Marriage: Age disparity Q343 :Some old men in their seventies marry young girls who are still in their early twenties or younger. Do you think that there is some injustice done to such young women? Is there any remedy to such a situation? A343 : There is certainly much injustice if the girl is forced…

Marriage: A simple marriage Q342 :I intend to get married and my parents are trying to arrange that for me. My desire is to have my marriage conducted in the simple Islamic way. How should I go about it? A342 : It is highly commendable that you wish your marriage to be free from all…

Marriage: A chosen practice of the Prophet & those who do not marry Q341 :I know a Hadith which states clearly that marriage is part of the Sunnah of the Prophet and whoever turns away from the Sunnah does not belong to him. In our country, a well-known person who works hard for the implementation…

Man: Is man the noblest creature? Q340 :We are called the noblest of all creatures, but we are the most cruel creatures on earth and we indulge in ruthless criminal activities. Indeed, the atrocities committed by man are worse than anything any animal can do. In what respect, then, are we the best creatures? A340…

Making things too difficult Q339 :May I ask how did Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wear his beard and mustaches? Was it U or V shape? Or did it cover only his chin? Is there any minimum or maximum limit to the length of a beard? A339 : May I begin by reminding you…

Mahrook – the basic definition of Q338 :Mahrook – the basic definition of A338 : That which is mahrook is an action which can be described as reprehensible or detestable. If a person resists temptation to do something of this sort, he earns a reward. Its commission, however, is not punishable but a person may…

Loving one’s children: The right way Q337 :I have deep and profound love for my wife and children. I always remember them. Does this mean that my love for them exceeds my love of God? What is your verdict? A337 : I do not know. How can I tell? It is only you who can…

Love for Allah’s sake Q336 :Can a woman love a man for Allah’s sake, as it is mentioned in a Hadith that a man can love a man or a woman [can love] another woman for Allah’s sake? A336 : In an authentic Hadith, the Prophet lists seven people who will “enjoy Allah’s shelter on…

Lotteries Q335 :Is it permissible for a Muslim to take part in the big lotteries which offer very high prizes, amounting to millions of dollars? A335 : When you look at Islamic legislation, you realize that the ways in which one person can take the money of another are very limited indeed. They include trade,…

Loans and inflation Q334 :I refer to what you have published in your column some time ago and I agree that an individual should not receive profit from lending money to a fellow human being. But I also believe that a lender should not come to any harm as a result of helping a person…