May the bride cover her face while the marriage is being conducted?

May 7, 2020 | Conditions for a valid marriage

May the bride cover her face while the marriage is being conducted? Question Assalamu’alaykum, An Imam supervised a nikah while the woman covered her face with a niqaab. Is this nikah valid? Answer  بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما In the...

Am I fulfilling the vow I have made regarding my children?

May 7, 2020 | Children

Am I fulfilling the vow I have made regarding my children? Question As-salaamu ’alaykum, I made dua’aa for each of my four sons and one daughter when they were in my womb: ربي أني نذرت لك ما في بطني محررا فتقبل مني Now my three older sons ages 8-13 are in hifdh...

Birth control

May 7, 2020 | Children

Birth control Question As-salaamu ’alaykum, I wanted to ask the imam about birth control medication. I have heard it is haram to use and I am really trying my best not to do anything haram and stay on the righteous path. I have had a very troubled marriage so far and...

Having one’s children meet their grandparents knowing that they commit sinful acts

May 7, 2020 | Children

Having one’s children meet their grandparents knowing that they commit sinful acts Question Assalamu’alaikum My mother-in-law works at a bank and my father-in-law has an interest-bearing mortgage on his house. Is it permissible for me to prevent them from...

How to deal with misbehaving children

May 7, 2020 | Children

How to deal with misbehaving children Question As-salaamu ’alaykum, My eldest son is 11 years old. He is having behavioral problems at school and home because my husband lets our children have unlimited screen-time. When I try to put a two hour limit my husband...

Is there anything wrong with children sleeping separately?

May 7, 2020 | Children

Is there anything wrong with children sleeping separately? Question As-salaamu ’alaykum, I have read that the Prophet (saw) said that sleeping separately is from shaytaan.  I have a 2 year old son and a 4 year old daughter that I put down for naptime in separate rooms...