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Yes, the prayer remains valid if a cat lies on the prayer mat or if someone touches a cat after performing wudu. Cats are not considered impure. Hadith: "Cats do not invalidate wudu because they are from those who are around us." (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith No. 76)

Yes, you should pray Fajr as soon as you wake up, even if the time has passed. Hadith : The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever forgets a prayer or sleeps through it, its expiation is to pray it when he remembers it." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 684)

Witr is not obligatory but strongly emphasized (Sunnah Mu’akkadah). Hadith: from Talhah ibn ‘Ubayd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: A man came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, what prayers has Allah enjoined on me?” He said: “The five prayers, unless you do anything voluntarily.” The version narrated by Muslim says: “Five prayers every day and night.” He said: “Do I have to do anything else?’ He said, “No, unless you do it voluntarily.” ( al-Bukhari 1891 and Muslim 11)

Yes, the prayer remains valid if a cat lies on the prayer mat or if someone touches a cat after performing wudu. Cats are not considered impure. Hadith: "Cats do not invalidate wudu because they are from those who are around us." (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith No. 76)

Vomiting does not break wudu according to the majority of scholars, but it is recommended to rinse the mouth afterward.

According to the Hanbali school, eating camel meat breaks wudu and requires a new wudu before praying. Other schools do not consider it to break wudu. Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 360

Yes, it is permissible to wipe over socks (or leather socks) during wudu, provided you have worn them after a full wudu and are not in a state of major impurity. Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 274

The Sound Opinion is, No, a woman cannot perform Hajj without a mahram. Incase, there is no Mahram Hajj Is Not Obligatory on a Woman Hadith: "No woman should travel for Hajj except when accompanied by a mahram." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1862)

Yes, anyone can offer sadaqah jariyah on behalf of a deceased family member, even if they have no children. Hadith: "When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1631)

Organ donation is generally permissible in Islam, provided certain conditions are met. According to the Islamic Fiqh Council and numerous scholars, organ donation is allowed if:

1. It does not lead to the death of the donor.
2. The donor or their family consents to the donation.
3. It is done to save a life or improve essential functions like sight or organ health.
4. The donor’s body is respected, and no organs vital to life, like the heart, are donated while the donor is alive.

It is permissible to perform qiyamul layl while reading the Quran from a mobile device. Hadith: "Recite as much of the Qur'an as may be easy for you." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 473)

The Janazah prayer involves four takbirs, reciting Al-Fatiha, making dua for the deceased, and asking for Allah’s forgiveness. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1259.

Ishraq is the prayer offered shortly after sunrise, while Duha can be prayed later in the forenoon. Hadith : "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation then sits remembering Allah until sunrise and prays two rak'ahs will get the reward of Hajj and Umrah." (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 586)

Yes, Qiyam al-Layl refers to night prayer, which can be prayed even without sleeping beforehand. Hadith : The Prophet (peace be upon him) would pray at night until his feet swelled. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1130)

Yes, Duha prayer is highly recommended and can be prayed after the sun rises until just before Dhuhr. Hadith : "In the morning, charity is due on every joint of the body... Two rak'ahs offered in Duha suffice." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 720)

Witr is not obligatory but strongly emphasized (Sunnah Mu’akkadah). Hadith: from Talhah ibn ‘Ubayd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: A man came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, what prayers has Allah enjoined on me?” He said: “The five prayers, unless you do anything voluntarily.” The version narrated by Muslim says: “Five prayers every day and night.” He said: “Do I have to do anything else?’ He said, “No, unless you do it voluntarily.” ( al-Bukhari 1891 and Muslim 11)

No, Tahajjud is not mandatory but a highly recommended voluntary prayer. Hadith : The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "The best prayer after the obligatory ones is the night prayer (Tahajjud)." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 261)

Yes, you get both protection and reward for reciting them. Hadith: "Whoever recites Ayat-ul-Kursi at the end of each obligatory prayer, nothing but death will prevent him from entering Paradise." (Sunan an-Nasa'i, Hadith No. 984)

Yes, ejaculation invalidates fasting, and you must make up the day later. However, if the release happens unintentionally or in a dream, the fast remains valid. Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1106

No, women are not permitted to fast during menstruation and must make up for the missed fasts after Ramadan. Hadith: "Is it not true that when she has her menses, she does not pray or fast?" (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1951)

Eating out of forgetfulness, does not invalidate the fast. Hadith:  "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully, then he should complete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk, has been given to him by Allah." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 6669)

Yes, it is permissible for a traveler to break their fast while traveling, but they must make up for the missed fast later. The journey must be significant enough to justify the concession. Quran 2:185: "And whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number of days [should be made up]..."

Certain people are exempt from fasting during Ramadan, including the sick, elderly, travelers, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and those whose health would be severely affected by fasting. They must either make up the missed fasts later or provide food for the needy if unable to fast in the future. Quran 2:184: "But if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days..."

