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If parents are financially well-off, is it acceptable for them to insist on monthly financial contributions from their sons, especially knowing that this requirement causes financial hardship for the sons?

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 2 days ago

When parents are in need, it puts a responsibility on their earning sons to support them. Spending on the parents is obligatory not just recommended. When parents expect financial assistance from their sons, it means that they are in need of that assistance. You can not claim that your parents are well off and don’t need your financial assistance as far as they ask you to assist them. You must do your best to assist them even if you have your own financial challenges. Best place to spend is to assist your parents then your relatives then other needy and deserving persons.

Wassalam.

189243

Masjid. Salah (Prayers)

When the prayer begins in the mosque and the first row is full, should the second row start from the middle? Additionally, when more people arrive, should they fill the second row from the right side or the left side?

When first town in congregational prayer is full, second row should start from the middle behind the Imam of Jama'ah. Filling the second row by standing on the right side is more recommended than left side of the Imam of Jama'ah.

Wassalam.

189246

Sleep. Bed. Du'a (Supplication)

Is it acceptable to recite all our supplications before sleep while lying down in bed, or should we be sitting up on the bed instead?

Yes it is allowed to recite our supplications while lying on bed. It is not necessary to be sitting on the bed for reciting the supplications. It is important to be sure that lying on the bed should not make you quickly fall asleep before completing the supplications which you intend to recite.

Wassalam.

189240

Sin. Oath. Kaffara

I made an oath by Allah's name not to commit a particular sin, but I broke it, and the sin lasted only a few seconds. Living with my parents and in a place where I can't find 10 poor believers to feed, how should I fulfill my Kaffarah?

You must feed ten ooor believers not only where you live but where ever you can reach to poor needy believer even if you sent the food to another country where poor believers can be fed.

Wassalam.

189112

Face. Ghusl. Mayyit. Death

How should Ghusl Mayyit be performed if a person dies with sunscreen or creams on their face? Is there a specific step to ensure all body parts are properly cleansed before performing the Ghusl?

Creams and all other materials must be washed away before starting Ghusl on the dead body.

Wassalam.

189092

Gender. Makruh

Is conversing with the opposite gender without a valid reason considered Makruh?

Chatting with other gender with out a valid reason is Makriuh, and can be sometimes unlawful if it leads to a sinful feelings or wrong thoughts.

Wassalam.

189086

Marriage Proposal

Is the requirement for a mediator a significant dealbreaker in a marriage proposal, considering my family turned down a potential match with a girl because her father insisted on having one?

It is not obligatory to have a mediator in marriage proposal. It is good to have one if it has been requested by any family involved in the proposal. It is not good to turn down a suitable proposal just because of lack of a mediator.
'Wassalam.

189084

Ghusl. Menstruation. Sayyid Ali Khamene'i

Could you explain the procedure for performing Ghusl al-Hayd according to Sayid Khamenei's guidelines? Please provide the complete steps and clarify whether stepping out of the water invalidates the Ghusl.

https://www.leader.ir/en/book/32/Practical-Laws-of-Islam

189081

Family. Friendship. Tribulation

How can a wealthy Muslim effectively support family, friends, non-believers, and strangers facing financial difficulties while maintaining a balanced approach?

Supporting needy relatives is very important and it come before supporting other needy friends or strangers. The Hadeeth states: There is no charity (on people) when your own relative is in need. لا صدقة وذو رحم محتاج.

After being sure that your own relatives are not in need, you can help your needy friends and others.

Wassalam.

189072

Parents

What should I do if one of my parents strongly wants me to pursue a career I don't desire, and they become upset when I express my feelings about it?

You must keep respecting your parents in every situation but your career is your own choice and no one can force you on a career against your own feelings. You must maintain a balance between your basic right to pursue your selected career, and keeping your parents feel respected and never cause them feel ignored by you or been looked down by people.

Wassalam.

189063

Istihadha. Najis. Salah (Prayers)

Is a very small amount of Istihadha considered Najis? If I discover that I had a tiny amount of Istihadha immediately after my prayer, does that render my prayer invalid?

Istihadha requires you to perform Wudhu for every single Salah whether obligatory or recommended. If the Istihadha has occurred before performing your Salah, your every Salah needs to be with a new Wudhu.

If Istihadha occurred immediately after you performed your Prayers,v your Prayers which performed are valid, but coming prayers need a new Wudhu for every Prayer. This is when the blood is little which does not fill the pad.

Wassalam.

189057

Money. Haram

What steps should I take to remove money that I have acquired, knowingly or unknowingly, that I later discovered to be Haram, in order to ensure my remaining earnings are Halal?

Haraam (unlawful) money must be given back to its real owners, and if you don't know them or their families, then it must be given to the Marje' of Taqleed as Majhool al-Malik (unknown owner) so that he distributes it among poor believers.

If you don't know the exact amount of the unlawful money mixed with your money, you must pay an amount which makes you sure that unlawful money has been removed away from your money. That amount should be given to the Marje' of Taqleed as well so that he distributes it among poor believers.

You are not allowed to give unlawful money to charity because it does not belong to you. Allah Says in Quran ( And never deal with the unlawful by spending from it in charity, because you don't own it). (Sura al-Baqara m verse 267).

Wassalam.