Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Is fasting obligatory for individuals with mental health conditions?
: Is fasting obligatory for individuals with mental health conditions?
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436 rulings, each one a question somebody actually asked.
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Can ghusl (ritual bath) be delayed until after Fajr during Ramadan?
: Can ghusl (ritual bath) be delayed until after Fajr during Ramaḍān?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Do injections or IV fluids break the fast?
: Do injections or IV fluids break the fast?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Is it permissible to use toothpaste or mouthwash while fasting?
: Is it permissible to use toothpaste or mouthwash while fasting?
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FastingIncludes Arabic
Does accidentally eating or drinking invalidate the fast?
: Does accidentally eating or drinking invalidate the fast?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Can prayer be performed wearing tight or modern clothing?
: Can prayer be performed wearing tight or modern clothing?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Are artificial nails or nail polish allowed during prayer and wuduʾ?
: Are artificial nails or nail polish allowed during prayer and wuḍūʾ?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Can missed prayers from past years be made up (qaḍāʾ)?
: Can missed prayers from past years be made up (qaḍāʾ)?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Does touching one’s spouse break wuduʾ?
: Does touching one’s spouse break wudu?
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Contemporary Issues
What is the ruling on using digital devices (apps or smartwatches) for Qibla direction and adhkār?
: What is the ruling on using digital devices (apps or smartwatches) for Qibla direction and adhkār?
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Fiqh of Salah
What is the ruling on praying while sitting due to lack of space or fatigue?
: What is the ruling on praying while sitting due to lack of space or fatigue?
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Fiqh of Salah
Is it permissible to combine prayers due to school, work, or travel within a city?
: Is it permissible to combine prayers due to school, work, or travel within a city?
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Islamic Finance
Is in-house financing for vehicles always halal?
Does in-house financing for vehicles always comply with Shariah? Or are there any specific requirements we should follow?
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Can I pluck, shave, dye, or cut/trim my eyebrows?
: I know plucking the eyebrows is haram. Can I shave, dye them blonde, or cut/trim them?
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Can I contribute to the Employee Investment Program that the company I work for offers?
Salamu Alaikum. My company offers a program where I can invest money into the company and receive a guaranteed return of at least 10%, with the possibility of earning…
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Islamic Finance
Can you explain halal financing through a Murabaha agreement?
: Can you explain what Halal financing through a Murabaha agreement is, and how it differs from conventional financing?
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Combining PrayersIncludes Arabic
Do I repray asr if I returned home before asr while traveling ?
: When I combine prayers while travelling—for example, Dhuhr and ʿAsr, I may return home before Maghrib, but it is not guaranteed. Would I still have to pray ʿAsr again…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Can I serve pork at work ?
I work in a health care setting (long-term care and hospital) where I plate food and hand it to the residents. Sometimes these plates include pork. This is my job and…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Can I tattoo my eyebrows?
: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I would like to ask about the ruling on a cosmetic procedure called ombré powder brows for a woman who has a scar in…
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Family fiqh
Can I breastfeed my sister’s children to make them mahram?
: Is it permissible in Islam for my sister-in-law to breastfeed my son in order to make him her mahram?
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Contemporary Issues
Is it Permissible in Islam to Donate or Sell Eggs?
1. Is it permissible in Islam to donate or sell your eggs? No, it is not allowed in Islam to donate or sell your eggs. The question of whether it is permissible in Islam…
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Buying and Selling
Is It Halal to Work for Food Delivery Apps Like DoorDash or SkipTheDishes?
: What is the ruling on delivering food with services like SkipTheDishes or DoorDash? Is it halal or haram, since people can order food that includes pork or other haram…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Autopsy for the deceased
: Salam, As a Muslim, am I allowed to request an autopsy for a deceased family member if I want to know the cause of death? And if I’m a Muslim doctor, is it permissible…
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Food inquiries
When Does Gelatin or Keratin Become Halal?
The halal status of gelatin is one of the most talked-about issues in Islamic dietary law. At the heart of the discussion is a key concept that has been debated by…
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