Q. I have been doing some research on Marijuana and Islam. I have found the following: O you who believe! Truly, intoxicants and gambling and divination by arrows are an abomination of Satan’s doing: avoid it in order that you may be successful. Assuredly Satan […]
Q. With regards to the Dajaal, the Khateeb mentioned in the khutbah today that the Dajaal will be blind in his right eye and as I read on the internet according to Sahih Muslim reported by Hazrat Huzaifah said that the Dajaal will be blind […]
Q. Is it permissible to raise funds by having sales (Bar B Que or Curry Que) with the proceeds going towards constructing a masjid? A. It is permissible to use the proceeds of such funds in the construction of a masjid, however, it must be […]
Q. Can you please advise if wedding rings are normally exchanged during the Nikah or is the ceremony performed without the exchange of rings? A. The exchange of wedding rings is not a part of the Nikah ceremony. Exchanging these rings in public is opposed […]
Q. Is reciting the words of Dua Jameela a good practice either in congregation or as an individual? And are the blessings stated authentic? A. The words of Dua Jameela are not evident in any tradition of the Prophet (S.A.S) and hence, the virtues and […]
Q. I would like to know if there is anything haraam with respect to muslims buying in a place that has halal food but they serve alcohol. For instance in resorts like Salybia Nature Resort where there is a bar, can we still eat there? […]
Q. I wanted to find out if private investigaton is a Halaal occupation for muslims? A. In my opinion, this involves spying on others, and other unlawful acts, hence, it is not a lawful occupation for Muslims. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Q. My husband wants to place gold teeth in his mouth, is this permissible? A. Based on the authentic traditions, the Prophet (S.A.S) has mentioned that it is haram (unlawful) for men to wear or use gold. Based on this general prohibition, it would not […]
Q. I wanted to find out if muslim females can braid or plait the hair of males. I usually plait my nephew-in-law’s hair and I don’t want to be doing something that is Haram so I’ll appreciate it if you could kindly confirm whether this […]
Q. If a woman is in public and the time for salaah has come, could you explain to me how and where should she pray her salaah, eg. in the beach or in public schools. In such a case will it be permissible for her […]