Scholarly answers to contemporary and classical questions, grounded in the Islamic tradition.
Respected sister Shabnam Begum from Delhi has asked the following question: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah Shaykh, I hope you are in the best of imaan and health. I have a few questions regarding gender roles in marriage and the financial responsibilities…
A sister asks: Her husband does not care whether the meat he eats is ḥalāl or not. He sometimes lies and says the meat he buys is ḥalāl, although she knows it is from the ordinary (non-ḥalāl) supermarket counter. What…
As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh Shaykh, I seek your guidance in a matter that is causing me deep distress. During my marriage, I would always try to please my husband, but he would often find fault with me. Out of mental…
I received the following question from my student Abu Hanifa Dilwar: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh, respected Shaykh. In light of your article on a wife being entitled to a separate living space, there were many questions on the Bangla Facebook…
Dr. Farhat Hashimi, the esteemed teacher and preacher, shared a question from one of her students: Assalamu Alaikum Ustadhah, kindly guide us with evidences: Why is there no permission required from the first wife for a second marriage to take…
As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I am a regular reader and follower of your articles on the Bangla Facebook page. I have a strong desire to learn dīn and acquire proper Islamic knowledge. Before marriage, I studied in the…
Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, This question is in response to the article posted yesterday on the Bangla Facebook page about a son residing with his parents after marriage. I have been married for three years and live with…
Dr. Farhat Hashimi, the esteemed teacher and preacher, shared a question from one of her students: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh Dearest Ustazah, I hope and pray that you are in the best state of health and Īmān. Ustazah, I needed…
Dr. Farhat Hashimi, the esteemed teacher and preacher, shared a question from one of her students: Asalaamualaykum Dr. Farhat, how are you and your family? Hope all is well. I would like to know the Islamic standpoint on a son…
A sister forwarded the following message to Qur’anic scholar Nouman Ali Khan: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa-raḥmatu Llāh. I recently missed your khutbah on the topic of declining masculinity, but I’ve had a related question on my mind for some time. Many…