENT WEB ...
  A: Hernandez, I'm not surprised that you have been having trouble finding information about the ...
Chatting in Islam with strangers but with noble ppl11/13/2005
  Q: Asslam-o-alaikum i m a muslim, Alhamdulilah..i m 17 years old..i used to go to this pakistani forums ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Most scholars agree that it is haram to talk informally online with the opposite ...
Islamic teachings11/11/2005
  Q: Assalamualekum W.B.T Firstly I would like to thank you for the answers that you had given to me ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Faisal. May Allah bless you and your family and give you every blessing in ...
Accepting Islam11/10/2005
  Q: Assalamualaikum.W.B.T I have a friend who does not believe in God.He said"I will only believe in God ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First, we must keep in mind that religion is a matter of naseeb: something decided ...
Accepting Islam11/10/2005
  Q: Assalamualaikum.W.B.T I have relatives where they believes in Seven Day Adventist(SDA) religion. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Sorry, I am not familiar with their beliefs, so I cannot tell you how to use what ...
wudhu11/9/2005
  Q: assalamulalikum i know wudhu is not counted if you have nail polish as water cannot get under this. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Sister Rabiya If the braces are glued to your teeth, then you can make wudu with ...
Gold in pocketwatches11/8/2005
  Q: I understand that Muslim men are not permitted to wear gold (watches, rings, necklaces, bracelets ...
  A: Hersey, Islam forbids men to wear gold, and most Islamic scholars extend that to all jewelry, ...
mixed race marriage11/7/2005
  Q: a revert brother has married a lady who is on major bidah, he has advised her, but she goes back to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is really up to the brother what he wants to do. It would be best to go to an ...
reverting11/7/2005
  Q: a sikh man has reverted to islam, he was married and has not divorced his wife, she has said ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum If she said the shahadah, she does agree with Islam in general. If she prays five ...
reverting11/7/2005
  Q: a sikh brother has reverted to islam, and is scared of telling his family and friends, as he is only ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Ma sha Allah! It's wonderful that he reverted to Islam! There is no compelling ...
Contribution to Islam11/7/2005
  Q: My question is how can a muslim contribute more to Islam? Either he can work more or be in a ...
  A: My question is how can a muslim contribute more to Islam? Either he can work more or be in a ...
reverting11/4/2005
  Q: a friend of mine who is 19 is a hindu who is married and goes to university in portsmouth (uk) He ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum If he believes that Allah is One and Muhammad (s.a.w.) was Allah's messenger, then ...
maher11/2/2005
  Q: i am considering getting married (to a pakistani lady), and work as a pharmacist. Averything so far ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, and Eid Mubarak! It is their right to ask for what they want and it is your right ...
what are the days of Tashri...10/30/2005
  Q: what are the days of Tashriq
  A: Takbir-ut-tashriq Beginning from the Fajr of the 9th Zulhijjah up to the 'Asr prayer of the 13th, ...
ladies10/29/2005
  Q: A revert (hindu) brother had a (hindu) girlfriend before accepting Islam, amd was hesitating to say ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is permitted for him to live with his parents, but he must try, politely and ...
salam, URGENT!!!!10/27/2005
  Q: salam, I have mixes messages about the islamic beleif in the big bang. Until recently i thought the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The Holy Qur'an mentions the Big Bang: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, ...
marriage proposal10/26/2005
  Q: A brother has proposed to a lady and left his mobile phone number in case he needs to be contacted ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum She probably does not see this as harassment. However, she should stop doing it ...
jesus10/24/2005
  Q: I have been Christian for a long time and started reading about Islam. I am thinking of converting ...
  A: Pete, The whole concept of substitutive sacrifice is alien to Islam. Islam teaches a direct, ...
marriage10/23/2005
  Q: according to islam the lady's father must be the wali to her marriage. her parents are divorced and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum According to this fatwa, they should do the marriage contract again, with the ...
Hazrat Usman (R.A.)10/20/2005
  Q: What was the original business of Hazrat Usman (R.Z.)? And at what age he started this business? ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum OTHMAN BIN AFFA'AN (may Allah forgive him) was a cloth merchant. Sorry, I haven't ...
marriage10/19/2005
  Q: a brother has married a lady whom has had a traumatic childhood, the extent of which was not made ...
