Mualimah Nasim Walji Pirmohamed

Mualimah Nasim Walji Pirmohamed
 
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Location: Birmingham UK
Nationality: United Kingdom

Public QnA

This has been bugging me for a while, if islam doesn’t discriminate between the rights of husband and wife, why is it that a wife cannot refuse to have intimacy with the husband whereas a husband can refuse intimacy for 4 months? Also, why can’t the wife leave the house without the husbands permission?

Islam is a holistic package and there's absolutely no discrimination by Allah swt to both the genders. it is wajib upon the husband to fulfill the rights of his wife and vice versa. This subject needs independent discussions and needs time to share these thoughts and I can't discuss all here. A woman only needs to seek permission from her husband just for the sake of her own protection if she goes out so that husband is aware of her know abouts. There is a deeper philosophy in this matter. There's no discrimination.

What if it’s just because of the husbands ego or he simply doesn’t think she should leave the house? Wouldn’t that be loosing all her freedom? Islam has given women every right but she doesn’t have those rights simply because the husband refuses to. Also I read somewhere that husband’s are considered next to God to their wives in islam, why is this so?

Husband is not considered next to God. Basically Islam came to provide safety and protection for wives. So I am not sure why he wouldn't allow you to leave the house for genuine reasons.

I wanted to know if it permissible for women to make and earn from youtube or any other social media app? My areas are going to be mainly motherhood childbirth postpartum etc where I plan to educate women on these topics

Yes you can if it's all halal videos

Is it appropriate for someone to be asking a girl in the mosque to get to know her for marriage? I mean like actually going up to her an asking or is this considered not appropriate? I don’t know why but although the person is in a mosque environment, I saw it as ‘ayb for someone to just come up and ask like that. It would be more appropriate if an intermediary person but would the first scenario still be deemed not appropriate?

Yes there needs to be some etiquette and protocol to take steps in reference to asking for someone in marriage

There is black magic on my husband to separate us. He is away and he doesn’t even believe in these things so what I should do?

In this month of Rajab, Istighfaar is best and have faith in Allah. Give sadaqa and keep adhan loudly in the house during namaz times

I am a lady that is young and I am willing to get married. I know I am ready for it as well as mentally as physically but the problem I have got is that the country where I live there is a huge lack of shia people/community in here. Thereby I asked and talked to my own parents many times about my interest to get married but both of them don’t show any support and are not willing to search nor are they showing initiative. I have no idea what to do. Would you recommend to get married to someone who lives abroad?

There's nothing wrong with marrying someone who lives abroad. The criteria of marriage is honesty, trustworthy, good akhlaq, taqwa and as long as you have done your best to know the person you are marrying.

I have chosen someone to marry. Our parents have spoken, they have visited my house and we have visited them and both families are happy. We have known eachother and each others families and I’m happy to go forward and be married but before doing so I want to make sure I know everything I should know about marriage such as my rights. Where is the best place I can get this information from as I want to make sure I really know everything and am well equipped for this life commitment. Also my mum is happy with the family and with who I’ve chosen but she is hesitant just because of the fact I am young and he is not financially stable yet which I know are not islamically noteworthy factors but I have a difficult time explaining that to her. I’d rather be married sooner than later, but often I don’t know how confident I am that I am ready in the sense that I know if I know enough yet. I also suffer with anxiety and a lot of it primarily has to do with us being long distance and rarely seeing eachother, I don’t know if that will become better or worse or how I will adapt to coping with that once we are married.

I can assist you in terms of mentoring on Marriage. Also there are many videos on Marriage online and books with ref to this topic. Also have faith and Tawwakul in Allah swt. Financial independence is important however Allah swt is the provider. You can marry him provided your parents are happy. Need to work on your Imaan.

I have a question about pregnancy and abortion. I’m 6 weeks pregnant and not married. The father of the child does not want the child. My parents dont know of this. I know I did a very bad thing and I dont know what to do. What is the Islamic view on abortion? is this a reason to abort the child or should I keep it. What if my parents end their contact with me? Should I raise the child alone?

You cannot abort the child. Was your relationship with him Halaal? If not, Is the guy ready to marry you? Unfortunately you cannot abort the child under any circumstances. Please speak to your mum about this. Also speak to the therapist here. You need to tell your mum about this and explain how you feel. is it possible to give the child after birth for adoption?

My husband and I have been having difficulties for a long time. He has left the family house and gone abroad in that time he has cut off contact with me. I don’t want to go through a divorce, can you please recommend duas I can read please?

Pease do everything to salvage this situation. Try and seek mediation from your local scholar. Please continue to communicate with him. Pray for guidance and solution. Recite Ziyarah Ashura for 40 days.

Husband doesn’t want to work and shows his agression and violence in front of kids by the name of depression

You need to seek professional help

My son since he got engaged has stopped loving his parents. He talks to us when in need of anything may it be money or advice. He is inclined towards his in laws and fiancee.
What duas can I recite to get love and respect from our son ?

You can revive this relationship with your son with lots of love and positive communication with your son. Its important you keep the communications channels open and pray for them. Please turn back to Duas from Ahlulbayt a.s. Hadithul Kisa will help you

I come from a family where hijab is not seen much. Alhamdulillah we have had raised in Islamic environment. I am thinking about punishment for not wearing hijab? I am really sad to say but I can’t imagine myself starting hijab. What should I do? Is the punishment for this mentality massive.

Modesty, Chastity and Hayaa of a woman is Wajib

I feel very shameful to tell you about this but I’ve a boyfriend who is a Hindu guy and due to my sexual feelings we have kissed each other many times, held each other’s hands and now our relationship has become so deep that even he’s asking me for a sexual intercourse. Whatever mistakes I’ve made were just out of my pleasure and the feelings that have been aroused in me but now I’ve understood that it’s a big sin and maybe I won’t get forgiveness on the day of judgment but still I want to repent my sins and seek Allah’s forgiveness. My relationship with him is still not over yet. Please give me some solution regarding my this problem. I know I did blunder but I want to repent everything. Please help me I don’t want to indulge myself in any sexual intercourse from now on, please grant me a solution

Please try and repent a genuine repentance and seek forgiveness from the heart. Also you would need to evaluate your life and your personal goals for your spiritual growth. Adultery and committing these sins is indeed a very grave sin. Please try and rethink of your life and how you can go back to Allah swt. Please keep yourself busy with religious deeds and study more on Islam. Have good noble friends who will remind you of Allah swt. Seek help from religious scholars and listen to lectures that will help you and guide you. Please do not indulge in this sin. It will kill you internally.

