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

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

20 Questions

Is it allowed to create human animations, as seen in games like FIFA, since I am currently studying game development at university and may need to create such animations for humans and animals?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is allowed to draw human animation for games if it is clear that it is not a real picture of a human being but just animation for games or any other lawful cause.

Wassalam.
My parents are forcing me to get married to someone I don't want to marry. They say they will no longer pay for my education if I don't get married. What should I do?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Your parents cannot force you to marry anyone. Islamically, it will not be a valid nikah marriage as well. 

If they are threatening you with such things like not funding your education, then let it be, but you should not give in to marrying someone you do not wish to marry. 

Speak to an elder in your family, or your local scholar, so they are able to address this with your parents, as long as you are safe. If you feel unsafe, then you must make measures to secure your safety. 

This kind of behaviour from parents is completely unacceptable, oppressive, and anyone around you who knows of it must help you.

With prayers for your success. 
Is it acceptable to study at a co-educational university or work in a mixed-gender environment?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Pious believer should avoid mixing with other gender without necessity. Protecting self from sinful thought and acts is more important than any other in our life. It is allowed to study or work in a mixed places but with utmost care to protect yourself from any sinful thought or act.

Wassalam.
I am currently at University where I have met a girl who I like very much and would like to marry. However, I am not financially stable. Is there any situation where having an appropriate relationship before marriage is permissible in this situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Temporary marriage (Mut'ah marriage) is an Islamic marriage which saves those who can not afford permanent marriage. You and her can agree on Mahr and time for the contract. If she is a virgin Muslim girl, her father's permission will be required. She can put a condition on you not to take her virginity until you have permanent marriage.

You can read on this website more details about temporary marriage (Mut'ah marriage) or ask your local Shia mosque scholars about its rules in Shariah.

Wassalam.