Question: Asssalamualaikum Can a traveler sleep at a masjid if the authorities of the masjid have no issues with that? is it something allowed but not desirable or perfectly fine? What are the guidelines if I happen to sleepover? Any restrictions Can I use the fan during the night? Please let me know. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]
If a room is booked for 2 individuals but 3 stay unbeknownst to the hotel…
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Question: What is the law regarding hotel accommodation? Contracts charge per head. Hence if a room is booked for 2 individuals but 3 stay unbeknownst to the hotel, is this valid Islamically? What about visitors to that same room booked for 2? They will be using facilities of electricity and water….. Shukran Student of Deen Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Secret Nikah
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Question: Assalamualaykum. I am committed to making Nikaah to a brother from ………… and I am in ……….. His age is xx and I, xx. He came down from …… in order to ask my father for my hand and make Nikaah. We hoped to make Nikaah and live separately until he is able to secure a home for us both in his city. My father accepted him and was happy with everything about him except for his current financial status. He denied our request to make … [Read more...]
Dryness & Washing Each Limb Thrice in Wudhu
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Question: Assalamualaikum, Please explain the meaning of تثليث in wudhu i.e every limb should be washed thrice[to get the reward of practicing on sunnah] …what does it mean? …..Does it mean …to ensure the water reaches the required area each time fully or to make sure the water reaches the required area in total three washes ….. if water is poured once it might reach 60% of the required area due to dryness, the second wash will cover the … [Read more...]
Forgetting to read a Surah after Fatiha
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Question: I was making up a missed Rakat, after Fatiha, I forgot to add another surah and went into Ruku, I stood up back and read another surah, went back into Ruku and completed my salaah together with Sajdah Sahw. Is my salaah correct? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, if a person forgets to recite a surah after Surah al-Fatiha, … [Read more...]
Deposit Money
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Question: Zaid paid a deposit of 350 for the cylinder bottle, which would be refunded upon its return, and 300 for the gas. After a year, Zaid decided to move to another town, so he returned the cylinder bottle. However, the shopkeeper gave him 500 instead of 350, saying that the deposit amount had increased due to company policy and told him to take it. Is the extra 150 permissible for Zaid, or is it considered interest? Answer: In … [Read more...]