Is it okay to grow nails of length more than the fingertips?

Yes, that's OK but as long as they are not too long

I had a male friend but we never talked often but now I have developed feelings for him and I told him, he said he loves someone else means there’s no future so I asked him so we should stop talking it’s wrong. He said we are just friends. I asked him to block me but he didn’t so i blocked him today because I didn’t feel right as its wrong and useless but now i feel disturbed and depressed. Olease tell me did I do right thing and how should I keep myself convinced?

Please let go and don't regret blocking him. It's ok. InshaAllah you will find a better person in life.

I have two grown up boys. I am divorced from their dad, this happened when they were very young. Prior to this marriage I was forced to marry a cousin. I requested a divorce immediately which I got. Then I married my boys dad, my heart was not in it but I married him as I wanted children. Unfortunately it didn’t work out so I got divorced. I was a single parent for a very long time but still wanted a life partner. I then got married to someone of my choice but he divorced me within a year. Then a year ago I again got married and he has lost interest and does not want to be with me. I’m feeling so hurt and don’t understand why I am longing for a life partner even after all my experience. I pray Allah removes the longing in my heart for a partner as this is something I have always had in my heart since I was young, yet everytime I got a partner things have always turned against me.

I think you need to focus on your relationship with Allah swt. Build this relationship with Him. I'm really sorry about your marriage breakups. Try and get closer to Allah and seek His guidance. Do not blame yourself for all that has happened. Maybe it has made you reflect on your life.

I have reoccurring dreams of having incestuous relation. It’s bothering me I wake up disgusted. What does it mean?

Please you need to do istighfaar and seek some spiritual counselling

We all know that Bibi Zahra was too hijabi and no men did saw her. Now after so many years on the shrine of Bibi Zahra many men goes and do ziyarah, infact women should be more. Why this is it?

Its OK for both men and women to visit our beloved Bibi Zahra s.a for her Ziyarah. she is the Sayyidatu Nisa Al Alameen.

I’ve been getting such bad anxiety about reading many hadiths that mention doing a sin that will assure you a place in hell. Why are these hadiths so clear that hell is promised if Allah forgives sins? A lot do not mention that repentance is possible as well which confuses me.

Talking about hell is what we create for ourselves and Allah's doors of mercy and Forgiveness are wide open. There's no confusion, we are creating our own hell and heaven from moment to moment. Allah is a Merciful Rabb. Its us who go astray from His guidance

Can you provide me hadith that speaks of irfan so that I can prove prove people it is not a innovation?

من عرف نفسه فقد عرف ربه

The above hadith proves Irfan through the Holy Prophet saww. There is no Islam without Marifah of Allah swt

I realize and know each and every gunnah I perform or do. Each time I do gunnah, I do have in mind that its wrong. I want to leave each of it but I can’t. At times now I feel my heart is too black that it doesn’t repent. I listen to different majalis and nohas and when in particular I listen to toba ones, I do cry unintentionally too but even at that time I know I’m reciting tobah by heart but I may perform this again. I do not know any solution of this. My aakhirat is destroyed but I solemnly believe Allah that He is All Horgiving. Please guide me how can I make my heart repent and not to repeat gunnah

Please try and do istighfar and tawbah genuinely for 40 days. Recite Ziyārat Ashura as well. Start small steps and repentance is a door to seeking Allah swt. You need to feel and believe in God and feel His presence. spiritual refinement is also needed

My question is that there are many amaal in which a recitation or namaz is asked to offer for 40 days.How can a woman perform these amaal? It will be discontinued due to the menstrual cycle so how would it be possible for woman to complete 40 days?

She can start the amaals and if it is to do for 40 days, she can continue after her periods. For further reference please kindly refer to the Ahkaam book of your Marja Taqleed.

I want to get married to someone I like (not that I already like someone or am in a relationship) but I don’t want to get married to someone who is not according to my liking. My parents are the kind of people who will not consider anything other than a guy being pious which is also a concern to me and I cannot talk to them as well. Kindly help me out. I do have some other expectations from the person I marry but my family has always been saying that nothing should matter if the person is religious and I don’t completely agree to that but I cannot do anything. I cannot marry according to my liking because I’ve always taught that good daughters obey their parents and I cannot tell what I want because I am a middle class average looking girl

Yes, we need to obey our parents but that doesn't mean that you cannot give your opinions, and put your interests forward to them on how you think of marriage and the spouse you are looking for. We need to talk to our parents in a way that they would respect our views as daughters / sons. So please do try and rationalise with your parents and communicate effectively with them. Even if you are middle class, there's no class system in the eyes of Allah swt.

I am so heart broken on the fact that whenever I plan to go on ziyraat my exams always come up as a hinderence between the dates. Is it possible that I am sinning in a way which is not letting me go? Sometimes people often say that ‘You’ll go when you’re being called’ (jab bulawa hoga tab jaogi) and as beautiful as it is, I also felt that maybe mola doesn’t want me there.
Please suggest something that I can do to help myself in this regard

You are trying your best to go for Ziyarah and it's not because you are sinning that you can't go. Maybe you need to plan in such a way that your exams are not on the way. Best wishes. pray to Allah inshaAllah He will soon make it to reality for you to go. Allah is so Merciful and we need to believe in His mercy and His love. Please never think negative of our grand masters

Is it okay to pray to get married to a certain person withouth that person knowing? Also are there any specific ways to pray to get somthing that apparently seems impossible?

Please recite Quran frequently for all your answers and Duas from Ahlulbayt to help you get through to your prayers being fulfilled. Also it requires us to be God conscious

A person applied oil on his hands in good amount so that there is a barrier layer on the skin. Now his 5 year old child urinated such that the urine spilled on the oily hands of the person. How should the person make the hands paak? Should he first remove oil with soap or is it enough to wash hands 3 times?

You just need to wash your hands to make it paak. You can use soap to cleanse the oil out too.

