Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

If you want to work in a children's science center, then I would not say this center promotes haram. Yes, there might be certain elements of the environment that are not shar'i compliant, but that is like anywhere else. If you wanted to work in a supermarket, they also have music, etc. 

The magic that is there, from my understanding, is not really magic, but more like illusions and entertainment, so it would not be completely haram as well. 

Therefore, if you are working in such a place, and you do not have any direct involvement in any explicitly haram act, nor would you become influenced towards it, then it is permissible to work there.

And Allah knows best

Bismihi ta'ala

Should you be solely interested in getting a fiqhi answer to whether it is permissible for a husband to do mut'ah without his wife's knowledge or consent, you must refer to your Marja' taqleed for that. 

However, what I would say to you that this kind of conduct is unethical for you do as a husband. If you need a massage, then a male masseur will be stronger and work better with deeper muscle tissue, so that would better for you. 

You must be a mu'min who cares about being compliant to shari'ah, and a mu'min always makes sure he is not just observing taqwa, but also maintaining his household and commitment to his wife. Doing something like this will let your lust venture somewhere else, and that wont be healthy for your marital relationship. 

This is my advice to you, and I am sure you can find alternatives to this so.

And Allah knows best.

Bismihi ta'ala

In general, it is said that wearing black is makruh, except for a cloak (aba'ah), a turban, and of course for mourning for Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). 

We do have ahadith that censure wearing of black na'l (sandle/slipper, maybe even shoe), but some fuqaha, like A.U. Seyid Sistani does not confirm it being makruh. 

In any case, it certainly is not haram.

You must refer to the view of your Marja' taqleed on this.

And Allah knows best.

Bismihi ta'ala

If something is najis al-'ayn, it would not be different in its level of najasah with something else najis al-'ayn, but the difference between najasaat is the method of purifying. 

And Allah knows best.

Bismihi ta'ala

As long as it does not entail any haram, like lustful gaze, inappropriate dressing, damaging of repuation, and so on.

And Allah knows best

Bismihi ta'ala

In lot of cases, parents have certain standards and expectations for their children, in which at times are different to the child, and I strongly believe parents should support their son/daughter in the field they are passionate in and interested in pursuing, and should encourage, as long as it is halal, honourable and ambitious. 

If it is causing you distress, and you do not think you can pursue it, then be frank with them, and try to convince them of your area of interest. In shaa Allah they will understand you and support you. 

The important thing is you always try to make yourself and your family proud, in being a high achiever. 

With prayers for your success

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it is not valid. The expression of "talaq" must explicitly be used, and in correct Arabic as well, and no other words or expressions substitutes it. This is according to Shi'i fiqh. 

The "kinayah" divorce in Sunni fiqh could be valid, and it is said there are over fifty five expressions, like saying wife is "ba`in, bari`ah, haram, khaliyah, etc.". However, for us this is unacceptable and invalid. 

And Allah knows best. 

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, from a shar'i perspective, if no lust or inappropriate comments or gestures are made about someone, you can say "so and so is handsome/beautiful". Is it a good idea, I don't think so. One's physical appearance should not be the point of conversation between people, especially if they are non-mahram and opposite gender. 

It could be used against you, or taken out of context, or understood with other intentions. 

And Allah knows best

Bismihi ta'ala

I would recommend you watch my series on deciding to study Hawzah, and what direction to take. In shaa Allah it will benefit you. 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHj5BjXrLabhQLdu2jlHcWM6OAtLCEvVh

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it does not necessarily need to be making contact with the skin. The istihbab is in the wearing of such stones, and even having them on you is of benefit as well. 

And Allah knows best. 

Bismihi ta'ala

It is very unfortunate that your wife is holding onto a grudge, especially towards her parent-in-laws, which is not good and will affect her relationship with you as well. Whatever happened, and if they were right or wrong, both sides should think greater than that and focus on building good ties with each other. 

Her demanding you to cut ties is also very unethical and haram as well, and you must not accomodate to that as well. 
She must learn to forgive and forget, and respect elders, and forcing someone to cut ties with parents is gravely wrong and a major sin.

And Allah knows best.

Bismihi ta'ala

As long as you have no involvement with the alcohol side, there would not be a problem for you working there as an IT administrator.

And Allah knows best.