Question Paper marriage is quite common in UK and USA among expatriates from poor countries. Muslims and non-Muslims are equally involved in this practice. Is it an acceptable thing to do from Islamic point of view if exercised without any lustful intentions, in fact, solely for economic reasons? As a result of paper marriage people … Read more »
Question Suppose a war breaks out and many people are taken prisoners. So can they be kept as slaves? Many muslim scholars believe that the prisoners of wars , both men and women, can be kept as slaves. Please clarify this matter thoroughly as I am very confused. Reply During the time of the Prophet … Read more »
Question Both the Qur’an and the Bible state that we should give freely to all those who ask (Qur’an 2: 177; Matthew 5: 42). Thus, whenever I have been asked by someone (usually beggars or other needy people), I have given something of my wealth. But my parents have objected to this, arguing that I … Read more »
Question I have committed one of the worst sins and I really regret it. Not too long ago, I went through an abortion of the fetus, which was 2 months old. At that time I was out of wedlock and I had no other choice but to go through the process. During that time too, … Read more »
Question You say: I would not like to promote Abortion as a means of Family Planning or as a scheme of population control. and: I would recommend that abortion of the fetus should be avoided except under extra-ordinary circumstances which morally justify taking such a severe action. I am not at all considering abortion as … Read more »
Question You say: “Thus, if there are any moral, ethical, social or medical justifications for aborting the process of the formation of a human being, it should be carried out before this time” In Pakistan, rapid population growth rate and exploding population is the key factor in nullifying all the development efforts undertaken. Pakistan Population … Read more »
Question My question pertains to the issue of abortion. I have heard mixed things about it. Apparently the major schools of thought consider abortion illegal under all circumstances. I have also heard that in the Qur’an, abortion is allowed two weeks after conception, because that is when God blows breath into humans. What about particular … 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 »
