Halal & Haram



The licit and forbidden according to the regulations prescribed by Divine Law, Shari`ah, in daily life to the individual, family, society and nation, including the observance of worship rituals, morals and social legislation in Islam.


western meat (especially Maliki opinion)

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

when animal is stunned by electro shock before slaughter, does it render the meat haram or not? Continue reading →

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Urgent Pet Cancer suffering

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Shaykh Senad Agic

Is it best to put [dying cat] down or let loose in woods to live last moments free? Continue reading →

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Lighting fragrances (oud/attar/agarbatti) at the grave

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Is lighting perfumes/fragrances permitted at the grave site?
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Method of Kashf

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Is this method allowed? Continue reading →

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Daily practice during menses

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Staff eShaykh

Can I perform the daily awrad during my menses? Continue reading →

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cutting hair and nails while intending qurban

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Taher Siddiqui

Is there strict prohibition from cutting nails and hair for those who would like to perform the qurban or sacrifice.  Continue reading →

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Reciting dur̄ud upon seeing the Shaykh or someone of high status

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

What does the Sharia say about reciting dur̄ud collectively… Continue reading →

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Women’s voice awrah

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I heard women’s voice is awrah? Is this true? Continue reading →

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Marriage & porn addiction

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Dr. Aziz Hussein

could porn & masturbating destroy marriage due to the nature of addiction? Continue reading →

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Potential Suitor Viewing `Awrah of non-mahram

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I’ve been introduced to a potential suitor who has suggested that he is finding it difficult to make an assessment of my appearance. Continue reading →

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