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Show all fatawaWhat is the ruling on making cakes for Milad in the shape of Masjid Nabawi or the Blessed Ka’bah?
Is it permissible to make a cake in the shape of Masjid Nabawī or the Blessed Ka’bah on the occasion of the Mawlid at the time of Rabī’ al-Awwal?
Why do Muslims use their right hand when eating and left to wash themselves when in the lavatory?
Why do Muslims use their right hand when eating and left to wash themselves when in the lavatory. Please could you also mention the logic to this; it would be very much appreciated.
What is the ruling on using/eating items/foods that contain human hair?
If human hair is mixed in food & drink items, do they remain usable or not? Also, is it permissible in Islamic Law to buy & sell such items or not?
Are Mushrooms Halal to eat?
What do the scholars of the Dīn and muftīs of the Sacred Law state regarding the following issue: Is it Halāl to eat mushrooms?
Coke, Lucozade, Rubicon Mango all contain small traces of Alcohol, can we still drink them?
I want to ask regarding the verdict on the permissibility of Coca-Cola issued by the respected Mufti Qasim Zia al-Qadri (see Q-ID0251). It contradicts with the research done by Sayyid Rashiduddin, who…
What is the Islamic ruling on eating Porcupine (سیہ / النيص)?
What is the ruling/view of the أَحْنَاف / Ahnaaf (Hanafi’s) regarding porcupine? Also, is there any Madhab (School of Thought) which grants permissibility to consume it?
Why are Muslims forbidden to eat pork in Islam?
Why is the consumption of pork forbidden in Islam? Please list some reasons in light of modern research.
Are Octopus, Cuttlefish, Tattler and Shrimp halal to eat?
As we know, Fish is Halaal (allowed to eat), other than this which other sea animals are Halaal. Are Octopus, Cuttlefish and Shrimp Halaal? Also, what is the ruling on Tattler and Shellfish? Could you…
What should be done with fruit that has the name of Allah on it?
If there is such a fruit which has the name of Allah written/engraved upon it, how should we treat it, as pictures/images of these types of fruit are regularly sent on social media, so if one has any…
Do I have to save Date seeds or can I throw them away?
I have brought some kajoor (Dates) from a local shop, when I eat them, do I save the pip/seed as it is a sign of respect as it is originally from Madinah shareef?
Is there any harm in giving Salam to the one who is eating?
Should salām be given to the one who is eating?
My non-Muslim neighbour gave me food to open my fast, can I eat this?
If a non Muslim sends some food for iftār, so can one do iftār (eat) from this?
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