  A: I cannot help with a situation of this sort. This couple need counseling. They should consult an ...
mortgage10/18/2005
  Q: can you please answer the following for a work collegue of mine. 1)Why can't muslims take a mortage ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum 1) Both the Bible and the Qur'an prohibit usury, which originally, and Biblically, ...
hadeeth10/16/2005
  Q: how true is the hadeeth? Anas Ibn Malik reports that a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It sounds like a good hadith, but nobody can judge its authenticity without knowing ...
Qayamat10/12/2005
  Q: Assalam o allaikum! I want to know that is this true that according to Ahadith signs of End Times ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There are many major and minor signs. Some of them are said to have been ...
Circumcision10/6/2005
  Q: I have a question concerning circumcision in Islam. Are Muslims required to get their male babies ...
  A: I have been informed that Christian Arabs used not to circumcise their male infants, in order to ...
Si7ir or 3ammal10/3/2005
  Q: I am 30 yr old divorce and has been in the US all my life. I dont believe in vodoo stuff, hmdallah I ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum and Ramadan Mubarak, Sister Chloe, I don't understand your expression, "Si7ir or ...
women10/1/2005
  Q: how does one come acroos his muslim wife
  A: Asalamu aleykum Do you mean, how does a person find someone to marry? First, make dua for Allah to ...
But I am your Brother?9/28/2005
  Q: Spoke to an atheist and this is what he said PLEASE REFUTE "It was Mohammad who convinced Abu Bakr ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum What is the source of this hadith? I wouldn't even try to comment on it unless I ...
To be a good daughter in islamic way9/18/2005
  Q: i'm a 26 years old muslim woman and still living with my parents. lately i always have a quarrel or ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Ma sha Allah, I think you already are a good daughter, since you are living with ...
beleifs and practices9/18/2005
  Q: Aslam o Alaikum respected sister, Could u plz tell me the dua one should recite wen he/she is ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Sister Amna, 1. Du'a for Travels & Journeys If you can't see the Arabic in my ...
Allah the All Knowing???9/16/2005
  Q: Recently an Atheist told me that it looks like the God of Islam does not know everything.Look at the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First of all, your religion is your responsibility, not mine. If you choose to ...
Salamu alaikum I would...9/15/2005
  Q: Salamu alaikum I would like to know about every aspect of 005.067 of the Quran. If you help me I ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Samin. Here are three different translations of this verse: 005.067 ...
help to 100% embrace islam9/14/2005
  Q: I converted to the true faith nearly 9 months ago and am very happy with my new life in Islam. I ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Shaytan is slowing you down, preventing you from praying. All you have to do is ...
Compulsion9/13/2005
  Q: I Quoted this Noble verse "There is no compulsion in religion..." 2:256 to an atheist and this is ...
  A: Submission does not mean compulsion. Submission means "To yield or surrender (oneself) to the will ...
please explain Surah 2:2829/12/2005
  Q: Can you please explain Surah 2:282 regarding contracts of debts: “…And get two witnesses out of ...
  A: ========= The woman's testimony is equal to the man's testimony except in one case only, the ...
Back and Ribs?9/12/2005
  Q: 086.006 YUSUFALI: He is created from a drop emitted- PICKTHAL: He is created from a gushing fluid ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I'm afraid I don't understand why the two verses you have given would diminish ...
Marriage9/10/2005
  Q: I'm a Muslim. I have fallen in love with a Christian girl. And I'm planing to marrying her and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum You can marry her even if she does not embrace Islam. A Muslim man may marry a ...
pregnancy9/7/2005
  Q: i am 10 weeks pregnant and have been bleeding for a while, baby is still ok but i was wondering is ...
  A: I guess you are asking whether it's Islamically okay. You should check with your doctor to find out ...
What will be the food in hell?9/5/2005
  Q: Assalam Alaikum wa rahmatul Allah wa Barakatuh The Qur'an makes the following statements regarding ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I think it's explained pretty clearly on the page I mentioned. "Daree" is a ...
Women?9/3/2005
  Q: Assalam Alaikum wa rahmatul Allah wa Barakatuh Bukhari:V3B48N826 The Prophet said, ‘Isnt the ...
  A: Please give the correct reference for the hadith. The one that you have provided does not make ...
What will be the food in hell?9/3/2005
  Q: Assalam Alaikum wa rahmatul Allah wa Barakatuh Why does the Quran in one place say that if a women ...
  A: First, let's take a look at the verse in context: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most ...
