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Q288

Interest: Its effects on good actions Q288 :Because my savings are not enough for the purpose, I have been contemplating the possibility of obtaining a bank loan in order to build a house for my family. My father has written to me that this is not acceptable from the Islamic point of view. He also…

Q293

Interest: Varying rates of interest on bank accounts Q293 :You have mentioned that fixed interest is one of the two reasons which make using a bank deposit account forbidden from the Islamic point of view. However, some banks give a varying rate of interest. My bank is offering a facility by which one's account gains…

Q345

Marriage: Arranged marriages and personal choices Q345 :Are only arranged marriages permissible in Islam? What does Islam say about prospective couples falling in love before they agree to marry? This is indeed what happens in most cases in my country. A345 : When we speak of what sort of marriage is permitted in Islam, we…

Q347

Marriage: Exchange marriages Q347 :I got married two years ago on the basis of exchange marriage. This was against the wishes of my brothers and parents. I am afraid my marriage has not gone well at all. I recently read that this type of exchange marriage is not liked by Allah. Is this true? If…

Q392

Mosques: As touring sites Q392 :In some Muslim countries, historical mosques are visited by tourists as part of their sight-seeing tours. I wonder whether this is permissible? A392 : You are right to question this and I understand your concern. However, the only two mosques which non-Muslims are not allowed to enter are the Haram…

Q398

Muslims boycotting each other Q398 :Muslims boycotting each other A398 : The Prophet says : "Do not hate each other and do not envy one another, and do not turn your back on each other. Servants of Allah, be always brothers. It is not lawful for anyone to boycott his brother for over three nights.…

Q405

Natural disasters: Are they punishment or "ghazab" ? Q405 :Can we say that frequent occurrences of natural disasters such as floods and cyclones are manifestations of Allah's anger with some people and He punishes them with these disasters? As it is understood from the Qur'an, when Allah chooses to inflict a collective punishment on some…

Q417

Orphans: Bringing up and adoption Q417 :The Prophet has spoken very highly of those who bring up orphans and said that they will be rewarded generously by Allah. Yet we see in society that orphans, particularly if they do not have known parents, are not accepted in the society; much less in homes. Fostering parents…

Q454

Polygamy: Not a Sunnah! Q454 :May I refer to one of your replies that polygamy cannot be considered a Sunnah of the Prophet. I feel that you should have clarified a few points particularly on the definition of Sunnah. To my mind, Sunnah includes any act performed by the Prophet as it includes what he…

Q572

Respect: Three types of respect Q572 :In an argument I recently had with my brother concerning the celebrations of anniversaries of scholars and religious people, he pointed out that in our language we distinguish in three different types of respect. The first is that which we offer to Allah. This is plain worship and Allah…

Q590

Secrets from the past and revealing them Q590 :I am happily married and my husband showers on me his love and kindness. I consider my marriage to him an answer to all my past prayers. Still I am burdened with a secret from my past when I had a relationship with my cousin which was…

Q607

Social pressures Vs Islamic duties Q607 :Social and cultural pressures are such that women in our society do not cover their hair. Those who do, have been associated with trends imported from Iran. I have no wish that I or my wife be associated with any group or sect. Will I be less of a…

Q617

Stoning married adulterers is the Sunnah, not the Qur'an Q617 :I read in a book entitled Punishment in Islamic Law by Muhammad Al-Awa that a Qur'anic verse was abrogated. He refers to this in his discussion of stoning as the punishment for adultery. He also says: "Umar asked the Prophet to allow him to write…

Q633

Surah 'At-Tawbah' and 'Bismillah' Q633 :Why does surah 9 not start with the normal beginning which translates as "In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Beneficent". A633 : Surah 9 entitled 'At-Tawbah' or 'repentance', exposes the true qualities of the hypocrites and threatens them with a woeful doom. It can be likened to a…

Q674

Women: Are men superior to women in Allah's judgement? Q674 :It is mentioned in the Qur'an that there will be women in heaven. May I ask why will they be there? In our country, some scholars suggest that a true believer will be offered as many as seventy such women. Are they correct? If so,…

Q681

Women: Earnings - Who benefits by a married woman's wages Q681 :May I put to you the case of a married couple, both of whom are medical doctors. The husband takes up a job in Saudi Arabia and his wife joins him two years later. When she applies for a job, he makes an effort…

Q704

Women: Status of women in Islam Q704 :What is the position of women in Islam. What are the rights of women? What are the duties of a Muslim woman, as a wife, mother and daughter? A704 : Full size books have been written on this subject, particularly in the last few decades, because scholars have…

Q724

Zakah: On (employment) savings plans Q724 :Our company deducts ten percent of the salary of its employees and invests the amount and gives profits or deducts losses and it also gives an accrued reward as well as earning on that reward. This makes the money we have in the plan fall under several items: Savings…