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Show all fatawaWhat does Islam say about the existence of Dinosaurs?
As Muslims, what is our stance on the belief of dinosaurs and the like? Is there any mention in the Quran or Ahadith of our Prophet (peace be upon him)? If not, by accepting they existed, is this kufr…
Can I join a competition to win prizes if there is an entry fee?
Is it permissible to enter sporting or any other competitions where you have to pay an entry fee and are eligible for prize money if you get to certain stages of the competition? If you don’t win you…
Can I become a member of a work Union which will pay me if I lose my job?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Sacred Shariah regarding the following issue; in our country there is a Union which handles the affairs of the employees, if anyone wants to become…
I already own one house, can I buy another via a mortgage?
Case: I am now a complete owner of one house, is it permissible to give this house on rent and get a second house on mortgage?
Can I consume medicine that contains Gelatine?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Sacred Sharī’ah regarding the following issue; I have just read on the package of the Flucloxacillin capsule that it contains gelatine (pig fat). Is…
What is the Islamic ruling on consuming medicine that contains Alcohol?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Sacred Shar’īah regarding medication that contains alcohol? Besides medication any other drink which contains a little or less amount of alcohol is…
Is the recycled tap-water in England suitable for Wudu and Ghusl?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Dīn and the Muftīs (Learned Scholars of Shariah) regarding the following mas’alah (legal case): In our country England, lots of cities use recycled…
Is it permissible to take out a mortgage in England?
I wish to purchase a home in England because I live here. Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to buy a house without a mortgage, I wish to stay away from interest because it is Harām. Is…
Does a washing machine purify clothes that are Islamically impure?
In England, when the washing machine has washed the clothes once, it removes all the dirty water, then fresh water is taken in and after washing, the water is removed again and the same procedure…
What is the Islamic ruling on taking out a Life Insurance policy in the UK?
What do the scholars and muftis of the mighty Sharī’ah say regarding taking out life insurance policies in the UK?
Are hair-styles of today allowed in Islam?
Nowadays there are many different hair-styles in fashion amongst the youth in England. Is this permissible? For example, to completely shave part of the hair of the head and leave other parts or to…
Is it permissible to donate or sell our body parts to others in Islam?
What do the ‘ulamā` of the noble Sharī’ah say concerning the donation or selling of one’s body parts such as the heart, liver, kidneys, eyes and other limbs, is this permitted? Abdul Sattār Eīdhī…
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