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.

204879

Marriage . Scholars . Sunni-Shi'a . Sayyid

I converted from Sunni to Shia and want to marry a Shia Sayyeda. As a practicing Shia convert, is this marriage fully permissible according to scholars, or are there any concerns or discouragements regarding it?

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 4 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

A Seyyid/Seyyidah can marry a non-Seyyid/Seyyidah. These are only cultural norms, and as long as both sides are Muslim and wajib requirements for marriage are met, the marriage will be valid.

And Allah knows best

204613

Brother . Parents . Phone . Sin . Privacy

Is it sinful for me to check my brother’s phone to see what he and my sisters are saying about me and my parents in a group chat, considering they are gossiping negatively about us?

Bismihi ta'āla

In this case, it is sinful. If they are all gossiping about you, try to understand why, and seek advice regarding the issues they are raising, to see if they genuinely have a point, and if you should try to look at their perspective. As for spying and violating someone else's privacy, this is haram.

And Allah knows best

204504

Tattoo . Hijab

Is having a tattoo on the wrist or arm considered allowed for someone who plans to wear a Hijab after marriage?

Bismihi ta'āla

Having tattoos are considered makruh and discouraged, but it has nothing to do with observing hijab, as that is wajib. Postponing and deferring the obligatory duty of wearing hijab is not a good idea, as Shaytani manipulation always interferes in these kind of good and positive changes.

And Allah knows best

204525

Muslims . Brother . Wife . Children . Salam alaikum . Inheritance

Can I inherit from my non-Muslim brother who has no wife or children, considering that non-Muslims typically do not inherit from Muslims?

Bismihi ta'āla

If it is your legal right to do so, yes, as long as it does not entail anything haram.

And Allah knows best

202331

Brother . Anger . Forgiveness

After being physically assaulted by my brother, am I Islamically obligated to maintain contact with him or apologize for what I said to him in anger?

Bismihi ta'āla

Being violent to siblings is unacceptable, haram and very damaging for sibling relationships. Try to make mends with him, and apologise if you wronged him.

Hopefully, things will get back to normal between him and you, but he must know that what he did is wrong and must not be repeated.

And Allah knows best

204112

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Is it allowed to use an AI voice clone of a character if I intend to use it for lawful purposes?

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, as long as it does not entail anything haram or illegal.

And Allah knows best

204114

Vow . Dream . Nazr

If I made a Nadhr or vow in my dream, is it still valid?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it carries no validity.

And Allah knows best

204146

Black Magic . Evil . Ta'wiz . Jinn . Evil eye . Ahl al-Bayt

What is the view on wearing amulets or Taweez for protection against magic, Jinns, or the evil eye? Are these practices in accordance with the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (a)?

Bismihi ta'āla

I've written briefly about this, in the below link, hopefully it will be useful for you.

https://sheikh-alsalami.org.au/2019/11/26/what-you-need-to-know-about-sh...

204150

Makeup

Is it permissible to use concealer to hide my dark circles since they are quite severe and affect my appearance? I don’t use makeup for beauty purposes or when going out, and my intention isn’t to look attractive.

Bismihi ta'āla

In general, if it does not classify as "zeenah", beautifying oneself, it would be permissible, however Ayatullah Udhma Sistani does not allow even soft or natural looking makeup.

https://www.sistani.org/arabic/qa/0504/\

The matter is not only just intention, but more than that as well.

And Allah knows best

202677

Zina . Qur'anic Verse . Punishment

I was shocked by the verse regarding Zina and want to know if family members can administer punishment, or is that solely the responsibility of a judge?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, a family member cannot do that. It is the authority of the Islamic judge, in an Islamic government.

The family members must all just try to advice and guide.

And Allah knows best

202687

Woman . Employment . Radiology

Is it permissible for a woman to pursue a career in sonography, radiology technology, or a similar field, considering she may have to work in a hospital or clinic?

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, it is permissible, and of course a good thing. We need more Muslim female professionals. Of course, like many other industries and work, she must observe matters of interaction and physical contact with non-mahram males.

And Allah knows best

203962

Social Media

Is operating a horror content channel on social media permissible if it does not involve female characters or anything that challenges Allah such as ideas of Shirk?

Bismihi ta'āla

There would be no problem with that, as long as it does not entail anything haram or promoting against our belief.

And Allah knows best