Layout A (with pagination)

Knowledge

What to do During a Solar Eclipse

Question: There is a forthcoming solar eclipse. Do we as Muslims pray at an eclipse? Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. Solar Eclipse (Kusuf al Shams) A solar eclipse takes place when the sun is obscured and or blocked partially or completely by the moon. The sun...

Read More
Knowledge

Can I ask my prospective spouse if he is a virgin?

Question: Assalam alaykum Can I ask my prospective spouse if he is a virgin? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is not impermissible to ask your prospective spouse if they are a virgin, but they aren’t obliged, and nor do they have the right, to disclose any past errors. This...

Read More
Knowledge

Talaq (Religious Divorce) 3 Times and Reconciliation

Question: My sister’s husband said talaq 3 times in anger. He did this on two occasions a year apart. At that time they had asked about the matter and were told it didn’t count because it needed to be said in front of witnesses and maximum 3 months apart. Now some 10 years and 3 children...

Read More
Knowledge

A Marriage Forced by Parents

Question: My parents are forcing me to get married and I do not know what to do. I have tried a million times to talk to them but it is not working. What should I do? Please give me real advice as this is affecting me mentally. Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayr/ Thank you for your question. May...

Read More
Knowledge

Mixing Impure and Pure Clothes in the Laundry

Question: If I put some impure clothes in the laundry along with clothes that are pure, will the pure clothes become impure? Please provide me with details. Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ If the impure clothes are dry and the impurity on it is not transferable then the...

Read More