Can a Muslim say Merry Christmas or happy holiday to Non Muslim:
What is the ruling on congratulating non-Muslims on their holidays? Is this an issue of worship or social dealings, and how should classical opinions be understood in…
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Contemporary Issues
54 of the archive’s 436 rulings.
Can I decorate for holidays at my workplace?
I work at a company, and part of my job is to put up holiday-themed displays for example, New years or Halloween decorations. Is this permissible in Islam?
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Using Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer and Eating Afterwards
Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. JazakAllahu khairan. I would like to ask if I’m consuming alcohol if I use hand sanitizer wipes on my hands and then touch some…
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Can a Muslim women wear perfume?
Salam respected Imam, is it permissible for a woman to wear perfume in public? I have heard it is impermissible. What if she would otherwise smell bad due to heat and…
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Is it permissible to fix the unibrow or monobrow?
When the eyebrows join together in the middle above the nose, is it permissible to shave or trim the hair in the middle to split the eyebrows again? I have heard mixed…
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Can I eat in a restaurant that serves pork?
Is eating at restaurants that serve pork and alcohol haram? If one asks the staff to change the utensils in fear of cross-contamination with haram, but does not know for…
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Is hijab mandatory? What is the evidence?
lot of Muslim girls say that the Qur’an does not mention covering the head directly. They quote the verses about drawing the veil over the bosoms and use this as an…
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Can a woman wear hair extensions or lash extensions to beautify herself?
What is the ruling on fake nails & fake vs. real (human) hair, and the different attachment methods?
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Is it allowed to receive welfare while working?
Is it haram for a person to receive welfare and work at the same time, if the work is only 20 hours a week (less than 30 hours)?
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Is vanilla extract halal if it contains alcohol?
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Is ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in Iced Capp permissible to drink?
I sent an email to Tim Hortons seeking clarification about the use of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) in their Iced Capp. The following is the reply I got from them: “Thank you…
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Can I accept scholarship’s donated from haram sources?
: Asalamu alaykum, I recently received a scholarship from Alberta Golf Foundation to assist me in paying my university tuition. In the congratulations email they…
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Ruling on Men Wearing Watches with Gold
Visible gold for adornment It is haram for men to wear real gold as adornment in any amount. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Gold and silk have been permitted for the females of my…
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Can we use pool water for purification (Ghusl or Wudu)? What if there is solid impurity in the water?
: Can we use pool water for purification (Ghusl or Wudu)? What if there is solid impurity in the water?
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Do real and fake gold jewelry have the same ruling for men in Islam?
: Do real and fake gold jewelry have the same ruling for men in Islam?
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Importance of Treating Non-Muslims with Respect in Islam
1. Contemporary Context of Muslims in Non-Muslim Lands Muslims today living in non-Muslim countries operate under implicit or explicit agreements (عهد), such as…
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Can I have disability or life insurance?
: Are Muslims allowed to have disability or term life insurance in non-Muslim countries like Canada, where there are no well-recognized alternatives like takaful, and…
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What is the ruling on engaging in political activism, protests, and civil demonstrations in non-Muslim countries?
: What is the ruling on engaging in political activism, protests, and civil demonstrations in non-Muslim countries?
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Is it permissible for a Muslim to work as a content creator or social media influencer if the content is halal?
: Is it permissible for a Muslim to work as a content creator or social media influencer if the content is halal?
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What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings?
: What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings?
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Is it permissible to rely on AI-powered systems for Islamic legal rulings and fatawa?
: Is it permissible to rely on AI-powered systems for Islamic legal rulings and fatawā?
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What is the ruling on following a minority opinion in fiqh when living in non-Muslim lands?
: What is the ruling on following a minority opinion in fiqh when living in non-Muslim lands?
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Is fasting obligatory for individuals with mental health conditions?
: Is fasting obligatory for individuals with mental health conditions?
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Do injections or IV fluids break the fast?
: Do injections or IV fluids break the fast?
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