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Q. My wife passed away. I have three daughters from my wife, 4,5 and six years old. I am aware that if I pass away, my mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters will be my legal heirs and they will inherit from the house that I only own. I would like to give my house… read more »
Q. I give my child spending every day to buy from the school tuckshop. Is it correct for my child to transact with an adult at the tuckshop? I heard that only transactions of adults are valid in Islam. Please advise. A. In principle, maturity (Buloogh) is not a pre-condition for a transaction of sale… read more »
Wanted to know if a man dies and leaves immature kids 2 boys 2 girls and wife how does the wife stay in the house without usurping the immature kids shares or how can she stay in the house because the immature kids shares she will be using So whats the correct procedure Answer: Ref…. read more »
Assalamualaikum, What is the best amount of Mehr (dower promised by the groom to the bride at the time of marriage) in shariah?? Do we need to give more that may be difficult to pay for us??? Jajakallah Khair. Answer: Ref. No. 1096/42-276 In the name of Allah the most Gracious the most Merciful The… read more »
Q. If a woman has enough money to pay for herself and gets accredited for haj, is it fard on her wali to accompany her even though he had made haj if he has the financial means to do so but refuses? A. In the enquired situation, if the woman in reference has a Mahram/Wali… read more »
Q. An adult woman has recently reverted to Islam and she intends making Nikah. Her father and brothers are non-Muslims. Can her father or brothers be her Wali at the time of her Nikah? A. One of the pre-conditions for one to act as a guardian (Wali) on behalf of a Muslim is that he… read more »
Questions: As salaamu alikum wa rahmatullah 1. I would like to no if white gold is permissible for women to wear? 2. What is the limited value of the mehr to a woman Answers: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, 1) Yes, white gold is permissible for women to wear. 2) The minimum value of Mehr that… read more »
Q. What responsibilities, if any, does a man have towards his stepchildren? A. In a case where children are living with their stepfather, it will be the responsibility of the true father to look after them with respect to food and clothing. If the true father has passed away, then the mother will be the… read more »
After mentioning the creation of the heavens and the earth, verse 4 goes further to state, ‘then He (Allah) rose above the throne (istawa)’. Here, in this verse, it is mentioned that Allah rose above the throne. The Arabic word used to express this is ‘Istawa’ which, when followed by the preposition ‘Ala’ (on) literally… read more »
Q. What are Islamically permissible ways in which to meet women with intention for marriage, if you live in a society where your best opportunity to meet a muslim woman is at the workplace or in a secondary school? A. Marriage is an institution which is filled with respect and dignity and so, everything that… read more »