Yes, anyone can offer sadaqah jariyah on behalf of a deceased family member, even if they have no children. Hadith: "When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."(Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1631)

Inheritance is divided according to the guidelines provided in the Quran, with specific shares allocated to family members. Reference: Quran 4:11-12.

• Sons and Daughters:
  • A son receives twice the share of a daughter. Quran 4:11: “Allah commands you regarding your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females.”
• Parents:
  • If the deceased has children, each parent receives one-sixth. Quran 4:11: “For parents, a sixth share of the inheritance to each if the deceased left children; if no children and the parents are the only heirs, the mother has a third.”
• Spouse:
  • A wife receives one-quarter if there are no children, and one-eighth if there are children.
  • A husband receives one-half if there are no children, and one-quarter if there are children. Quran 4:12: “Your wives receive a fourth of what you leave if you have no child, but if you have a child, they get an eighth... And for you, a half of what your wives leave if they have no child, but if they have a child, you get a fourth.”
• Siblings:
  • If there are no children or parents, siblings can inherit one-sixth for one or one-third collectively if there are multiple siblings. Quran 4:12.

A widow must observe a four-month and ten-day iddah, during which she refrains from remarrying. Reference: Quran 2:234.

The body is washed, shrouded in a simple cloth, and buried as soon as possible after death. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1254.

Organ donation is generally permissible in Islam, provided certain conditions are met. According to the Islamic Fiqh Council and numerous scholars, organ donation is allowed if:

1. It does not lead to the death of the donor.
2. The donor or their family consents to the donation.
3. It is done to save a life or improve essential functions like sight or organ health.
4. The donor’s body is respected, and no organs vital to life, like the heart, are donated while the donor is alive.

The Janazah prayer involves four takbirs, reciting Al-Fatiha, making dua for the deceased, and asking for Allah’s forgiveness. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1259.

No, women are not permitted to fast during menstruation and must make up for the missed fasts after Ramadan. Hadith: "Is it not true that when she has her menses, she does not pray or fast?" (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1951)

Divorcing a woman during her menstrual period is forbidden but valid. Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 5251 narrates this event, highlighting that the divorce counts, but the husband must follow the proper waiting period for any further action.

Yes, the prayer remains valid if a cat lies on the prayer mat or if someone touches a cat after performing wudu. Cats are not considered impure. Hadith: "Cats do not invalidate wudu because they are from those who are around us." (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith No. 76)

Inheritance is divided according to the guidelines provided in the Quran, with specific shares allocated to family members. Reference: Quran 4:11-12.

• Sons and Daughters:
  • A son receives twice the share of a daughter. Quran 4:11: “Allah commands you regarding your children: for the male, what is equal to the share of two females.”
• Parents:
  • If the deceased has children, each parent receives one-sixth. Quran 4:11: “For parents, a sixth share of the inheritance to each if the deceased left children; if no children and the parents are the only heirs, the mother has a third.”
• Spouse:
  • A wife receives one-quarter if there are no children, and one-eighth if there are children.
  • A husband receives one-half if there are no children, and one-quarter if there are children. Quran 4:12: “Your wives receive a fourth of what you leave if you have no child, but if you have a child, they get an eighth... And for you, a half of what your wives leave if they have no child, but if they have a child, you get a fourth.”
• Siblings:
  • If there are no children or parents, siblings can inherit one-sixth for one or one-third collectively if there are multiple siblings. Quran 4:12.

Majority View (Hanafi, Maliki, Hanbali): Pronouncing three divorces in one sitting is considered valid and counts as three divorces, making it final and irrevocable (talaq al-bain). It is sinful Caliph Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) enforced this as a punishment due to the people's haste in pronouncing divorce. Hadith: Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1472. Minority View (Shafi, Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim): Three divorces pronounced in one sitting should only count as one divorce, based on the practice during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the early caliphate. Hadith:  Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1472.

Divorcing a woman during her menstrual period is forbidden but valid. Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 5251 narrates this event, highlighting that the divorce counts, but the husband must follow the proper waiting period for any further action.

Divorce pronounced in extreme anger, where the person loses control of their senses, may not be valid. However, if anger is controlled and the intent is clear, the divorce counts. This requires careful consideration of the individual's state at the time of divorce. Hadith: The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There is no divorce and no manumission (of slaves) in case of ighlaaq (i.e., in extreme anger or coercion)." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 2046).

In Islam, a man can divorce his wife up to three times, but this must be done in a controlled manner. After the third divorce, it is final, and reconciliation is not possible unless the wife marries another man and gets divorced from him without planning. Quran 2:229

Yes, a woman has the right to initiate divorce in Islam through a process called khula'. This allows her to seek separation from her husband if she returns the mahr or part of it. Quran 2:229. This is supported by various hadiths, including one where the Prophet (peace be upon him) allowed a woman to initiate divorce when she could not stay with her husband​

No, a man cannot marry his mother’s sister as she is a mahram. Quran: Surah An-Nisa, 4:23 "Prohibited to you (for marriage) are... your mothers' sisters."  

