Western Society

The Western world refers to various nations depending on the context, most often including at least part of Europe (especially European Union with EFTA), Australasia (especially Australia and New Zealand) and the Americas (especially North America).

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Western Society . Conversion to Islam . Imamah

As a Western revert, am I allowed to adopt an Islamic name, and can I use names of the Imams, such as Ali or Hussain, as my first name?

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... Answer updated 1 day ago

Yes, you and every Muslim is allowed to adopt any Islamic name including names of the Infallible Imams like Ali, Hussain.

Wassalam.

Western Society . Conversion to Islam . Imamah

As a Western revert, am I allowed to adopt an Islamic name, and can I use names of the Imams, such as Ali or Hussain, as my first name?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 day ago

Yes

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Sexual . Western Society . Man

In the West, many men have their lives destroyed by being accused of sexual misconduct, without any proof. Is this acceptable in Islam?

Islam does not accept accusations but asks for concrete evidence to stab lush whether the person committed a crime or hot. Muslims must follow Islamic Sharia.

Wassalam.

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House . Iran . Western Society . Loan

Is it permissible in Islam to borrow money in a Western country to purchase a house in Iran?

Yes it is permissible to borrow money to use it in buying house or in any other lawful cause.

Wassalam.

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Students . Employment . Western Society

What are the permissible job sectors for Biotech students? Can they work in teaching, research, food, agriculture, and forensics in both Western and Islamic countries, considering the perspectives for both male and female individuals?

Every job is allowed to do as far as it does not involve any sinful act.

Wassalam.

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Muslims . Western Society . Hijra (Migration) . France

I currently reside in France, where I feel that Muslims face various restrictions. If I were to relocate to another Western country like England, where religious practices are more freely observed, would it be considered a Hijra?

Hijra is migrating from a place to another place for the sake of preserving your faith and religious practice. Migrating from a place where you can not practice your full religious duties to a place where you can practice your religious duties freely is a type of Hijra for the sake of Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Haram . Western Society . Employment

What occupations are considered allowed in Western societies, given that many jobs seem to have some Haram elements associated with them?

Jobs in Western and Eastern societies include good and bad elements. Muslim must avoid any wrong job which means the job which involves Haraam act whether it is Western or Eastern or any where in the world.

Wassalam.

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Income . Employment . Western Society

In the country where I work, it is illegal to work on a tourist visa. However, I am currently employed at a restaurant using my tourist visa. Does this make my income Haram, as I am violating the country's laws?

It depends on the nature and the effects of your work. If your work does not harm any one and does not involve any wrong act on people, then it is allowed. If you are in doubt, then you may consult local trusted pious Ulama in the area where you are working now.

Wassalam.

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Swimming . Western Society

Is it allowed for me to participate in competitive swimming where the men and women are not in close contact to each other and no forbidden act is taking place, and there is no other option for me as in the West all places are mixed?

To be in a place of competition of swimming with women itself is not permissible for Muslim man. Obviously swimming dress of women in the West is un-Islamic and we can not look at women with out full Hijab.

You should save yourself from such places where you look at women with out proper Hijab.

Wassalam.

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Lawyer . Riba . Western Society . Bank . Employment

A commercial lawyer in the West works at a law firm that has clients such as banks that charge Riba and have Haram investments. Would it be permissible to work in that firm if they did not work in any financial practice areas that dealt with those banks?

If you are sure that you will never help in usury or any unlawful (Haraam) work, then you can work in such legal firm.

'Wassalam.

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Wife . Marriage . Western Society . Polygamy

Is it ok to secretly marry a second wife if the laws of the country, like in many countries in the West, does not allow marrying more than one wife at a time?

We are not dealing here with legal matters nor giving any legal advice. We are dealing with Islamic matters and reflecting the rulings of the leading scholars ( Maraaji' of Taqleed). Muslim should not break the law of the country where he lives unless it contradicts with his faith and religion.
Main matter in second marriage is fulfilling the Islamic conditions of practical justice between wives. If this condition is not fulfilled, second marriage will be not permissible in Islam.

If your question is a legal question, you should ask your legal adviser.

Wassalam.

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Sin . Hijab . Women . Western Society

Is it compulsory to frown in the face of sin or express displeasure when witnessing a sin, even if it will not have any effect, especially in cases like the Hijab where a lot of women in the West do not observe it?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 2 years ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. One of the conditions for amr bi al-ma'ruf and nahy an al-mukar is that it should have an effect. So if you are sure certain actions will not have an effect the conditions to carry out that action have not been fulfilled.

May you always be successful