Question: Is it permissible to wear an amulet (ta’awidh) in Islam, with an intention that it will help protect and cure? Do Islamic teachings support this or is this considered shirk (act of disbelief in God)? Answer: Thank you for your question. Our prayer for everyone is that Allah...
Question: What is the Islamic ruling for a Muslim man and woman to shake hands, in a business context? Is it absolutely haram to shake hands with a non-mahram? Answer: Jazak Allah Khayr / Thank you for your question. Shaking hands of a non maḥram opposite gender is not permissible in...
Question: Can you please advise on a duʿa (supplication or prayer) to conceive a child and get pregnant. We as a married couple have been childless for many years and have prayed a lot, for Allah to bless us with a child. Answer: Jazak Allah Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May Allah...
Question: Zina – is there forgiveness and redemption for this? How can I tell my would-be spouse? I have repented but fear the shame for myself and my family. Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. No doubt that Zina (fornication) is a major sin in...
Question: I have made some very big mistakes in my life. Boyfriends and promising people promises that I couldn’t keep, and I feel really very bad about them. I want to start over with my life be a better Muslimah better person inside out understand the Quran and live by the Sunnah of our...
