Day Questions

If a son dies and we do not know if his father died before or after him, how is the inheritance distributed?

If the time of the son’s death is known and the time of the father’s death is unknown, then in this case, the father inherits the son and not vice versa.

During wudhu, I always become doubtful as to whether I am doing the washing properly e.g. whether or not I am wiping my arms in a manner where it is reaching everywhere, which leads me to be very meticulous in my wudhu. May I ignore this doubt?

If the doubt is conventionally normal, and not a type of waswasah, one should pay attention to it, and therefore wash until he is certain that during the washings the water has reached all parts of the face or arm. If the doubt is a type of waswasah, then one should ignore it.

Are Muslims allowed to wear leather jackets or belts that are not made by Muslims?

It is permissible to wear it except in prayers. It is considered to be Najis so one should purify whatever it touches with dampness, like if one touches it with wet hands.

Does water have to reach my scalp during ghusl?

Yes, the water has to reach all the skin, including the skin under the hair of the head and body.