Question I was wondering if sheesha/hookah smoking is haram in Islam or not? because recent studies shows us that sheesha contains products which are as harmfull as cigarretes.I have seen the majority scholars saying tat it is haram based on a verse of the Quran which says not to kill or harm ourselves.However we have … Read more »

Question I have often noticed that prayer mats are folded from one of the top two corners after salah has been said.Kindly,give me the reasons why it is done and also give the reference and authenticity of the reference for this practice. Answer This practice by muslims has no bases in Islamic literature or traditions.The … Read more »

Question Thanks for your reply. I have an objection on your answer regarding the question on divorce. You said that the male spouse has chance whether he carries out his decision of divorce or take it back during a temporary phase. But this thing or opportunity is available only if one divorce or two divorces … Read more »

Question Salaam Can you please explain rules regarding iddah for a working woman due to Talaaq Also she and 2 other sisters are doing voluntory work twice a month at a muslim home for aged where they mostly work with the aged females Will she be allowed to do this or does that fall under … Read more »

Question Does the Qur’an clearly specify that after pronunciation of one talaaq a lady has to wait for some period? Please if you can tell me with reference to Hadith. Answer The directives of the Qur’an related to divorce start with the prescription of the waiting period (called `iddah). Al-Baqarah 2: 228 reads as: And … Read more »

Question If a woman is divorced by her husband and her husband dies during or after her iddah, will she inherit his property?. How much she will inherit? Please explain. Wassalam Answer According to the Islamic Shari’ah divorce is not considered final until the Iddah period elapses. The husband can take back his decision any … Read more »

Question What reasons can be given to the non-believers to justify divorce & polygamy? Answer It shouldn’t be hard for anyone to see that divorce is sometimes inevitable. Human beings do not always get along in such close relationships no matter how hard they try. As a result it may, in some instances, be better … Read more »

Question If the intent is to discourage taking ‘divorce’ as a mere play, why is it interpreted that a man can simple re-marry a lady after two “finalized” divorces? This seems to preach that divorce isn’t that serious a matter. Answer Before answering your question, I would first like to clarify the point in which … Read more »

Question I have read your answers about the law of divorce in the Quran and i must admit that i have understood it for the first time in my life,however,i am still not clear on one issue.If a husband has consumed both chances of divorce and is finally separated from his wife but then regrets … Read more »

Question My wife originally was from Pakistan who died of breast cancer in December 2001. Leaving behind 5 kids aged 4, 8, 9, 14, and 15 respectively.  I live in Las Vegas USA.  I was suddenly in a situation with 5 children and no help.  My parents living in Pakistan suggested that I get married … Read more »