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Title: Must a Child be its Father's Name? Question: Is there any ayah or any hadith saying that in this world children will be called by their father's…
Earlier archiveTerminating a Pregnancy Under Special Medical CircumstancesTitle: Terminating a Pregnancy Under Special Medical Circumstances Question: There is a a medical condition in the fetus called 'Down's syndrome '(mongolism) The features in a newborn with…
Earlier archiveIslamic Stand-point on AdoptionTitle: Islamic Stand-point on Adoption Question: What is Islam's standpoint on adopting a child, if a man and a woman do not have their own children? Answer: The…
Earlier archiveGiving your Name to an Adopted SonTitle: Giving your Name to an Adopted Son Question: I have a Muslim friend who is planning on marrying a Catholic woman. The woman was previously married and…
Earlier archiveIs Adoption Prohibited in Islam?Title: Is Adoption Prohibited in Islam? Question: Why is Adoption Prohibited in Islam? My question regards adoption. I've heard that we as Muslims cannot adopt: 1. why not?…
Earlier archiveWhy is Adoption Considered Prohibited in Islam?Title: Why is Adoption Considered Prohibited in Islam? Question: My question regards the disallowance of adoption in Islam. Where did this concept come from? Was it when, supposedly,…
Earlier archivePayment of Mehr if the Wife is Guilty of AdulteryTitle: Payment of Mehr if the Wife is Guilty of Adultery Question: I was married to a Muslim woman for almost 10 years and am now in the…
Earlier archiveDivorce before Copulation - Iddah and Payment of Meh'rTitle: Divorce before Copulation - Iddah and Payment of Meh'r Question: What are the recommendations for annulment of an unconsummated marriage in reference to mehr payment and iddat…
Earlier archiveBackbiting Between Husband and WifeTitle: Backbiting Between Husband and Wife Question: I understand that backbiting is a very serious sin and in fact it is the same as eating one's dead brother's…
Earlier archiveIddah ClarificationTitle: Iddah Clarification Question: I read something on your website by Moiz Amjad that says that Iddah is not required for women who had no sexual relations with…
Earlier archiveWhy do 'Sayyids' Not Marry Their Daughters To 'Non-SayyidsTitle: Why do 'Sayyids' Not Marry Their Daughters To 'Non- Sayyids Question: Can you tell me whether there is any valid reason that ahl-e-bayts or Sayyeds cant marry…
Earlier archiveSome Practical Issues Involved in Marrying a Divorced WomanTitle: Some Practical Issues Involved in Marrying a Divorced Woman Question: I am planning to get married to a divorced woman with a child from her previous marriage…