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  • Rulings on eating meat of People of The Book according Madhabs

    Most of the Arab brothers eat Ahle Kitab meat. What are the basis of Shaafi Madhab and any other Madhab in this respect. For Pakistani Hanifis it is a question of Islam or Kufir. I try to explain and pacify them but I do not know Shafis or Hanblis arguments. Will you please explain?.. More

  • Why pork is haram

    Why is pork haram?.. More

  • Wigs and the like

    What I meant by the question was that I read in "Al Halal Wal Haram Fil Islam by Yusuf Al Qardawi" on page 90 of the English translation Rasul (SAW) said: "Allah has cursed the Wasilah and Al Mustawsilah" (Bukhari) Wasilah denoting a woman whose profession is making wigs and hairpieces and Mustawsilah a woman who uses them.Then the next page in followed.. More

  • Length of men's hair

    What is the length of hair for men? I heard that Muhammad (SAW) hair was below the shoulders. Some Ulama said you should shorten your hair, I also heard that you should shave your head or grow your hair below shoulders? Please explain in detail. .. More

  • Serving Haram items to non-Muslims

    Please guide me regarding the business of resturants in non -Muslims area.(a) Are we allowed to serve HARAM things to non -Muslim.(b) If they bring HARAM drink with them, can we give them glass if they demand it?.. More

  • Permission to Eat Animals in Islam

    I'd like to know the position of Islam towards the non-cruelty to animals, since the practices seem to contradict the mercy for the animals expressed in the Qur'an and by the Prophet himself. Since there was a survival need for eating meat in the harsh environment of the Arabian desert, Islam allowed it under the condition of a merciful death (the Halal... More

  • Lady dyeing her hair black

    Can a lady dye her hair black?.. More

  • Plucking eyebrows

    1- Is it permissible for you to pluck your eyebrows if your husband wishes that you do so, and what are the evidences.2- Is it permissible to take photographs at all; are there any exceptions if related to work?.. More

  • Eating food of non-Muslims that is dedicated to their Gods in India

    I am from India, where there are many temples. We are live mostly among non-Muslims. Our non-Muslim friends often visit their temples and bring somethings like sweets and fruits and biscuits which were offered to their so called gods. As Muslims can we take and eat these gifts? Please clarify. No Muslim will take meat not slaughtered to Allah. .. More

  • Straightening eyebrows

    My wife is following the religion well, but she has a question regarding her eyebrows. They are not straight and so it makes her look untidy and she feels embarrassed in front of people especially in Europe. People may think she is untidy and not clean and they will take a different idea about Islam specially that Islam wants us to be clean and tidy... More

  • Visiting Places Where Alcohol Is Served

    I live in Holland; my husband and I like to go out but we don't know if it is ok for a Muslim couple to go to cafes and restaurant here in Europe knowing that in those restaurants they serve alcohol, but we don't consume any of the Haram food. Is it Haram for us to stay in those places? .. More

  • Eating Offerings to Idols

    Can a Muslim eat the things offered to their idols by Hindus? .. More

  • Keeping a Cat in the House

    Is it Haram to have a cat in my house? .. More

  • Gold-plated rings are forbidden for men

    What is the rule of Gold-plated rings for men? .. More

  • Proper head cover for men

    What kind of head covering does a Muslim have to wear? Must he cover all of his hair or only the front of his head? Is wearing a cap in daily life mandatory or Sunnah?.. More