Mass media refers to the means through which information, statements and news are delivered to the public. It also includes the channels used to influence people’s thoughts, awareness and social attitudes. In this age of technology, radio, television, satellite television, the internet, Continue Reading

Mostafizur Rahman Via email Question: In our area, people often have to pay brokers or office staff a commission or bribe of 5–10% to receive compensation for acquired land. For compensation amounts of Tk 15–20 lakh, this can mean paying a substantial sum. Land belonging to my married sister and my brothers was also acquired. […]Continue Reading

Jasim Uddin Via email Question: I frequently travel to my permanent home in my village. My wife lives in a rented house in Dhaka, which I visit every Friday and Saturday. My workplace is 38 kilometres from Dhaka and 70 kilometres from my village home. The distance between my village home and my workplace is […]Continue Reading

Jasim Uddin Via Email Question: I frequently visit my permanent home in my village. My wife lives in a rented apartment in Dhaka, where I visit every week on Fridays and Saturdays. The distance from Dhaka to my workplace is 38 km, while the distance from my village home to Dhaka is 70 km. Additionally, […]Continue Reading

Question : Is It Sinful to Upload Photos Wearing Hijab on Facebook? If a woman uploads a photo of herself wearing hijab on Facebook and others like the photo, is it sinful? Some people also comment “Mashallah” or “Subhanallah.” Are such comments permissible? Answer: Uploading a photo while wearing a full hijab may not constitute […]Continue Reading

Question : Inheritance of a Deceased Woman’s Children My younger sister died about eight years ago, leaving four children—one son and three daughters. As they were young and their father was unable to support them, I brought them to live with me and have been raising them. The eldest is studying for a degree and […]Continue Reading

ABM Nazrul Islam from Email Question: Many people conceal their actual age on their certificates, reducing it by two, four, or five years. Now my question is: What is the consequence, good or bad, of continuing service for an extra two, four, or five years by showing a reduced age until reaching 59-60 or 65-70 […]Continue Reading

Abu Hurairah from Email Question: If a Muslim feels unsafe practicing their religion and maintaining their life under current social conditions in their home country, can that person perform Hijrah according to Shariah rules, and if so, how? Answer: Generally, the obligation of Hijrah was specific to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers in Makkah. […]Continue Reading

Aminul Islam Mamun Via Email Question: One of my relatives has committed a serious wrong. He had a sexual relationship with a woman, which resulted in her becoming pregnant. The pregnancy was then terminated through an abortion. The woman was not largely at fault in this incident. Around 90 per cent of the blame lies […]Continue Reading

Hafizur Rahman Via email Question: I am an unmarried young man. Without thinking much about the consequences, I fell in love with a girl, and she loves me too. Alhamdulillah, she is religious, observes hijab and tries to follow Islamic teachings, including offering prayers regularly.My intention has always been to marry her. Later, we learned […]Continue Reading