QUESTION: Does contamination occur when cashiers handle Haraam meat and then touch other items, or it is placed on a counter where other items will be placed? ANSWER: If the hand or the counter was wet or moist due to the Haraam meat, then one should wash one’s hands...
QUESTION: Can men attend the gym if it's frequented by both male and female? According to my husband, he attends when there aren't women, but this cannot be guaranteed. ANSWER: It is not permissible for a person (whether male or female) to attend a gym that has...
QUESTION: A Muslim is gay but he is punctual with 5 times Salaah. Is he considered better than a person who isn't punctual with his Salaah? ANSWER: In Islam the act of sodomy is an absolutely disgusting and major sin. Allah Ta’ala mentions in the Quraan Majeed: "Do...
Q1) Is it permissible to mix normal water with Zamzam water, with the intention that the normal water also becomes Zamzam? A1) It is permissible to mix normal water with Zamzam. By mixing Zamzam into normal water, the normal water will acquire the blessings of...
Q1) What is the ruling in the Shafi'i Madhab regarding applying henna/mehndi patterns? A1) We are not well-versed regarding the Shafi'i Madhab. As such, you may contact a Shafi'i Mufti. Q2) Which Masaa'il should a henna/mehndi artist be cognizant of? A2) One should...
QUESTION: There is an app called “Moises” which is used to remove background music from Nasheeds. Would it be permissible to use such apps and then listen to these Nasheeds after removing the music? ANSWER: We advise you to abstain from using such applications....
QUESTION: Is it permissible to take out Nadhar with salt while reading Aayaat of the Quraan Sharif? ANSWER: From the outset, it should be borne in mind that Nadhar (evil eye) is a reality. Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam is reported to have said: العين تدخل الرجل...
QUESTION: Are we as Muslims allowed to receive organs from those who donate theirs, for example, kidney, liver, etc.? ANSWER: We have reproduced a previous Fatwa regarding the same topic: The Ulama have written that Insaan (human being) is not the actual owner of any...