Fatawa
Questions & Answers
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.
Cleanliness
Show all fatawaDoing wudu at the Masjid instead of at home
Can we use the Masjid facilities to perform wudu all the time even though there is no reason for us not to do it at home?
Using masjid toilets to relieve ourself
A lot of people use the masajid toilets to relieve themselves even though they have just come from home, leaving a bad odour in the wudu facility area. Is this allowed?
Shaving and waxing parts of the body (men & women)
What is the sharia ruling regarding a woman shaving and waxing her arms, legs or any other part of her body for that matter? Can men shave their chests and back? Also, what about using electric…
Are women allowed to use metal (razor/scissor) on their body to remove hair?
I have always been told women are not allowed to use metal on the body. So my question is; are women allowed to use metal (razors/scissors) on their body as some people say if you use it then your…
Can we use soaps, gels and shampoos that contain chemicals?
Are soaps, shower gels and shampoos that contain chemicals permissible to use?
Can we mix pure and impure clothes together and then wash them?
Can we mix pure and impure clothes together and then wash them?
Can women shave unwanted hair under the armpits?
Can women use razors to remove dirty hair i.e under their armpits?
What does Islam say about bathing naked?
What does Islam say about bathing naked?
When shaving the private parts, do we start from the belly button?
When shaving the sitr should you leave a fingers gap from your belly button and then shave or should you start from your belly button?
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