Question: I have been faced with a wedding proposal. I have spoken with the guy with the permission of my family and vice versa for him. We both get along very well. Both understand each other quite well, however he is not practising which is something I had to consider. He has told me he [...]

Question: Would Muslim parents be accountable if they give their child a non-Muslim name? Answer: It is narrated from the Holy Prophet (P): من حق الولد علی والده أن یحسّن اسمه و یعلّمه الکتابۀ و یزوّجه اذا بلغ. (مستدرک الوسائل ج15 ص 166) “Of the rights of children over their fathers is to: give them [...]

Question: If an infant sucked milk just once (tasted 2-3 drops of milk) from a lady then does she became his foster mother and when the baby is older, does she become mahram to him? Also does that lady’s children become like brothers or sisters to this infant? Answer: In your situation, because the baby [...]

Question: What is the Islamic Law on Abortion? Answer: 1. Deliberate termination of a human fetus in a surgical, chemical or by any other artificial method is intrinsically an unlawful act in Islam and its doer will be held liable both in here and in the hereafter. 2. A pregnant woman from the Islamic point [...]

Question: I was in a relationship outside of marriage with a girl for over 5 years, she was my girlfriend. I treated her badly and she has left me, now I feel extremely guilty for how I treated her and also that our relationship was illegitimate. I have been asking Allah to forgive me. How will [...]

Question: Can one change their marja’ on selected issues only? For example is it okay to follow Marja’ A (eg. Ayatullah Sistani) as my main marja’, but for issues related to mut’ah (temporary marriage), to follow marja’ B (eg. Sayed al-Hakim)? Answer: A person is allowed to follow one marja’ in some aspects of fiqh, [...]

Question: Is it okay for a woman who is a virgin to marry a man who commits fornication specifically if she doesn’t know and finds out later? She asks him to repent and despite getting married he continues this sinful practice.   Answer: Marrying a fornicator is not Haraam, it is Makrooh (not recommended). Secondly, [...]

Question: I have a quick question regarding women’s hijab: does the hijab have to cover up to the tip of the chin or is the part of the face below the chin but above the neck not included? Is this the consensus view? Answer: Almost according to all Maraje’ covering the tip of the chin [...]

Question: I have heard that if a Muslim masturbates, his prayers, duas and fasts are not accepted for 40 days. Is this true? Answer: Firstly there is no such narration that says this regarding masturbation in that your prayers will not be accepted for 40 days. There are different levels of acceptance of any of [...]

Question: I pray 5 times a day but I have a very bad habit of smoking Hash (weed) & I’m trying to quit. I used to smoke everyday but now it’s once or twice a week. Do I need to make a ghusl & change the clothes after smoking in order to pray? Answer: It [...]