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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
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Show all fatawaIs it permissible to turn off the life support machine for someone critically ill?
One of my family members is in an extremely critical condition on a life support machine. The doctor has said that there’s not even a single percent chance of recovery. Is it appropriate to turn off…
What steps should we take when seeing someone die in front of us?
There was a death in our family and we didn’t know what actions were supposed to be performed with the dying person. We didn’t know when to close the eyes of the person, whether or not the head must…
Is it necessary to follow one of the 4 Madhab’s?
What do the noble ulamā say about following one from amongst the four Imāms? Is it necessary?
Can a male doctor check the private parts of a female to cure an illness?
Can a doctor check the private parts of a female in the case of an illness?
Is it allowed to take selfies with our back towards the blessed Kabah and resting place of our Prophet ﷺ?
Some people take selfies of themselves with their backs to the Holy Ka’bah in Makkah al-Mukarramah. Likewise, they also take selfies of themselves with their backs to the Sacred Rawdah in Madīnah…
Can I refuse my parents if they are forcing me to marry someone against my wishes?
My parents are forcing me to marry a certain girl, but I don’t wish to marry her. What are my rights in Islām regarding this? (Please can you mention them)
Can we follow observatory reports or use calculations instead of physically sighting the Moon for Eid & Ramadan?
Can we find out regarding the announcement for Ramadān & ‘Eid from an observatory. Are the Hadīths relating to moon sighting Sahīh [authentic] or Da’īf [weak]. Also, people like Ghāmidī say that one…
How is to take the body of a deceased to Pakistan?
How is to take the body of a deceased to Pakistan. I have heard that before the body is taken onto the flight, all the blood is removed and then alcohol is injected into the veins. What should one do…
Is it permissible for women to attend a females only swimming session?
How is it for women to attend a females only swimming session?
When carrying the deceased to the graveyard, in which direction must the head be?
What is the Islamic method of taking the deceased to the graveyard? Some people say that the deceased’s head should be in the direction of the Qiblah, some others say the deceased’s head should be in…
What is the ruling on buying a property from someone who originally bought it with Haram money (such as a drug-dealer)?
How is it to buy a property, etc from a Muslim who earns money by selling alcohol, also taking interest, and other harām jobs, because it is possible that this person initially bought it with this…
Can a Pharmacist administer injections to females that are non-Mahram?
I am a pharmacist and wish to ask whether I am allowed to administer injections to females?
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