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: Society & the World
Exercising to the sound of music
In our country, women get together in a sports gym and dance to the sound of drums, claiming this is for physical exercise. Is this activity permissible?
Accountant defrauding the company
I work for a private company in Saudi Arabia, and whilst at work I noticed the company accountant misappropriating company property by selling goods without issuing a receipt for the sale of these goods; so what am I required to do?
Attending a gathering where reprehensible acts are taking place
Is it prohibited for a person to remain in a place where reprehensible acts are taking place?
Sitting in gatherings where backbiting takes place
I often sit in the company of other women, and often is the case that there is backbiting in these gatherings. And I feel very agitated by this, and dislike it, however, I am unable to actually do anything about it; I can’t even leave the gathering.
Donating haraam money to your family
Is it permissible for me to donate money, which I have acquired in a prohibited manner, to my family – since it is impossible for me to return it back to its owner?
Stealing property from work
In one of the circles [of knowledge] you responded to one of the questioner’s regarding a man who had dishonestly taken someone else’s money [or possession with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it]…
Took items from the hospital back home with me
A sick woman spent a number of days in hospital. When she was discharged, she took with her about forty glass cups and other items, and was not aware of the ruling regarding this action of hers. She has since moved to a different area, so what is required of her?
Too embarrassed to return stolen property to its owner
I stole a shirt from the house of one of my friends, and [now] I feel very embarrassed to return it back to him. I am extremely sad at what I had done, so what should I do now?
Don’t know exactly who I stole from
[Sometime ago] I stole about five car covers, and after I had repented [from doing so], I felt remorse about what I had done. I felt this remorse was of no benefit to me, so I began to wish for my hands to be cut-off! [So] before I do this, guide me [to that which is correct regarding my situation], and may Allaah reward you?