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Overweight Husband
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
A woman’s husband has become severely overweight, and she no longer feels attracted to him. She has spoken to him about it, but he does not seem concerned.
What advice can be given to her?
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister
She should try to get some senior family member to speak to him on a general note …
Internal Examination
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
1. Does a Pap smear and internal break my fast?
2. Does it break my ghusl and wudhu?
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister
1. If any medication (liquid or otherwise) or anything moist (non-medication) is entered into the inner private part then the fast will break. If something dry (like a finger or examining instrument) is inserted (without any lubricant or medication) then it will not break the …
Kajoor (date) Pastry
Ingredients:
Puff pastry
Pitted dates
Apricot jam
Pistachio/almonds (to decorate)
Method:
Form dates into 8 cm strips (like seekh). Roll pastry and cut into 8 cm squares. Place date strip on an angle across the square. Fold sides across and stick together with water. Place on a greased oven tray. Bake on 180°C until golden brown.
Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Brush with melted apricot jam. Sprinkle with sliced pistachios and …