Is it okay to recite other parts of Quran in between a particular Juz?

Yes it is fine inshaAllah. There is no problem

I’m engaged to a man I used to chat/talk on the phone with. We used to be very on/off until we got engaged. It has now been about 4 months that we got engaged and my mom is starting to address some concerns. My mom noticed that my fiance does not bring any gifts when he comes to visit. He lives 3 hours away and visit us on the weekends. She says that she is concerned he might be stingy because he always comes empty-handed. He brought me a gift once but that was after I told him that i had gotten him one. I am very anxious about getting married to him because of this. Even though I feel like there is no other for me and I am really attached to him. My mom says that this might be a sign that he might be stingy. My brother always brings gift for his fiance and when i see that I think to myself, why doesnt my fiance do the same.

It is highly recommended to bring gifts according to the Holy Prophet saww. Islam is a beautiful religion. Gift can be as beautiful as a rose. Maybe you can talk about the beauty of Holy Prophet saww and his characteristics on how loving and kind he was when he visited people. We cannot judge him by saying he's stingy so you may need to go out shopping for groceries and find out more how he deals with buying and making payments. Use your best akhlaq as examples

When we go out he buys me stuff to drink etc. But as he has been here he has not offered to pay when we have been grocery shopping. However he did buy my mom a perfume on her bday. I know these examples might be very cultural but i really need advice as I have no experience in life. His dad is going to pay for the wedding and whatever gifts we get from the grooms side (money) his dad qill get it. My mom says it is supposed to be for us. She thinks it sounds like his parents control him alot. I’m so confused and now she says she is concerned for me mainly because of his family. I feel like my heart aches when i think about us not getting married and it makes me want to cry but on the other hand I’m so confused.

Please seek counsel from anyone who is wise in your elders. Can you speak to a scholar in your community? Also you need to really know the intention behind marriage. Why are you getting married to him? is it for Allah swt pleasure or for your own desires? You also need to break out from the cultural norms that are opposite to Islam. I'm sorry I cannot advise more than this as you need to ponder on the essence of marriage. Take examples from Holy Prophet saww and his family. Take counsel, think about everything, than take Istakhara if need be.

Mera question hai ke agar hamare face per makeup laga ho aur ham Kisi function mein ho aur wahan na mehram ho (Jo serve kar rahe hote hain) to wahan per nakab karna wajib ho jata hai?

You need to observe proper Hijab. putting makeup isn't acceptable if it's too obvious on your face.

This is truly a difficult one for me. I love my wife, I think she is an amazing person, we do have certain conflicts in behaviour but there are many things that she is great at (hijab, modesty etc) but the main area of concern for me (that’s starting to affect the relationship a bit) is attraction. What I’m trying to say is that I’m not attracted to her like how I would like to be. We always get told Deen Deen and yes, absolutely one must uphold the necessity for Deen in marriage but attractiveness is also really really important. Our sex life is hit and miss, me and her both have a high libido but I don’t seem to want to initiate the "act". Reason I can tell I have a high libido is because I can genuinely feel sexual energy building up in me but the satisfaction isn’t there when I do the deed with her.

You may ask why did I decide to marry her in the first place? Out of pure desperation. My circumstances and personal problems at the time forced me to go ahead and get to know her, and I thought that overtime I would grow more and more attracted to her. Sadly this hasn’t turned out for the better.

Psychologists say that when you go through sexual abuse as a child and other forms of trauma you can develop something called hypersexuality. I have been through few cases of sexual abuse as a child, and unfortunately this has lead me to become addicted to unfortunate imagery in the past. Sexual imagery/videos was first shown to me from a tender age. Thankfully, this is being controlled very well in my life due to a lot of self-accountability. Intimacy is constantly in my mind but I don’t seem to feel fulfilled with my wife. I just can’t seem to release all this tense energy that builds up in me with her. Honestly. All my life I thought there isn’t a need to find someone that you find attractive because if you search someone with Deen you will have everything with it.
If you have any recommendations as to what can be done please tell me. I’m sorry if this question has upset you or made you angry in anyway. Wallah this was not the intention.

What I would suggest is to speak to a male scholar in regards to your question and deep concerns. What I can say is yes attraction is very important and beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. This physical beauty will fade away soon. What will remain is the soul beauty and being soul mates in marriage. You definitely need to go for therapy and also couple counselling. The influence of online world is a disease that has destroyed families and we need to be weary of the consequences in a marriage relationship. I would recommend that you speak to a therapist who can help you heal and also a spiritual guide to help you with protecting your imaan and your marriage. There needs to be empathy in a marriage relationship and imagine if you put your shoes in her place. Just think about it.

I got married and Alhumdulillah have two children, my husband does not help me, he does not provide for the children and he has cheated. I want to get divorced from him do we have to get divorced by a sheikh or are we able to do it amongst ourselves with a witness ?
My husband and I both agree to get divorced.

You will need to go through a proper channel of mediation and through a religious scholar. Please kindly contact a scholar to facilitate this process if things are not working out

I wanted to ask a question regarding pre-martial attraction, and marrying someone from a different country. As with the rise of social media in this generation, it is common for youth nowadays to find a spouse online even, and they may not even be living in the same country. What are the rules regarding marrying someone you found online, have talked to online (with the sole intention of getting to know them for marriage), and you do not know their parents or anyone who knows their family (as they are in a different country). Does Islam look down upon this type of finding a spouse, if so, is someone allowed to pursue a spouse whom they met online and lives in a different country, and try to meet with their family as soon as possible to get to know them better. Is he allowed to talk to her over video-call/text in the meantime as arranging to meet her might be difficult in the short-term (provided the talking is within the boundaries and limits of Islam)?

For a serious intention in seeking a spouse for marriage, you can chat with someone you think that you would like to consider partnership in marriage. According to our Shariah, you can speak to the potential candidate but you need to be weary of remaining modest at all times and preserving your chastity.

I had an argument with a close friend over the phone I lost my temper and yelled at my friend. however we are no longer in good terms now. We do not speak to each other anymore and there’s no way we can. I am losing sleep over the fact that I should apologize but unfortunately I’m blocked from all social media platforms. Since my rude behaviour has resulted in regret and alot of remorse. How do I seek forgiveness? How will I know of Allah has forgiven me.

