I am an unmarried woman who is still a virgin. I have been trying to use a kursuf to determine the end of my menstruation, but I don't know how to insert it without causing pain. I tried to follow guidance from some Muslimah websites, where they stated that unmarried women should put the kursuf right at the vagina opening, at the labia minora. But this doesn't help in determining the end of my menstruation, as the kursuf can come out clean, but later I still have leftover menstrual liquid coming out. I tried to insert by squatting as well, as advised by some websites, but it is still painful. Hence, I have been determining my end of menstruation by waiting for a clear discharge to come out on its own. Please advice how should I proceed in this case.

As-salamu alaykum, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to seek advice regarding my marriage, as I am currently struggling with a difficult situation that is affecting me emotionally and mentally. Some time ago, I met a woman whom I wanted to marry. However, when I informed my parents about my decision, they strongly opposed it for cultural reasons, simply because she comes from a certain city. Unfortunately, this led to many arguments between my parents and me. Despite their disapproval, I proceeded with the marriage, asking for my wife’s hand in marriage by myself. My parents did not attend the wedding and, to this day, refuse to have any relationship with my wife. Although my relationship with my parents is still intact, they completely avoid my wife, and she, in return, refuses to have any relationship with them unless they apologize. While my wife and I generally have a good marriage, this issue causes frequent arguments. She has developed a deep hatred towards my parents and often speaks ill of them. Over time, I have started to feel that my love for my wife is fading. I find her increasingly unattractive, and I struggle to lower my gaze, as I often think that I could have married someone my parents would have approved of. It feels as though I am being punished for my decision. Additionally, I often face awkward situations when people from my wife’s side ask whether my parents have reached out to us, which only reminds me of the ongoing conflict. I deeply regret many aspects of this situation, and I am now questioning whether it would be better to separate, especially since we do not have children yet. Neither my wife nor I are willing to consult an Imam or take steps toward reconciliation. I constantly feel sad and have frequent thoughts that I would be happier with someone else. I also fear that if we do have children, they will grow up resenting my parents due to this conflict. From an Islamic perspective, would it be advisable to divorce at this stage? I would sincerely appreciate your guidance on this matter.

Salam I am writing this question on behalf of a dear friend who Is deeply disturbed. Mmy friend was experiencing depression and Istihada 2 years ago and she ended up cheating on her Islamic/Alimah exams- not all of them, a few of them. She doesn't remember 100% if she cheated or not, it was an online exam and she memorised the answer and wrote it on the paper before the exam but she doesn't remember if she referred to what she wrote or not, she doesn't remember if she backed spaced it. She has finished her course, had made sincere Tawbah and is consumed with guilt. She never called herself as Alimah, she refutes anyone who calls her an Alimah and she didn't go to her graduation.if someone asks her, she said she studied Quran and Hadith as she didn't cheat on those exams. She has been teaching on behalf of her teachers request and being doing Khidmat for the institution she studied with. She is scared to bring this up with her teachers as she doesn't know what she did. She regrets it immensely and wants to know if any of her Khidmat of Deen and teaching will be accepted by Allah, she wants to know if she should stop all Khidmat and teaching and leave the institute and just do Tawbah and have nothing to do with learning Ilm- she finds this very difficult to leave as she did Tawbah and wants to serve the Deen. If she earns any income teaching the Deen- is it Haram. Please can you guide her JazakhAllah Khair

Assalamualaikum warehmatullahi wabarakatuhu, I am currently residing in Canada and work as a Software Engineer. I was recently approached by a group of individuals who asked me to venture with them for a startup. The core product for the start-up is a software that helps healthcare authorities in identifying the right type and location of a hospital based on the patient condition for scenarios where there are casualties or injuries and even illnesses such as Covid-19. Recently, the co-founders of the startup told me that they are thinking to pitch the product to the Canadian armed forces with some customization required from me such as change in data inputs which would aid the army to transfer injured soldiers to appropriate healthcare facility during war. I am worried now that I might end up helping the kuffaar and that my earning will also be haraam. My two main concerns are as followed: 1. Will I be considered as aiding the kuffaar army if I build such a software keeping in mind that the same core software (without the customization for the army) can be used to aid civilians as well?  2. Will my earning from developing such a software be considered haraam?  Looking forward to your response on this, Mufti sahab. JazakAllah khair.

