QUESTION: Is it permissible for a Muslim to design, print, or embroid symbols associated with other religions? The work is carried out strictly on a one-to-one basis, with no form of advertising, promotion, or intention of endorsing those religious beliefs? ANSWER:...
QUESTION: Is it a Sunnah to enter one’s home with the right foot and exit with the left foot? ANSWER: It is an Adab (etiquette) to enter one’s home with the right foot and exit with the left foot. عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه...
QUESTION: What is the Shari status of boycotting products made by pro-Israeli companies? We try to avoid purchasing such products, but what do we do if it is gifted to us? ANSWER: We haven’t come across any narrations or verses that encourage the boycotting of...
QUESTION: There is a local charity which has been running for several years now. Unfortunately, due to the nature of people, the charity has had serious issues recently. One of the issues that have arisen is that a senior scholar claims that because a certain ethnic...
QUESTION: Please advise what type of Tarbiyah can be implemented for our two month old baby girl? ANSWER: No physical Tarbiyah can be done for a two month old baby. However, what should be done is that you should create an environment where Salaah is performed and...
QUESTION: Does a teacher have the right to discipline a student, and if so, what disciplinary methods can the teacher adopt? Some concerns have been raised by students in our local Maktab and we wish to address the teacher regarding this. Please advise if it is...
QUESTION: What is the best and most appropriate way to dispose of Tasbeeh counters that no longer work? ANSWER: A Tasbeeh counter is not from the Shi'aar (salient features) of Deen. However, it will be best to bury it, as throwing it into a bin will be tantamount to...
Q1. Is it permissible to buy a driver's licence? A1. No, it is not permissible as one will be breaking the law of the country. It is necessary for us, as Muslims, to abide by the rules and regulations of the country, particularly when the laws of the country do not...