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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 fatawaCan we watch cartoons, films or dramas that portray the lives of the Prophets (peace be upon them)?
Nowadays, people learn everything from TV, films, videos, etc. so are films regarding the Noble Prophets permissible in order to learn about their blessed lives?
Is it permissible for a Muslim to make a personal injury claim?
What is the ruling on insurance? Some time ago in the past I was involved in an accident, can I make a personal injury claim and would the money received from this claim be regarded as Halal?
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 to create a YouTube channel to upload videos?
I wish to open a YouTube channel – how is it to do so? I wish to make some videos and share them; the content would be regarding education for children.
Is it permissible to take out a student loan in the UK?
I live in the likes of the U.K. and one usually has to take out a loan of approximately £27,000 or even more, then the government deducts this from the wage later on when it reaches a specific…
Are Muslims allowed to perform Yoga as a form of exercise?
Is yoga permissible in the form of exercise? If there is no religious act included in this – just exercise – then how is it to do so??
Is it obligatory to listen to recorded audio of the Qur’an or Adhaan?
Is it fard to listen to recorded Qur’ān, and likewise, do we need to reply to recorded Adhān??
Is it permissible to touch the Qur’an on a screen without Wudu?
Is it permissible to touch the Qur’ān on a screen without Wudū’?
What is the ruling on having multiple congregations for Jummah prayer in one Masjid?
I have heard that there is a difference of opinion with regards to establishing ‘Eid and Jum’ah in various masjids regarding a particular city. I have heard that there is a difference of opinion with…
Can men have their teeth made of silver or gold due to medical reasons?
Is it permissible for men to have their teeth made with gold or silver due to medical problems?
Is it permissible to use cannabis oil to help with hair loss and to loose weight?
In one of your answers you said small amounts of cannabis oil is permitted, I wanted to ask if smoking small amounts of cannabis allowed too? Also, can we use cannabis oil for other reasons such as to…
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