What will be the food in hell?9/3/2005
  Q: Assalam Alaikum wa rahmatul Allah wa Barakatuh The Qur'an makes the following statements regarding ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There is an excellent discussion of this commonly asked question at: ...
dajjal8/23/2005
  Q: what does dajjal look like and has anyone ever seen him
  A: Asalamu aleykum, There are some hadith about the Masih al-Dajjal, the Anti-Christ: Dajjal - The ...
astrology ,numerlogy,feng sui and gemsones8/20/2005
  Q: 1.i had believed numerlogy ,astrology,can tell future.But now i know its sirk.is there any way to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum 1. There are several steps to repentence. A person has to: -recognize that s/he has ...
value from other faiths than Islam8/19/2005
  Q: If one were to accept Islam as their faith, could they still find value in other religions, either ...
  A: Islam teaches respect for other faiths, especially Judaism and Christianity, because they are based ...
Dating8/19/2005
  Q: For the past 7 months I have been dating a non-muslim brother. I've tried to call this brother to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First of all, you should know that dating is absolutely haram. It is haram to keep ...
Sallat8/17/2005
  Q: As-salam-alaikum, During our sallat, we feel that the we might have passed wind (fart) and lets say ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I spent a couple of hours on this, which is very unusual; most of the time I can ...
Ramadan8/17/2005
  Q: I am doing my final exams this year, and they fall in ramadan. I was wondering if it is haram to ...
  A: Asaalamu aleykum Taking exams is not a valid reason for breaking the fast. Islam Questions & ...
Alcohol8/16/2005
  Q: Salaam Alaikom. I am an American Muslim convert for 2 years now. I have been married to a Jordanian ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Your husband is right, however. It is haram for a Muslim to sit at a table where ...
More about you8/10/2005
  Q: Assalammualaikum w.r.b Sister may Allah s.w.t shower you will his blessing and Rahmah insyallah ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Soon after I reverted to Islam, the Islamic Society where I lived hired me to ...
Confused8/10/2005
  Q: As Salam Alaikum I wrote to you before on another issue of being lied to and finding my husband ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I don't know what you mean by the expression "he offered nikah." What did the nikah ...
Sallaam Alukum8/8/2005
  Q: Sallam Alukum, I've read how did you become a muslim in your site. It was nice to share your story ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, My father congratulated me! He told me that he was proud of me, that he had raised ...
something not right8/6/2005
  Q: Sallam Alukum, My firend thinks that gays aren't doing somthing wrong of being like that, what can ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam Brother Adam, If your friend is not Muslim, the Islamic point of view is not ...
Pray while travel8/4/2005
  Q: As-salam-alaikum, Is there is a distance that considers a person to be a traveller. such as (which ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Ali, Shortening and joining the prayers is allowed no matter what the ...
The Five Prayers8/3/2005
  Q: Assalamo Allaikum. I need the full setup for each prayer: meaning how many rakahs, which rakahs, ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The best place to find this information is in Fiqh-us-Sunnah. You can read it ...
MArriage8/2/2005
  Q: Assalam alaykum, I hope you are ok.My name is Tasneem and I have a few issues concerning marriage ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The Prophet (s.a.w.) said that if a man asked for marriage and the woman was sure ...
Higera Calender8/1/2005
  Q: Asalam o alakum, i have to ask some questions, 1-from which date higera calender stars.(exact ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum According to the site below, the Hegira calendar started on July 16, 622 A.D. I ...
How does Islam Explain Suffering?7/31/2005
  Q: I have been interested in understanding how different world religions explain the pain and suffering ...
  A: I have found an explanation for you, but it is similar to those you have seen before: Title of ...
servants7/30/2005
  Q: Asalaamu alaikum sister Hayat. I love your name!I wanted to name my little girl Hayat but hubby ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, again! How did you come to accept Islam? Could I share your story with my email ...
abortio7/29/2005
  Q: assalam alaikum what islam say about abortio ?
  A: Asalamu aleykum The following fatwa explains: Islam Questions & Answers www.islam-qa.com Question ...
women7/28/2005
  Q: salam sister. my question to you is why are sometimes women made out to be sexual objects in the ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Sister Gloria, First of all, in heaven every person will have his or her hearts' ...
ISLAM7/25/2005
  Q: Could Muslims with their belief in Jesus enter into unity with Christians one day.
  A: Fannon, Interesting question! Muslims regard Islam, Christianity, and Judaism to be similar in ...
Miscellany7/25/2005
  Q: Three questions, hope you don't mind. 1) Is music unislamic? 2) Which is purer Islam- Shia or ...
