Why are tattoos not allowed in Islam?
I heard that Muslims are not allowed permanent tattoos on the body because it hinders water from reaching the skin. Hence making the Wudhu and Ghusl never valid. Please quote some references in your answers.

Does passive smoking break fasting?
If someone smokes close to you and you inhale the smoke involuntarily, does that break your fast? Also, does ruling change between fard fasting and extra (nafilah) fasting?

Is it haram for a man to look at naked women in Islam?
Is it wrong for a man to look at a naked woman who is getting changed, if he looks at her without her knowledge? I require evidences from the Qur'an to support any answer.

Is it permissible to eat with non-Muslims?
Is eating on the same table with non-Muslims (Christians, Jews, Hindus, etc) allowed? The assumption is that you would be eating halal food such as vegetables, and that non-Muslims would eat food which they consider permissible...

Why do Shia celebrate Nowruz?
Nowruz is a Persian new year, but why do Shia all around world celebrate it. Here is how it is celebrated at my place. We prepare special nazr of Imam Ali. The contents of which are...

Should a woman keep her head cover while performing Wudu?
My mother has a question. She was asking that can a woman perform Wudu without the Hijab (or without covering her head) and when she is done with Wudu she can cover her head. She do...

Is it appropriate to question a girl about her virginity before marriage?
Is it right to question a girl about her virginity if someone is determined to get married to her. Or is it haram from an Islamic point of view?

How a woman can perform her taraweeh at home?
How a woman can perform her taraweeh at home? What is the procedure? I mean, I know that she can recite the surahs she has remembered but is it necessary to follow a specific pattern of...

What is the exact meaning (or interpretation) of Yaseen? (as the initial verse of Surah-Yasin)
As you are aware, Surah Yasin consists of 88 verses and it begins with Ya, Seem (Yaseen) Yasin: بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ يس (1) والقرآن الحکیم (2) إِنَّكَ لَمِنَ الْمُرْسَلِين (3) علی صراط مستقیم (4) تنزیل...

Can we cry out of sadness during prayer? Will my salah be valid?
I'm going through very hard times and I am really sad.So sometimes during salah I cry and tears drop without making any sound. Is my prayer valid if I cry out of sadness ? Please note...

Can the dead see us?
Someone I know recently died by killing himself. I don't know if he is going to Jannah or not, that's is why I wonder if he can see and hear us now.

What is the sunnah in dressing for men?
I have seen a queston about dressing for women. I need to know : What does Islam say about men's clothing? Is it permitted to wear t-shirt,jeans in public? Is it permitted to tuck-in the shirts?...

If a person masturbates but stops himself before he ejaculates would he need to perform ghusl for namaz?
If a person masturbates but stops himself before he ejaculates would he need to perform ghusl for namaz? or can he perform namaz? please provide reference thank you.
What are the extra prayers and what do they mean?
We pray 2 extra rakats after the morning prayer, 2 or 4 after duhr, 2 after maghrib and 3 after Isha. I always knew that they were extra and it's good to pray them but I...

Did Prophet Joseph marry Zuleikha/Asenath?
From Wikipedia: Muslims believe that Zuleikha, after many years of suffering and longing and eventually becoming a true believer, ends up marrying Prophet Joseph. Does Islam teach that Joseph married Asenath? If so, does that mean...

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