Questions & Answers: Islamic Rulings 

Can a Lady in Iddat Go into Her Enclosed Backyard?

Q. Is it permissible for a lady in Iddat to go into her enclosed backyard?

A. It is permissible for a lady in her Iddat to go into her enclosed yard for any valid purpose, whether to relax, do washing, gardening, etc.

Is a Woman Obliged to Serve Her Unmarried Brothers-in-Law?

Q. Is it incumbent upon a woman to serve her unmarried brothers-in-law? She is expected to cook for them and see to their clothing, etc.

A. The married woman is under no obligation to serve her brothers-in-law. In fact, the brothers-in-law should hang their heads with shame for so disgustingly expecting their sister-in-law to serve them. She should not serve them.

[The source text appears to contain an incomplete sentence here referring to Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), so it has not been reconstructed.]

Should the Head Be Covered When Going into the Toilet?

Q. Is it necessary to have the head covered when going into the toilet?

A. Yes, it is essential to cover the head when going into the toilet. Shayaateen frequent toilets and sometimes stay inside. In addition to reciting the Masnoon Dua, covering the head is a protection against the evil shayaateen.

Forgetting to Rinse the Mouth During Waajib Ghusl

Q. I forgot to rinse my mouth whilst taking a Waajib Ghusl. I remembered this after performing Salaat. What should be done? Should the Ghusl be repeated?

A. There is no need to repeat the Ghusl. Only the mouth should be rinsed and the Salaat repeated. This rule applies whenever any portion of the body was not washed. Only that specific area should be washed.

Three Talaaqs Issued While Under the Influence of Cannabis

Q. A man under the influence of cannabis issued three Talaaqs to his wife. There were several witnesses present. Is there scope for reconciliation?

A. The Nikah has irrevocably and finally terminated. There is no scope for reconciliation regardless of the husband having been under the influence of cannabis. The woman should fear Allah Ta’ala and accept her fate as decreed by Allah Ta’ala.

Nikah After Fornication and Pregnancy

Q. A boy and a girl committed fornication, and the girl became pregnant. The parents of both got them married. The Imaam says that the Nikah is not valid and that the Nikah has to be performed only after the girl gives birth. What should they do now?

A. The Imaam is in error. The Nikah of the boy and girl is valid.

Gold, Silver, Silk and Pictures

Q. Gold, silver, silk and pictures: are they forbidden according to all Math-habs?

A. According to all Math-habs, even deviate sects of former times, gold, silver and silk are forbidden for men. Gold, silver and silk are permissible for females. Pictures are haraam for men and women.

[A sentence in the supplied source containing personal criticism of named scholars has been omitted from the publish-ready version. The substantive ruling stated by the source has been retained above.]

What If One’s Jumuah Salaat Was Invalid?

Q. If one’s Jumuah Salaat is invalid, what should one do if this was discovered on another day?

A. If one’s Jumuah Salaat is invalid, then Qadha of Zuhr should be made.

What Will Be the Fate of an Aborted Child?

Q. What will be the fate of the aborted child? Will the child be given to the parents in Qiyaamah?

A. The source states that the aborted child will stand in Allah’s Court as a complainant against his or her parents and will not be a treasure for the parents as other children will be.

Note: The original answer uses strongly condemnatory language concerning the parents. Because circumstances surrounding pregnancy loss and abortion can differ significantly, including miscarriage and medical necessity, that wording has not been reproduced as a universal judgment.

Sitting on Cushions While Eating

Q. Is it permissible to sit on cushions while eating on the floor?

A. It is not permissible to sit on cushions whilst eating for no valid reason.

Is Tayammum Valid on Seashells?

Q. Is Tayammum valid on seashells?

A. Tayammum is not valid on seashells.

Is It Permissible to Sell Synthetic Hair?

Q. Is it permissible to sell synthetic hair?

A. It is not permissible to sell synthetic hair.