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Obtaining Deeni Knowledge

QUESTION: I have a desire to do the Aalimah course to increase my Deeni knowledge. Alhamdulillah, my entire family are Ulama, viz. my parents, siblings and their spouses. My concern is that in many institutes nowadays there is a lot of bad influence. Even if the...

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Hitting Children

QUESTION: When the words in Hadith of "hitting" appear, I believe it refers to hitting in a specific manner clearly outlined in Shari'ah. There are incidents of our Akaabireen and elders hitting their children, and while I understand their motives were pure, is it...

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Abortion Due To Substance Abuse

QUESTION: A teenage girl was conceived out of wedlock while both parents were in active addiction. The parents remained in active addiction, with the mother exposing the girl to drugs from the age of 9. Sadly, the mother passed away of an overdose about 4 years ago....

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Honour Of An Aalim’s Parents

QUESTION: It is well documented in the Ahaadith that when a child completes Hifdh of Quraan Sharif, his parents will be given a crown to wear, where its brilliance will outshine that of the sun in this world. So what then, is the reward of a parent when their child...

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AI Generated Images

QUESTION:  Is it permissible to use AI generated images and videos for food posters or menus advertising products on offer? These pictures are mostly enhanced in beauty and isn't a true reflection of what's being sold. ANSWER: We are not in favour of using AI...

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Feet Facing Qiblah

QUESTION: If a bed is placed in the direction of Qiblah, such that the feet will be pointing towards Qiblah while sleeping, would this be acceptable? ANSWER: The Ka’bah Sharif is amongst the salient features of Islam. Allah Ta'ala states in the Quraan Majeed: ومن يعظم...

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“Halaal Brows”

QUESTION: There is a new beauty trend called Halaal Brows. It is a method of darkening the hairs of the eyebrows which one would like to stand out, while lightening the hairs of the eyebrows which would remove to create a shape. If it is permissible to do so, can one...

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Photography Of Animate Objects

QUESTION: Regarding photography of animate objects, would it be acceptable to take a picture from behind the animal in such a way where the head is obscured, or does the head need to be completely detached? ANSWER: From the outset, taking a picture of any animate...

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