Greetings and Etiquette
40 questions
Is it permissible to carry a small Mus'haf and read from it at gatherings and during a journey, with the intention of avoiding temptations and benefiting from the Book of Allah?
Are the supplications (adhkar) mentioned in books like "Hisn al-Muslim" the only ones, or are there other authentic supplications, such as the prayer upon leaving the restroom: "Ghufranak (I seek Your forgiveness)" and "Al-hamdu lillah alladhi adhhaba anni al-adha wa afani (Praise be to Allah who has removed the harm from me and given me health)"?
Is it permissible to initiate greetings with People of the Book and demonstrate the leniency of Islam to them, or should one keep away from them and ignore them, given the permissibility of a Muslim man marrying a woman from the People of the Book?
How can a person attain the love of a brother in Islam?
What is the ruling of Sharia on boycotting relatives whose association and continued relations cause problems and discord, who do not harbor affection, who transmit others' words, and who cause pain with their words, especially since keeping away from them brings comfort and tranquility?
Will a Muslim who makes way for his brothers with a vehicle be given the same reward as a Muslim who makes way for his brothers in gatherings, and will Allah make way for him?
Is it permissible to mix, joke, and play card games with female cousins in the presence of mahrams, while wearing the legal hijab, and without touching or being in seclusion?
Is it permissible for a husband to prevent his wife from visiting her family and relatives and attending women's gatherings, on the grounds that he does not want his children to be influenced by their manners?
Is it obligatory to respect elders, even if they show little respect and manners?
To what extent are the narrations regarding the Prophet's ﷺ jesting and laughing authentic, and are the incidents they describe valid?
Is it permissible for a university student to intermingle with female students in general gatherings, greet them, inquire about their well-being, and accompany them to means of transportation?
What are the limits of interaction with the husband's male relatives in light of the husband's rejection of that?
What is the legitimate legal formula for directing questions to scholars, and is it recommended to begin with the Basmalah, or the Khutbat al-Hajah (sermon of need) and offering greetings, and is it preferable to mention "Amma Ba'd" (thereafter)?
Is it permissible for the husband to impose his opinion on his wife regarding the timing of weekly visits to her family and sisters, or must he accede to her request to stay with them for a full day?
What should I have done when my colleague refused to move from my previously occupied spot, and was my reaction correct, or does it indicate a weak personality?
Is it permissible to violate college regulations and exploit the leniency of some lecturers in providing additional assessment opportunities? And is that considered cheating? And is it also considered cheating for lecturers to facilitate some procedures for students? Is it permissible to study from "exam papers" prepared by teaching assistants? What is the ruling on attending a lecture by a lecturer who goes beyond the bounds of etiquette, speaks ignorantly about religion, and insults some Islamists? And what should a student do if his father insists on his attendance?