Day Questions

Is it permissible to give the share of Sayyids to my grandmother who is a Hashemite?

It is not permissible to pay khums to poor people if their sustenance is the responsibility of the khums payer. It is obligatory for the duty-bound person to support his grandparents based on compulsory precaution. Therefore, if the Sayyid’s share of the khums is given to the sustenance of your grandmother, then it is not sufficient as khums payment. But if what your give her is to pay off her debt then it is permissible.

Is it permissible to wear a thick bangle, similar to the Sikh 'kara', in memory and out of love for Imam Zayn al-Abideen (Peace be upon him) and his imprisonment in chains?

This is permissible, provided that it does not support false beliefs and religions.

Is the visible part in the nostrils considered an internal or external part of the body, so one should include it in ablution?

It is not considered among the apparent part of the body, so it is not included in the ablution.

I am a married woman, is there any form of birth control that I am permitted to use in order to prevent pregnancy?

There are two scenarios, Firstly: if childbirth will cause bodily harm, it is permissible to disable the reproductive system even if this is permanent in order to alleviate the harm. Secondly: it is permissible to temporarily disable the reproductive system, even if childbirth does not cause any bodily harm. However, if this involves prohibited exposing or touching of the body then it is not permissible except if there is a conventional necessity that requires this.

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