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Show all fatawaWhat is the ruling on using cannabis oil to cure cancer?
What is the ruling on Cannabis, is eating it allowed or not allowed? The doctor has diagnosed my mother with cancer and some relatives have told my mother that for its cure, she should use one drop of…
Are the marriages and divorces that have taken place in the UK Courts Islamically valid?
Are the weddings/ divorces which take place via the courting systems of countries like the UK and America valid? Would it be necessary to have a separate wedding/divorce with the normal Islamic…
What is the ruling on work pension plans in the UK?
In the UK, for both government and private jobs, 4% of the amount is deducted from our salaries and 6% of the amount is contributed by them and the this is given in the form of pension to the…
Banks in the UK are offering free cash if we switch to them, is it permissible to accept this money?
There are many banks in the UK that give free cash for opening a bank account with them. For instance, if you transfer to TSB from any other bank, they will give you 100 pounds as free cash. Is…
Can a Pub be converted into a Mosque?
Can a pub be converted into a masjid? Is it permissible to pray in a masjid that was previously a pub? Please explain along with proofs.
What is the Islamic ruling on plastic surgery of face, nose & breasts?
What is the ruling regarding: plastic surgery of the nose, surgery of other bodily organs, and breast implantation?
Can nikah be performed over Skype or phone?
Can nikah (marriage) be performed over phone or Skype when the bride and groom are in different countries, e.g. UK and Pakistan? If yes, how can it be done
What is the Islamic ruling on giving blood?
Does Islam permit blood transfusion for a patient who needs it? What is the ruling if it is a question of life and death? What is the ruling upon the one who donates blood as he is not in need of…
What is the ruling on women having IVF treatment?
Is IVF permissible? If a woman is not able to conceive children, this is the only way using which her treatment can be done. This is also known as test tube baby. In such a case, can a male doctor…
Is pre-stunned chicken and meat Halal or Haram?
What is the ruling concerning pre-stunned slaughtered meat? Will the meat be Halāl or Harām? Some scholars say it will be Halāl and some say it will be Harām.
Is it permissible to have laser eye surgery?
Is having laser eye surgery to improve our eyesight permissible?
What is the ruling on doing masah (wiping) over water-proof socks?
Can masah (wiping) be done on water-proof socks made of nylon the same way it is done on socks made of leather?
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