Between the period he embraces Islaam and [openly] announces his [embracing of] Islaam, is the new Muslim required to perform the obligatory acts as required of [all] Muslims?
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Expiating an oath by paying the poor and destitute money
Regarding the expiation of an oath (kaffaaratul-yameen), could you please advise us about the manner in which the obligation of feeding the ten poor and destitute [must take]?
Wife tempted him and he broke the fast he was making up
His wife, who was not fasting, presented herself to him and he was unable to control himself until he had intercourse with her.
Husband died and she wants to continue her studies
Her husband has died and she is required to complete the period of mourning. [Considering] she is a student at school, is it permissible for her to continue her studies or not?
Praying against the Ruler
What is the ruling regarding praying against the ruler who does not rule according to what Allaah has revealed?
Completing the period of mourning in other than the marital home
Is it permissible for her to travel from the land [where she resided with her] husband to the land where her legal guardian is in order to spend the period of mourning?
The dream of the Custodian of the Prophet’s Chamber
“…And if I am lying, then may I die upon the religion of disbelief (kufr).” Is this statement true or a lie?
An unqualified doctor performing medical surgery
Should a doctor put himself forward to perform medical surgery if he is not proficient in it?
Giving in charity without intending so
I donated [money] for a charitable project out of fear and shame of my immediate manager at work; If he had left the matter to me I would not have donated, not even half a penny!
Taking the initial bow in karate
We joined one of the Karate clubs in America and the trainer said [to us]: “It is required of you to take an initial bow when you are bowed to” [at the start of the karate dual]…