Please kindly seek genuine forgiveness and you give charity on the persons behalf

My question was regarding haiz ghusl and intercourse. My periods last a little longer than usual. On my 8th day, my bleeding had stopped completely, so I took ghusl e haiz and read my namaz and did other amaals.
We were to become intimate tonight but before that when I went to urinate I saw a few threads of blood tiny ones in my urine.
Do I have to take a ghusl again before having intercourse? Will that be counted as haiz blood?

It depends on your menstruation cycle. If you get haydh for 8 days than yes you will need to perform ghusl of Haydh and then you can have initimacy

I want to know if there is any dua for extreme financial problem. I have been doing all recommended amaals since the past 13 years but there is no solution. As a result I’m not even able to stay positive while praying which is an important requirement.
Can you suggest me something?

Please do istighfaar with your heart and consciously. Give sadaqa and be mindful of your income and your akhlaq.

I know someone who reverted to shia Islam from salafism and he is living under taqqiya from his parents because If they know he is shia they are going to get really mad and probably disown him too but he wants to tell them the truth one day and I would like to know the ways to bring it up to his parents slowly so they accept him as a shia

What I would humbly suggest is to protect his relationship with his family and do ehsaan, show them love and best of akhlaq instead of revealing the truth for now

Can a skin care product which might have pork fat in it be used externally? Won’t be ingested.

The product will be become a barrier for your wudhu and Ghusl

What do you say about someone who keep having doubts after ghusl whether she has washed this part of the body or that part of the body or did this or that and keep repeating her ghusl?

Ignore the doubts

I had a pus or big pimple near vagina or anus, so recently it broke and caused a little blood for one time, does this require any type of ghusl or no?

No

Someone has done one ghusl with the intention of several ghusls once she was cleaned with haez but after one day she found that she still has some blood, does she repeat all the ghusl again with the intention of all above ghusls or just with the intention of ghusl haez? I mean was all her other ghusls valid in this case except ghusl haez or no?


She would need to redo the ghusle Haydh if it is Haydh

I wanted to ask, I am planning on having a future with a man. We are both muslims. I am a virgin, but he is not, is it haram if i marry a man who is not a virgin?

No it is not haram

I wanted to ask what are the laws of abortion. There are tests done which can show fetal abnormalities, is abortion allowed? Even if the ruh hasnt entered the fetus?

Abortion isnt allowed unless theres a very detrimental reason and life and death situation. Even then you need to refer to your Marja Taqleed

I have a history of high risk pregnancy and was on complete bed rest, now that I am pregnant again and at risk. I am taking precautions and was wondering if I could sit and pray namaaz on a "precautionary base"?

Yes you can pray whilst sitting as long as your health is at risk

My child is 28 days old, at evening time he cries so much without any reason. Neither he takes milk nor he sleeps. He is not even in pain
Please tell me the reason and some dua

Please check with your doctor, recite Hadithul kisaa as well and give sadaqa of animal

If I finished my last menses on 5th and got blood on 15, does the one on 15 count as menses?

Yes if its after gap of 10 complete days. You do your ghusl the day you finish haydh and then count from there on for 10 days

My eyesight is getting weak day by day. Please tell me any dua suggested by Ahlulbayt for this problem?

Please if you can recite Jowshan kabeer on water and apply it on your eyes, eat carrots or carrot juice, visit your optician

Is there any Dua that is like greatly authenticated and the chain and everything is perfect the Dua to be for hajaat and our scholars mention this Dua to be recited more than any other dua if one wants their hajaat to be accepted

The most powerful dua is Salawat for all hajaats and also Istighfaar

I am married and currently living in a seperate house where my parents comes to visit occasionally. We have a cat which is paralysed and my wife is taking care of the cat. However, my parents hated any pets and blackmailed me that if i did not send the cat away, they will not come to visit us and I am unfilial to my parents. I am confused now, would like your advice on this.

If you have a friend or a neighbour who can look after the pet for the time your parents visit you would be a good idea

I have a question regarding hijab. Am I allowed to wear a dress with patterns, such as flowers or dots? Or is it considered adornment? My dress is modest, loose, long, covering and not see-through.

As long as your dress fulfills the requirements of the shariah law of modesty and hijab that includes loose clothing, long sleeves, covering all the body parts including the head and chest, it is fine. As long as the dress isnt attractive and provocative

My baby girl is 3 months old and I am breastfeeding her and if I am getting pregnant again then can I abort?

Unfortunately you cant

Many Maulanas and Shia Tv channels are promoting to take covid vaccine, Is there any Fatwa from our Marja regarding the vaccine. Kindly guide me as I’m a bit confused whether to take it or not?

As per the Medical guidelines and from the Marja we need to adhere to the medical science protocols and government guidelines and take the vaccine after consulting with your doctor

Mera sawal ye h k agr ham haiz ki halat me ho tab bhi koi bhi kalame khuda ki tasbih pad sakte he?
Ya salwat ki tasbih kisi b Imam ko hadiya kr sakte he?
Ham Qurane kareem ki koi b ayat ki tilawat kr sakte he?

You can recite Tasbeeh during Haydh, theres no problem

How did Lady Fatima SA perform her social responsibilities? Kindly share some examples. I have read some books but couldn’t find. Kindly recommend me any book please? Or share only 1 example from the life of Lady Fatima SA please

This is a huge topic. I dont think I would be able to answer in few words.

She provided welfare support to the women in Medinah. She was politically very active in defending the wilayah of Ameerul Momineen a.s.

Books to read: Fatima is Fatima, Fatima the Gracious

Is the hadith about camel hump hijabs only accepted in sunni-islam or shia islam also? If yes, is it okay to use volumizing schrungies for the intention of keeping hair in place (with other rubber bands, the hair is tight and I am scared of receding hair line/headache and pain)

I will need to do some research on this hadith. As long as you are not using volumiszing schrungies for intention of beauty and have a genuine reason of avoiding headaches than it should be fine.

