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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

44 Questions

Can you please provide advice on how to deal with handshakes with the opposite gender in a business meeting or for a job interview for those living in the West?
Rebecca Masterton

I tend to smile, put my hand to my chest, and say 'Sorry, I don't shake.' By placing your hand on your chest, you are offering an alternative way of greeting, which makes greeting less awkward. Another method is to get a sympathetic colleague - if you have one - to inform people ahead of meeting you that you don't shake hands with the opposite gender.
Why do people in the West who already pay multiple taxes, that get used by the government to pay for the poor and needy, also have to pay Islamic taxes such as Zakat?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Zakat and Khums are obligatory on every Muslim who has more than his expenses. Taxes are part of our expenses and Khums will obligatory on the remaining amounts after paying all the lawful expenses including Taxes.

Wassalam.
In Western countries, girls are ready for temporary paid sexual contracts but are not aware of Muta. If Muslim girls are not available for Muta, can a man go for a paid sexual massage to avoid falling into sinful sexual acts?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There is no question of " Paid sexual massage" in Islam. It is itself a sinful act.

Sexual act must be under a valid marriage contract whether permanent or temporary which includes Mahr (Dowery) for the female.

Wassalam.
Is it allowed to make Islamic memes for Da'wah? Can I use popular male characters from western movies in them to make them effective for a younger audience?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Making Islamic memes is allowed as far as it does not contain harmful material and does not promote sinners or sinners' habits. 

Wassalam.