Author Archives: Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya
Fasting the 27th of Rajab (Laylat al-Isra wal-Mi`raj) – حكم صيام يوم 27 من شهر رجب؟
ما حكم صيام يوم السابع والعشرين من شهر رجب؟
What is the ruling on fasting the day of 27th of Rajab? Continue reading
discharge during the fast
This month my period is late. Today I found a brownish secretion (very little) during the fasting hours. Continue reading
cupping and blood transfusions while fasting
What is the ruling on cupping and blood transfusions while fasting? Continue reading
using nose drops while fasting
I suffer from severe allergic rhinitis and have been using nose drops f Continue reading
insulin injections during fasting hours
Is it permissible to take [insulin injection]during the final half hour of the fast? Continue reading
rinsing the nose and mouth while fasting
What is the ruling for rinsing the nose and mouth while fasting? Continue reading
smoking while fasting
What is the ruling for smoking while fasting? Continue reading
Art in Islam
Does Islam object to art? Continue reading
Depicting prophets and messengers in movies
What is the ruling on depicting the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them) in movies and TV shows? Continue reading
Expensive marriage
Can the groom’s family insist on an expensive wedding gifts? Continue reading