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.

193445

Marriage . Nikah

Is it permissible for me to renew my Nikah to include specific conditions? I was not informed that I could add such conditions during the initial agreement, and I wish to exercise that right now.

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 12 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

No, you cannot "renew" your nikah. What you can do is add conditions as a part of a binding contract ('aqd lazim), and it will be binding.

And Allah knows best

193435

Home . Man . Salah (Prayers)

Is it permissible for men to perform Salah at home if there is a mosque nearby?

Bismihi ta'āla

Although it is highly recommended to pray in a mosque, especially if you live close to it, but it would be permissible to pray at hom if the person wants to, or for whatever reason.

And Allah knows best

193409

Woman . Hair . Sin

In terms of lowering my gaze, if a woman's hair enters my peripheral vision but is not in my direct line of sight, am I committing a sin?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, you are not committing a sin, as long as it does not entail anything haram, or lead to any haram.

And Allah knows best

193407

Black Magic

Are books like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings permissible to read, considering that reading them does not involve learning or practicing magic or believing in it?

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, they are permissible to read, as long as it does not entail anything haram, or lead to any haram.

And Allah knows best

192832

Home . School . Employment . Salah (Prayers)

What are the options for performing Salah outside of home in non-Muslim countries, like at school or work, where public prayer isn't feasible? I prefer to pray on time as recommended, rather than allowing it to become Qada.

Bismihi ta'āla

Our duty is to pray, and try as hard as we can to pray on time. You must just find an appropriate place, with privacy, so as to not draw unwanted attention, or annoy anyone around you.

And Allah knows best

192874

Sexual

Is it considered allowed if pre-cum enters the mouth during oral sex?

Bismihi ta'āla

In shar'i terminology, the fluid that excretes from sexual arousal is called madhi, and it is tahir. Only semen is considered najis.

And Allah knows best

192877

Ramadan . Sawm (Fasting)

Can I still fast on the day of our class trip that is taking place during Ramadan if I will be away from home and unable to be back before the time of Zuhr prayer?

Bismihi ta'āla

If it is outside the shar'i boundary, then you cannot fast that day.

And Allah knows best

192881

Feet . Masah . Wudu (Ablution) . Salah (Prayers)

If my foot shifts while wiping my feet during Wudu because the shoes I am standing on aren't stable, does this invalidate my Wudu and do I need to repeat my prayers due to this movement?

Bismihi ta'āla

No, it does not invalidate your wudhu', as long as your hand was wiping the foot, and not the foot moving such that it wiped the hand.

And Allah knows best

192882

Washing Machine . Wudu (Ablution)

When I wash my arms during Wudu, do I need to make sure every single part of my hand gets washed as well, or do I only need to wash my hands at the beginning?

Bismihi ta'āla

It is mustahab to wash your hands before wudhu'. As for the wudhu' process, your hands must be washed as a part of your right arm and your left arm, including every part of your hand.

And Allah knows best

189784

Husband . Marriage . Polygamy . Divorce

My husband asserts his exclusive love for me but wishes to marry another woman without justification. I disagree with this marriage; does my consent matter? Given my inability to handle the stress of a second marriage, am I allowed to ask for a divorce?

Bismihi ta'ala

Your husband should concentrate his focus on you, and not aim at pursuing his lust. He should focus on building a family with you, and living a prosperous and productive life. You have a right to object, and you also have a right to ask for divorce. That will be your choice and your choice only.

And Allah knows best

190206

Marriage . Islam . Faith (Iman)

I have a dilemma regarding marriage. I desire to get married, but I am concerned it may distract me from my devotion to Allah. Given that marriage is encouraged in Islam, how can it be approached to strengthen faith instead of weakening it?

Bismihi ta'ala

In no way does marriage weaken faith. Rather the exact opposite. Marriage is half of religion, and the Prophetic (s.a.w.) hadith says.

It's just a matter of managing your life, your time, your self-discipline and your spiritual growth.

And Allah knows best

190207

Woman . Sunni-Shi'a . Mosque . Salah (Prayers)

What precautions should a solo female traveler consider if she feels uncomfortable praying discreetly in non-Muslim countries and non-Shia mosques? Can she postpone midday prayers until just before sunset to avoid negative experiences?

Bismihi ta'ala

That's very good that you plan your itinerary around your prayer time. This will definitely bring barakah to you in this life and the hereafter.

Such scenarios do not exempt you from not praying, and that is a major sin. If it is a matter of delaying from the recommended time, but still in the shar'i time, that's fine.

Just base things on individual scenarios that you encounter, and make correct judgments accordingly.

And Allah knows best