Family and Companions
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Is it permissible to look at a woman one intends to propose to, and at what is visible of her (such as the face and hands), with the aim of encouraging the suitor to propose to her, before she or her family are aware, and with the intention of proceeding with the proposal?
Is a comprehensive book available on honoring one's parents that clarifies its jurisprudential rulings and contemporary applications, similar to the book "Maintaining Kinship Ties: Jurisprudential Rulings and Contemporary Applications"?
What is the ruling of the Shari'ah on dealing with a wife who loves another man, continues to communicate with him, and refuses to obey her family, knowing that she is asking for a divorce and has a son? And are she and her son entitled to financial support?
What is the ruling of Islamic law on disseminating sayings and phrases of disbelievers? Is it permissible to do so based on the principle that "wisdom is the believer's lost property" and the saying, "And let not the hatred of a people prevent you from being just," given that the disseminator knows that his true role models are the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Companions? And how do we respond to those who believe that there are sufficient and complete role models among Muslims that render it unnecessary to emulate others?
What is the ruling on a father who neglects his family and does not provide for them, and saves unemployment benefits while the mother spends on necessities? Is the sin of the father's anger over money and his not speaking to his son borne by the son? Is the son sinful if he speaks to his mother without his father's knowledge? Did the Companions leave their children and go out for da’wah while the father did not bear responsibility for his family?
Is it obligatory to seek a divorce from a husband who is excessively suspicious, to the extent that arguments with him have led to leaving the marital home and going to the family's house?
What is the ruling regarding my marriage in the Sharia court to a Muslim man of good character who is disabled, after my family's rejection of this marriage and their intention to change my life and sever my relationship with good companions? And what is my stance towards my family, especially with my father's erroneous ideas about Islam and their stance towards my sister who apostatized? And should I continue to boycott them?
Is marriage to a religious, well-mannered girl a religious obligation, even if there is no psychological acceptance, intellectual compatibility, or physical intimacy between the two parties? And what should I do with the money deposited in Bank Misr, which relies on usurious transactions, and the amount in Faisal Islamic Bank to ensure its permissibility? Is it permissible for me to transfer the remaining funds in Bank Misr to the bank's Islamic transactions branch, or should I close the account permanently? What is the ruling on depositing money in banks? And what is the ruling on the fatwa issued by the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta that permits depositing money in banks under the pretext of investing it in investment projects?
Are recurring family misfortunes and tribulations caused by the sin of one of the family members, and are people punished for the sins of others, or are these merely trials from Allah?
What is the religious ruling on marrying a man of unknown lineage, knowing that he is of good religious commitment and character, and of high social standing, and that the family's refusal is based solely on their fear of relatives' reactions?
Is it permissible for a Muslim man to marry a Christian or Jewish woman, by analogy with the marriage of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to Maria al-Qibtiyya?
Did the Mothers of the believers wear black?
How authentic is the Hadith: "This is a hand loved by Allah and His Messenger"?
Is it obligatory to return the greeting every time the cafeteria worker passing by the employees repeats it, and is it permissible to prevent him from exaggeratedly repeating the greeting, given the Prophet's (peace be upon him and his family) saying that encourages spreading greetings?
Is it permissible for a girl to feel humiliated and disaffected from her family due to verbal and physical abuse, and should she fear God's displeasure with her?
What is the way to enhance a wife's religious commitment without compelling her to do so, and what are the Qur'anic verses and Prophetic hadiths that can be used in this regard?
What is the ruling on a father preventing his 16-year-old daughter from continuing her education, under the pretext of protecting her from the evils of society?
Did the Companions directly propose to a girl for marriage?
Is it permissible for a woman who has been revocably divorced by her husband to request khul' while she is still in her 'iddah?
Sorry, who are the Commanders of the Faithful mentioned in the Hadith, and who was the last to be given this title?
In what language should I speak to my child, and how can I develop his Arabic language, taking into consideration that I live in a Western country and my husband and his family do not speak Arabic?
What should I do regarding those who revile Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) in my community, and am I responsible before Allah for their actions?
Will Allah forgive one who enjoyed the touch of a strange woman after she seduced him, and then he left her regretting his action? And will this deed be recompensed among his family, according to the Hadith: "As you judge, so shall you be judged"?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to sever ties with his disobedient brother who transgresses against his family?