My father passed away leaving behind a debt. The debt was incurred to cover hospital expenses resulting from a traffic accident. Must the heirs hasten to settle this debt by selling the house they currently live in, keeping in mind that the creditors have not yet demanded payment as they are waiting for a court ruling to receive the amount from the insurance company?

My fiancé gave me a sum of money toward the mahr (A mandatory gift of money, property, or valuables that a Muslim groom must give directly to his bride upon marriage) before the marriage contract was concluded, and I spent this money on myself at his request. I then traveled to join him in the country where he was residing, in order to conclude the marriage contract. However, Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, took his soul due to illness [before the contract could be concluded]. Am I required to return the amount he gave me toward the mahr? And do I have the right to deduct the expenses I incurred as a result of my travel to him — such as the cost of the plane ticket, accommodation, and unpaid leave [from work]?

What is the ruling of Sharia on retracting from one`s acknowledgment in divorce and other matters?

Why is a Woman's Testimony Considered Half of a Man's Testimony?

What is the ruling of Sharia when banks file dismissal of cases, whereby they are required to return substantial amounts of money to claimants, under the pretext of the passage of time? Also, what is the ruling of Sharia on their not returning these amounts?

Being a lawyer, I was delegated with a case involving the injury of my client because of a traffic accident. The court ruled that she gets a compensation; part of which is to be paid by the insurance company and the rest-jointly and severally-by the car`s owner and driver. However, the owner suggested covering the whole amount under the condition that I carry on with the case to the end and give him back whatever amounts I manage to collect through court. It is worth pointing out that the owner has the right to claim that compensation from the driver. What is the ruling on my doing so?

I was called for testimony in a struggle between two husbands; yet, my family told me not to testify since this will cause troubles to my family. Should I testify in this case?

What are the conditions for holding the position of an Islamic judge, and is it permissible for a woman to assume that position as well as as positions of non-exclusive jurisdiction?

What is the ruling on the imposition delivered by a concealed witness against a defendant, upon request of a plaintiff ,where the witness can see and hear the defendant while the latter can`t and is unaware of his presence. This is because, before people, the defendant denies the plaintiff`s right, but, in private, he admits it. Therefore, the plaintiff conceals the witness to testify against the defendant, since there is no other way to prove his right?

What is the ruling of Sharia on seeking to be an Islamic judge?

Is it permissible to describe the legislators of civil law with the Quranic verse No. (3), Chapter (An-Najm), which is specific of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)?

What is the ruling of Sharia on taking one`s right through deception?