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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

159 Questions

Do I have to make up missed prayers, fasts, and pay Kaffarah for the period before I started praying consistently at the age of 13, if I became baligh at 11 or 12?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes. Any missed worship after you have become Baligh, must be made up as Qadha.

‘Any missed worship before Bolough does not need to be made up.

Wassalam.
Are children of ages 10, 8, and 1 required to follow the rules of Ihram when traveling for Umrah? If so, what should their Niyyah for umrah be?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Children (boys) are allowed during Ihraam to travel in a covered vehicle during day and night.

'They should avoid acts which are unlawful during Ihraam as much as they can.

Niyyah for Umrah is Qurbatan Elallah قربة.إلي الله

Wassalam.
In Islamic law, does a parent or guardian have to pay for damages caused by their little child if the owner doesn't forgive, similar to the laws in some countries?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Parents or guardian are not responsible to pay for damages caused by their children if  there was no negligence from the parents or the guardian.

'Wassalam.
Is it permissible for a single Shia woman to have a child through IVF by using sperm from a sperm bank?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

No. Muslim woman is not allowed to have a child through any procedure including IVF from a sperm of a man who is not her legitimate husband. 

Wassalam.