Question: Is music haram or is it allowed if the lyrics are not rude or derogatory? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. Those close to Allah will not listen, associate or occupy themselves with music. Generally the pious predecessors and classical...

Question: Assalam alaykum If a woman discovers her menstrual cycle has begun immediately following intercourse, is ghusl still necessary? To clarify: the period had not visibly begun prior to engaging in intercourse. Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, No, a ritual bath (ghusl)...

Question: Assalam aleykum I cannot stop looking at unlawful sights, what am I supposed to do? Answer: [Assalam alaykum] The reality is that every accountable person (a Muslim adult with a sound mind) can and is able to avoid looking at unlawful sights but it is his nafs that overpowers...

Question: Assalam aleykum, I met someone at university who is a practicing Muslim. We both come from the same cultural background and we don’t have any valid Islamic reason as to why this marriage cannot go ahead. My mother told me that I could find my own spouse in the past. This is why...

Question: Assalam alaykum What is the expiation for praying voluntary prayers during a disliked time? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, There is no expiation (kaffara) required for praying voluntary prayers (nawafil) during the disliked times. Rather, you should repent for the...