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When writing a will for myself, can I leave behind the wealth for whoever I wish? Or are there certain rules about the people who the wealth should be given to after my death?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 6 years ago

Bismallah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

A portion of your wealth can be allocated to those whom you chose however, there are also inheritance laws pertaining to one’s relatives. One can refer to the various inheritance laws for further details.

May Allah grant you success

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Father. Marriage

Would it be permissible for me, as a virgin girl, to get married without the permission of my father if I’m terrified of falling into sin again and I know he would not allow me to get married right now due to factors like society and age?

Bismallah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

The following answer may help you:

https://www.al-islam.org/ask/is-it-sinful-for-a-girl-to-marry-without-the-permission-of-her-parents

May Allah grant you success

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Language. Du'a (Supplication). Nafl. Salah (Prayers). Qunut

Can one recite the Qunoot and other Duas in one's own language while performing any Nafilah prayers?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

Qunoot as Qunoot should be in Arabic according to the precaution, but Du'a , any Du'a (supplication) is permissible during Prayers in any language.

Wassalam.

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Animals. Mankind. Atheism

It is said that humans share about 98% of their DNA with chimpanzees. If this is true, does it not imply that we are hardly different from animals and just an advanced breed of monkeys? How can religion justify considering humans special in any way?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 6 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. If we assume the facts of the question as true, the question presupposes that volume equals importance. If the 2% difference gives rise to very distinct and important differences then monkeys and humans are not the same, as is clear from the difference in the way monkeys and humans live in this world. Another assumption is that all that is involved in being human is contained in DNA, and not just a human's physical aspects, which is something that is not established.

May you always be successful

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Clothing

Are we allowed to wear clothes that have been worn by others?

Yes even if the others were non Muslims as far as you do not know that the cloth is Najis. If it was Najis, we need to wash it to make it Taahir if we want to wear it during Prayers.

Hygiene needs to be observed especially when there is possibility of infection.

Clothes worn by pious people can have their blessings.

Our Infallible Imams used to wear their clothes then donate it at the end of the season, and people used to get lot of blessings from wearing such worn clothes.

Wassalam.

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God (Allah)

If God doesn't need anything then for what reason has He created all the worlds and the creatures?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. His creation of the worlds was out of His Love and Grace, not because of any need.

May you always be successful

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Spirituality. Interest. Credit Card

Does owning or using a credit card affect someone's spirituality? If interest is Haram and so badly condemned what is its impact?

You can use a Debit Card which does not involve borrowing and keeps you away from the interest.

Wassalam.

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Inheritance

How should one draft his will having two daughters and a son, where the unmarried daughter and wife will be more dependent on the inheritance of a running business and a family house?

The wife gets one eighth and the the remaining 7/8 must be divided into four equal parts, one part for every daughter and two parts is for the son. This is from the net wealth after paying back all dues on the deceased including the One third.

It is the right of every person to keep one third from all his net wealth after his death to be spent on any aim or person that he wants. This one third can be spent on charity, giving to family or friends or any other lawful purpose.

You can keep a part from that Third to your unmarried daughter which will added on her share from your inheritance.

Wassalam.

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Makeup. Hijab

Is it allowed to wear makeup in a mixed gathering that is an important official gathering or occasion?

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

Wearing make-up in front of non-mahrams is not permissible according to many scholars.

May Allah grant you success

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Sleep. Body

Is sleeping less a desirable objective in Islam? How can the amount of sleep that someone's body requires be decreased?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

Allah has created the night so that people may better rest and sleep. It is advisable to sleep in the first part of the night and not to go to sleep too late. There are some exceptions in certain days of the year or in relation to certain acts like seeking knowledge and reading the Qur'an. However generally speaking, the believer is not advised to stay awake an amount of time that would weaken his body or psychological state for salat al-layl, salat al-fajr or his daily commitments. Every person needs to adjust their timetable according to their situations and not necessarily sleeping less tantamount to lack of piety.

Having said that, sleeping too much is undesirable. To cut oversleeping habits, it is advisable to pray salat al-fajr as soon as the time enter and not fall asleep after it. If the body gets too tired by not sleeping enough in the morning, it is recommended to sleep a little in the middle of the day.

With prayers for your success

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Ruku'. Jumu'ah. Salah (Prayers)

What should we do if we proceeded to Ruku before the Imam during Friday prayers?

If you proceed to Rukoo' before the Imam of Jama'ah or Jum'ah thinking that he is in Rukoo', you need to stand back and return to Rukoo' then follow the Imam. Your Salaah will be valid.

Wassalam.

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