My 17year old daughter wanted to be a doctor from her childhood. She joined a coaching to pursue her passion for medical but since last 4 months she got distracted badly and has quit her studies for medical entrance exam. Now she wants to be a psychologist. As parents we want her to do MBBS and then go for psychology or psychiatry but she is behaving in a very arrogant and stubborn way.
*Please suggest some duas by which she can come back to her medical studies.*

I think that parents need to support their children in their choices of career path and give them courage. It's their life that they wish to evolve and reach their fullness. Please think about this and pray for your daughter

This week I thought I got my period because it is late anyway. I also have an iud that says it can cause random bleeding. I first thought it was my period so I stopped praying but it has been three days and no more blood. Do I need to ghusl to pray now?

You need to do ghusl and pray salaah

Can we perform wudhu at the time of adaan? As we know all doings are makhrooh at the time of azaan except salaam but still i wanted to know is it makrooh or not?

Yes you can do wudhu during Adhan time

As a young woman living in the west, what’s my main responsibility and role in time of Ghaybah?
I guess among the first steps is to know more about the Imam Aj. Any important details that you want to share?

And how can I gain stronger faith and spiritual soul? Or if there’s any typical boundary that one’s should overcome?

There are many roles and duties for a woman waiting for her Imam ajfs. One of the most important duty is to know your Imam and what he expects from you. This can be attained through Taqwa and Godconsciousness.
Read books on the 12th Imam as and listen to lectures that will inspire you to do more for Allah and His final Hujjat

Is it permissible for one to get eyelash extensions? Does it affect their wudhu?

Eye lash extension which is natural and planted inside the skin and does not prevent water from reaching the skin, is allowed and there would be no problem in it but if it is planted in such a way that it is glued permanently to the eye lid or the eye lashes, it is not permissible.
As for the lash extension of the second type in which the eyelash extension is glued to the eye lashes and which remain there for two or three weeks, it definitely forms a barrier and it should be removed. It is not permissible to keep it during wudhu and ghusl. And if a woman has glued such eyelashes, she must remove it as soon as and when she wants to perform wudhu or ghusl. And if it is not possible to remove it, she must perform wudhu and ghusl by way of jabira until it is possible to remove it. And if she does not remove it intentionally, wudhu and ghuls performed by way jabira would also be void.

I have recently been getting to know someone for marriage and I have discovered the mans father is an alcoholic. The man I want to marry does NOT drink however his father does and this is also done inside his house. Does this affect my decision in marrying him ? Or affect anything in the future of our marriage ?

Marriage is a very sacred institiition and you need to discuss these fears openly with the man you are thinking of marrying. It is a lifetime decision to make so you need to be 100% sure about the man's social habits and also if his dads influence will impact him negatively. Please try and do some more research before plunging into this matter

I have a question that I feel like you can answer, which is how exactly does one find the perfect balance between always being grateful and thankful in every situation Allah puts them in and having sabr, while also wanting more sometimes and asking Allah for things for example with someone who wants to get married early, especially given maybe the circumstances they live with at the moment make it hard for them. To worship Allah the way they want to, but inshallah marrying the right person would allow them to grow more spiritually

These questions require more 1 to 1 sessions on the phone so that you are able to gain the maximum as its a pot of mentoring required. We need to pray for a grateful heart and also you can ask for a compatible spouse who is your company in the spiritual journey

Wanted to ask, is it beneficial/recommended in islam to stop breastfeeding at 21 months for boys, and is it that the milk is not beneficial for the children between 21 and 24 months and that Ayatullah seestani mentions to stop breastfeeding at 21 months? My son is 21.5 months old and he is very attached and dependant on breastfeeding. I am confused about this matter. Need clarifications.

Please kindly wean your son of from your milk. There is wisdom in the Quranic message with reference to time period on breastfeeding milk

1. Can a girl speak to the chosen boy if they desire to get married.
2. What is the extent they can speak with each other while beig a namehram to each other.
3. In a situation where clarity/clarifiations are required before wedding, can they speak.
4. Also if it is not flirting, can such convrsation be made?

As long as the intention is to get married to the person, then you can discuss issues relating to your future etc.
Best way is to give a contract of Mutah recited with parents aporoval so you can discuss things more fluidly.

I have 2 daughters Alhumdulillah. Elder one is 6 and younger one is 3.5.
They often ask me since last year why are all crying during majalis and matam but I couldn’t give answers according to their age and they are not satisfied with my answers.
Please suggest me what is best to explain.

You need to talk about the event of kerbala according to your childs ability to understand as to why you mourn over Imam Husayn as

My husband wants to bring home his cousin sister’s, 19 year old daughter to stay at our house for 5-6 years for her studies, I am not comfortable with this as I think it may distrupt our couple life among other things, am I obligated in Islam to do so?

You need to discuss the social aspects and how it would impact your family structure and also the concept of maintaining modesty of your husband's cousin at all times during her stay. You are not obligated to keep her according to our Shariah. It is important that you discuss this matter with rationale and have mutual understanding so not to cause any conflict in your marital relationship

I have to travel by air alone. I am getting too nervous and having bad thoughts about air crash. How can I overcome my fears and any duas I can recite.

Recite Ayatul kursi 12 times and do Tawwakul

If one is in janabat and before taking ghusl, she gets her haydh then which ghusl should she do? Same with the niyyat of janabat or?

You perform ghusl janabat for now and once your haydh finishes, perform ghusl haydh and ihtiyat niyyat for ghusl janabah

Okay so in that case can I go to masjid read Quran and all? Is it okay?

No you cant

So no masjid or both masjid and Quran both I can’t?

You can't enter Masjid in haydh. You can recite quran but not allowed to touch the verses and reciting more than 7 verses is makruh according to some marjas. You can however do tasbihat

Is it permitted for a shia ithna ashri girl to marry a non muslim? And to a sunni ? What about a shia but not an ithna ashri one ?

It is not permissible for a shia to marry a non muslim unless he converts. A sunni can marry a shia Jafari

My daughter got involved with a gujrati boy. They dont do taqleed and believe in some bawas like peers. I want her to leave this guy. Any special amaal? I’m doing ziyarat arbaeen, ashura, dua al qama, ziyarat e aale yasin with amaal of imam e asr a.s iyyaka na’budu but my daughter is not listening at all. I have a depression problem so I recite tahajjud after Isha as had heard in some lectures. I’m confused what elseto do. O was given amaal kun fayakun to do after tahajjud but after 12 and it’s impossible for me so if I do same after isha would it be accepted? In the name of Ahlulbayt, I tried to give home to this boy for few months but he decided to reside and couldn’y tell him to go and my daughter too is at fault for this. I did for good and it backfired. Now she is adamant on this boy. Please show me a way.

