Tag Archives: Islamic Law
Sharia punishments for women
A representative of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim said that a sharia punishments(such as execution for murder and chopping off hands for stealing) cant be carried out on Muslim women in a Islamic state. Continue reading
Legitimacy of shaykh
If someone has been appointed as the shaykh of a certain Tariqa, but he is not a doctor in Islamic jurisprudence (shari’a) and says things like “wearing a beard for men or a hijab for women Continue reading
It is permissible in shariah?
I have applied for a job in which I claimed 2 years experience which I don’t have because company’s are not hiring freshers and from last 1.5 years I am jobless. It’s been 8 months since I completed the course… Continue reading
A non-Muslim’s question regarding Islam
My older sister is going to marry someone who is willing to revert to Islam and become a Muslim. But before that he has a question… Continue reading
Can a Haji perform Nikah?
My question is if we are unable to find a molvi to perform nikah then can a Haji… Continue reading
Whirling with girls
Does Islamic sharia allow the whirling with unveiled females… Continue reading
Burqa and Niqab
I became intrigued about the history about when women started wearing the burqa or niqab, and why does it bother people so much that women wear it? Continue reading
Prayer Request: Should I stay in my marriage?
Can you please do an istikhara for me because I want to leave my husband. We have been having a lot of problems for the the last 3 years and he has another wife and children from her… Continue reading
Unwed and pregnant
The daughter of a Muslim family came out pregnant outside of wedlock. The fellow who got her pregnant is now gone… Continue reading
Ghusl and cultural beliefs
What is the significance of taking a ghusl after visiting a cemetery? I noticed that the Malays encourage this… Continue reading