Md. Mizanur Rahman Via email Question: I work in a garment factory. Both of my parents are sick and live in my village. I am considering leaving my job to care for them. But without a job, it will be difficult for me to support my family. What should I do? Answer: Working away from […]Continue Reading

Saiful Islam Via Email Question: Is there any problem if a pre-recorded adhan is played over a microphone at a market-based prayer mosque? It is worth noting that the recording is played over the microphone after the adhan is given at the local mosque. Answer: Playing the adhan over a microphone does not fulfill the […]Continue Reading

Mizan Rahman Via Email Question: A person opens a DPS (Deposit Pension Scheme) at a bank and tells his parents that when the DPS matures, they should use the money to perform Hajj. However, after the DPS matures, when he asks them to use the money for Hajj, they say they do not want to […]Continue Reading

Kabir Hasan via E-mail Question: ‘During my Aqiqah, I was given the name ‘Md. Kabir Mia’ by my parents; ‘Mia’ is my family name. I would like to change my family name and first name to ‘Miraj Khan’. Is this allowed?’ Answer: ‘No, it is not allowed. Since ‘Khan’ is a family name (a lineage), […]Continue Reading

Ariful Islam Via email Question: When does the time for Witr prayer end? Answer: Witr prayer can be performed until the time for Fajr begins. Witr refers to making the final prayer of the night an odd-numbered prayer. Those who finish their prayers after Isha may perform Witr at that time. However, those who are […]Continue Reading

Imran Hossain, from E-mail Question: I have completed my master’s in law from the University of Dhaka, and my parents want me to become a judge. However, Bangladesh’s judicial system is not fully based on Shariah. While family and civil laws do not significantly conflict with Islam, the criminal justice system does not permit certain […]Continue Reading

Question: “I am a police officer. Many argue that formal government responsibilities come before prayers, indicating that prayers can be skipped or delayed until after work hours. They frequently give historical examples from the battlefield, like soldiers praying in shifts. During a debate, I responded by saying that Allah’s commands must always come first. Continue Reading

Inquiry: Is it permissible under Islamic law (Shariah) for a father to sell his minor child’s property, particularly property the child inherited from their deceased mother? Response: In general, a minor child’s wealth or property cannot be appropriated or disposed of by the mother, father, or any other person. Therefore, it is not permissible to […]Continue Reading

Zahirul Islam via email Inquiry: Our land has been illegally occupied by some individuals, but we do not have the financial means to cover the costs of legal action and court proceedings. Is it permissible to take interest-bearing loans and repay them in installments to meet these expenses? Response: Taking money on interest is completely […]Continue Reading

Jasim Uddin via email Question: After marriage, a woman lived with her husband for just over a month. After visiting her parents, she refused to return to her husband and instead filed for divorce from her family home. Attempts at reconciliation between the two families failed to reach a mutual agreement. She declined to continue […]Continue Reading