I breastfed my friend’s daughter for several weeks and she is my foster suckling daughter. She is now 17 and my son is 18. I understand they could NEVER get married as they shared the same milk. Is it permissible for my 22 year old son to marry her? Or is that Haram for them?
The breastfeeding which establishes the relationship of mahram is that which takes place five or more times in the first two years. If it was five full breast feedings within […]
Would I get a reward for intending to do a specific worship act, and unexpected sickness or travel prevented me from actually doing it?
You will get the reward if you always had the habit of practicing such worship acts, and the only reason you did not do it was travel or sickness. Narrated […]
What are the conditions for the acceptance of the Shahada statement?
What are the conditions for the acceptance of the Shahada statement and what is the minimum knowledge of the Shahada statement a person needs to know when ready to utter […]
How should parents deal with a son/daughter who was a Muslim and then he/she became an atheist?
The fact that your child has drifted away from obedience to Allah, may He be exalted, and has chosen for him/herself the path of deviation, misguidance and atheism, should not […]
What type of arguments are prohibited during the state of Ihram?
There are different types of arguments: First: Arguments with the intent to prove the truth with good speech, and that isobligatory. Second: Arguments in matters that are neither true nor […]
Is it permissible for a sick person with a fever to place cold compresses on his head due to the pain?
Yes, it is permissible due to necessity and does not fall under Ihram prohibitions.
What is the ruling for a man to cover his feet while he is sleeping when he is in the state of Ihram and performing Umrah?
It is permissible for him to do so.
Is it permissible for the one performing Umrah to use an umbrella while he is in a state of Ihram?
Yes, it is permissible as long as the umbrella or anything of the like does notdirectly cover the head.
What is the ruling on the use of creams during the state of Ihram?
It is permissible, as long as it is for medicinal use and not for the intent of usingfor its scent or leisure.
Is it permissible to use the Siwak or a toothbrush for the one in a state of Ihram?
Yes, it is permissible for men and women alike in any state and at any time. Toothpaste does not fall under the category of the prohibition of scented items.
If one accidentally was biting his nails out of forgetfulness, what is the ruling for that?
There is nothing on him, as he did not intentionally put his nails between histeeth; he did it forgetfully out of habit without realizing it.
Is it permissible for the one in a state of Ihram to clip a nail that is on the verge of breaking,
Yes, it is permissible, and doing so does not fall under the Ihram prohibitions.