  A: 1. Most Islamic scholars hold that listening to instrumental music is forbidden. Some say it is ...
Afterlife7/25/2005
  Q: Is it indisputable that good Christians will 'go to Hell' under Islamic theology? Is there no 'time ...
  A: Flynn, Islam teaches that anyone who has heard the message of Islam does not follow it will go to ...
Farmers and worldly affairs7/25/2005
  Q: It is said that Mohammed, peace be upon him, met with a group of farmers and advised them not to ...
  A: Spector, Here is the hadith: The Prophet (May the peace and blessings of Allah be on him) along ...
MARRIAGE7/22/2005
  Q: WHY IS IT IF A WOMAN HAS COMPLETE APPROVAL FOR MARRIAGE TO SOMEONE OF THE BOOK BY HER FATHER,IT IS A ...
  A: McLaughlin, The issue here is not parental consent. A Muslim woman may marry only a Muslim man. ...
Brother7/21/2005
  Q: I have 2 brothers and a sister that no longer follow our religion, my mum used to teach us islam and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum This fatwa explains the matter: Islam Questions & Answers www.islam-qa.com ...
Why?7/20/2005
  Q: My questions were not hostile. I was asking polite questions. I politely pointed out to you that in ...
  A: DC, And now it seems that my clarification did not go through the system. If you look a good ...
Why?7/20/2005
  Q: Do you usually refer to black people as kaffirs who act like they are in the jungle? You sent me the ...
  A: I certainly did not write the statement to which you refer. In fact, I can't find it in my ...
Heaven7/19/2005
  Q: Can you tell me more about Huran Een? Thanks DCDear madam Thank you your extremely detailed ...
  A: The Holy Qur'an mentions the Huran Een, in Surah al Waqiya, a beautiful surah describing the Day of ...
Swim suits7/19/2005
  Q: Are there swim suits that are appropriate for muslims? Where might they be obtained, and what ...
  A: A Muslim man must cover from his waist to his knees (at a minimum.) The fabric must be opaque and ...
Heaven7/19/2005
  Q: Can you expand on the belief that is being debated in the press on the evil suicide bombers ...
  A: Cornwell, Islam teaches that a man who dies fighting on the battlefield, in a just war, defending ...
Women's Hajj7/18/2005
  Q: Aslam o Aliakum! My mother has no father, brother and son And my father is very busy Can she perform ...
  A: Wa aleykum us sallam, Sister Amna. A woman who is not able to travel with a mahrem is not required ...
hadiths7/15/2005
  Q: as-salam-alaikum, I just want references and actual hadith regarding: 1)a curtain/hijab between ...
  A: Wa aleykum us salaam, Brother Ali 1) It is not required to have a partition between the men and the ...
reincarnation7/15/2005
  Q: Does Islam agree reincarnation? i thought it doesnt accept it since i read this book which was a ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Ali, Of course Islam does not accept reincarnation. Each of us has one ...
accepting islam7/13/2005
  Q: i am a 17 year old christian white male who belives that there is only one god but Allah and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Dustin, Ma sha Allah! (It is God's will!) When you wrote, "there is only ...
help7/13/2005
  Q: I belongs to Pakistan, if you will help me Allah will return you.Asalam o Alakum, Sir i am a Muslim, ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum If you send me all of your details, such as full name, address, phone, etc., your ...
make-up7/12/2005
  Q: What is the ruling on enhancing eyebrow with an eyebrow pencil? Is it haram? What about the use of ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is haram to pluck the eyebrows, but using eyebrow pencils and eye shadow are ...
how can i make it on time?7/7/2005
  Q: im a muslim girl but im not a muthajebah but i wear decent clothes..the problem is before when i ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Nothing is preventing you from praying except Shaytan. You have free will--you can ...
the Prophet7/7/2005
  Q: Please help. What arguments are there to counter the kaffir claim that the Prophet was a slaver - ...
  A: Arthur: At the time of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), slavery was part of every society. Rather than ...
women7/6/2005
  Q: Is it true that woman were stoned to death if they were raped?
  A: Asalamu aleykum I can't tell you whether it has ever happened historically, but of course, ...
women7/6/2005
  Q: One of my Non-Muslim friends has been stating that women and men are not considered equals in Islam ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Muhammad, First of all, Muslim women can request divorce in court. Who ...
wearing head covering7/6/2005
  Q: I am new to Islam and just took shahada on the 21st of June. My husband and I have been together ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Ma sha Allah, sister, you are right to insist on your Islamic right to modest dress ...
marraige7/4/2005
  Q: assalam-u-alikum, i Azhar am facing few problem about the rightness on few issuies,so i have ...
