I want your kind opinion about my engagement. I am a religious man who works in Italy. Several months ago through a friend, I met a religious girl in Egypt. We agreed to become engaged. In the beginning everything was fine: the family accepted the proposal, my fiancée made the Istikhara prayer and liked the results. Afterward she said she felt fine... More
I work at a hospital in the UK and sometimes I get invited to educational meetings or social events within the work atmosphere. During these meetings the non-Muslims drinks alcohol and there is no separate place for me to avoid setting with these people when they are drinking. I want to know if I can still attend these meetings which actually give me.. More
I live in a non-Islamic country (England). Every time I answer the phone I always say "Salaam". However, I was told recently that it is not permissible for me to do so, since many of the people phoning are English. Many ignore the saying and carry on as per usual; however, some do know how to reply and do so. Should I continue to say "Salaam" or not?.. More
I want to get a Fatwa and some advice, I will tell you my situation.My sister has stomach cancer and she is hoping that she will be healed from her sickness. Since she had the illness she dreamed of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) three times. In the first dream Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was showing her the sky,.. More
I have made a promise to Allah if something happens in my life. But now I feel I can not fulfill my promise to Allah. Is there a penance for this?.. More
Recently I visited a Fatawa website. In response to a question the mufti stated it is permissible to shake hands with non-Mahrems, if it is done without desire. I have never read anything in the Hadith that state such. Can you please throw light on this matter?.. More
Is saying "Allah Hafiz" allowed when we are leaving? In Pakistan, it is very common practice, and if some one says al-Salamu Alaikum when we are leaving, it is considered awkward. So I want to know if it is allowed to say "Allah Hafiz" instead of al-Salamu Alaikum?.. More
When my brother was ill, I prayed for his recovery and "promised" to fast two months if he did so. After two months he did. However, I am a diabetic with a heart problem and I receive insulin twice a day. So I have not fasted since his recovery. What can I do?.. More
What is the required recompense for a Muslim when he violates (the type of swearing is when one swears by Allah about something has full awareness that what he is swearing by is true. What is the required recompense for a Muslim who violates this type of oath?.. More