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Wedding Rings
Wedding Rings
Question Is it permissible to have a wedding ring in Islam? People these days marry and use wedding rings as a symbol of their commitment to each other...
Men Wearing Gold Plated Watches
Men Wearing Gold Plated Watches
Question There are some watches described as are gold trim or plating. I would like to know those watches are gold trim or plated are also haram to wear? Answer It...
Reciting Only A Portion Of The Sunnah Qiraat In Salaah
Reciting Only A Portion Of The Sunnah Qiraat In Salaah
Question If a person splits a Surah from the Masnoon Qiraat in two rakaats or reads portions of two different Surahs in two Rakaats, then will this still...
Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal
Question I would like to find out about the ruling of laser hair removal is it permissible or not because they claim it to be permanent hair removal? Answer Fundamentally,...
Errors In Qira’at Which Surrender Invalid
Errors In Qira’at Which Surrender Invalid
Question What mistakes render a Salaah invalid if made during Qira'āt? Answer The principle according to Imaam Abu Hanifa Rahmatullahi Alaih and Imaam...
Oral Sex
Oral Sex
Question Could you please send the details regarding oral sex. Answer Oral sex is Makrooh-e-Tahreemi in terms of the Shari’ee ruling but the practical...
A Woman Travelling Without A Mahram
A Woman Travelling Without A Mahram
QuestionI would like to know if a woman can fly to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia without a mahram if her husband is already in Riyadh?AnswerIt is impermissible...
Artificial Insemination
Artificial Insemination
Question Is Artificial Insemination permissible in a case of need, or not? Answer It is a fundamental principle of Islamic Jurisprudence that one must...
Qiraat Of Munfarid Who Is Joined By Someone Else In His Salaah
Qiraat Of Munfarid Who Is Joined By Someone Else In His Salaah
Question A Munfarid is performing Maghrib silently. He is joined by another person during the Qiyam of the second Raka`ah. Is the Munfarid obliged to...
A Saahib-e-Tarteeb Imaam Leading A Salaah With An Outstanding Qadha
A Saahib-e-Tarteeb Imaam Leading A Salaah With An Outstanding Qadha
Question If a Saahb-eTarteeb was the Imaam of the next Salaat without having made up for the Salaat before what will be the condition of the Salaat of...
When To Make Qadhaa Or Kaffaarah Of A Fast
When To Make Qadhaa Or Kaffaarah Of A Fast
QuestionIf a person intentionally decided not to fast any day in the month, say the night before the 5th Ramadhaan one decided one does not want to fast...
Third-Party Insurance On A Motor Vehicle
Third-Party Insurance On A Motor Vehicle
Question Is it permissible to take out 3rd party insurance on a motor vehicle? Answer Voluntary Third-Party Insurance on a motor vehicle is not permissible...
Performing Ghusl Sitting
Performing Ghusl Sitting
Question Is it better to take a Ghusl while in the sitting posture? Answer Yes, it is better to take a Ghusl while sitting in the squatting postureChecked...
Concerns About The Authenticity Of A Moon Sighting
Concerns About The Authenticity Of A Moon Sighting
Question If a person is residing in Saudi Arabia and the government announces that for example Ramadhan is on a Wednesday, but there are concerns about...
Consuming Shark Meat
Consuming Shark Meat
Question Is it permissible to eat shark meat? Answer According to the Hanafi Madhab, the only aquatic animals that are permissible for consumption are...
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08 August, 2026
Question
The area beyond the boundary of the Masjid property belongs to the council/municipality. There is grass growing in this area but it is not being cut/maintained by the council. Many Musallis walk to the masjid through this area.
Will it be permissible...
05 August, 2026
Question
If a Saff of adults is not full and a child of understanding age (not mature) 9 or 10 years old comes to stand next to the adults, What should be done?
Many times, the child commences the Salaat and a little later , an adult comes and moves...
03 August, 2026
Question
A Masjid is currently being renovated. The area of the Masjid boundary is due for renovation next.
Can the entire boundary area of the Masjid be closed off and Salaat read in the Sahn (courtyard), which is not included in the boundary, or does...
01 August, 2026
Question
Is it Sunnah, permissible, or Makrooh to wear a turban without a tail?
Answer
It is well established that Rasūlullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam used to wear a turban with a tail. While some scholars have mentioned the permissibility of wearing...
30 July, 2026
Question
Is it necessary for a woman to cover the chin during Salaah according to the Ahnaaf? Would the Salaah become invalid if not covered?
Answer
Covering the Awrah in Salaah is necessary for the validity of Salaah. For purposes of Salaah, the Awrah...
01 August, 2026
30 July, 2026
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