Gender Interaction and Separation in Islam QuestionSalam Imam, to what extent should men and women separate in Islam? Jazakallahu khairan. AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, wa ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain. 1) The Principle of Modesty and Interaction Islam recognizes natural interaction between men and women in society — for trade, learning, family, and communal … Read more
QuestionSomeone entered the Miqat for ‘Umrah with the intention of ‘Umrah. But when he got to the hotel, he took off his ihram clothes and wore regular clothes. Does he have to go back to the Miqat and make his intention again, or can he just give a damm (sacrifice)? AnswerAlhamdulillah, wassalatu wassalamu ala rasulillah, … Read more
Question_Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, brother.This year, during Ḥajj, my parents ended up in different tents in Minā.On the 12th of Dhul-Ḥijjah my mother (age 65) waited in her tent to do the stoning (Rami), hoping my father would arrive so they could go together with the kafela. My father searched all over Minā … Read more