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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

536 Questions

I performed Istikhara for marriage, but the outcome was negative. Is it possible to reverse this for a positive result? Should I consider leaving the man, or is there still hope? What steps can I take for a positive outcome?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is advisable to act upon the Istekhara provided that the Istekhara was valid with all it's conditions. We can never control the result of any Istekhara and we need to submit to it and be sure that it is for our interest. If the Istekhara is negative, you can wait till the circumstances of the subject change then you can see another Istekhara.

Wassalam.
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?
Zaid Alsalami

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
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?
Zaid Alsalami

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
A married couple is in a long-distance relationship for 2 years and use video calls to address their sexual desires. But the husband asks the wife to stimulate herself to arouse him. Does this act count as masturbation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Masturbation is not permissible. Wife is not allowed to arouse herself by her own hands or body. Her husband is allowed to do that for her physically when he is with her and not from long distance.

Wassalam.