Character and Manners
129 questions
Is it permissible for people to ask about extremely private matters such as pregnancy, and are the spouses required to announce the pregnancy, or is it a private matter that can be kept confidential?
To what extent is what was mentioned true regarding the Prophet's (peace be upon him) dietary and daily habits, such as drinking honey in the morning, eating seven dates dipped in milk, olive oil with vinegar and barley bread for lunch, and milk with barley bread for dinner, and what is the authenticity of the hadiths mentioned in this context?
Should one disclose parental mistreatment, bad character, and lying before engagement?
How sound is the Hadith: "Consult yourself, consult your heart, O Wabisa"? And what is meant by it, if it is sound?
Does the narration in Sahih Muslim: "It was commanded to provide" definitively settle the debate regarding the obligation of growing the beard and trimming the mustache, or does the fact that they are considered manners divert them from being obligatory? And does the variation in the wordings of the five narrations of the hadith about the beard imply that the Prophet commanded it?
Is the destiny of women today misguidance and the lack of anyone to help them return to the straight path, especially in the absence of a husband preoccupied with worldly affairs, and what is the solution for those who need help?
What is meant by the characteristics of the needy mentioned in the Prophet's saying (peace and blessings be upon him): "O Allah, resurrect me among the company of the needy"?
Is it advisable for a young man about to get married, who is still a student and financially dependent on his father, yet has secure housing and basic expenses, and suffers from intense sexual urges and masturbation, to propose to a religious and well-mannered girl now, or should he postpone the proposal until he secures employment? Is financial dependence on the father considered an impediment to marriage? Is it permissible to reject a religious, well-mannered, high-born, and wealthy girl if she is not sufficiently beautiful? What advice is offered to someone about to get married?
Is the verse: "And indeed, you are of a great moral character" (Surat Al-Qalam, 68:4) referring to the character of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him? And was his character mentioned in the Quran? What are the verses that indicate his character?
Is a person considered to be among those of good character if he treats people with good manners and strives in that, but he does not enjoin good and does not forbid evil, even though he knows of its obligation and that it is part of good character?
Is it permissible for a husband to prevent his wife from conceiving due to her bad manners and neglect of the children, especially since she insists on conceiving?
What is the religious ruling concerning a wife of bad character who does not respect her husband and his family, and what is the legitimate course of action towards her?
What is the ruling on the marriage of a Muslim woman who has doubts about the existence of Allah and the truthfulness of Muhammad to a Muslim man?
Is a girl sinful if she refuses to marry a suitor due to his difficult financial situation, or must she accept him based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "If there comes to you one whose religion and character you approve, then marry him off"?
Does the Mahdi resemble the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, in his physical appearance, and is there any evidence for that?
Is it permissible to study chemistry with a teacher of bad character, who sometimes insults students, but who was the reason for the student's excellence and love for the subject?
Is it permissible to remarry the divorced wife who is extremely nervous, while attempting to treat her and enduring her harm?
Is a husband obligated to endure his wife's bad manners and her shortcomings in fulfilling his rights, and is he obligated to return to his country after divorcing her to be close to his children?
Should a girl accept negotiating with a suitor who proposes to her, regarding his prayer, or should she reject the whole matter and be patient, knowing that she lives in Europe and wishes to marry a righteous person who is diligent in prayer?
Is it permissible for a suitor, who perceives an emotional coldness in his fiancée during the Sharia-compliant viewing and refuses unlawful mixing before marriage, to ask her about the extent of love, affection, mercy, and the exchange of kind words between them after marriage, fearing an emotionally dry life and in pursuit of the affection and mercy mentioned in His (Allah’s) saying, the Most High: "And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are Signs for those who reflect"?
How is it possible to choose between two women—one divorced with a boy, and the other a widow with two children—knowing that both are characterized by good manners and morals, form a complete pair, and their children are beloved?
Is it permissible for a teacher to order a student to kneel or crouch on his knees for punishment?
What are the deeds that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended and was diligent about?
What is the ruling on a person asking for a portion of the seer's money in exchange for a vision he saw for him, and what is the ruling on his contradictory interpretation of the vision after the seer refused to give him the money?