Q. Can we wear a ring on the first finger of our right or left hand? A. Yes, it is permissible to wear a ring on the first finger. It is also allowed to wear it on the right and or on the left hand, […]
Q. Please explain what is the law of feeding dogs and cats poppy chow/cat food, taking into consideration that the chow/food consists of beef/chicken in it (maytah). A. Carrion (maitah) is impure and unlawful. It is not permissible to use, nor is it permissible to […]
Q. I was listening to an Islamic lecture and I heard the Shaikh mentioned that according to Imaam Abu Hanifa, alcohol from grapes or dates extract is absolutely prohibited. However, drinks extracted from wheat, barley, sugar cane, etc. is permissible to the extent that they […]
Q. What is a weak hadith and what is the status of its acceptance in fiqh? A. A weak hadith is one in which the conditions for the soundness (Sahih) of a hadith are not present, and the conditions placed for a hadith to be […]
Q. Can we pray when azan is going on for that salaat? A. If you have not started to pray any Sunnah or Nafl as yet and the Azan begins, then you must not begin to perform any Salaah. You should give an answer to […]
Q. Please clarify with regard my options – what if the marrying of another woman is along the lines that she is a single, almost middle age woman, who does not require my assistance in any other way than she shares a physical lonely existence […]
Q. Can Muslims eat shark? A. According to the Mazhab of Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Malik, shark is considered to be a fish and is permissible to consume. Imam Shafi and Imam Ahmad have considered it to be foul and not permissible. And Allah […]
Q. I would like to know when hunting with guns, if the animal is shot and killed or just shot, is this permissible and is the meat of the animal halal by just saying Bismillah before shooting? If not, how can the animal’s meat be […]
Q. I know that it is haram for a muslim man to shave off his beard less than a fist length, but if due to his job he is not allowed to keep the beard, then what should he do? A. In this case, a […]
Q. What is the meaning and the importance of being humble? I would like to know everything about humbleness including Quranic Ayaats and ahadith that goes with it plus explanations. A. Humbleness is the opposite of pride. It is the ultimate form of respect towards […]