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

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Is it allowed for my 11-year-old son, who recently reverted to Islam, to eat non-Halal chicken in our remote Irish town where Halal options are scarce and costly and also because he has dietary restrictions due to allergies?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

If he is still non-baligh, non-mukallaf, he can eat it, but I would definitely not recommend such a thing. We believe that non-halal food has a deep impact on the human spirit and mind, and even physical impact. Try to find alternatives for him, without compromising, and instill in him the importance of halal food, and sacrifices a Muslim makes for the sake of his/her religion and obedience to Almighty God who put all these laws and rulings for reasons that will benefit us. 

And Allah knows best
As a Muslim revert, can I attend my mother's funeral if it is officiated by a member of her Mormon church, given that she is close to passing away?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You can attend your mother's funeral but with out taking part in any un Islamic worship.

Wassalam.
As someone who converted to Islam 30 years ago from Hinduism, can I pray to Allah for my deceased Hindu parents and brother? Would that be permissible in my current faith?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Muslim can pray to Allah (SWT) to Shower His Mercy on his parents and family members. This is according to many leading Ulama.

Wassalam.
I have a proposal from a Catholic man who wants to convert to Islam and has family support. Are there any restrictions regarding his family, him, me, or our future children in this situation?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Congratulations on your proposal. If he meets the right requirements for a spouse, and there is compatibility, and families are happy, go ahead. 

No, there are no restrictions, other than the basic shar'i matters, like halal food, no alcohol, etc. Besides this, you and him can visit them in Christmas, and be with them, like any other family. 

And Allah knows best