Donations to churches and children homes.

Q.Non-Muslim churches and children homes, etc. sometimes approach Muslim businesses for charity. Would it be permissible to give financial help to them, or would it be considered as condoning their shirk? Would it be allowed if we give foodstuff/clothing/furniture? A. Donations to children’s homes are […]

Sweeping after sunset.

Q. Concerning the prohibition/dislike of sweeping after sunset, is this due to an Islamic reason, or superstition? For some people who work throughout the day, sweeping at night is sometimes the only option. A. We know of no prohibition or dislike for this in Islam. […]

Stuffed toys and animals.

Q. Is it haraam to have stuffed toys and animals? Is it haraam to pray with them close by? A. Stuffed toys and animals fall within the same prohibition of animate objects and are not permissible. The Prophet (SA) has warned against pictures and images, […]

Fanaticism in Islam.

Q. What is fanaticism in Islam? Why do the awwam (people) consider those who teach their children that for example “there is no santa claus, or no toothfairy etc” to be FANATICS? Why should we fool our children? They say we should teach our children […]