Family and Companions
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How can we reconcile Aisha's narration about the immigrant women covering themselves, Ibn Hajar's statement regarding their covering their faces, and Allah's saying: "and to draw their veils over their bosoms" (24:31), which necessitates covering the face, with the hadith of "safa' al-khaddayn" (the woman with darkened cheeks) and Ibn Abbas's interpretation of "except what is apparent thereof" (24:31) as referring to the ring, face, and hands, taking into account that the interpretation of a Companion is a proof?
Is it obligatory to inform the suitor about my addict brother's affliction, or is not informing him considered deceit, or is it a covering for my brother and a protection for my family?
Is it permissible for a mother to burden her son with expenses and demands, and to try to alienate him from securing the future of his children? And is the feeling of hatred towards her, along with the attempt to deal with her kindly, considered hypocrisy?
Is it advisable to marry a young man who shakes hands with women, knowing that I aspire to study Islamic knowledge and fear that my marriage to him will affect my religious ambitions, and that I do not see myself currently qualified for marriage?
Is it a sin to distance oneself from a committed and beneficial female friend due to the parents' unawareness and fear of problems?
Is it obligatory or recommended to object to a non-mahram paternal uncle residing in the family home for the third time after two previous attempts, and does the failure to object result in falling under a curse and legal penalties?
What is the ruling on the money received by a scholarship student during his absence from the scholarship location, exceeding the period legally permitted, due to family circumstances, knowing that his absence did not affect his studies, and that the scholarship authority will demand repayment of the amount disbursed during the period of absence if it becomes aware of it?
Is imagining someone attacking oneself considered masturbation? And what should be done about a brother who threatens to kill his family and demands inheritance after the father's death?
"الذاكرين الله كثيراً والذاكرات" الأحزاب35، كيف أكون منهم؟ وسمعت قولاً لابن عباس فيها لكن لا أتذكره. هل يكفي العمل ببعض ما في كتاب حصن المسلم للقحطاني؟ أريد معرفة أسهل الطرق وضوابط أن أكون من الذاكرين. وأريد معرفة علامات المذي المختلفة عن المني.
What should a girl do who is convinced of the obligation of wearing the niqab, but faces strong opposition from her mother and family, to the extent that her mother's health deteriorates when she wears it?
Is it permissible to tell a girl directly, in the street or market, of one's admiration for her and desire to marry her, without referring to her family? And is there any evidence for this from the Qur'an and Sunnah?
Can the deceased visit their close living relatives?
What is the ruling on a wife boycotting her husband's family?
What is the ruling on a husband preventing his wife's sister, father, and mother from entering his home due to personal disagreements, and is it permissible for the wife to meet her brother outside the home in this situation?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding someone who stole from his family when he was young and now wishes to repent, but does not remember the stolen amount? Is it sufficient to donate an estimated amount to purify himself from this illicit money? And is one sinful for consuming illicit money while unaware of its unlawfulness?
Does the term "muhdith" in the Prophet’s saying: "May Allah curse whoever harbors a muhdith" refer only to the innovator, or does it also include the sinner? And if it includes the sinner, does it include every sinner and perpetrator of a sin, whether minor or major? And what kind of harboring is it that makes a person deserve the curse? Should one host their relatives, brothers, and family members who are sinners? And is welcoming these relatives considered harboring a muhdith?
How accurate is the story that says Ali saw the Prophet in a dream, and in his hand were dates? He gave Ali one date and distributed some to his companions. When Ali asked for another date, the Prophet said: "If only you had given me one." So Ali woke up and went to the mosque to pray behind Omar. On the way, a woman gave him a few dates to take to Omar. Omar took them and distributed them to his companions, and he gave Ali one date. When Ali asked for another date, Omar said: "If the Messenger had given you more, I would have given you more." Ali then asked: "How did you know what was in my dream?" Omar replied: "Indeed, I see with the light of the Most Merciful"?
What should I do to end the dispute between my wife and my mother, who interferes in our lives? Is my wife's speaking about my mother's actions considered backbiting, especially if she feels hurt and has not spoken before? And what is the solution to this problem upon returning home?
Do the parents sin by not waking the questioner for prayer after she requested them to do so, or does the sin fall upon her for missing the prayer?
What is the ruling on avoiding communication with one's father and minimizing time spent with him due to his past ill-treatment and discrimination among siblings, which causes psychological distress when interacting with him?
Did Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) give the nation's money to Marwan ibn al-Hakam?
Do sins extend to the sinner's family, or are they confined to the individual alone?
Is the husband’s informing his wife that his family’s words to him are considered as words to her, and if the husband’s family did not speak to the wife after a surgery she underwent, should the wife initiate communication with them, knowing that the husband’s father is the wife’s paternal uncle?
What is the ruling on the statement: "The Messenger, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, is not like us," which is said to justify not implementing Sharia, due to its discouraging effect on Muslims' resolve?