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Sending a Qur'an by mail?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is it permitted to send a copy of the Qur’an by mail? It will get thrown around. Isn’t that disrespectful to the Book of Allah? Walaikum assalam, Contemporary Hanafi scholars have been asked about this.

Should I Give Salams to Sinful Muslims at Work?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

: Where I work many of the people I say salaam to either never say wa `alaikum assalaam or just say Hi in response or sometimes just smile back. Some do one thing at one time and one thing at another time (e.g.

Should sisters avoid shopping and other such activities during the time of the Friday Prayer?

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

: Should sisters avoid shopping and other such activities during the time of the Friday Prayer, even though we will not be attending, because of the sacredness (hurma) of the time? (Is this just a better adab to follow?)

The Social Conduct of a Muslim

The Social Conduct of a Muslim Answered by Shaikh Musa Ibrahim Menk The Social Conduct of a Muslim Posted on the 'Net for the benefit of all Muslims by Muhammed Desai (Islam.tc) Allah Ta'ala Says, "Your Lord has declared…

Standing & Urinating (And: Imitating Unbelievers)

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Sidi, someone said, “Standing and urinating is prohibited as it is also the custom of the Kuffar. However, if one is unable to sit and relieve himself, for example, broken and plastered leg, then he will be excused for s…

A Trip to Body World?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

In Biology my teacher told us that he has organised a trip to Body World, this trip is optional. I have said no, firstly it displays dead people and secondly they are naked.

Uncle's Kiss?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I am getting married soon and the groom side's real uncles (maternal and paternal) have this tradition of kissing the bride on the forehead. How should I go about this situation? Walaikum assalam, A woman cannot be touch…

What does it mean, "Leave that which does not concern you?" If I am interested in something, doesn't it "concern me?"

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

What does it mean, “Leave that which does not concern you?” If I am interested in something, doesn’t it “concern me?” Assalamu alaikum, The scholars explain that only things of true worldly or next benefit should concern…

Why Do We Say "Allah ennoble his face" When Sayyiduna Ali is Mentioned?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

what is the purpose of saying 'Karram-Allahu wajhahu' after sayyiduna Ali's name? is this permitted and does it have a basis in the deen?

The Wise Counsel Of Shaykh Ashraf Ali al-Tahanawi

The Wise Counsel Of Shaykh Ashraf Ali al-Tahanawi Answered by Sidi Faraz Rabbani Acquire knowledge of Deen according to your needs; either by asking the Ulama or by reading a book. Abstain from all sins. If you commit an…

Women, Menstruation, & Mosques

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

1) Would it be permissible for a menstruating woman who teaches in an Islamic School/Sunday School to teach if the class takes place in a designated classroom within the mosque (not inside the musallah)?

Eyebrows & Hair Removal

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf, CA

Eyebrows & hair removal Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah the Inspirer of truth. The issue of removing hair from around the eyebrows has become a very popular issue and one which many people seem to be very confused …

A Few Strands: Some Useful Fiqh of Hair

Sayyidi Shaykh Ilyas Patel of Keighley

A few strands: some useful fiqh of hair In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, It is permissible for a woman to pluck the hair of the beard and moustache that has grown.

Gold Watches

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

For watches that are not of real gold, but look like it because of gold plating/colour, is it also recommended to avoid because of resemblance to real gold?

Hair regrowth products

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

I have a question regarding the use of hair regrowth products. One of my roommates (who is Muslim) suffers from some very serious balding (at a very young age) and he has begun using a hair regrowth shampoo.

Haram: Dreadlocks?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is it haram for a sister to have dreadlocks? Or a brother? Please provide specific details.

"Heads like camel humps" Explained

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf

: In the following Hadith, can you please elaborate on "heads looking like humps of camels". What does it mean by that? Cause I know many women keep their hair tied up on the top part of their heads and it does like like…

Henna & Jewelry in Public

Shaykh Abdur-Rahman Ibn Yusuf

I'm not sure how to reconcile the rulings on nail polish and henna. if one of the reasons for the prohibition of nail polish is that it is adornment that can be seen by non-mahram men, how is the application of henna per…

I am a man: Can I dye my hair black, to look young at work?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I am a man: Can I dye my hair black, to look young at work? Walaikum assalam, It would be prohibitively disliked (makruh tahriman) and sinful to dye your hair black, though other colors would be permitted.

Is Cosmetic Surgery Allowed?

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK

Is cosmetic surgery allowed? In the name of Allah Most Merciful, Most Compassionate, Mutilation of one’s body has been clearly prohibited in Islam.

Is Having Long Trousers A Major Sin? (Nope)

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is Having Long Trousers A Major Sin? (Nope) Assalamu alaikum, Someone forwarded this and asked, "Is this true?" I assume they meant, "Is this correct?" The full answer follows.

Is it permissible for Muslim women to get their hair cut/styled by non-Muslim women?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is it permissible for Muslim women to get their hair cut/styled by non-Muslim women?

Jewelry for Men? Rings?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I have a question regarding the wearing of silver items other than a ring for Muslim men. What is the ruling on men wearing silver chains and bracelets? Also, does this affect the validity of ones salat etc.

Kosher, Gelatin, Mono-diglycerides, Soaps, Lotions...

Sh. Ilyas Patel

1. Is it permissible to eat foods with ingredients that come from animals that are not butchered in a halal manner (i.e. Kosher gelatin, mono and diglycerides, whey, etc.)? 2.

Modesty: Kohl, Jilbabs, and Allah

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is it permissible for women to apply kohl/antimony to the eyes, as it is from the Sunnah and is beneficial, even when they go out in public quite often?

An Objection to Long Trousers?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

A brother, dear to my heart, objected to the recent post entitled "Is Having Long Trousers A Major Sin?

Only Silver Rings Are Allowed For Men

Mawlana Ilyas Patel

You mentioned in one of the emails about white gold, I was wondering if you could clarify if platinum rings for men is allowed. Also what about other substances like the engineering rings made of iron, (I believe)?

Alcohol in Deodorant

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Could you tell me whether we can use deodorant that has alcohol in it? Walaikum assalam, Yes, because the fatwa is that alcohol from other than grapes, dates, and barley, though haram to consume, is not najis or haram to…

Alcohol in Deodorants

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I was wondering if external use of alcohol is permitted, such as deodorant and soap with fragrance - basically items of personal cleanliness. And, if they are permitted, can we perform wudu?

Alcohol in Perfumes

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Does anyone know if its permissible to use perfumes and deodorants that have alcohol content in the Shafii Madhab? In the Hanafi school, it would be permitted, according to the position on which fatwa is given.