Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

193134

I chose a Marja based on his reputation for knowledge, but as a Baligh Shia, I am now reconsidering my choice. Are my past prayers and fasting valid? Am I allowed to switch to Sayyid Sistani or Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 months ago

Your previous prayers and fasts and worship are valid as far as your intention was for the sake of Allah, and you did not violate any basic rule of worship.

Taqleed is acting upon the verdicts if the most learned scholar (Al-A’lam) who is considered by the high caliber scholars in the Hawza who are known as Ahlul Khibra أهل الخبرة.

Switching should be to the most learned Al-A’lam.

Wassalam.

204892

Girl. Parents. Respect. Marriage

I am a 21-year-old Muslim girl living with my parents. They don't respect my boundaries, and I cannot live with them anymore. Is it okay to ask them to arrange a marriage for me to move out?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 7 months ago

Women have looked to marriage to escape difficult family situations for ages, and it is natural to want to get married at your age.

If you choose that route, be sure that the person you marry is a good choice (as much as you can tell) so that you go into a better situation, not a worse situation.

Sometimes girls tend towards marrying someone like their father, because he is a familiar model of manhood, and if he has some difficult traits, be sure those are not found in your future husband.

Also, my personal advice is, do not tell your future husband that you married him to leave home, because that can make you seem vulnerable or might make him feel unwanted. Rather, just focus on building a life together and the positive aspects of being together.

If you can move away for university, study abroad, work, or other opportunities, that may also be an option. Financial independence can give you security and let you marry by choice rather than necessity.

In any case, it is good to have some idea what your expected future direction might be - for instance, does your family expect you to marry, do they expect you to work, do they expect you to stay home and keep doing the same thing, etc. It sound like there might not have been much guidance or discussion in this area.

204894

Time. Head. Salah (Prayers)

Is it permissible to glance at something else during prayer, like checking the time, without moving my head? I wanted to confirm which Rakat I was on. Does this invalidate my prayer, or is it still considered valid?

The prayer will not be invalid but it is always better to keep our intention concentrated in our Prayers during performing Salah.

Wassalam.

95528

Ghusl. Water

What is the recommended way to perform Ghusl in a small bathroom where water might spill?

Simply, make water reach your head and face and neck then your right side of your body, then the left side of your body. Obviously after having in your heart the intention of Ghusl for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

204901

Man. Woman. Salah (Prayers)

What is the required distance between a man and a woman when they perform an obligatory prayer in the same room or place?

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 7 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

If there is no barrier between the man and woman, the woman (even if she is mahram) must stand behind the man, such that her place of sajdah be behind where the knees of the man would be when he does sujud.

And Allah knows best

204879

Marriage. Scholars. Sunni-Shi'a. Sayyid

I converted from Sunni to Shia and want to marry a Shia Sayyeda. As a practicing Shia convert, is this marriage fully permissible according to scholars, or are there any concerns or discouragements regarding it?

Bismihi ta'āla

A Seyyid/Seyyidah can marry a non-Seyyid/Seyyidah. These are only cultural norms, and as long as both sides are Muslim and wajib requirements for marriage are met, the marriage will be valid.

And Allah knows best

204613

Brother. Parents. Phone. Sin. Privacy

Is it sinful for me to check my brother’s phone to see what he and my sisters are saying about me and my parents in a group chat, considering they are gossiping negatively about us?

Bismihi ta'āla

In this case, it is sinful. If they are all gossiping about you, try to understand why, and seek advice regarding the issues they are raising, to see if they genuinely have a point, and if you should try to look at their perspective. As for spying and violating someone else's privacy, this is haram.

And Allah knows best

204517

Asr. Takbir. Dhuhr. Surat al-Fatihah. Basmalah. Salah (Prayers)

Is it permissible to say all Takbirs, the Samiallah, the Bihawlillah, and the Taslim aloud during Zuhr and Asr prayers? Additionally, can we recite the Bismillah aloud before Surah Fatiha and other Surahs in these prayers?

Saying all the Takbir and other sayings in Zuhr and Asr aloud is permissible. Reciting the AlHamd and the other Sura should not be aloud in Zuhr and Asr. Reciting Bismillah Arrahman Arraheem aloud is recommended in Zuhr and Asr, while it is obligatory in Maghrib, Isha and Farr prayers.

Wassalam.

204510

Options trading

Is the ruling mentioned in the attached link, which states that Sayyid Ali al-Sistani prohibits trading in options contracts, based on reliable sources?

He has given the option of Musalaha (mutual agreement) to make the transaction lawful. Please get the exact translation of the text to understand the rules of it.

Wassalam.

204495

Employment

Is it ethically wrong for me to continue an online job that promotes brands supporting Israel, especially since I need to invite others to join in order to earn more money to meet my financial obligations?

Supporting any company which supports killing the innocents is forbidden and the income earned from wrong is unlawful. You as a Muslim should support the innocents or at least refrain from supporting their murderers. We trust that our Rizq (sustenance) is from Allah only and not from others, so, we seek lawful income from Allah (SWT) only.

Wassalam.

204490

Punishment. Income. Mother

How can I find reassurance and strengthen my faith regarding my desire to pursue a Halal income on YouTube, despite fears of failure and concerns about Qadr, especially since I cannot share this with my mother due to potential consequences?

The earning of Halal income depends on the nature of the business or the service. You must be sure that your business or service is really Halal, then you don't need to worry.

Wassalam.

193134

204892

204894

95528

204901

204879

204613

204517

204510

204495

204490

Cookie Preferences