Rulings regarding urinary incontinence

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Question: Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. I wanted to ask you some questions regarding سلس البول or urinary incontinence. I already know the ruling behind it: to do wudhu after every Salah time begins. But I also had a few other question 1. Must you wash yourself and your clothes when you do wudhu after every Salah time begins as well? 2. Is it allowed to do wudhu before a Salah time starts with the intention of doing … [Read more...]

Is it permissible to sleep facing the Qiblah on one’s left side?

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Question: Assalamualaikum warahmatullah The question is about sleeping position. Is this permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is disliked to sleep on one’s stomach or with one’s legs facing the Qiblah without a valid reason.[1] All other positions are permissible provided the ‘awrah is covered.[2] The preferred position of … [Read more...]

Is it permissible to eat Sushi?

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Question: Mufti Sb I need your advice, One of my friends says eating sushi is haram and kufr as it is the food of Kuffaar. Please tell me if he is correct? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood … [Read more...]

Marrying a woman from the Bohra sect.

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Question: Assalamualaikum Can a muslim man marry a woman related to bohri sect ?  Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. The Bohras are a subsect of the Isma’ili branch of Shi’ism.[1] They are not part of the Ithnaa Ashariyyah, however they do share many core beliefs with them, such as the belief of infallible Imaams, the distortion of … [Read more...]

Idaat Period for a Non-Muslim woman:

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Question: Assalamualikum Christian lady filed for divorce from Christian husband in July. In August, the court issued the decree of divorce. She wants to marry a Muslim brother. 1.  Does she need to wait three periods after divorce? 2.  If yes, should she count three periods from July or August? Jzkh Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]

Trimming hair to keep it healthy.

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Question: Is it permissible for women to trim hair every 2-3 months to keep it healthy and not for fashionable reasons? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. According to the Shariah, it is prohibited for a woman to shave or cut her hair[1]. However, if not cutting the hair will lead to severe hair loss or damage, then she will be allowed to trim that … [Read more...]