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Does a women have to first keep the missed fast of Ramadan before keeping the fast of the 6 days Shawwaal

Answer: It is permissible to fast the six days of Shawwal before making the Qadha fasts of Ramadan, however, it better to first fulfill the Qadha fasts as these are an obligation. 

Is it necessary to cover one’s Satr when alone in a room?

Answer:

Yes, it is necessary (wajib) to cover one’s minimum nakedness (between the navel and knee for both men and women), even when alone. The exception is when there is a need, such as taking a shower, relieving oneself, or changing one’s clothes. Even in such situations, it is recommended to minimize the exposure.

Furthermore, although it is permissible for spouses to look at any part of their partner’s body, it is disliked that they become completely naked during cohabitation. They should cover themselves with a sheet or covering.

قَالَ: قُلْتُ: يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ عَوْرَاتُنَا مَا نَأْتِي مِنْهَا وَمَا نَذَرُ؟ قَالَ: احْفَظْ عَوْرَتَكَ إِلاَّ مِنْ زَوْجَتِكَ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ يَمِينُكَ، فَقَالَ: الرَّجُلُ يَكُونُ مَعَ الرَّجُلِ؟ قَالَ: إِنْ اسْتَطَعْتَ أَنْ لاَ يَرَاهَا أَحَدٌ فَافْعَلْ، قُلْتُ: وَالرَّجُلُ يَكُونُ خَالِيًا، قَالَ: فَاللَّهُ أَحَقُّ أَنْ يُسْتَحْيَا مِنْهُ (ترمذي)
Narrated Bahz bin Hakim: "My father narrated to me from my grandfather, who said: 'I said: "O Messenger of Allah! Regarding our 'Awrah, what of it must we cover, and what of it may we leave?" He said: "Protect your 'Awrah except from your wife or what your right hand possesses."' He said: "What about a man with another man?" He said: "If you are able to not let anyone see it, then do so." I said: "What about a man when he is alone?" He said: "Allah is most deserving of being shy from Him." [ Tirmidhi]

وسيذكر شروط الستر والساتر ( قوله ووجوبه عام) اي في الصلاة وخارجها ( قوله ولو في الخلوة ) اي اذا كان خارج الصلاة يجب الستر بحضرة الناس اجماعاً وفي الخلوة على الصحيح - رد المحتار ج٣ ص ٢٥٠

And Almighty Allah Knows Best

Yusuf Moosagie

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Gold or Silver Utensils

Question - Is it permissible to eat and drink from gold or silver utensils?

Answer: Abi Laila narrates that while Sayyidina Hudhaifa R.A was at Mada'in, when he asked for water. The chief of the village brought to  him a silver vessel. Hudhaifa threw it away and said, 

إِنِّي لَمْ أَرْمِهِ إِلاَّ أَنِّي نَهَيْتُهُ فَلَمْ يَنْتَهِ، 

"I have thrown it away because I told him not to use it, but he has not stopped using it. 

وَإِنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَانَا عَنِ الْحَرِيرِ وَالدِّيبَاجِ وَالشُّرْبِ فِي آنِيَةِ الذَّهَبِ وَالْفِضَّةِ وَقَالَ ‏ 

The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade us to wear clothes of silk or silk brocade, and to drink in gold or silver utensils, and said,

"‏ هُنَّ لَهُمْ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَهْىَ لَكُمْ فِي الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏

 'These things are for them (unbelievers) in this world and for you (Muslims) in the Hereafter.' " [Bukhari]

Hence, it is not permissible for men or women to eat or drink from utensils made from gold or silver. 

However, if a utensil is merely coated with gold or silver then it will be permissible to use it.  

Furthermore, utensils that are made of materials other than gold and silver but are embellished with pieces of gold or silver can only be used for eating and drinking with the condition that,  the main part of the body intended to be used with such a utensil, does not touch the gold and silver. 

Therefore, in a cup embellished with gold and silver, the condition is that the mouth does not touch the gold and silver.

 In a plate, tray, and jug embellished with gold and silver, the condition is that the hand does not touch the gold and silver. 

If this condition is met, then it will be permissible to eat and drink from such a  utensil. 

ولا بأس بالانتفاع بالأواني المموهة بالذهب والفضة بالإجماع كذا في الاختيار شرح المختار (الفتاوى الهندية 5/ 335)