No, a woman cannot uncover her hair in front of her male cousins as they are non-mahram. Quran: Surah An-Nur, 24:31 "And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (ordinarily) appears thereof..."

No, it is not permissible for a man to hug his female cousin as she is a non-mahram. Hadith: "The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘It is better for one of you to be pricked in the head with an iron needle than to touch a woman who is not permissible for him.’" (Al-Tabarani, Hadith No. 486)

The Sound Opinion is, No, a woman cannot perform Hajj without a mahram. Incase, there is no Mahram Hajj Is Not Obligatory on a Woman Hadith: "No woman should travel for Hajj except when accompanied by a mahram." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1862)

Yes, a woman’s father-in-law is her permanent mahram. Quran 4:23 mentions the husband's father as a mahram.

No, a woman cannot marry her maternal uncle as he is a mahram. Quran 4:23: "Prohibited for you (for marriage) are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters... your maternal aunts, and your paternal aunts."

No, it is not permissible to shake hands with a non-mahram of the opposite gender. Hadith: “I do not shake hands with women” (Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith No. 2874)​

No, a woman cannot travel with her brother-in-law as he is a non-mahram. Hadith :  “No woman should travel except with a mahram.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1862)

Yes, it is permissible to marry your cousin in Islam because they are non-mahram. Quran 4:23 lists those whom marriage is prohibited, and cousins are not included

A stepparent is someone married to your father or mother, and they are your mahram. A step-sibling is not related to you via your father or mother; hence, he/she is non-Mahram to you. Quran 4:23 mentions step-parents as mahram, while step-siblings are not mentioned as mahram

Yes, you can marry your step-brother as he is considered a non-mahram, meaning marriage is permissible. However, if you and your step-brother were breastfed by the same woman five times or more within the first two years of life, then he would be considered a mahram and marriage would not be allowed. That there should have been five or more breastfeedings, because of the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: Among the things that were revealed of the Qur’aan was that ten definite breastfeedings make a person a mahram, then that was abrogated and replaced with five definite breastfeeding (Narrated by Muslim, 1452)

Men are commanded to treat their wives well. Allah says in the Quran: "And live with them in kindness." (Surah An-Nisa 4:19) The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) also said: "The best of you are those who are best to their wives." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 1977).

No, a man does not have the right to prevent his wife from adorning herself in front of other women, as long as no non-mahram men are present. Hadith: "Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 91)

Shyness is praiseworthy in general, but a man should not be excessively shy in his private matters with his wife. Hadith: "The best of you are those who are best to their wives." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 6082)

A woman should show respect to her mother-in-law as an elder and the grandmother of her children, but she is not obligated to give her the same rights as her own mother. Hadith: "He is not one of us who does not show respect to our elders."(Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 1919)

Yes, the marriage can be halal if they repent and fulfill the conditions of the marriage. Hadith: "The one who repents from sin is like one who did not sin." (Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith No. 4250)

A widow must observe a four-month and ten-day iddah, during which she refrains from remarrying. Reference: Quran 2:234.

Yes, Islam allows a man to marry up to four women, but only if he can deal justly with all of them. Reference: Quran 4:3.

Mahr is a mandatory gift from the husband to the wife, signifying respect and responsibility. It is a right of the wife. Reference: Quran 4:4.

Yes, a woman has the right to choose her spouse, and her consent is essential for the marriage contract to be valid. Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1421.

Yes, both the man and the woman must consent to the marriage for it to be valid in Islam. Forced marriages are not allowed. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 5138

No, a man cannot marry his mother’s sister as she is a mahram. Quran: Surah An-Nisa, 4:23 "Prohibited to you (for marriage) are... your mothers' sisters."  

Yes, a woman’s father-in-law is her permanent mahram. Quran 4:23 mentions the husband's father as a mahram.

No, a woman cannot marry her maternal uncle as he is a mahram. Quran 4:23: "Prohibited for you (for marriage) are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters... your maternal aunts, and your paternal aunts."

Yes, it is permissible to marry your cousin in Islam because they are non-mahram. Quran 4:23 lists those whom marriage is prohibited, and cousins are not included

Yes, you can marry your step-brother as he is considered a non-mahram, meaning marriage is permissible. However, if you and your step-brother were breastfed by the same woman five times or more within the first two years of life, then he would be considered a mahram and marriage would not be allowed. That there should have been five or more breastfeedings, because of the hadeeth of ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: Among the things that were revealed of the Qur’aan was that ten definite breastfeedings make a person a mahram, then that was abrogated and replaced with five definite breastfeeding (Narrated by Muslim, 1452)