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Using a silver-plated pen

QUESTION: I received a silver-plated pen. Is it permissible for me to use it and inform me if  I am required to pay Zakaat on it? ANSWER: The silver pen may be used and Zakaat will only have to paid on it if the pen is made of pure silver. If a silver colouring was...

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Customers using bathroom facilities

QUESTION: At our store, we have a toilet for our female staff only. Occasionally, we get customers who ask for permission to use the staff toilet. However, the staff are not in favour of the customers using the toilets as they make a mess, and the staff end up...

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Magnet from India

Question:- A family member visited India. He brought back a magnet for me as Hadya, and two more to give another family member and a friend. The magnet has a pic of the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, red fort, gate of India,  the Hawa mahal and the Masouleum of Akbar....

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Husband being present at child birth

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a husband to be present while his wife is giving birth? ANSWER: The husband may be present at the time of childbirth. [Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Pg.62 Vol.29] ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti...

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Somatic Physcotherapy

Question:- I want to find out if 'Somatic Physcotherapy' is permissible? Answer:- The therapy in question is impermissible and should be avoided. It is similar to EFT, Body talk, etc. which are all impermissible. ALLAH TA'ALA KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed...

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