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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

22 Questions

Is engaging in sports and exercise considered Mustahab or Makrouh? Are there any relevant narrations regarding this topic?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Practicing sports and physical exercise which help our body and health is recommended as the Hadeeth states: Surely, your body has right on you إنَّ لِجَسَدِكَ  عليكَ حقّاً. Biharul Anwaar V.70, page 128.

Also (Surely, Allah Likes the strong person)إنَّ اللهَ يُحِبُّ الرجلَ القويّ. Biharul Anwaar , V.64, page  184.

Wassalam.
Is remaining unmarried while maintaining chastity, while being Makruh, considered sinful and is a person who chooses this path subject to punishment?
Amina Inloes

It is not something that causes punishment in the hereafter, but often people are happier or more stable in life when they get married (even if it has its own challenges!).

If you are young and don't have an obvious reason not to get married, if an opportunity that feels right comes up, it's nice to at least try to explore the possibility of getting married, so you don't look back and feel like you missed out on something. But everyone has their own path in life and sometimes one path is not for everyone.
I follow Sayyid Sistani and have heard differing views regarding oral sex. Can you clarify whether it is considered Makruh or Mubah within marriage? Also, is it permissible for a wife to perform oral sex while on her menstrual cycle?
Seyed Ali Shobayri

Bismillah, 

Asalamu Alaykom, 

Oral sex is permitted and is not makruh. However, one should not swallow anything which is najis such as semen. Swallowing such liquids would be haram. It is also permitted for a wife to perform oral sex while in the state of hayd. 

May Allah grant you success
Why is praying in front of a mirror considered Makrooh? If the concern is that seeing ourselves may seem like imitating prayer to ourselves, does that mean praying in a room with a mirror nearby is not Makrooh?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

All Islamic rules of Wajib, Haraam, Mustahab, Makrouh and Jaa'ez are based on our own benefit which is best known by Allah (SWT). We gave no right to argue if we really believe in The Absolute Knowledge, Wisdom and Mercy of Allah.

Praying in front of a mirror is Makriuh. If the mirror is nor in front of us while praying, it will not be Makrouh to pray there. After all, Makrouh is not forbidden but it is always better to avoid it.

Wassalam.