  A: Asalamu alyekum, Brother Azhar, First of all, all romantic relationships outside marriage are ...
salmanf1981@yahoo.com7/1/2005
  Q: asalam alykum. i hope you can help me. as a muslim i try to follow as much as i can but sometimes i ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum You must surely be aware that sexual intimacy outside marriage is a very serious ...
About heaven (Jannat, Paradise)6/30/2005
  Q: 1. What is the main beauty of houri (Hur-e-ain and hur-e-laiba)? 2. According to Holy Qur'an and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Usman. 1. and 2. Sorry, I don't know anything about the Hur-e-ain. 4. To ...
Conflicting istikhara results6/27/2005
  Q: ------------------------- Salaams Thank you for your prompt reply. Yes I believe that when doing an ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum At least one jurist agrees that it is possible to offer the Istikharah more than ...
Conflicting istikhara results6/26/2005
  Q: Salaams I wanted to ask about two people having different istikhaara results, i.e. one positive and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, sister, The use of the istikharah prayer is often misunderstood. A person should ...
child praying and praying aloud6/24/2005
  Q: 1..Are women allowed to pray out loud? I pray my night prayers out loud sometimes, I find that it ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum 1. We have to follow the Sunnah while offering salat. It is Sunnah to offer the ...
Understanding6/24/2005
  Q: I have a question about the Muslim religion. I would like to know if in the Muslim religion that it ...
  A: Of course it is forbidden for Muslims to kill, except in defense of family or community. Every ...
Marrige with Ahmadi Woman6/23/2005
  Q: Salam well i m Muslim and i wanna marry a Ahmadi woman. She will write muslim on Nikah Papers and ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is haram for you to marry an Ahmadi. Please read the fatawa at the end of this ...
finding mucus on skin after having prayed.6/21/2005
  Q: I did my Wudu, then I prayed and a few hours laterI looked in the miiror and I saw some mucus that ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Mucous that comes out of the eyes is not an impurity. Since you wash your face when ...
Muslim6/20/2005
  Q: 1..With how much percentage new Muslims are entering in Islam in the world? 2..What is the total ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum 1. I don't think statistics of this type are available. 2. About 30% of the ...
Using Items containing alcohol6/17/2005
  Q: Is the perfume, shampoos, soaps containing alcohol allowed? i kno that wearin perfume outside is ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum According to the fatwa below, it is all right to use perfumes with a low percentage ...
cats6/12/2005
  Q: are black cats haram or halal?...i want to get a black cat but some people have said that theres gin ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum There is no evidence in Islam that an animal of one color is better or worse than ...
Life Insurance6/9/2005
  Q: is it okay to get life insurance? if not, what are the reasons. thanks
  A: Asalamu aleykum Almost all Islamic scholars say that life insurance is haram. Here is a typical ...
Need a help about an verse6/1/2005
  Q: i read this verse in Quran and didnt undrestand what it means, according Islam accepts other divine ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum First of all, this verse must be taken in context. Read the verse following it: ...
islam & women5/31/2005
  Q: are muslim girls allowed to cut their hair?
  A: Asalamu aleykum Women are allowed to cut their hair, as long as they are not doing it to imitate ...
Allah5/30/2005
  Q: Allah is the God in Islam. But who is Muhamed? Is Muhamed like Jesus? Like he was the messenger?
  A: Allah is the Arabic word for the One, True God. Arabic speaking Muslims, Christians, and Jews all ...
trinity5/29/2005
  Q: I want to know, why islam rejects trinity that exists in christianity when they believe that there ...
  A: Muslims believe that God is One. God does not appear to human beings at all. What do you mean when ...
waswasa Im going crazy5/28/2005
  Q: How do I overcome my waswasa? Im always having waswasa aboout ustinja, ablution, prayer and passing ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Good news! 1. Doubt on this matter means that Shaytan is trying to discourage you. ...
Jealousy in Islam5/24/2005
  Q: I assume that feelings of jealousy should be contained and limited because of the potentially ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Jealousy is part of human nature. Here are several good discussions of it: Islam ...
about the death person5/23/2005
  Q: i would like to know about the dreaming of death person ... what happened after the death... ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Sister Hajra, Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) said that dreams have three sources: ...