There is this girl whom I was once in a ḥarām relationship with. Unfortunately, we committed zina multiple times. We cut each other off in 2021, and I sincerely repented to Allāh for my mistakes. I also told her that “I swear to Allāh that I will never be with her again”. Unfortunately, I also said this out of anger and not in a good mental state. Presently, me and this girl have been in contact again (not dating at all) and I was wondering, would it be permissible to marry this woman? I only ask because she exhibits exceptional qualities that a good mother/wife exhibit, and she also treats her family very well. She is also in a good mental state as well.

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh. I am reaching out because I’ve recently noticed an increasing trend that deeply concerns me. It seems that some businesses are exploiting Islam for commercial purposes, using religious symbols and terminology as mere marketing tools to attract Muslim consumers. For example, I’ve seen products like candies being excessively advertised as “halal” in a way that feels more like a sales gimmick than a genuine adherence to Islamic principles. I even came across a watch with Arabic numerals being labeled as a “Muslim watch” — a description that feels unnecessary and exploitative. As a Muslim, I find this troubling. It feels as though the sacredness of our faith is being reduced to a marketing strategy. I would greatly appreciate your guidance on this matter. Are there any perspectives from the Hanafi school regarding the misuse of religion for personal or commercial gain? I believe that such practices not only mislead consumers but also undermine the integrity of our faith. Thank you for taking the time to read my message. I look forward to your response. BarakAllahu Feek.

Salaam I have recently been overcome with doubts about Islam. These doubts aren't logic related and I hate them. It is clear to me that the Qur'an is from Allah, however a disturbing thought keeps popping up like what if some other human wrote the Qur'an which I don't believe but the what if keeps popping up and I feel far from the deen. Please can you provide me with resoning and Quranic miracles for me to resolve this with whenever it pops up? Please make duaa for me JazakAllah

Salaam The other day I suddenly received doubts in my imaan. All my logic tells me that the Qur'an is from Allah, and the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) is a true Prophet. And yet I am still plagued by doubts about Islam (which I hate) and my heart feels dead. Sometimes when thinking of Allah or performing ibadah my mind is overcome with the thought that Islam is not real and it has resulted in me feeling like I am on the verge of Kufr. I keep reiterating the logic in my head to reaffirm myself, however it almost feels like my heart doesn't accept it. Please make duaa for me What advice do you have for me?

Salamoalaikom, what is the ruling on brushing your teeth with toothpaste whilst fasting and the taste that remains after it in the mouth? When I brush my teeth while fasting, I take care that no particles enter the throat, whilst brushing. Immediately after I rinse my mouth without gargling and try my best to spit out everything. All the macro particles are gone and I don’t feel anything in my mouth except saliva and the taste/flavor of toothpaste, just like one feels the aftertaste of food and miswak. What is the ruling on that after taste of food, toothpaste and miswak respectively and does it break the fast? If so, then even brushing shortly before Fajr wouldn’t fix the issue, correct? Should I refrain from toothpaste in that scenario? Jazak’Allahu Khairan, Wa Al-Salam.

Asalamo alkuim, I been married for a year and half. In the beginning of our marriage my husband would go to work until 5 then go to his family house until 8. Also would keep me at the house while he is with his family hanging out. Every time I would discuss him what he has he would tell me a wife doesn’t need to know her husbands whereabouts. He would yell at me for his sisters in front of them because I was changing to go out with them and they are always late when we go out. His sister said something to hurt me and he made me call them, so I make things right. His family calls him 10 times if he doesn’t answer which usually we are inmates during the times he doesn’t answer. He thinks something has happened so he stops, but nothing has happened. Recently we have been arguing so much because he would get mad out of nowhere and he doesn’t keep his promise that we had before we got married such as living with parents and communicating everything with each other before anyone else. His family has been saying bad things about me and he doesn’t defend me. I feel like when I go to his family they don’t talk to me and leave out of everything. My husband lectures me in front of them. I do raise my voice sometimes because I get very anger because I feel like I moved across the country and my husband doesn’t talk to me and puts last for everything. We had a big fight because he kept getting mad at out of nowhere at me, so I said I wanted a divorce out of anger. He got mad and left. My dad convinced to comeback home and I regretted right away. My husband has said before that he can’t keep being in this marriage and thinks we are still young and we can move on. Which means divorce but when I said he got mad and he has not talked to me for two weeks. He said he will never forgive or forget for what I have said. I have been very patient and haven’t raised my voice or argued with him. I don’t what to do to bring my husband back to me. Nothing I do is right. He doesn’t talk to me and doesn’t joke with me. What should I do to have my husband to forgive me for what I have said?