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  • Naming son Ishaq

    I gave my newborn baby name "Ishaq". This name is the name of one of our Prophet Ibrahim's ( sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention )) sons. Is this acceptable?.. More

  • Hijab may conflict with medical training and career

    I know that (al-Niqab) covering face is an obligation, so I am intending to wear it, Insha Allah. But I am a doctor and I am Egyptian. I haven't finished my Master degree yet in Cairo University. This step will affect my career as the doctors there are refusing even al-Hijab. I wear an Abayah (outer garment). So my question is whether to wear al-Niqab.. More

  • Sitting in Front Seat in Car Driven by Brother-In-Law

    Is it ok to sit in the front passenger seat when the driver is your brother-in-law? .. More

  • Naming child Kareem

    I have a question about Islamic names. My wife just had a baby boy and we named him Kareem. We were told by a couple of people that it is Haram and it should be Abdul Kareem. We were told that we can't name him just Kareem. We looked at various websites about Islamic names and found that both Kareem and Abdul Kareem were proper names for a child. Please.. More

  • Mixing of Men and Women

    Most of the time, I pray to Allah that, I wish I was in a Muslim country because, here in U.S. there are many girls that dress very nice, that makes me feel to be with them, but I do resist it, is that a sin watching them as they walk by? Is it a sin to talk to girls in school? Many times, school projects, and groups are required for school, and I sometimes.. More

  • Additions to name "Raihan"

    What is the prefix or suffix for the name "Raihan"?.. More

  • Muslims joining Boy Scouts

    Is it permissible for a Muslim parent to enroll their son in boy scouts? Muslim boy scouts are not available in his area... More

  • Divorcee Committed Zina and Wants to Marry

    I am a divorced Muslim woman who had a friendship with a decent Muslim man. This friendship turned into an emotional relationship that was heading in the right direction. Unfortunately, we were unable to control our feelings at one point and did an ugly deed. Right now the circumstances does not allow us to get married in public. However, he is asking.. More

  • Sequence of woman's guardians in marriage

    I have no Wali currently as my father has passed away and I have no brothers. Is it ok for me to be my own Wali if I am of age? (34) .. More

  • Love marriage in Islam

    Love marriage is not ok in Islam. But is not Muhammad's (Peace and blessing be upon him) first marriage was a love marriage? Bibi Khadijah (May Allah be pleased with her) saw him, liked him and proposed to him indirectly. Will you discuss it? So far I know Hazrat Musa (Peace and blessing be upon him) also loved a girl and married her... More

  • Pregnant Wife Refuses to Wear Hijaab

    I'm married and my wife promised me to put Hijab some month after marriage. Now she doesn't feel like put it any more. She prefers to put it on when she is 50 years old or more. What do I have to do? Am I responsible for her? Do I have to divorce her? For the moment she is waiting for a baby. .. More

  • Sacrifice for twin boys

    I have just learned that I am carrying twin boys, Al-hamdulillah. Does that mean that four sheep have to be slaughtered for the Aqiqah--two for each boy?.. More

  • Changing Muslim Name to English Name in the West

    We leave in US and my name is "Talal Abdul Mumith". This name is give by my parents. In all legal documents my name is still "Talal Abdul Mumith". For convince for the American business community I have changed my name to "Troy" an English name instead of "Talal". So that it is easy for the people. Is this ok in Islamic point of view. Please comment. .. More

  • Husband between first and second wife

    One of my Muslim friend's husband loved another lady and got married but did not divorce my friend. She is staying with her parents now. More over he drinks alcohol too much. But presently he is regretting what he has done and is calling his first wife back and doesn't want his second wife, should she return to him in this situation?.. More

  • She Is Yet Divorced by the Third Husband

    My husband divorced me only for a sexual problem. I love him and his kids very much, but he divorced me claiming that this is for the fear of Allah, since he is not good enough in sex. But, I did not have any complaint against him. I always let him enjoy himself with me as he wished knowing that Islam permits it. He and I are religious. Please clarify.. More