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The Ruling on Shaving a Newborn Girl's Hair Question: What is the ruling on shaving the hair of a female infant at birth, and what is the stronger opinion in this matter? Have some scholars prohibited shaving the hair of a newborn girl? And if there is concern about the hair becoming unclean or decaying, what should be done? Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh: There is a view which states that the hair of a female,…

Common Challenges of Polygamous Marriages Question: A man married a second wife due to the disobedience of his first wife. She argues that her disobedience was due to him beating and insulting her. She had initially told him that she no longer wanted him and that he could go and get married. He warned her at the time that if he married another woman, he would not be able to maintain fairness between them. He then…

Is It Permissible for a Man to Travel with His Wife and Leave Her Alone in Another Country, or Must He Stay with Her? Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh (paraphrased): There is no issue with this as long as there is proper care and attention, and they are left in a safe and secure environment. It is common for people to travel and leave their families behind in their countries or elsewhere, provided they are safe.…

My Wife's Pursuit of Knowledge Leaves Little Time for Me Question: I am a Salafi young man, and I go to work every morning. My wife studies every morning at a school affiliated with a Salafi masjid in our area, and she returns home at noon. I also return from work at noon. She has neglected many household duties, and even when I return from work, I wait for hours for her to prepare lunch. Even on my day off, she is…

Marrying a Second Wife Without Informing the First Question: Is it permissible for me to hide from my wife and children the fact that I have married another woman, or is it not permissible? Some of the students disagreed amongst themselves regarding this issue—some say it is permissible, while others say it is not, citing the potential harm to the children. They argue that if, by Allāh's decree, the father passes…

Will women veil themselves from men in Paradise? Sheikh Yahya ḥafidhahullāh: In Paradise, it is as Allāh the Almighty said: ﴿فِیهِنَّ قَـٰصِرَ ٰ⁠تُ ٱلطَّرۡفِ لَمۡ یَطۡمِثۡهُنَّ إِنسࣱ قَبۡلَهُمۡ وَلَا جَاۤنࣱّ﴾ "Therein are women limiting [their] glances, untouched before them by man or jinnī." [Sūrah Ar-Raḥmān: 56] Limiting their glances exclusively to their husbands. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that he was shown in…

He Named His Daughter After His Former Lover Question: A man says he was passionately in love with a woman while he was married, and now he has a daughter whom he named after the woman he loved. Is he sinful for doing so? Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: If the name is taken as a reminder of his past wrongful affection, then yes. However, if it is merely a name [without any implications], then there…

Status of children born to a parent who abandons prayer Question: A woman married a man who neglects his prayers and has had children with him. What is the status of these children? Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: They are ascribed to their father. They are considered أولاد شبهة (children born from a doubtful marriage). However, I advise her to leave this man until he repents to Allāh. [The…

Burial of a Mother with Her Infant in the Same Grave Question: He says a woman gave birth and died immediately afterward, can she be buried with her infant in the same grave, provided that there is no difficulty in digging? Sheikh Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: The default ruling is that each person is buried in a separate grave, unless there is an abundance of deaths or casualties that make it difficult…

She comes and goes without knowing the difference between a Salafi and a Hizbi! Question: A woman states that she studies at Salafi centres while her siblings study at Hizbi masjids. She asks what is the difference between Salafees and Hizbees? Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: In that case, perhaps she just enters and exits the Salafi centres [without understanding]. There are many differences:…

Frustration Over Neighbour's Constant Requests Question: She says that a woman has neighbours who frequently ask for various things, including cooking supplies, to the point that it causes her distress. Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: She should be grateful to Allāh for the blessings she has, as there are others who are less fortunate. She should thank Allāh for the ability to help others,…

Ruling on Abortion in Cases of Pregnancy Outside of Marriage Question: He says that my brother is asking about a woman who is pregnant without a legitimate marriage contract, and she wants to terminate the pregnancy. The pregnancy has reached one month and twenty days, which is before the soul is breathed into the fetus. Is it permissible for her to do so? Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: Abortion is…

Bathing without the intention of uplifting Janābah Question: A man says he had intercourse with his wife during the daytime on Friday and then fell asleep. When he woke up, he forgot that he was in a state of janābah (major ritual impurity). He took a bath only with the intention of the Friday bath. What is the ruling? Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh: He must repeat the ghusl and repeat any prayers…

After marrying a second wife: My husband doesn't pray, he's a fornicator... Question: A woman married a man who had committed adultery with another woman, and that woman became pregnant. She learned of this after their marriage but continued living with him. He still pursues other women and has now married a second wife, with whom he had a relationship before the marriage. The wife is aware of all this and now says…

He Issued The Third Divorce but Now Denies It Question: A woman inquires, saying that her husband divorced her, stating that if she did not do a certain thing, she would be divorced. In the first year, he did not reconcile with her, but in the second year, he did. He was unaware that it was the third divorce. He denies that he has divorced her for the third time. How should she proceed? Sheikh ’Abdulhameed…

She Conceived After 35 Years Sheikh ’Abdulḥamīd Az-Zu'kari ḥafidhahullāh said: "The matter of child bearing is returns to Allāh Almighty, and it falls under His decree in all circumstances. After all, Allāh created Ādam without a father or mother, and He created Ēsā from a mother without a father. He created Ḥawwā' from Ādam’s rib, and the rest of humankind from a lowly fluid. Therefore, nothing is beyond His…

الوَضِيئَة من بها مسحة جمال ...refers to a woman with a touch of beauty. والْوَسِيمَة من ثبت جمالها ...describes a woman whose beauty is well-established. والْقَسِيمَة من قُسم لها حظ وافر منه ...is a woman who has been granted an abundant share of beauty. والغَانِيَة من استغنت بجمالها عن التجمل ...is a woman whose natural beauty makes her independent of the need for adornment. Read point 8…

Al-’Izz Ibn ’Abdis-Salām (D. 660H) said: «وَالْغَالِب أن الْحَسَد لَا يَقع إِلَّا بَين المشتركين في فَضِيلَة من الْفَضَائِل أو فِي شَيْء من الْأَسْبَاب الدُّنْيَوِيَّة فَلَا يخسد الْفَقِيه النّخوِيَ وَلَا التَّاجِر الجمال وَلَا الصَّانع الْبَقَال ومن أسباب الْحَسَد التجاوز وَلذَلِك أمر عمر رَضِي الله تَعَالَى عنه الأقارب أن يتزاوروا وَلَا يتجاوروا» "Envy typically arises between people who share a particular…

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Sheikh Fatḥ Al-Qadasi ḥafidhahullāh once narrated: Some brothers were invited for a meal, and the host, a respected sheikh, would frequently encourage them to eat. However, rather than saying "don't be shy," he would say "be shy and eat." The Sheikh explained that this was because: ((الحياء لا يأتي إلا بخير)) "Shyness brings nothing but goodness." [Reported by Bukhāri and Muslim from ’Imrān ibn…

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Donating to those who request donations A sister asks, what is the permissibility of donating to those who request donations and giving to masjids upon bid'ah or general masjids when they fundraise after salah for example? Sheikh Muḥammad Aṣ-Ṣilwi ḥafidhahullāh: May Allāh preserve you. Regarding donations, the general principle is that when giving donations and seeking closeness to Allāh, a person should place…