Family and Companions
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What is the explanation of the Hadith: "By Him in Whose Hand is my soul, the Hour will not be established until wild beasts speak to humans, and until a man's whip and the straps of his sandal speak to him, and his thigh informs him of what his family did after he left"?
Could modern home surveillance technology via mobile phone, as announced by a telecommunications company in the UAE, be what is referred to in the noble Prophetic hadith: "The Hour will not be established until a man leaves his family, and his sandal, or his whip, or his staff informs him of what his family did after he left"?
Does the husband's father have the right to order the wife to leave the house without her husband's permission to attend to a matter for one of his family members, even if the husband is aware, resentful, and silent out of deference to his father, and are there any Shar'i (Islamic legal) proofs the husband can present to his father to convince him to desist from such actions?
What is the stance of Islam and Sharia on polygyny, and what are its legitimate boundaries? Is a girl who accepts marriage to a married man considered bad? Is a man considered a betrayer of his wife if he marries another? Are girls who face difficulty in marrying due to economic and social circumstances more deserving of benefiting from the legitimacy of polygyny in Islam?
Who was the Companion who sent a letter to Quraish informing them of the Messenger's arrival to conquer Makkah, and what is the full story behind that, and what is the reason for the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Perhaps Allah looked upon the hearts of the people of Badr..."?
Is a husband obligated to remain married to a wife who does not reciprocate his affection and emotions, fails to fulfill her duties towards him, lacks understanding of a husband's rights, and frequently contemplates divorce?
Is terminating one’s employment contract and returning to one’s family considered a religious sin, given the inability to bring one’s family for two years, and considering the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) commendation of patience with the hardships of Madinah, or is it obligatory to remain, in accordance with his saying: "Each of you is a shepherd and each of you is responsible for his flock"?
What is the meaning of Allah Almighty's saying: "Allah only wishes to remove from you the impurity [of sin], O people of the household, and to purify you with [complete] purification," and who are those intended by it, and does it include the Mothers [of the Believers], and how is that reconciled with Zayd ibn Arqam’s Hadith in Sahih Muslim concerning the wives of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace?
What is the ruling on a wife concealing from her husband the news of her ovary removal, despite her prior knowledge of it, and what is the required Sharia stance from the husband towards his wife and her family who participated in concealing the matter, and how can he deal with this problem that has affected his relationship with his family?
What is the ruling on masturbation ("hand-zina") due to being away from one's wife, given the mother's objection to the wife's return, and the work circumstances not allowing it?
To what extent is it correct that the saying: "May Allah's salat and salam be upon him and his family" is more correct than the saying: "May Allah's salat and salam be upon him"?
Is a mother sinful for refusing to sleep with her husband due to his constant abuse and verbal threats to his family? And is his supplication against them accepted? And what should the children do in this situation?
Where is the grave of Sayyida Fatimah Al-Zahra (peace be upon her)?
How can a person act when their family in Tunisia forces them to attend mixed gatherings of men and women, and they do not wish that for themselves or their wife, especially given the difficulty of advising them and their acceptance of the matter?
What should I do about my husband’s refusal for us to return and live with him, on the pretext that he wishes to remain with his mother, especially since I fear for our children due to the widespread immorality in our surroundings?
Is a father's refusal to marry off his daughter to a suitor who meets all the Sharia-compliant and moral conditions, and whom both wish to marry, considered 'adhl (unjust prevention of marriage) – thereby permitting the intervention of the concerned authorities – given that the family's desire is for her to obtain Saudi citizenship, and what are the procedures for dealing with such a situation?
What are the reliable sources that are consistent with the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah and provide biographies of the Household of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)?
How do I deal with my ex-fiancé's false accusations that led to the dissolution of my engagement to my cousin's son? Should I confront my cousin's son and the family to clear my name, or should I be patient and seek recompense from God?
How can I help my Christian mother, who rejects my hijab and my financial assistance, while avoiding being undutiful to my parents, and is it permissible for me to take money from my husband to help my needy siblings, knowing that my father is deceased and I have no source of income of my own?
Is it permissible to sponsor one of the children of a family whose provider has died? Is this considered sponsorship of an orphan? Is the sponsorship of an orphan limited to a specific period?
What should a 30-year-old married woman, who has suffered since childhood from sexual and emotional inclinations towards beautiful women, and who is religious, educated, and from a well-known family, do to overcome this feeling?
Is it permissible for the wife's family or the husband's family to enter the marital bedroom, and what are the cases in which it is allowed?
What is the ruling on one who betrayed a trust by stealing the papers that prove his relinquishment of his share, causing family problems, claiming that he is entitled to half based on custom and not on Islamic law? Is custom considered a valid proof in this case? Is my brother entitled to take half of my money that I sent him or a part of it, and what is the basis for that in Islamic law? Is he entitled to claim half of the plot of land in Cairo?
What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a man marrying a second wife, despite his family's disapproval, due to a significant difference in academic levels between him and his current wife, in addition to her considerable lack of desire for the marital relationship?