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Did Zainab bint al-Nabi, the daughter of the Prophet (S), have two children named Ali ibn Abi al-A'as and Umamah bint Abi al-A'as? Also, did Umamah bint Abi al-A'as have a son named Muhammad al-Awsat ibn Imam Ali?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Zainab was one of the three fostered daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and Khadeejah (AS). Many scholars say that the only biological daughter of the Prophet was Fatima (AS). Zainab had a daughter called Umamah bunt Abi Al-A'aas or bint Al-A'aas. Umamah was married to Imam Ali (AS) after the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (AS) and according to Lady Fatima's will. It is mentioned that Umamah has a son called Muhammad Al-Awsat son if Imam Ali (AS) who was martyred in Karbala.

Wassalam
Is there any evidence to support the claim that Imam Musa Kazim (A.S) married his daughter, Bibi Heybat Khatoon (S.A), to the Prince of Azerbaijan in Baku? Additionally, are there two sons of Imam Ali Raza (A.S) buried there?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

I did not find any evidence supporting the claim that Imam Musa Al-Kadhim's daughter was married to a prince of Azerbaijan, nor any evidence of any son of Imam Ali Al-Ridha (AS) buried in Azerbaijan.

Those who claim that should give their evidence if they have any.

Wassalam.
I have come to think my prayers could be invalid since I added more water while wiping my feet, deviating from the correct method due to dry skin and my OCD. I regret this and have repented. Should I make up my prayers, or does my intention count?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Wiping over your head and on your feet must be only with the wetness of your hands while washing them in Wudhu. Adding any water on that wetness will invalidate the wiping then then Wudhu itself. If you are sure that you have added water more water,bthen your Wudhu is invalid. If you suffer from OCD and not sure whether you added more water or not, your doubt now does not invalidate your Wudhu unless you become sure that you did add more water for wiping.

Wassalam.
I reside in the UK with my husband and our 10-month-old daughter. I am considering returning to work but struggling to choose between childcare or working, especially without family support. What would be the best option for me?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Child care is more important and it is the best you can do for your child and family and you future in this life and hereafter. Whatever money you might get from working will never compensate the loss of your child when you spend long hours away from him. Child care and looking after your children in fact is the best investment.

Wassalam.