What is the ruling for a Muslim on consuming gelatin in foods and medicines?
In a statement of the Islamic Fiqh Council, Qaraaraat al-Majma‘ al-Fiqhi al-Islami, Muslim World League (p. 85), it says: It is permissible to use gelatin extracted from permissible substances and […]
What is the fate of the parents of the Messenger, may peace and blessings be upon him?
There are three opinions of scholars regarding the fate of the parents of the Prophet, upon him be peace and blessings, and they are summarized as follows: The first opinion:Scholars […]
What is the time period for shaving pubic hair and pulling out underarm hair?
It is preferred to do so when they get long, not exceeding a period of forty daysAnas (ra) said, “The time period for us to trim the mustache, cut the […]
Is circumcision for males obligatory?
It is obligatory according to two schools of thought, and recommended according to the other two.
What did our Prophet pbuh say about the characteristics of al-Fitrah?
Our Prophet pbuh said, “Five practices are characteristics of the Fitrah: circumcision, shaving pubic region, plucking underarm hair, clipping the nails, and trimming the mustache, and using Siwak
How do we purify things?
Purification from impurities is performed by using water. Purification after answering the call of nature from urine and excrement:Performed by wiping with paper, stones, or any similar pure material.It’s also […]
What is the definition of tahara (purification) in Islam?
Tahara refers to the removal of physical impurities and the lifting of spiritual impurities.
I breastfed my friend’s daughter for several weeks and she is my foster suckling daughter. She is now 17 and my son is 18. I understand they could NEVER get married as they shared the same milk.
Is it permissible for my 22 year old son to marry her? Or is that Haram for them?
The breastfeeding which establishes the relationship of mahram is that which takes place five or more times in the first two years. If it was five full breast feedings within […]
Would I get a reward for intending to do a specific worship act, and unexpected sickness or travel prevented me from actually doing it?
You will get the reward if you always had the habit of practicing such worship acts, and the only reason you did not do it was travel or sickness. Narrated […]
What are the conditions for the acceptance of the Shahada statement?
What are the conditions for the acceptance of the Shahada statement and what is the minimum knowledge of the Shahada statement a person needs to know when ready to utter […]
How should parents deal with a son/daughter who was a Muslim and then he/she became an atheist?
The fact that your child has drifted away from obedience to Allah, may He be exalted, and has chosen for him/herself the path of deviation, misguidance and atheism, should not […]
Did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) urge on repeating the performance of ‘Umrah?
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) urged on performing ‘Umrah and repeating itevery time he (ﷺ) mentioned Hajj, and that is an indication of the greatness ofstatus and virtue of ‘Umrah. […]
