Placing the Mushaf in a Suitcase or Carry-On Bag During Travel
I know there are rulings and opinions about placing the Mushaf on the floor and on what shelf it should be kept, but what about packing it in a suitcase or carry-on bag…
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Contemporary Issues
54 of the archive’s 436 rulings.
Prediction Contests with No Entry Fee: Are They Considered Gambling?
Assalamu Alaikum, Shaykh. We know that lotteries and gambling are prohibited (haram) in Islam. I have a question about some activities that seem different because there…
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Reading Profanity in Games, Books, and Subtitles: Is It Permissible?
“I play a game with swear words. I mute the audio so I don’t hear them, but the bad words still show up in the subtitles. I read them silently in my mind, not out loud…
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Did I Commit Shirk Due to AI-Generated Statements, and How Should I Deal With These Doubts?
Assalamu Alaikum, I have a question regarding doubts about shirk that I’ve been having after using AI… [summary] The AI generated statements of shirk during roleplay. I…
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Does the Hadith About Repeated Drinking Apply to Marijuana, and Does It Limit Allah’s Mercy?
According to the hadith Sunan Ibn Majah (3377), “…If he commits (this sin) again, then Allah pledges to make him drink the mud of khabal on the Day of Resurrection.”…
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Is Leveling a “Faith Stat” Toward Fictional Gods in a Game Considered Shirk?
There’s this game where you level up a faith stat, and that faith Stat is the character putting faith in other in game gods is that shirk or sinful, as we discussed…
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Women Appearing on Social Media for Outreach: Is Showing the Face Permissible?
What is the Islamic ruling on women showing their faces on social media on organizational pages intended for outreach purposes?
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Is It Permissible to Place Shahadah or Qur’anic Verses on Cars, or Hang a Small Qur’an from the Mirror?
Some cars these days have “La ilaha illa Allah Muhammad Rasul Allah” decals or Qur’an verses on the exterior of the vehicle. Is that permissible, considering they will…
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Is It Permissible to Share Educational Content That Contains Background Music if One Believes Music Is Haram?
I take the opinion that music is haram, but I was wondering if it is considered haram to share a video that contains simple background music if the primary purpose of…
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Can I Feed My Pets Bacon, and What About Handling or Distributing Pork in Other Contexts?
Salam Imam Mahmoud. I was at a hotel with my two cats. During breakfast I noticed they were serving bacon. I considered taking some bacon slices to my room to feed my…
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Is Subway BBQ Sauce Halal If It Contains Bourbon Whiskey as a Flavor That Is Cooked Off?
Subway changed their BBQ sauce ingredients and it lists “bourbon whisky.” Is it halal, given that it is added for flavor and is usually cooked away and evaporated, so…
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What Is the Ruling on Standing for the National Anthem?
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Is Music Haram in Islam, and Why Is There a Difference of Opinion?
Salam alaikum. I am interested in the topic of music in Islam. I’ve heard it is haram but am wondering the reasoning behind it and the difference of opinion. I…
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Is Being a Lawyer Haram, and Which Fields of Law Are Permissible?
Salam alaykum. I am looking to get into law and I am wondering: is being a lawyer haram? Which fields are permissible for Muslims to work in? I understand concerns…
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Is It Permissible to Keep Former Religious Trinkets as Mementos After Accepting Islam?
Salam Imam Mahmoud, Can a person keep formerly religious trinkets from their past life as mementos? For example, if a person was a Christian, can they still keep their…
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What Are the Community’s Fard Kifayah Responsibilities Toward Individuals With Physical or Mental Disabilities?
What is the community’s responsibilities as fard kifayah for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities?
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Is It Permissible to Read Fantasy or Sci-Fi Books That Contain Fake Gods or Imaginary Religions?
As-salamu alaykum, Many popular fantasy and sci-fi books contain fake gods, human worship, or false religious systems. If someone reads these stories knowing they are…
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Is A Camp Worker Sinful for Carrying and Storing Pork and Non-Halal Meat?
Working as a labour in a camp job in Alberta, two to three days a week food is brought by truck for the camp. The food contains vegetables, meat, and all kinds of food…
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Is Food Still Halal if It Is Prepared in a Place Where Non-Islamic Chants Are Heard?
Assalamu alaikum. I buy pizza from a place because it is halal. It has changed owners but they said it is halal and they have a halal certificate on the wall. The…
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Is It Permissible to Do Yoga If the Intention Is Only Exercise?
Is it permissible to do yoga if you only have the intention for the workout?
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What Is the Ruling on Becoming a Police Officer in Canada?
What’s the ruling on becoming a police officer in Canada?
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Is It Permissible for Men to Have Braids or Cornrows or metal black hairband?
Is having braids for men halal? I’m a sports athlete and I like having my hair lengthy, but it keeps blocking my eyes whenever I play. I initially thought of doing…
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Will We See Our Deceased Pets in Jannah?
If a pet passes away, will we see that pet in Jannah?
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Is It Permissible to Play Qur’an in the Background While Studying – And to Use “Focus Music”?
Is it permissible to listen to focus music while studying, if my intention is only to improve concentration and I don’t use it outside of that? Also, is it permissible…
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