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...
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...
QUESTION: I would like to enquire about the Shari'ah ruling regarding the Vodacom VodaBucks rewards program. The program works as follows: 1. When a person purchases airtime or data, they earn VodaBucks points. 2. These points can be used to buy things, win things...
QUESTION: Two tennis players swapped rackets. While in the possession of the other player's racket, the strings broke. This can only be due to ordinary wear and tear. Who is liable to pay for the repairs? Please provide proofs. ANSWER: The one who borrowed the tennis...
QUESTION: Nowadays, many women are selling things at pop-ups and starting small businesses. My husband often tells me that everyone, except me, is making money. Alhamdulillah, we are comfortable and I am grateful for what Allah Ta’ala has blessed us with. I spend most...
QUESTION: My mother has municipality prepaid electricity at home. From 2024, her meter started adding units on its own, so she stopped buying electricity. Last month, her electricity was cut and she was told that it was due to illegal use. In order to reconnect, she...
QUESTION: While on Ziyaarat to Mount Uhud, I filled a small bottle of sand/stone as a keepsake of this beautiful place. Was this permissible? ANSWER: If one brings some sand or stone of Makkah Mukarramah or Madinah Tayyibah back to one’s home with the intention of...
QUESTION: Please provide the full meaning of the name, Aafiyah? ANSWER: Aafiyah is a very good name. It means well-being, goodness and peaceful. (Al Qamoosul Waheed V.2 Pg. 1101) ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti Abdul Kader...