A year and a half ago Allaah blessed me with a child, but I did not offer the [‘aqeeqah] sacrifice because I could not afford to do so; so can I offer a sacrifice now?
Category: Marriage
Delaying next pregnancy after a Caesarean Section
A woman gave birth a number of months earlier by way of Caesarean Section. [The doctor has advised] there is a danger in her conceiving [so soon] again in the forthcoming months, so is it permissible for her to take some pills to prevent a pregnancy or delay it?
When to engage in intercourse after menses
Reference: Sharh ‘Umdatil-Fiqh – Tape No.7, Question No.15 Question: If the menstruating woman completes her menses, but has not had a bath [or shower], is it permissible for her to engage in intercourse with her husband? Response: No. Do not oppose the command [of Allaah]: {And do not approach them until they are pure. And […]
Pills to prevent onset of menses so she can engage in intercourse with her husband
Is it permissible for a woman to take medication to prevent the onset of her menses, so she can engage in intercourse with her husband?
Just had a bath, and too cold to go to masjid for Fajr
If the weather is cold, and a man in the state of janaabah (major sexual impurity) had [just] taken a bath [or shower], and [as such] he fears by going out for the Fajr prayer would be harmful for him, would he then be allowed to pray at home?
Using a condom
In pharmacies they sell condoms which are worn over the male genital, which allows him to engage in sexual relations with his wife to prevent a[ny possible] pregnancy. So if he uses a condom, is he [still] required to have a bath [or shower]?
Reading the Qur.aan in a state of janaabah
Is it prohibited to read the Qur.aan in a state of janaabah (major sexual impurity]?
In a state of janaabah, and wants to go to sleep
If a man or woman are in a state of janaabah at the time for bed, and they want to sleep, how should they utter the [words of] remembrance for sleep as it is comprised of verses [of the Qur.aan] and supplications?
Speaking to one another on the phone prior to marriage
If a man has proposed to a woman [by way of her walee], is it then permissible for him to speak to her on the telephone?
Do not marry your daughter to him
A man approached me to seek my daughter’s hand in marriage, and later it became apparent to me that he does not pray, so what should I do?