1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

35 Questions

What should I do when I am at school in Norway and am unable to perform my prayers because of a lack of a suitable place. Can I do them later when I am back home?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is obligatory and compulsory to perform the obligatory Prayers within its time under any circumstance. It is not permissible to delay any obligatory Prayer till its time goes away. 
You must perform your Prayer within its timings any where which is available even on the road or any public place or so as far as the owners of the place do not object.

It is not allowed to delay your obligatory Prayers till you return back to your home if you return after the time of the obligatory Prayer.

Wassalam.
What exactly is meant by obedience to parents? Is this required in all circumstances such as marriage, school, etc? If not, how do we know the difference between when we can and cannot go against their wishes?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is compulsory to do good to our parents and to deal with them in
the best possible way and to obey them when they order in any matter
which is in accordance with the rules of Allah (SWT) and not
otherwise.

A virgin girl requires the permission or the approval of the father or
her paternal grandfather for marriage.

Schooling, education, business etc. does not require the permission of
the parents but we should always keep in mind the maintaining of their
respect and happiness.

Wassalaam
Can you shed some light on the kind of musical instruments allowed in Islam, especially in modern schooling of our children?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Music used by sinners is not permissible for us. We must avoid our children attending musical classes if the music is from the type usually used by the sinners.

WAssalam.