The Qu'ran5/22/2005
  Q: My question is a quick one. I was wondering if you know of anywhere that I can get free copies of ...
  A: Boggs, If you live in the US you can order free copies at iad.org. If you live elsewhere, the ...
is sufism islamic?5/21/2005
  Q: Salam aleykum ! We hear a lot about sufism, here in the Uk, I would like to know your point of view ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Muslims are supposed to follow the procedures for worship that Prophet Muhammad ...
fatwa5/20/2005
  Q: assalam alaikom , i want to ask you about removing additional hair around eyebrow without changing ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Sister Ola, Most authorities agree that it is haram to remove hair from the ...
style5/15/2005
  Q: are muslim allowed camroll. it means plats on long hair like girls
  A: Asalamu aleykum Please read the following fatwa carefully. The main points are: 1. Prophet ...
internet marriage sites...5/12/2005
  Q: asslamu alaikum may i ask are internet marriage websites good? or totally bad? you see i know a ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum I know a lot of Muslims who use the Internet, and I do know one person who have ...
style5/8/2005
  Q: are islam allowed to have camrolls? are you allowed to be a football player?
  A: Asalamu aleykum Sorry,I don't know what a camroll is. Muslims are definitely allowed to be ...
Marriage!5/7/2005
  Q: Asslamu Alikum, Is it permitted in Islam to marry a christian woman? Knowing that one of the reasons ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is halal for a Muslim man to marry a believing, practicing Christian of good ...
fornication5/3/2005
  Q: I'm 18 years old, and i'm some times influenced by satan, &thats i'm so fond of watching naked ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, Brother Nasir, Alhamdulillah, you are a good Muslim and a good Mumin because you ...
eyebrows4/30/2005
  Q: i heard that plucking your eyebrows is prohibited in islam. is that true? and is there a hadeeth to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Most authorities agree that it is haram to remove hair from the eyebrows. Some say ...
About died husband4/28/2005
  Q: Assalam-o-Alaikum! This question is about a newly muslim departed husband. Her wife is asking how to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum The Prophet Muhammad(s.a.w.) taught that, in heaven, husbands and wives will be ...
family matters4/28/2005
  Q: Assalamu Alaikum what would you say that if a person marry and she happened to be the only child to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is important, when choosing a spouse, that a person consider all of the factors ...
highlighting of hair4/23/2005
  Q: Assalamu Alaikkum I want to know if highlighting of hair is allowed in islam.I know that dying white ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum It is allowed for a woman (or a man) to change the hair color, although it should ...
i want to be happy4/19/2005
  Q: Salaam brother. I was hoping you could answer my question. I am so worried and upset and please ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum You're going to have to do tell somebody. Nobody else is going to do it for you! ...
confusion in my mind4/13/2005
  Q: I am a muslim.I am studying +2.I was practising islam well and good since last year,but after some ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, brother, You already know what the trouble is: you have developed a friendship ...
Istakhara4/12/2005
  Q: can you please tell me how to do Istakhara,(asking Allah for advise) and what is the dua for this. ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum, sister, "It is a sunnah that, if one must choose between permissible alternatives, ...
tolerance4/12/2005
  Q: Is Islam a tolerant religion, what verses from the koran teach tolerance, or does the beginning of ...
  A: Allah says in the Qur'an: Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from ...
Birth Control4/7/2005
  Q: Salamu Alaikum, Thanks a lot for your input...I really appreciate it and Im relieved. I will try to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Alhamdudulillah, lovely to hear from you again, Sister Mona, The first question is ...
Woman in Islam4/1/2005
  Q: It seems that woman are a significant part of Islam more than many other religions, Why are woman ...
  A: Intriguing question! I think it must be because Islam, rather than shunting women beside or ...
After Birth/Placenta3/30/2005
  Q: Is it necessary for the after birth/placenta to be buried or can it be incinerated by the hospital.
  A: Asalamu aleykum Islam does not prescribe any particular treatment of the placenta, so it would be ...
Islamic evangelism3/26/2005
  Q: I'm doing a research paper for a World Religions class at my college, and I was wondering about to ...
  A: The Holy Qur'an describes itself as a universal, not merely global, message: Verily this is no less ...
Respectfully request information3/25/2005
  Q: I am returning to Islam, and I have a question about my Salah, please. Is this the correct way to ...
  A: Asalamu aleykum Alhamdulillah, it's wonderful that you are coming back. You're right: you pray two ...

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