Islamic Q&A

Rulings and guidance from Sheikh Saalim Al-Azhari

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Is it true ladies should not cut their hair because it has to cover the chest on the last day?

No, this belief is not true and is not from Islam; women may cut their hair as long as the haircut is not specific to males.

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What should I do when I commit a sin and feel guilty and shameful?

He advised giving a fixed amount of sadaqah each time the sin is committed to extinguish it, and to cut off the avenues that lead to the sin while replacing them with good deeds.

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Should brothers wear a wedding ring on the left or right hand?

There is no Islamic issue with wearing a wedding ring on either hand; choose whichever is more comfortable or helps lower your gaze.

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Should we say Astagfirullah after yawning?

The Prophet advised suppressing yawns and covering the mouth with the left hand to prevent shaytan from entering.

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Is it sinful for a husband to never ever buy a gift for his wife if married for 20+ years and he has money?

Potentially not, as it may not be sinful if love is shown in other ways, but giving gifts is a recommended norm that increases love and blessings in marriage.

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My husband has a foot fetish and watches videos; I have confronted him before but he still carries on.

The sheikh recommends involving a respected third party, such as a scholar or elder, to mediate and advise on the situation.

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Can you sleep on your stomach?

Avoid sleeping on your stomach, as it is disliked in hadith, except for medical necessity; the Sunnah is to sleep on the right side.

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Is it sinful to let my wife wear makeup outside in public on Eid?

It depends on the nature of the makeup: mild makeup covering blemishes is not necessarily sinful, but if it attracts the attention of non-mahrams, the husband must advise her, and if she continues, the sin is on her, not the husband who has done his duty.

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How to control anger with the tongue when angry?

The sheikh mentioned three Prophetic practices for managing anger: remembering anger's origin, reciting a hadith, and staying silent.

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Can we combine Shawal fasts and fasts that we have missed?

Two main views exist: some scholars permit combining missed Ramadan fasts with Shawwal fasts, while the Hanbali method says you must complete missed Ramadan fasts first.

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How to ask Allah to give you a job when you've been trying for a year?

Use the name Ar-Razzaq when making dua for a job, as calling upon Allah by His relevant beautiful names increases the likelihood of the dua being accepted.

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Can you start fasting missed fasts the day after Eid?

Yes, you can begin making up missed fasts and observing the Shawwal fast anytime after Eid.

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Can a husband stop his wife from going to a friend's place in a halal environment with no reason given?

Decisions should be made through mutual discussion (Shura), but in a dispute, the husband has the final authority though he is answerable to Allah for unjust decisions, and unresolved issues should involve third parties.

Family & Marriage marriagespousal rightsshurahusband authoritydispute resolution

Can a Muslim marry a pregnant woman if the child is his?

Islamic scholars differ: two schools consider it permissible if the child is definitively his, while the other two prohibit it entirely.

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What should I do when my husband doesn't try to please me after intercourse because he says he is in pain?

He advised the husband to seek medical help for the pain and explore other ways to please his wife.

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Is a husband sinful for repeatedly bringing up past sins?

One should never publicize sins, as a hadith warns that Allah forgives all except those who sin in public by revealing sins He had covered.

Character & Manners sinsforgivenessconcealinghadithrepentancediscretion

If I am convinced my wife is going to hell, does it mean I am a bad person?

You should not make specific judgments about a person's final destination, as only Allah knows the heart and the outcome of a life, and you must always think the best of others.

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Can you sleep on your stomach?

Avoid sleeping on your front, as it is disliked, except for medical need; the Sunnah is to sleep on the right side.

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What is the overall Islamic opinion on wearing jewelry with ayat and should it be tucked inside before using the washroom?

No, you should remove any jewelry or item containing Allah's name or Qur'anic verses before entering the bathroom, as taking it in is considered disrespectful.

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