Know Your Deen

Islamic QA for North America

August 18, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Alsalam Alekm sheikh
Can I use an inhaler for  asthma while I am fasting ?
Time: Tuesday July 19, 2011 at 11:21 am

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No.

Allah has made matters easy for a sick person (quran.) If one is forced to use an inhaler, resemble the fasting person as best as you can, use the inhaler when needed and after Ramadhan give your fidya for those fasts in which you used the inhaler.

Allah (SWT) would reward such a person greatly for their intention and efforts.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

p.s. When two opinions exist and the matter is as serious as in the likes of fasting, it would be best to use the above opinion.

(p.s. Why did you send the query in two languages? Oh well.)

August 17, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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the type of wo/man you marry would affect your deen!

Q:alhamdulillah i m a muslim guy.i love a hindu girl and i want to mrry her.she is ready to accept islam.can we marry???
Time: Wednesday August 10, 2011 at 10:39 pm
A: Being a Muslim is not enough. Muslims have responsibilities that go with being part of the islamic faith.

  • A muslim cannot marry a mushrik — those that worship idols. This law is derived from the Quran. Marriage blends two people and their families on a very significant level. You must attempt to ensure that she would change for the best and be a helping hand in making you the best Muslim ever.
  • If she becomes a muslim and there is compatibility, then under ideal conditions there would be no restriction upon such a marriage.

As recommendation: she must convert, learn and practice Islam for more than a few months.  If you feel adultery would be impossible, then in such a situation, her conversation and your immediate marriage to her would be religiously accepted.

I urge you to go with her to a religiously sensitive scholar and discuss the matter. Do not go alone with her. Go with members from her family. Allow her to ask all the necessary questions and address all her concerns so you can make the most educated decision.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.