Man

A man is a male human. The term man is usually reserved for an adult male, with the term boy being the usual term for a male child or adolescent. However, the term man is also sometimes used to identify a male human, regardless of age, as in phrases such as "men's basketball".

195909

Man . Sleep . Mother . Marriage

Is it acceptable for a married man to sleep beside his mother, cuddle her, or kiss her face, especially when his mother expects him to spend nights in her room and involves him in activities like back massages and Hajama appointments?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Men and women, mahram or non-mahram, must always observe boundaries between each other. With mahram, the boundaries are less, but there still are boundaries.

Most of what you have mentioned in your question is crossing the boundary, or should be avoided, so as to not all into haram.

We cannot say he might have incestuous tendency, but it is not normal behaviour for a son to sleep right beside his mother and spend nights in her room, etc. He might have more feminine tendency, hence these activities, but it is also his mother to be responsible for this as well.

I would advise someone have a talk with both of them, about boundaries, and the possible shaytani influence that could corrupt anyone.

And Allah knows best

195236

Man . Wife . Sawm (Fasting)

What are the boundaries for a man regarding physical intimacy with his wife during fasting?

Bismihi ta'āla

From a shar'i perspective, only penetration and ejaculation would invalidate a fast, but if they know that even less than this will lead to ejaculation, they must be avoided as well.

In general, while fasting, each side should stay away from these things, and focus on preserving the high quality of their fast, which one aspect of it is supressing lust.

And Allah knows best

193665

Man . Employment

Is it allowed for me, a 24-year-old man, to relocate for a job in a far-off city, leaving my mother, sister, and retired grandmother behind, especially since there are no job opportunities locally and I am the only male in the household?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

Your most important responsibility is to serve your mother and your family. You should leave your mother unless she wants you to leave to earn and spend on her and your family. Never leave your mother for any worldly aim.

Wassalam.

193435

Home . Man . Salah (Prayers)

Is it permissible for men to perform Salah at home if there is a mosque nearby?

Bismihi ta'āla

Although it is highly recommended to pray in a mosque, especially if you live close to it, but it would be permissible to pray at hom if the person wants to, or for whatever reason.

And Allah knows best

192343

Woman . Sexual . Man

Is it permissible to use a sex toy during intercourse with my partner who has high sexual desires? And is it allowed for the wife to penetrate her husband for pleasure using such a toy?

Using sex toys is not permissible, although husband and wife are allowed to enjoy themselves between themselves using their bodies but not other items like sex toys etc.

Wassalam.

191571

Man . Parents . Marriage Proposal . Wealth

I have feelings for someone who has brought me closer to Allah and the Ahlulbayt. He has been meeting my parents' requirements for three years by moving abroad and securing a job, yet they disapprove because he is not wealthy. What should I do?

You can try to convince them that wealth is not a valid condition for happy marriage. Marriage conditions are good faith religion and good manners. It might take you time to convince your parents mainly your father, but you have to try your best.

You can also request good persons who are respected by your parents to try to talk to your parents to convince them.

Wassalam.

191074

Woman . Sexual . Desire . Sin . Man . Divorce . Masturbation . Marriage

Is it permissible for a 37-year-old divorced woman to occasionally masturbate to avoid sin, particularly in a country where finding a Muslim husband is difficult and considering the hormonal changes affecting her menstrual cycle?

No. Masturbation is a sinful act and we are not allowed to commit it under such excuse. Masturbation itself is itself a sinful act, and it can never be permitted for a Muslim female. There are many things mentioned in Quran and authentic Hadeeth which help avoiding falling in sexual sinful acts like:1. Fasting which helps a lot in controlling sexual urge. 2. Avoiding things which increase sexual urge like photos, films, music and songs.

3. Remembering the pious females who are the best models for us like lady Fatima, lady Mariam, lady Zainab, lady Ummul Baneen and other pious females.

4. Remembering the punishment of the sins and great reward of the piousness in this life and hereafter.

Wassalam.

190527

Catholic . Man . Islam . Family . Future . Children . Marriage Proposal . Conversion to Islam

I have a proposal from a Catholic man who wants to convert to Islam and has family support. Are there any restrictions regarding his family, him, me, or our future children in this situation?

Bismihi ta'ala

Congratulations on your proposal. If he meets the right requirements for a spouse, and there is compatibility, and families are happy, go ahead.

No, there are no restrictions, other than the basic shar'i matters, like halal food, no alcohol, etc. Besides this, you and him can visit them in Christmas, and be with them, like any other family.

And Allah knows best

190517

Hadith . Man . Wife . Sexual . Meaning

Is there a Hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a) that states that a man should not engage in sexual relations with his wife while naked? If so, does this imply that only the man must be clothed, or does it mean that both partners should not be naked?

Bismihi ta'ala

There are narrations that do mention some of these things, but most of our esteemed scholars do not mention it as one of the makruh acts during intimacy, meaning that they might not hold that level of authenticity.

You must refer to your Marja' taqleed on this, but whatever the case is, it is not haram, nor even firmly established as 'makruh'.

And Allah knows best

151355

Woman . Salat al-Jama’at . Salah (Prayers) . Man

In congregational prayers, why are women required to stand behind men in the prayer rows? Does this not seem unfair to women? Shouldn't the rows for men and women be positioned next to one another?

It is important to keep the respect of women not to bow in Ruku' and prostrate in Sujood in front of men. Men should not see the women bowing down or prostrating. The rows of women should be behind the rows of men.

Wassalam.

182204

Man . Wealth . Sadaqa (Charity)

What is the recommended way in Islam to give tips? If a man is wealthy, should he give tips to cashiers, witnesses, or beggars every time he encounters them or when asked?

It is always good to give gifts to people to encourage them to do more good. It is not good to give tips to every one even if they are not deserving. Wasting money is not good. Keep your gifts for those who deserve it.

Wassalam.

182276

Wedding . Family . Woman . Hijab . Man . Song

Can men and women in Hijab sit together as a whole family during a wedding celebration and engage in singing songs without using music?

It is not allowed at all. Singing itself is not permissible in any case even if the person is alone, what about with other gender. Family gatherings must be away from any sinful act.

Wassalam.