Q&As
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Abusive Parents & Their Rights
Question I am an adult female with my own apartment. My parents are extreme in their demands and even abuse me, including by: They threaten to cut me off if I don’t acquiesce to their conditions. I want to be good to them and visit within my capacity. I am happy to give them $500/month.…
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Gheebah: Its Description and Limitations
Question Some Muslims say it’s not gheebah because the person’s name wasn’t specifically mentioned. Is this correct? Answer How Backbiting Is Defined Allah defines Backbiting based on the “mentioning” (Dhikr) of the brother, not the “naming” (Tasmiyah) of him. The criterion in the sight of Allah is whether the individual is brought to the minds…
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Organ Donation
Question What is the ruling on organ donation? Answer Allah prohibited afflicting physical harm to the deceased’s body. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Breaking the bone of the deceased is like breaking it while he is alive.” Sunan Abī Dāwūd 3207; Sunan Ibn Mājah 1616 If breaking a bone—which might happen accidentally—is equated…
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Telling parents about a bad friend
Question My parents are friends with the parents of one of my old friends, they make me go out with that friend every once in a while, but that person does bad stuff, is it okay if i tell my parents what that person does so they stop making me be around that person? Or…
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Making a 3-D asset for a game
Question If I create a 3D model of a creature, cut off the head, and leave the body separate, then work on the body and head individually, and later join both parts after completing the work—without detailing them while they are disconnected—is this considered prohibited? This is intended solely as an asset for a game,…
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Deliberately Wasting Water
Question We live in an apartment with a water meter, and we have to operate the control panel every time we want to use water. However, a problem has occurred with the meter, and it has become necessary to leave the water running when the meter is on, otherwise the water flow will stop completely.…
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HOW TO PRAY AS A REVERT WHEN PARENTS ARE ANTI-ISLAM
Question I’m a teenage revert to Islam. My parents, especially my father, are quite strongly against my Islamic faith. I’m able to perform salah on time in the privacy of my room and when I’m out with friends, alhamdulillah. However, we’ll be going on a family trip this month. I don’t know what I’m going…
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Unpredictable Non-red colored discharges
Question Since I can remember, my discharge has always been a variety of colours. It is either clear, white, yellowish or white/yellowish with a hint of green. It smells normal, comes in little quantity and is unpredictable. My doctor told me it’s not infectious and is normal discharge. Other women have also told me it’s…
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Entering a Masjid where innovations take place
Question The Masjid in my area celebrates Mawlid every year and does Mawlid Al-Habib every month. Is it still alright to attend the Masjid and just not go to these events? Or should I just go elsewhere? Answer There is so harm in attending such a Masjid where innovations take place, while staying away from…
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Ruling using opinions?
Question Is this Hadith in Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 1327 Sahih? I’ve seen opposing claims weather it’s Da’īf or not, and if it is, could you explain when when Mu’adh said ‘Then I will strive to form an opinion (ijtihad).’? Because i see the people who follow Madhabs use this claim. ANSWER The Hadith narrated by Tirmidhi…