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Is it necessary to verbally respond to all the Adhans that I hear?
Responding verbally to every Adhan is not necessary; responding to the first is encouraged and responding to all is rewarding.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipWhat shall I do if I have a plaster and I need to do Wudhu?
If removing the plaster is harmful or painful, simply pass a wet hand over it during Wudhu.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipForgetting to say Bismillah at the start of Wudhu
The Sunnah time for Bismillah is missed, but one is still encouraged to recite it when remembered during Wudhu.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleMarriage & FamilyIs it permissible to change one’s surname after marriage?
Taking the husband's surname after marriage is permissible and does not contradict Qur'anic naming injunctions.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleMarriage & FamilyIf we did not sign a marriage contract, is the Nikah still valid?
Not signing a marriage contract does not affect the Nikah, which is executed by verbal offer and acceptance before witnesses.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam DislikedMarriage & FamilyIs it permissible to have a really high amount as Mahr?
There is no maximum Mahr, but excessive and exorbitant amounts are discouraged.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalMarriage & FamilyIs it permissible for the newlywed couple to be intimate before Rukhsati and moving in with another?
Once the Nikah takes place the couple are lawful to each other, but an agreed delay in relations should be honoured.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalMarriage & FamilyCan the son of the bride from her first marriage be a witness for her second marriage?
The bride's son may witness her Nikah if he is Muslim, sane and mature.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailMarriage & FamilyWhat is a Mahram?
A Mahram is someone one is permanently prohibited from marrying.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalHealth & MedicineAre gold fillings permissible?
Gold fillings are permissible when needed on medical grounds.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipAre Deposits Held in an Offset Mortgage Account Subject to Zakat?
Money held in an offset mortgage account is subject to Zakat; interest-based mortgages are impermissible and one should switch to an Islamic plan.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailEveryday LifeA person has spent decades of his life stealing, gambling, and cannot remember who he has stolen from. What should he do?
He must repent, check legal implications and try to return stolen wealth; if owners truly cannot be recalled, give charity as a last resort.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam