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05. June 2017
Salaam, I was wondering if I can get Prof. Khaled Abou El Fadl's opinion on the obligation of fasting on little girls who have started their period. Is it really in keeping with the essence of Islam or even helpful to Muslims in the 21st century to insist that, just because of a physiological event, a little girl that is emotionally and mentally still a minor must be held accountable for performing religious rituals that she can barely understand or endure? Best regards, [Name Withheld for...
15. March 2017
As salam mo alaikum, I am 28 years old female. I am happily married since 2015 AL HAM DULILLAH. I had a baby boy in 2016. He was hospitalized and diagnosed with large vsd (hole in heart). He was discharged after 19 days. He was then again admitted in hospital for his surgery. After a week he was given to me for a night and then again taken away from me. He was on ventilator till he died. He was my first child and i did nothing but all the possible efforts to keep him safe and healthy. My...
15. January 2017
I am reaching out for some perspective dear doctor. I do not know why I am reacting the way that I am. Currently pregnant 20 plus weeks unplanned pregnancy, went back and forth between aborting it. It's been 20 weeks and I'm still anxious fearful depressed numb nothing gives pleasure, I pray I beg God for relief but nothing. I found out I'm having a girl, already have triplets that I conceived from ivf. We were very happy I had no desire for a son. With this pregnancy people's comments all...
15. November 2016
Asalamalaikum Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, I am writing to you with a great sense of urgency. I'm hoping to get some insight in the following matter. My muslim daughter wishes to marry a man who is from a christian background but who is not a follower of the Christian faith. He believes in the oneness of god and he has no objection to my daughter or their future children practicing Islam. I would like to know whether a Nikaah is permissible in this particular situation. I have met with a couple of...