Appearance And Attire

Dhulfa

QUESTION: Does one get rewarded for keeping a Dhulfa if the hair on the side of the head is combed back, but the top hair is combed to the side? ANSWER: Yes, irrespective of the way the Dhulfah is combed, one will attain the reward of keeping the Dhulfa. One narration...

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Males Wearing Female Colours

QUESTION: Is it sinful for a male to wear colours generally worn by females like pink, etc.? ANSWER: It is Makrooh for males to wear pure red, yellow or saffron-coloured clothing. Furthermore, one should not wear clothing that are the Shi’aar (symbols) of other...

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Cosmetic Surgery to Restore Skin Colour

QUESTION: My natural skin tone is fair. Due to exposure to the sun overtime, it has darkened. Is it permissible to undergo surgery to restore its original colour? ANSWER: Undergoing plastic surgery with the sole objective of beautification and adornment is not...

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Removing a Unibrow

QUESTION: Is one allowed to shave/wax a unibrow? ANSWER: Trimming and shaping the eyebrows/unibrow on the basis of fashion, is not permitted in Shari'ah. It is recorded in the commentary of Abu Dawud Sharif that, changing the natural creation of Allah Ta’ala (which...

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Cosmetic Surgery

QUESTION: What is the ruling regarding cosmetic surgery in Shari‘ah? ANSWER: Undergoing plastic surgery with the sole objective of beautification and adornment is not desirous. However, if such surgery is conducted to remove some natural deficiency or defect, then...

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Dressing to Please One’s Spouse

QUESTION: Is dressing according to western standards permissible if one intends to please their spouse? ANSWER: Regarding this Hadhrat Mufti Mahmood Saheb says: "If clothing is worn merely to imitate the Kuffaar, then it won’t be permissible to even wear such...

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Tafilaat

Q1. What is the meaning of Tafilaat?  A1. We assume that you are referring to the following Hadith: عن أبي هريرة، أن رسول الله - صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ - قال: لا تمنعوا إماء الله مساجد الله، ولكن ليخرجن وهن تفلات (صحيح مسلم #900) It is reported from Abu...

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Appointing A Clean-Shaven Hafidh As Imaam

Q1. Will a clean-shaven Hafidh be termed as a Faasiq in Shari'ah? A1. According to the jurists it is Waajib to grow the beard to one-fist length. Omitting a Waajib of Deen results in committing a major sin. Rasulullah Salallahu Alayhi Wasallam is reported to have...

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