Family and Companions
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Is it permissible to change the wording of the Hadith, "Your mother, then your mother, then your mother," to "Your mother, your mother," in anasheeds (Islamic hymns), and are phrases such as "Who else but you protects me?" and "Who else but you conceals me?" permissible, and what is the ruling on saying "If only I could see you" in anasheeds?
Is it permissible for a suitor to tell the family of the girl that he is a graduate of an institute where he did not complete his studies, fearing rejection if he tells them that he holds a diploma, knowing that his practical experience exceeds academic qualifications?
What is the authenticity of the mentioned debate between Ja'far al-Sadiq and Abu Hanifa, which includes his (peace be upon him and his family) saying: "O Allah, this is from You and from Your Messenger," and al-Sadiq's citing of the two noble verses: (And they did not resent except that Allah and His Messenger enriched them from His bounty) and (If only they had been content with what Allah and His Messenger gave them and said, "Sufficient for us is Allah; Allah will give us of His bounty, and [so will] His Messenger")? In addition, what is the authenticity of the debate concerning the adoption of analogical reasoning (qiyas)?
Must the heirs of a deceased man carry out his will to sell his car and donate its price as charity, knowing that his family is in need of this money?
Is it permissible to give charity to a mother and her son, knowing that the mother committed adultery and was a victim of deception, and her family and the man with whom she committed adultery abandoned her?
Can one atone for fondling and embracing a married non-Muslim woman, and does this fall under the threat of not entering Paradise except with her husband's forgiveness?
Is the young man considered sinful for falling under the hadith "None of you should propose to a woman to whom another has already proposed" in the described situation, given the girl's and her family's prior desire for her to marry her cousin and her refusal of that, and his proposal to her without a clear answer from her father?
What is the criterion of need and benefit that permits differentiation in gifts among children, and does what is presented in the described case, concerning the preference given to the ill daughter, the youngest son, and the eldest son, fall under these legitimate and necessary reasons?
Is he considered a martyr by Allah, one who was wrongfully killed in retaliation for an act he did not commit, but rather his family committed?
What is the manner and wording of invoking blessings upon the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, morning and evening, and what is the ruling on the phrases "Allahumma Salli ala Sayyidina Muhammad (O Allah, bless our master Muhammad)" and "Allahumma Salli wa Sallim ala Sayyidina Muhammad (O Allah, bless and grant peace upon our master Muhammad)"? Is one of them sufficient in place of the other, and are the family (Aal) mentioned when invoking blessings upon the Prophet despite their not being mentioned in the noble verse: "Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace" (Al-Ahzab: 56)? How should blessings be invoked when he is mentioned or his name is written?
What should be done about drinking water or eating at the time of the Fajr adhan, and what is the duty towards one's family after becoming aware of a fatwa that differs from the one previously adopted?
Is it permissible, in Islamic law, to add a tribal surname to one's family name through mediation without conclusive legal evidence, and is this considered affiliating oneself with other than one's father?
Is sending money transfers through someone who sells alcohol in Yemen forbidden (haram) or is it a matter of doubt (shubah)?
What is the ruling on a father killing the young man who violated his daughter's honor and got her pregnant? What is the ruling on taking the money stipulated from him if he does not marry her? And how should the newborn be dealt with to conceal the scandal?
Does one who dies defending the homeland and land count as a martyr?
What is the evidence from the Qur’an and Sunnah for the permissibility of giving money from the public treasury to a poor repentant person (a prostitute or an alcoholic) to meet their needs or to serve as capital for them? Did this occur during the time of the Companions? And does this contradict the Hadith: "Every flesh that grew from unlawful earnings, the Fire is more deserving of it"?
What is the meaning of invoking blessings upon the Prophet, what is meant by the Ibrahimic prayers, is Prophet Muhammad from the family of Ibrahim, is it true that Sayyiduna Imran and Sayyiduna Muhammad are from the family of Ibrahim but at its end because they have no male offspring, and is it possible for bad behavior to emanate from someone who is said to be from the Prophet's family?
What is the jurisprudence of priorities in settling debts for family versus marriage? Did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, advise someone complaining of poverty to marry? And is debt considered poverty, such that my situation applies to it?
What should I do if my father tells me he is angry with me and will not forgive me if I continue with my religious commitment, knowing that my commitment is causing harm to my family and tribe?
Does advising the sale of something instead of giving it as charity prevent one from receiving the reward of charity, knowing that I continuously assist this relative financially?
What are the negative effects of magic on the individual and the family, and what is the religious ruling on one who performs it unintentionally?
Did the Companions get bored (fed up) in their era?
What is the ruling regarding a young man who sits with a mixed group of young men and women at the university, under the pretext of friendship, engaging in religious and social discussions and listening to the Quran, but with the presence of some inappropriate talk and the playing of music sometimes, and gathering in public places after university, exchanging phone numbers, and the young man giving the girl a ride, and the resulting societal perception and family problems?
What is the ruling on a person participating in an Islamic competition with the names of his family members, and some of them winning prizes, and leaving the value of the prizes to them as assistance?