I feel Duas and Amaals are great but you need to have a mediator to assist you in talking to your daughter. You really need to involve some elders of your family or community who are wise and God conscious in helping you to bring back your daughter on the path of Allah swt. You can do your amaals after Eisha prayers if you feel you cannot get up during tahajjud time

I want to know if we can pray infront of window,cupboard, bed?

Yes you can, but try to avoid if possible

I wanted to know if the sunnahs like henna, surma , fragrances be applied during in hayd?

Henna , surma and fragrances can be applied but not going out for Na Mahrams. Henna is quite cold for the body during haydh. Also whatever you apply you need to make sure about your social Hijab

I would like to know if there’s any need for ghusl e janabat for the excretion during romance with husband? Or trying to convince him and end up without intercourse. And also if we end up on foreplay?

If you are sure that you didn't reach orgasms and there was no discharge than there is no need of ghusl. Incase you felt that you had reached the climax, then you need to perform ghusl of Junub

I have been breastfeeding my child since birth and now he’s 9 months alhamdolillah, I’ve got my periods twice after my cesarean operation and then since now I didn’t because of feeding . Yesterday I found some pink discharge.
I waited for some hours and then did ghusl of istihaza and offered prayers. Again today I found one red and after few hours a pink discharge again. I’m in confusion if it’s menstrual or not. Should I wait for the next period term I.e., till next 7 days or is it istihaza?
Can you please solve my query .

I think due to the nature of your circumstances and changes in your physical body and also breastfeeding, the kind of symptoms you have are most likely istihadha unless your circumstances change and you have the strong signs and symptoms of Haydh

Mere nephew ko shadid khaansi hai 3 months se. Almost her doctor ko dikhaya. They say that the reason of the cough is dust allergy. Her medicine use ki boht treatment karaya lakin bilkul bhi afaaqa nhi ho rha. Khansi mei itni shidat hai k wo school bhi nhi ja paa rha .Boht preshani hai. Please koi aisi dua ya koi amal bata den jis se uski ye takleef door ho.

Ziyarat Ashura for 40 days with wasilah of ummul baneen (as)

I wanted to ask that is there any amal to know if boy is right for me to marry or not?

If you recite 2 rakaat salaat hadya to Ummul Baneen(as) and ask Allah to guide you for making the right decision

After intercourse, when we perform ghusl janabat, for next 1 or 2 days, there is white discharge coming out. Is it najis & do we have to perform ghusl again? If yes, what should be the niyat?

No, you don't have to perform ghusl

I know this is forbidden in Islam. But what do we do if we have janabat during periods. For ghusl, what do we do? Which ghusl do we do first?

It is haram and a very big sin to perform in the state of heidh however you have to do two ghusl once you finish off your period; ghusl e haidh and ghusl e janabah

I am in middle of cycle as I had started exactly 15 days ago. I saw spotting, just a trace when i exert in bathroom for toilet. Should i NOT consider haez and continue with prayers and ziyarats. As Ashoora is close, i have plans of going for Ziyarats.

This is istihadha and please do the actions of Istihadha if you started bleeding after 10 days of Haydh

I dont know how and why but I am losing all my spritual feelings. I am unable to not only concentrate but also read namaz. I don’t feel like reading Namaz as if a burden is kept on me and also there is no feeling towards it. I know its importance and everything but I am unable to figure out a way. Please help me connect to Almighty Allah. I was close to him by my heart always but I have lost everything. I just dont know what to do. Whether namaz or Quran, pritually I am finished . Need help please

As much as you have lost that spiritual fervour, keep praying namaz even if your heart is not focused. Slowly but surely try and buld a very intimate relationship with Allah swt. Read some books on salaat and its secrets. Try and remain in wudhu. Do your wajibats and slowly add on the mustahabats

What should be the first step taken for self-development and self-love for adults?

The first step is to be aware of one's spiritual defects and wake up from deep slumber of living in heedlessness and then returning back to Allah swt through genuine Tawbah

Sometimes I question my decision of marrying my spouse. I keep getting thoughts that what if I had married someone else due to my choices etc. All these thoughts make me feel low because I want to focus on my spouse and I feel like shaytaan is trying to distract me. I’m not sure what is causing this as they are a religious and good person. How to protect myself from these thoughts?

1) Have confidence in yourself and take a firm decision.
2) Combat these negative thoughts by reciting Audhu billahi mina-shaytani Rajeem and keep focused on your spouse that you wish to live for the rest of your life.
3) Your niyyah needs to be only for the sake of pleasing Allah swt
4) Remove these doubts and have clarity of mind

I married my wife purely based on her morals and religious values and good family. at the time of my decision I didn’t focus much on physical attraction. However now I am starting to feel like I made a wrong decision and I should’ve married someone who I was also physically attracted to. Is it possible for me to do dua to Allah to somehow make me feel attracted to her? Is it a legitimate dua? How do I stop being distracted by these thoughts?

Yes you can make a dua for this legitimate purpose. There's no harm in seeking this. Recite 2 Rakat Salaat with niyyah of fulfillment of hajaat and dedicate it to Bibi Zahra a.s. InshaAllah, Your Duas will be fulfilled.

I have a question facing very serious problem but not finding a solution. My anger is the only hurdle between me and my Allah. Whenever I feel anger I feel like I’m away from Allah. I want to feel him all the time. I try to stay cool but at working place whenever people do wrong or try their tactics to lower my position my anger comes out most of the time. I cry but the only thing I want is that I want to power that can keep me cool all the time no matter how much wrong people can do. Please help me out. How can I control my anger?

Please kindly remain in wudhu and constantly seek istighfaar and Al Istiaadhah.
Please recite Sura Al Asr for having a cool temperament

Unfortunately I’m battling against a sin, a private one that I’ve been trying to stop which is masturbation.
I have sought many ways to stop myself from doing it, but I still find myself doing it nonetheless, and without my control.

I want to know what the definition of masturbation is for women. Is it considered masturbation it the private part doesn’t ejaculate?

