Keeping the name Amirah

Question Salam is the name Amirah meaning princess a self proclaimed righteous name and is this allowed for a girls name in Islam. Jazzakallah Khair. Answer It is permissible to take the name ‘Amirah’ which means female leader or princess. This is because we are...

Masturbation

Question Salam Sheikh sb. I have an inquiry regarding masturbation, as someone who struggles with this sin. My question was if this action is done, does it come under the ruling of this hadith: Ibn Maajah (4245) Sahih, narrated from Thawbaan (may Allah be pleased with...

Boxing with headgear/protection

Question Assalamu Alaykum Mufti Sahib, We are aware that boxing and hitting the face or head isn’t allowed. In some places, training is undertaken with headgear and other protection, this happens under the supervision of trained professionals. This is only for...

Greeting Non-Mahrams and Muslim Women’s Fashion Shows

Question Assalamu Alaikum, Hope you are doing well. Questions: 1) What about the criteria for salam to Mahram and non-mahram whereas if any woman comes to our home of any religion, would we do greetings (Salam) to them even if they have more than one? 2) Would any...

Kaffarah for broken oath

Question Assalamu alaikum. I have broken an oath. I am unemployed and don’t have enough money to do kaffarah. My father bought me a laptop for studying. Should I sell the laptop to give kaffarah or should I fast for three days? Answer The amount of money...