fatwa
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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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When Is Segregation Stipulated?
Question At what age does a male child have to be segregated from nonmahrem women of a house? Answer When he reaches the age of discernment (sexual awareness) or puberty (physical maturity), he must be segregated from non-mahrams. 1. Discernment Allāh established that a woman may relax her dress code (ḥijāb) in front of small…
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BEING FORCED TO WORK BY PARENTS AS A MUSLIM WOMAN
Question A sole daughter is being forced by her parents to do a job, but this daughter is refusing to work, despite the job being in accordance to the Islamic guidelines. Answer