And what are the methods of stopping oneself of doing this sin, now that it’s very addicting.

Unfortunately this a very great sin and its addictive. I have few important questions for you and want to know if you are single or married?

Best ways is to remain in wudhu and feel the presence of Allah swt in your life at all times.

Doing real and sincere Istighfaar to Allah swt.

You need to be self vigilant of your actions.

Also try and utilise your time in doing Godly works.

Try and be in the presence of people around you so you can completely stop doing this sinful act. There's a lot of darkness in the soul if one continues with this sin.

Whether you ejaculate or not, this is psychologically and spiritually very very harmful to your mind, soul.
please refrain from this completely.

Recite Quran and reflect upon the verses. Remember God is watching your actions. Divert your attention and seek positive efforts.

Seek Istiaadha and prayers from Allah swt

I’m a single girl who’s in-law also lives with them (joint family).
My in-law constantly competes with me and copies me in every thing like even in small least important things frm trying and copying the same dress/jewelery/hijab style you name it. It irritates me so much. She can’t see anyone having something better then her, if so then my there is always a riot with my brother at home or with my parents. She can’t even see someone happily having something nice or more succesful then her.
Please tell me how should I handle this

We just need to be supportive to one another and seek help from Allah swt. May Allah ease your tests

I’m in need of help. Lately I’ve been finding myself feeling disconnected when it comes to spirituality. I don’t feel like I’m being honest when it comes to my relationship with Allah. Alhamdullah I’m trying not to lose faith, I do my daily obligatory salat and I keep praying to Allah to guide me but I feel so empty when doing these things. I used to pray salat al-layl (namaz e shab) and read dua aba-hamza Al thumali everyday, and I used to read the recommend duas of the weekdays. But all this has stopped. And I don’t like it, but something in me just feels so disconnected. And I would like to get beck to doing all these things. I just don’t know how and feel like I don’t have that energy or will to be honest. What’s your recommendation? How does one that’s in my position change? I want to get back to reading the Quran like I used to but something is holding me back. Any advice would be greatly helpful.

Please do not loose hope in Allah's mercy.
Has anything changed in your life recently in terms of your spirituality? Best way is to get some time out on reflections and pondering. Give yourself time to think and meditate atleast 10 minutes a day, focus on your breaths, silence the mind. After Salaat recite istighfar and ponder on how to return back to Allah swt. InshaAllah, Allah swt will open doors for you

What are the qualities that good character should have?

Please kindly read and understand Dua Makarimul Akhlaq and dissect every noble characeritics

I totally believe that Allah is there but how do I prove atheists that there is God present and it is one and only Allah ?

There is no atheism! What there is, is true ego that is denying God. Theres so much to talk about the Existence of God. Just by looking at our breaths and our own creation is enough to prove the Existence of God

I have 2 daughters, elder one is 6 and younger one is 3.5.
They often ask me since last year why are all crying during majalis and matam but I couldn’t give answers according to their age and they are not satisfied.
Please suggest me what is best to explain.

You need to talk about the event of kerbala according to your childs ability to understand as to why you mourn over Imam Husayn as

I wanted to know if recitation of dua and other supplications in other languages rather Arabic has the same sawab or only reciting in the Arabic language is must along with translation in other languages?

Arabic is better to recite with translation

I am getting bad thoughts for everyone and I am not able to control my brain of thinking what should I do I didnt even cried on 10th Moharram because of all the bad thoughts running in my brain and I am not able to control please help me what should I do

Please kindly seek medical help and recite salawat

I wanted to ask that is there any amal to know if boy is right for me to marry or not?

If you recite 2 rakaat salaat hadya to Ummul Baneen as and ask Allah to guide you for making the right decision

I am a lactating mother, but I don’t have enough milk for my baby is there any dua I can recite to get more milk for my baby as I don’t want to feed her formula.

Recite Dua Mashlool and hadithul kisa, before feeding perform wudhu

I wanted to ask that why is Hijab not a part of the firu-i-din if it is compulsory.
Also, the hair of males can also be seen as a sign of beauty that can attract the opposite sex, so how comes they do not have to cover it.

Hijaab is for both male and female in the holy quran but the way hijab is worn for women is different.
Modesty of women is more important than the mens hijab as women have been created beautifully. And woman’s attraction is deeply more sensitive due to the make up of woman’s physique

I have two questions regarding khums. If one is in dept, is it obligatory upon them to pay Khums? And who do I directly give my khums to for them to distribute it out?

Firstly you need to clear all the debts you have.
Once you have cleared them out, you can keep a calendar for your annual khums date and give the 20% of your annual savings towards the sehme imam and sehme sadat through the wakil of your marja that you follow.

I wanted to ask if zawaj mutah is permissible for a girl the age of 17- virgin without the permission from the father. If not what are the rulings for her case.

Zawaaj of Mutah is not permissible for a virgin girl unless she has consent of her father or her paternal uncle.

How can one come close to Allah and make a connection?

There are stages of connecting with Allah.
Beginning step is through knowing yourself to know Allah, through Ilm and marifah, through contemplation in Allahs signs, through the Holy Quran

I know that when there is a paper that contains any name of Allah or Qur’anic verses or anything muqadas in Arabic, you cannot toss it away. Does the same apply to when they’re written in English?

Yes same applies to it in english or any other language

People say we do shirk!
coz we give the attributes of Allah swt to Ahlulbayt a.s like they are come on every farshe Aza so they are Omni present and like they listen our prayers and they see us so they r all seeing and hearing.
Please explain me this point

The Ahlulbayt are the great manifestations of Allah swt. They mirror Allahs qualities and they are the signs of God. They are not in partnership with Allah

So they hold this attributes right! They are the mazhar of Allah swt

Indeed Yes

We currently live in (removed) and have a comfortable life here. My husband talks about settling down in (removed) in the future, however I don’t want that as my family resides in (removed), and given the political differences between the two countries it is difficult to travel to and fro easily. And will be difficult for me to visit my home country.
To this he replies that if he wants he can keep me in (removed) against my will as religiously it is permissible and also if a husband wants he can stop his wife from meeting her parents.

I want to know the religious perspective on this, can a husband keep his wife somewhere against her will and wish?

