Selected Questions
Answers
Can You Make Du`a in a State of Impurity?
It is permissible for a person, if he is in a state of major impurity, to make Du`a to Allah and remember Him, including the Adhkar before sleeping and others. What is forbidden in a state of major impurity is Dhikr that consists of reciting the Quran, a full verse or more, whether that is read from the Mus-haf or recited by heart.
Can a Woman Who is in a State of Impurity Cook or Touch Things?
It is permissible for a person – whether a man or a woman – who is in a state of major ritual impurity to touch things such as clothes, plates, pots, etc., before doing Ghusl, because this person is not impure and does not make the things he or she touches impure.
Can I Pray without Ghusl after Wet Dreams?
Anyone who becomes Junub (a state of major impurity) as the result of a wet dream or intercourse has to do Ghusl. If you cannot do Ghusl because there is no water available, or because you are unable to use it, then you should do Tayammum and pray. In your case, you have to repeat the prayer because you did not do Ghusl or Tayammum.
When Should the Postpartum Woman Do Ghusl?
The postpartum woman should refrain from praying for 40 days unless her bleeding ends before, then she should do Ghusl and resume praying. If she sees any blood after 40 days, then most of the scholars say that she should not refrain from praying after forty days.
Is Ghusl Mandatory on Friday for Women?
Doing Ghusl on Fridays is Sunnah but not obligatory according to the majority of jurists. This Ghusl is prescribed for those who come to Jumu`ah prayers whether men or women.
Can You Pray Sitting Down?
It is not permissible for you to pray sitting down in obligatory prayers unless you are unable to stand, or standing is very difficult for you, or you are sick and there is the fear that your sickness may become worse if you pray standing up. It is permissible to pray sitting down in optional prayers, even without an excuse, but the reward of the one who sits in that case is half the reward of one who stands
Is Bleaching Prohibited in Islam?
There is nothing wrong with bleaching if it is done to remove a fault or blemish. But if bleaching is done for beauty and perfection, it is not permitted because it involves changing the creation of Allah.
Are Cosmetics Prohibited for Men?
• Whatever is specifically for the adornment or beautification of women only, such as lipstick, nail polish, and so on, it is not permissible for men to adorn themselves with it.
• There is nothing wrong with using things that are for the purpose of removing defects, such as using creams to remove spots from the face.
• In the case of cosmetics that are used only for the purpose of beautification or adornment, it is not appropriate for men to use them.
• If the use of something will lead to a change in the colour of the skin, from dark to light for example, if that change is temporary then there is nothing wrong with it.