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Show all fatawaAre 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…
What is the ruling on Engagements, exchanging rings and other gifts?
What is the ruling concerning engagements in Hanafī Fiqh and is it permissible to exchange rings and other gifts on these occasions?
Is it permissible to have sex whilst pregnant? What about using contraception?
Is it permissible to have sexual intercourse with my wife if she is pregnant, and also, is contraception allowed?
Becoming a make-up artist, is wearing makeup allowed?
Today I was telling one of my friends that I want to pursue a career in the makeup artistry. I love makeup, but then she brought up how she thinks makeup is haraam in Islam. I hope you can answer this…
What is the legal status of clapping hands according to the Shariah?
What is the legal status of clapping hands according to the Shariah?
Separating tradition from religion at weddings, what is allowed?
In today’s time its very difficult to separate tradition from religion in weddings. What is permissible to do for a wedding e.g. hanging lights, making a movie, photos, mehndi, doing the jaanj etc. If…
Is wearing a taweez shirk or permissible?
Is wearing a taweez (amulet) around your neck 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…
Do I have to stay awake after having prayed Fajr?
I stay in Cape Town South Africa and at times we have very early Fajr. Which took me to this question that whether it’s okay to sleep after Fajr Salah or not?
Can a woman do threading or shape her eyebrows?
Could you please advise if threading the eyebrows or hair on the face is allowed in Islam?
Is it allowed to work in a bank?
Is working in a bank allowed in Islam?
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