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Can you explain as a female gynecologist and Muslim scholar what is female genital mutilation ( FGM), and what is your stand on it ?

I preface this by saying that I understand that it is impermissible to listen to music. I wanted to ask if there is permissibility of musical instruments, like are certain instruments allowed? Additionally, what is the permissibility of nasheeds?

How to deal with perfectionism coming every time in the way of studying. Even though I try to remind myself of the Hadith that Allah loves small consistent deeds, not necessarily big ones. And I try to read Qur´an to manage this perfectionism but I keep on being strict on myself that doesn’t help me always

In terms of modesty and Hijab, I have heard that our hijab(scarf) must cover our shoulders and that we are not allowed to wear jackets over our hijab/jilbab, and that we must wear them under our scarf to not expose the shape of our shoulders and arms. Is this true?

Is it permissible for us to have laser depilation in our private parts? It is not strictly a medical need but done for hygienic reasons since it removes hair from root vs. cutting it, but it requieres another female to perform the laser on you and hence see your private parts.

Can a women on a her menses give ghuls to the deceased ?

Can a menstruating women attend a Nikah at a masjid?

Can you give me practical tips what to do when a non mahram man extends his hands for a handshake?

Is it permissible to make duua in one’s language in sujjud during prayer if one does not speak arabic ?

At what age should you consider a child old enough for you to start covering before him? ( not mahram)

Is it allowed to have intermarital relationships during pregnancy?

This year I fasted my first ramadan as a convert. The first days I had a headache and put essential oil (mint) on my wrist to smell it, to help against the headache. I had not thought anything about it, but today a sister told me, that it can actually break your fast? is that true? i have not eaten it. I just smelled it. If so, do I have to catch up this days?

If we do not attend a wedding because of displeasurable acts to Allah ﷻ occurring at the event, how can we fulfill the rights for the family? Should we give money and wish them well?