Adornment

Women Wearing Rings From Metals Other Than Gold or Silver

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

I've read somewhere that it is not permissible for women to wear rings made from metals other than real gold and silver. But then somewhere else I read that it is permissible for a woman to wear rings made from any type …

Women Showing their Feet

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I am confused on the rulings on whether we Muslim sisters can show our feet. I have heard a hadith stating that our Prophet (saw) said "that women can only show two things, and he pointed at his hands and his face."

Permanent Hair Removal

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Is it permissible in the Shariah for a mature, Muslimah to go through a procedure that would entail removing the hair from her body permanently (except for the head and eyebrows) so that it would be more beautiful and pl…

Unmarried girl... henna... gloves?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

There was a wedding in my family last week and all the women (many unmarried) applied henna to their hands. When I appeared hesitant to do so because I am unmarried, all the elders reacted severely and made a big deal ou…

The Fiqh of Certain Hairstyles

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

My child attends a madrasah wherein it stipulates, as part of regulations, "Hair styles should not be adopted in an unsuitable manner i.e. short back and sides". On questioning, the madrasah principle stated that this wa…

Men plucking hair

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

I think a number of people have posted questions about plucking facial hair, but I don't recall any of them answering clearly the question of men plucking facial hair, that is between the eyebrows and high up on one's ch…

What is the relation of scent to Islam?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

What is the relation of scent to Islam? What religious function do incense, perfume, and other forms of scent have?

Permissibility to use leather sofa/couch

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Is it permissible to buy a leather sofa even though you don’t know what animal the skin has been derived from?

Are heeled shoes allowed for women?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Are heeled shoes allowed for women? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, There is nothing specifically interdicted about wearing heeled shoes.

Women and Hair Removal

SunniPath Answer Service Team

Is it permissible for women to remove facial hair, and hair from the arms and legs? I am in the beauty business and I do waxing for my clients. Please tell me if it is permissible in Islam.

What is the permissibility of getting one's teeth cut (by a dentist) purely for the sake of be

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

What is the permissibility of getting one's teeth cut (by a dentist) purely for the sake of beautification?

Eyebrow & Hair Removal

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

Eyebrow and hair removal. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah the Inspirer of truth.

A Few Strands: Some Useful Fiqh of Hair

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

A few strands: some useful fiqh of hair Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, It is permissible for a woman to pluck the hair of the beard

'Heads Like Camel Humps' Explained

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

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

Is Cosmetic Surgery Allowed?

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Is cosmetic surgery allowed? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful 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)

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is Having Long Trousers A Major Sin? (Nope) Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Assalamu alaikum, Someone forwarded this and asked, "Is this true?" I assume they meant, "Is this correct?" The full a…

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

Shaykh 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.

An Objection to Long Trousers?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

A brother, dear to my heart, objected to the recent post entitled "Is Having Long Trousers A Major Sin? (Nope)" by saying: Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, Sidi, that is not the…

Only Silver Rings Are Allowed For Men

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

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

Alcohol in Deodorants

Shaykh 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?

Are Women allowed to Dye their Hair?

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

Please give reasoning and evidence from ahadith and scholars. Are women allowed to dye their hair? If yes, is there any particular color recommended? If no, what is the reasoning behind it?

Clothes from Pig Skin

Is it legal to wear clothing which is partly made of the skin of pig? In this case it is a jacket, only the external part of the jacket is made of this skin.

Reasons for Male Ring Restrictions

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

My understanding is that men can wear silver rings of a limited size. Can you please tell me why men are not allowed any other material? It is to help understand the wisdom of this restriction more, inshaAllah.

Removing Chest Hair For Men

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Can you please tell me the ruling on men removing body hair? One of my friends removes his chest hair and I think its unIslamic.

The Ruling of Ties in General

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

What about synthetic silk? Most ties are made from synthetic silk. What about ties in general, even if they are not made from silk (e.g. made from polyester)? Is it permissible to wear them?

Should a ring be worn by men?

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

Should a ring be worn by men? Answer It is best for other than those who need to use a ring for stamping not to wear a ring.

Sunna of the Turban

Shaykh Gibril F Haddad

Are you aware of any sunnahs as to how to wear the turban? Answer The Sunna is to wear it. As to its length they vary without specific prescription.

Taking off the Hijab in Hostile America?

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

I have a question concerning hijab when leaving the home in hostile places. I reside in the US, and where I live is a place ( US State) where there are a lot of fundamentalist Christians that hate Islam and Muslims.

Tight Clothing

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

For a man outside of prayer, is it preferred that he wear loose slacks, or that he cover using a longer shirt? What can one say about jeans, as they usually cover in a more form-fitting way?

Using Deodorants and Creams Containing Alcohol

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Are we permitted to use deodorants and creams containing alcohol?