Are sexual acts leading to Zina(fornication) with a non-wife woman considered Zina that constitutes the hadd (corporal) punishment?
Abu Dawood (2162) narrated that Abu Hurayrah said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Cursed is the one who has intercourse with his […]
Are men and women allowed to interact together in Islam?
As society is composed of women and men, their social interactions and communications are inevitable. Emphasizing the concept of decency, Islam has special guidelines for the interactions between members of […]
Is circumcision for males obligatory in Islam?
Circumcision is one of the characteristics of the fitrah (the natural state of man), and it is one of the symbols of the Muslims because it is narrated that Abu […]
I have scheduled eye surgery for Glaucoma and the doctor is going to implant a gelatin stent inside the eye that is made of pig gelatin, is this Islamically permissible?
A credible scholarly opinion exists that permits the use of this stent for the procedure based on several factors. Among these, scholars note that the gelatin has undergone a chemical […]
Is celebrating or attending a birthday party permissible in Islam?
Some scholars are of the view that a birthday party celebration is impermissible due to the fact that these birthday celebrations involve imitation of the innovations of the non-Muslims in […]
What are Islamic procedures & protocols for receiving a newborn baby?
Childbirth is one of the amazing blessings which Allah, the Almighty, has given to us. Aftergiving birth to a child, it is recommended to welcome the newborn by following the […]
Is it Islamically permissible to practice boxing?
It involves attacking the face, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “If any one of you has a fight with his brother, let him […]
Is it permissible to receive a financial gift for teaching the Qur’an? If one does receive such a gift, must one give it away to charity?
Some scholars who take a strict position on this matter view it impermissible to take any compensation for teaching Quran. When asked how would teachers dedicate their time to teaching […]
Is it permissible in Islam to buy and sell the book of Qur’an?
It is Islamically permissible to buy and sell Qur’an books. The Muslims have continued to buy and sell Qura’n books without anyone objecting. The Qur’an could not become widely spread […]
Is Taharah (purity) a condition before one starts reciting the Quran?
Is reading Qur’an from a phone app permissible while not being in a state of purity?
There is nothing wrong with reciting the Qur’an while being in a state of minor impurity (without wudu.)The following Hadith demonstrates that it is not necessary to do wudu if […]
Is It permissible to read Quran regularly on behalf of deceased Muslims?
With regard to reading Quran for the deceased people, there is a difference of opinion among the scholars as to whether the reward from that will reach the deceased. The […]
Ruling on a wife requesting a divorce from her husband without a legitimate reason?
Ruling on a wife staying with a husband who does not pray or fast?
Regarding the question, we would like to quote the European Council for Fatwa and Research which issued the following Fatwa: “Marriage is indeed a sacred bond that brings together a […]
