Selected Questions
Is Skin Whitening Prohibited in Islam?
There is nothing wrong with changing the colour of the skin from dark to white, using creams, cosmetic preparations and the like, if the change is temporary. But if it is changing the colour of the skin permanently, then it is not permissible.
Is It Necessary to Make Ghusl after Washing the Dead?
The correct scholarly view is that doing Ghusl after washing the deceased is recommended, but it is not obligatory. With regard to washing the clothes, there is no basis for doing so in the Sunnah, and it is neither obligatory nor recommended.
What to Do When You Are Losing Faith in Islam
If you are losing faith in Islam, you need to increase your hope and trust in Allah. You should increase your good deeds, such as reading the Quran, giving charity, remembering Allah (Dhikr), upholding the ties of kinship, etc.
Ruling on Baby Showers in Islam
The basic principle with regard to such traditions such as baby showers is that they are permissible, unless they are matters for which the disbelievers and polytheists are known.
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A discussion of the miracles of the prophets and the signs of Allah with which He supported them
17/10/2024Did the earlier Prophets know about Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him)?
16/10/2024Can We Accept Food and Sweets from Non-Muslims?
It is permissible to accept a gift from a non-Muslim because he is a relative or neighbour, or for the purpose of softening his heart and calling him to Islam, but it is prohibited if it is done out of love. With regard to fish, sweets and vegetables, there is nothing wrong with eating them, unless it is known that something prohibited has been put in them, such as alcohol or lard (pork fat).16/10/2024He claims that it is not obligatory to follow the Prophet in everything
15/10/2024Is Beard Transplant Permissible in Islam?
In Islam, beard hair transplants are permissible only for treating defects caused by sickness, accidents, or burns, aligning with the principle of medical treatment. However, enhancing the beard for cosmetic reasons is prohibited as it falls under changing Allah’s creation.15/10/2024
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- 70 Matters Related to FastingAllah has favoured His slaves with seasons of goodness in which rewards are multiplied, sins are erased and statuses are elevated.From the greatest of these seasons is the month of Ramadan which Allah has made an obligation upon His slaves, encouraged them regarding it and guided them to show gratitude to Him for this obligation. Seeing that this act of worship is of such great value, it is necessary that one learns the rulings pertaining to the month of fasting. This treatise contains a summary of the rulings of fasting, its etiquettes and sunnahs pertaining to it.
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- Disallowed MattersThere are many things that have been prohibited in the Qur’aan and Sunnah, and it is very important for the Muslim to know about them so that he can keep away from them and thus avoid earning the wrath and anger of Allaah or bringing about his own doom in this world and the next. So I thought of compiling this list of prohibited things, in accordance with the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Religion is sincere advice (al-deen al-naseehah),”
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- Dealing with Worries and StressIt is the nature of this worldly life that people will suffer from worries and stress, because this world is a place of calamity, hardship and pressure. Hence among the things that distinguish Paradise from this world is the fact that there is no worry or stress there. This essay discusses some remedies that Islam offers for stress.
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