Zaid Alsalami

Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from ANU, Canberra. He has written and translated several Islamic texts and also prepared educational videos on Islamic rulings and practices.

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If I am studying at a prestigious institution where attendance at formal dinners is expected, is it permissible for me to attend events where wine is served at the table, provided that I do not consume it myself, even though others may be drinking?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 19 hours ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it is not permissible for you to sit at that table, if alcohol is being consumed at the table.

You have various options, to either decline from going, asking to be seated at a non-alcohol table, etc.

And Allah knows best.

208476

Water . Wudu (Ablution) . Fraud

Can you perform wudu with water resistant sunscreens or fake tans?

Bismihi ta'āla

If it is water resistant, you cannot do wudhu with it. As for a fake tan, as long as it is not "water-proof", you can do wudhu over it.

The criterion is water reaching the skin, for wudhu and for ghusl.

And Allah knows best

208563

Life . Menopause . Menstruation (Haidh)

I am at that stage in life where I am approaching menopause. I start having a bleed for 1-2 days every fortnight. Can I still pray during these days?It is not like a normal ‘period’ and doesn’t last as long?

Bismihi ta'āla

If the signs of blood is not that of haydh, it is istihadha.

And Allah knows best.

208694

Animals . Homosexuality . Qur'an . Mankind

Homosexual behavior is common among animals, so why does the Quran forbid it for humans?

Bismihi ta'āla

This is interestingly a "new research", accommodating to today's popular trend.

Cannibalism is also common among animals, even their own babies. A lot of animals eat their own excrement, or self-mutilate, chewing off their own limbs. Some animals kill their partner, once mating season is finished.

A lot of animals are monogamous for life. There are animals that can change sex, or are two-sexed, and there are animals that don't need to mate to reproduce.

The point here is that the argument of comparing human behaviour to animals is a very weak argument, and does not justify anything.

And Allah knows best

206576

Man . Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

This is my first experience with a Muta that has lasted 4 months. What rights do I have? Is the man responsible for any bills or maintenance? In this temporary marriage, does he need to pray with me, and is it acceptable if I want to end it?

Bismihi ta'āla

There are no obligations or responsibilities he has towards you, and no obligations or responsibilities you have to him. No rights as well, other than him giving you the mahr you agreed upon.

You can end it, only by him freeing you for the remaining period, so one must make sure they do not make the mistake of making the time-period too long, and do this only for the sake of it becoming a permanent marriage.

And Allah knows best

206652

Zina . Sayyid . Repentance (Tawbah) . Marriage . Shariah

If a Sayyeda girl commits Zina with a non-Syed boy and repents, can they marry later? Are Sayyeds considered superior in Islam or do they have different Sharia laws?

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, she can marry. Why should she not be able to marry. She did haram, and repented. None of this has anything to do with her being a Seyyidah, and we all know that Islam does not give superiority to any race or group of people or person. The only person that is better than others is he/she with better piety.

And Allah knows best

206599

Wife . Court . Shariah . Law . Takfir . Shirk

My wife asked for my opinion on courts that don't follow Sharia law. I don't believe in man-made courts, but we live in a country without Sharia. She called me a Kafir and accused me of Shirk before leaving. What should I do in this situation?

Bismihi ta'āla

Whatever your view may be about man-made laws and courts, it has nothing to do with shirk and kufr. It seems the issue your wife has with you is not about courts. What you should is try to mend the relationship, if you can, and avoid having these kind of arguments.

And Allah knows best

205138

Mut'a (Temporary marriage)

Is it possible for a woman to terminate a Mut'a contract before its completion if it is not working out as intended?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it is not possible. The time duration either ends, or the man frees the woman for the remaining period.

And Allah knows best

205852

Najis . Tazkiyah (Purification)

How can I purify my laptop after Najis water - not containing Ayn al-Najasat - fell on it? Since it is not waterproof, I cannot pour Kurr or Qalil water. Would wiping it three times with a wet cloth be effective for purification?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, wiping it will not remove the najasah. There must be pouring of water.

You might be better to just keep it that way, although you might be concerned about using it when your hands sweat, etc, or maybe trading the laptop with another new one.

It might be a bit risky, but you can put the laptop upside down, and spray water upwards, hoping it does not go in, and then dry it quickly. It does not need kurr water, and does not need a lot of water as well. This is just a suggestion.

And Allah knows best

205853

Usul al-Fiqh

Could you guide me to the answers for the questions at the end of the chapters in Qawaid al-Fiqhiyah by Sh. Baqir Irawani? I understand it is a discussion, so any related course, book, or video link would also be appreciated.

Bismihi ta'āla

If you have my English translation of the book, you may email me and I will help with answering the questions of that lesson.

Regards

204901

Man . Woman . Salah (Prayers)

What is the required distance between a man and a woman when they perform an obligatory prayer in the same room or place?

Bismihi ta'āla

If there is no barrier between the man and woman, the woman (even if she is mahram) must stand behind the man, such that her place of sajdah be behind where the knees of the man would be when he does sujud.

And Allah knows best

204892

Girl . Parents . Respect . Marriage

I am a 21-year-old Muslim girl living with my parents. They don't respect my boundaries, and I cannot live with them anymore. Is it okay to ask them to arrange a marriage for me to move out?

Bismihi ta'āla

I would not advice you to get married only for the sake of wanting to leave the house. If you do this, you might compromise your requirements for who you will marry, and your judgment will be wrong, and end up in a situation far worse than staying at home with your parents.

And Allah knows best