And to what extent this is true that if needed a husband can stop his wife from meeting her family.

Your question has many facets to it to answer however In marriage both husband and wife need to discuss these issues openly with amicable and joint decisions. Communication is the key in any marriage. I would advise you to have good communication with your husband on his regard and you need to educate him about the rights of a wife and silatu Rahm.
Islam does not at all show any injustices to any gender and it is a very balanced deen.
I think you need to use your power of communication to ensure that he respects your views and opinion. You too have a God given right and you need to use it wisely.
Talk to him and share your concerns. I’m sure he will come round it and will value your opinion.

Can you please educate me on the rights of a wife in Islam.
Is this true that a husband has the authority to stop his wife from meeting her family?

Please read the book womans right in Islam by Ayatullah Murtaza Mutahari

Is it haram for me to look up sensitive topics – ones I might be too embarrassed to ask my mom. For example can I research topics about intercourse ? I am not married yet but I like to inform myself of these topics and I don’t know how to do so without googling it.

Yes you can if it's under our shariah parameters

Please can you just tell me what you mean by shariah parameters. Could you give me an example of what is permissible versus what is not. Or a website that explains this in detail. I just don’t want to google anything haram.

Theres no website as such to read the articles on the above questions.
As long as you don't see anything visual or read anything that would arouse your sexual feelings

I have major anxiety. I understand you are not a health care professional but surely the imams must have some kind of cure or remedy for the removal of anxiety and fear. I have so much tawakul in Allah swt but for some reason I am incredibly nervous and scared around people.

To be anxious is somehow quite common. however to combat anxiety, it is highly recommended to recite Salawat upon the Holy prophet Mohamed saw and his pristine pure family.
You also need to find out the root cause of this anxious feeling or being nervous infront of people. what is the cause? why is there nervousness?
Meditation also helps one to combat this anxiety. 10 minutes before your wajib salaat, just be mindful and meditate, feel your breath, and you will see the difference.

Can you Please tell me that the white discharge that women have is naajis?

The white discharge is not najis if its on regular basis and not after having sexual intercourse and having an orgasm. Otherwise its tahir

So if the white discharge is on regular basis do we have to have a ghusl before namaz?

No theres no ghusl needed unless you have had sexual intercourse with your husband and released orgasm

Can you please list me out much and more details regarding nafl prayers. exact timings and if 8 rakah for zohr is it to be performed just like obligatory zohr namaz divided 4*4??

Yes the nafila of dhohr and asr is just like the ritual Salaat that we pray wajib everyday. The timings for dhuhr and asr is before the actual dhuhr and asr salaat

I wanted to ask if it is possible for women who is divorced(kulah) by a (REMOVED) Maulana and stayed away from husband from past X years and a week back she has got divorced (Kulah) re read by Shia maulana to perform nikah or she is supposed to wait for 4 months period?

The Divorce has to be reread and will be proceeded by the Eddah period after pronunciation of Talaq Al Khula. Divorce cannot be recited if one is in her monthly periods.

I have many menstrual pain and the doctor referred me to a gynecology they want to do a internal echo because they think that i have a sickness and they can see it only with that echo. Im a virgin and not married and my question is if i can do the internal echo or not. Is that haram ?

According to what you have mentioned, if there is a necessity to be examined by a gynecologist, it is permissible to get the test done.
As long as you have asked for a 2nd opinion from specialists than you are allowed to go for the test for further investigation.

How does one help loved one, that is obsessed with work all the time? They can not switch off, they can spend hours chatting to work colleagues. But always tired or can not hold an conversation without it leading to an argument.

This is a very important question and needs a lot of thought to it. You would need a family counsellor or a mediator to help you start afresh through positive communication reevaluate your priorities in life and your marriage. how old is your marriage?

The marriage is X years. The loved one is the one that is the only one working. Has a lot of responsibility, as they provide for their own family, as well as spouse.

Perhaps you would need to get your local religious scholar involved for mediating. X years of marriage is still very fresh and you really need to understand his psyche and begin to work own your positive communication skills with your husband.
at this point I can only suggest:
1. Praying for your marriage to blossom
2. To be God conscious at all times.
3. Positive communication skills.
4. Trust in God

Can you tell me the concept of standing close to each other while performing salah like they say feet’s should meet each other feet’s and same for shoulders.

You need to fill the huge gaps in between the mussalleen and try to be shoulder to shoulder. showing unity and solidarity in humility

I would like to know if its ok to consult a male doctor . I am afraid for purpose of proper diagnosis i may have to expose my leg upto knee… i have checked there is no female doctor under that specialty department.

If it is very necessary for a male doctor to examine you, then medically he can. as long as he doesn't come in contact with your body, and uses the medical tools to examine you and does not see your private parts .
this is if you really need to be seen by a male specialist

What are the rules if a male gynocologist doctor helps in delivering a baby. The mother conceived with Allah’s mercy by getting a treatment from this male doctor. This is of course when there was no female doctor available with that speciality.
Or out of ignorance if the couple decided to go this doctor.
How can one repent..

Do sincere istighfar.
Allah is ever so Merciful

What advice can I give to someone who is struggling to surpress anger at home and gets very irritable due to stress they are going through in their personal life? How can they gain sabr and control/help themselves?

Best way to control this anger bouts is through dhikr of salawat and remaining in wudhu. but one needs to have faith in this. also to go through self reflection and self introspection as to why one is getting angry

Very angry and upset with my mother because she said and did something to me that really upset me. I suffer from depression and major anxiety knowing all this and the medication that I take my mother still misbehaved with me. My state of mind is very sensitive and my mother does not help with the matter .She also talks to me and upset me deliberately and makes me look like a disrespectful Daughter amongst my family members . If I don’t speak to my mum will I get punished? Will my prays not be accepted. I just don’t want to see her because she upsets me what do you advice ?

I fully empathise with you. I also understand that you go through depression and anger outbursts.
However, your mother is your mother no matter what.You still need to respect her. You cannot stop your relationship with your mother.
Find out why she does what she does and what makes you angry.
Islam gives a very high regard for noble etiquettes and you need good communication. Try and find someone who con mediate between the two of you.
Pray to Allah to help you and your mother make your mother happy and find out the root cause of all this.