Zaid Alsalami

Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from ANU, Canberra. He has written and translated several Islamic texts and also prepared educational videos on Islamic rulings and practices.

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

This is among the first recommendations all our 'Ulama give, when it comes to spiritual advancement and fulfilling of needs. Ziyarat Ashura` has always been encouraged to recite, and simple search can reveal the many stories our esteemed scholars have in this regard. 

Refer to Ayatullah Sayyid Abtahi's book on the remarkable effects of Ziyarat Ashura` (in Farsi/Arabic). 

Also, see:

https://www.facebook.com/shiasource/videos/effects-of-reciting-ziyarat-a...

https://salatallayl.com/ziyarat-ashura-transliteration/

With prayers for your success. 

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it would not be considered shirk, and you can claim these privileges, and still rely on Allah ta'ala. However, you should learn not to rely on others for sustenance, and work and gain an income.

Try to proceed in life with learning independence, work and be content with what you have. 

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it is not a sin at all, and I would rather encourage you to be very careful of  yourself and such requests.

Nobody can force you to have a child, let alone to give it away. That sounds preposterous. 

After you decline, in the case your husband or anyone brings the topic up, or tries to guilt-trap you, inform them very sternly what your view on this is, and if it continues seek consultation. 

With prayers for your success

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, she would need to make up those days missed, but there is no sin. 

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Khums must be paid in its due time, without delay, and one must fulfil what is in their dhimmah, so as to not fall in sin and to make what they purchase from that due money halal and not usurped. 

The solution to this, if someone is not able to pay the complete amount or any amount in its due time is to do what we call a Muṣālaḥa.

A Muṣālaḥa is a mutual agreement and solution agreement between the mukallaf and the Marja' taqleed or his wakeel. 

What happens is the mukallaf speaks to his/her Marja' or his wakeel, and explains that they cannot pay their due khums, and it is transferred in a technical way from khums to a long-term or short-term loan. The mukallaf will then be responsible to honour the loan and it is to be given whenever they are able to.

By doing this, the mukallaf will be free of khums payment until that time, and their money will be halal.

So, best thing to do is to speak to the local wakeel of your Marja'.

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There are views that Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born on the 7th of Safar, and that this day was also mentioned as the date of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (a.s.). The different views on the martyrdom date of Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s.) can be discussed another time, so we will focus on the birthday of Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) and the different views. 

Firstly, early scholars like Sheikh al-Kulayni, Sheikh al-Mufid and Sheikh al-Tusi did not really clarify this issue. They did mention the date of Dhil Hijjah.

It is said Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born in the year 127 AH (or 128, or 129 AH), in an area by the name al-Abwa`, which was between Meccah and Medinah, in Dhil Hijjah, where Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) was on his way back to Medinah, after Hajj pilgrimage. 

The date given for this is 20th of Dhil Hijjah. 

There are narrations for this, and Ibn Jarir al-Tabari mentions this in his history book as well. 

One argument against 7th (or even 9th) of Safar date is what was Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) doing in that area of where Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born? It was not a custom for them to stay in Meccah from Hajj for that long or to travel during that time. 

Another very important point is the conduct of 'Ulama and their statements. It is usually customary in the Hawzah that 7th of Safar is a mourning day, and Hawzah classes are cancelled for 'azaa for Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s.). 

Contemporary Maraji' and 'Ulama, like Seyyid al-Sistani, Sheikh Wahid Khurasani, Sheikh Safi Gulpaygani, Seyid Shubayri Zanjani, Sheikh Bahjat, and many more, say 7th of Safar is martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Mujtaba (a.s.), and it is a mourning day. 

As for the view that Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) was born in Safar, for those historians and scholars who take this view, it is absolutely certain that we put mourning over celebration, and so the merits of Imam al-Kadhim (a.s.) can be mentioned, with the tragedy of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (a.s.). 

And Allah knows best.

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

The divorce would not be valid if that was the case, and the best thing to do is for you both to refer to a qualified scholar for marriage counselling, and if no solution can be made and there is no hope for reconciliation, then husband can inform the qualified scholar and conduct the divorce in the correct way, meeting all the valid requirements, and give a document for it as well. 

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no problem with dying your hair, and it wont affect you wudhu, ghusl or anything else.

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no 'iddah for the wife to observe while "filing" for divorce. She must observe 'iddah only after the Islamic divorce is recited. When the talaq is recited, her 'iddah period will be three menstrual cycles. 

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

I would strongly recommend you look into the functionality of mahr, as unfortunately many Muslimshave completely misunderstood what mahr/sidaq is for. 

Mahr is nothing but a gesture and tokan of the groom's truthfulness in his proposal for marriage, and once the nikah is done, you both live amicably, with utmost respect, love, commitment and mercy. 

Should you wish to spend some money on her, or take her to Hajj, or buy jewellery for her, or property in her name, or anything else, that is out of your good will, and can be used by both of you as an investment for yor future as a family. 

It does not need to be under the title of "mahr", and none of these things work as a bond or a security for the continuation of the marriage or good spousal treatment. 

Islam teaches us to keep distant from developing a materialistic mentality, and marriage should never be about money or wealth. 

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

If she becomes Muslim, her marriage is automatically be nullified, should her husband not convert as well. She will need to observe 'iddah as well.  

Of course, this is a serious decision that she needs to deeply think about, as leaving her husband might not be an easy thing to do.

And Allah knows best

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Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 9 months ago

Bismihi ta'ala

A Sayyid male/female is like every other Muslim, nad can marry a non-Sayyid/non-Sayyidah, Shi'ah or Sunni, with no difference. The one condition is she has assurance that she will not leave the Ahlul Bayt School of Thought, or negatively influenced or forced to become Sunni. 

As for parents disapproval, there must be correct understanding between families, and one must always try to get the consent and blessings of parents. 

And Allah knows best.