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Recently, I started working for a retirement home (Senior Home) in the United States. My job is to take residents to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, play games with them, perform exercises, clean, etc. But, I am having some doubts in my mind about this type of work (i.e. its permissibility) and because the residents are not Muslims. Is it permissible? Is my income halal?
The work is considered lawful, as long as you avoid unlawful interactions with the opposite gender such as shaking their hands and looking at their private parts etc.
- permissibility
- work
In Islam, which is considered better in terms of reward and blessings, to hold a majlis or celebration for the birth of a m’asoom in my house or in the Islamic center?
Holding gatherings for the remembrance of Ahlulbayt (pbut) is among the desired practices in the eyes of God, hence, high reward is hoped for those who hold these gatherings whether in the Islamic center or in their home. However, holding the program at the Islamic center might be preferred. Further, if you choose to hold the gathering at your home you should choose a time that does not coincide with the program time at the Islamic center to avoid any impact on its attendance and activities.
- majalis
If a Muslim man marries a non-Muslim woman in temporary marriage and then he enters into a temporary marriage with another woman, is he under any obligation to inform the first wife about the new marriage?
No, he is not required to inform the first temporary wife.
- temporary marriage
Is Kombucha tea haram to consume?
A number of reports indicate that the tea in question, is made and prepared in several forms, hence it is difficult to apply one ruling to all forms, which is with respect to the presence of alcohol quantity, or the fact that it may be considered beer (fuq’a). As such, if the amount of alcohol is more than 3 percent it is considered an intoxicant drink and must be avoided. Moreover, if it contains beer (fuq’a), it is rendered impure (najis) based on obligatory precaution as per his eminence al-Sayyid al-Sistani. Therefore, we strongly advise the believers to avoid such tea. Unless it is confirmed that it contains no beer and the percentage of alcohol is less than 3 percent.
- food
- permissibility
If someone missed the salat al-Ayaat, how should they make it up?
The person can make it up anytime by praying it as it is prescribed, however, it must not be delayed in such a way that it is considered neglect of the salat.
- make up prayers
- prayers
I recently entered into a temporary marriage and it was agreed that I would pay the dowry at a later date. Can the wife change the dowry to something else from what was previously agreed upon? For example can the dowry be changed from jewelry to cash?
The wife is entitled to the dowry specified in the contract (i.e. at the time of the marriage) and at the time stipulated for it to be given, any changes to the agreement require approval by both the husband and the wife. If both agree, then the jewelry that was specified as a dowry in the marriage contract can be given as cash [instead] at the present exchange value.
- dowry
- temporary marriage
Is it permissible for women to dance alone (unseen by non-Mahrams) or amongst other women?
It is not permissible based on obligatory precaution.
- dancing
- permissibility
- women
Is it permissible to dispose of papers/books with verses of the Holy Quran or the names of God/Ahlulbayt by recycling?
It is permissible as long as it is not considered disrespectful to the sanctity of the holy content.
- books
- permissibility
Is it permissible for women to wear makeup in prayers?
It is permissible to wear makeup in prayers, however, it must not be exposed to a non-mahram male. Also, the woman must make sure to perform wudhu before applying the makeup because it might prevent water from reaching the skin.
- prayers
Is it permissible for a Muslim living in the West to own a liquor store and would their income still be considered halal?
It is not permissible, and the income would be unlawful (haram).
- alcohol
- permissibility
- sell