Category Archives: English QNA

#348: Drinking Civet Coffee

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is the ruling on drinking civet coffee? Hope for an explanation. Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the Final […]

#347: There’s Lotion or Cream on Ablution Body Parts

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is the ruling of performing ablution when one has some lotion, moisturizer or sunscreen on? Thank you. Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who […]

#346: Touching Capybara

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is capybara (also known as water swine) ruled as najis just like the swine found on land? Hope for an explanation. Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and […]

#345: Memorization of the Quran as Dowry

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is it permissible to offer the memorization of the Quran as one’s dowry? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the […]

#344: Abortion Due to Busy Work Schedule

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is it permissible for my wife to abort her pregnancy because she’s too busy with work? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his […]

#343: Child Custody

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Who is more rightful to get custody of children after a divorce? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the Final […]

#342: Enchanting Speech

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. What is meant by “إِنَّ مِنَ البَيَانِ لَسِحْرًا”? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his footsteps until the Final day. There is a […]

#341: Belittling the Conjugal and Spiritual Needs of a Husband

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Is it permissible for a wife to belittle the conjugal and spiritual needs of her husband? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his […]

#340: Physical Contact with Step Grandfather-In-Law

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. Are my wife and step-grandfather considered mahram and is it permissible for them to shake hands? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and salutations to our beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family, companions, and all those who follow his […]

#339: Whispers Urging Divorce

Question: Assalamualaikum ustaz. One night, my husband told me something worrying. He said, “Ever since we got married, I hear whispers urging me to divorce you,” Am I considered divorced after he told me this? Answer: Waalaikumussalam wrt. wbt., Alhamdulillah, praise and gratitude to Allah SWT for His countless blessings for us all. Praise and […]