Appearance And Attire

1. Is it permissible for a (married) man to use a hair growth inhibitor or laser on the hair on one's cheeks, or does it have to be removed by shaving? Also, should the hair be neatened in a line or just the extra be removed? 1. Removing the hair of the cheeks above...

QUESTION: If a prospective spouse is coming to see a girl, how should she dress? Should she wear an Abayah, or the clothes she generally wears at home, so he can see how we dress at home (while making sure it is loose, covers the satr, etc)? ANSWER: Shariah has...

QUESTION: I've read the ruling and advice regarding eating with a Topi on. I assume the same rule applies to females wearing a scarf/ burkha etc. What I would like to know on the topic of wearing a Topi is what the correct manner of wearing the Topi is? It's become a...

QUESTION: Someone recently mentioned that covering the head whilst eating is not Sunnah, but merely Adab. If that is the case, what is the ruling regarding covering the head? Did Sayidinna Rasulullah صلي الله عليه وسلم cover his Mubarak head whilst eating? If it is...

QUESTION: Is permanent jewellery permissible? To wear a bracelet which is not pure gold/silver on the wrist that lasts a lifetime, at the time of death, can those who make Ghusl for the Marhoomah, remove the permanent jewellery? Does the same ruling apply for...

QUESTION: What is the ruling on belly-piercing? ANSWER: Belly-piercing is tradition of the Kuffaar, hence it will not be permissible for a believer to emulate their ways and habits as understood from the narrations quoted below. Piercing the nose and ears is permitted...

QUESTION: 1. Is it mandatory for a 12-15 year-old who isn't yet Baaligh, to remove unwanted hair? 2. Does the minimum of every 40 days apply? 3. Does the 40 day ruling also apply to Baaligh males and females who have gone for IPL sessions, and hair growth is very...