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.


Women attending dhikr during menses

Question: Asalaamuayelaikum brother, Bismillahir Rahman nir Raheem Please, could you advise us to the correct legal ruling, or if it is disputed then what ruling Mowlana would advise us to follow concerning: Are women allowed to enter a mosque for … Continue reading

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Lottery system at a school

Question: Dear Shaykh Gibril, As-salaamuaalykum wa rahamtullah. I currently work for a non-Muslim run English language school in Malaysia. They are planning to organize an iftar program at a local Yemeni restaurant here for our students. We have a majority Arab … Continue reading

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Looking at non-Muslim women

I was wondering if any of the scholars regarded looking at a non-Muslim women’s body as permissible (without lustful intentions)… Continue reading

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Sobriety in running the business

Until recently I worked as a representative/agent in a conventional insurance company in Jakarta. Granted commission as an insurance agent is so promising that every month it continues to rise even higher than the salary of an employee… Continue reading

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Utensils and pork

How can I remove the non-visible impurity of the utensils that may have been used to cook pork? Is there a special method required to cleanse the utensils or will soap and water suffice? Continue reading

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Women kissing Shaykh’s hand

Q: My question is what is the explaination regarding women and kissing the hands of the Shuyukh?[fr]Q: My question is what is the explaination regarding women and kissing the hands of the Shuyukh?[/fr] Continue reading

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Celebrating Laylatu Nisf Sha`ban

Are there any dalils that show it is permissible or recommended to observe the Night of mid-Sha`ban with congregational worship? Continue reading

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Utensils and Pork

I share a flat with a Christian girl, what is the validity of cooking and eating from the same utensils used to cook pork in. Continue reading

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No legal punishment for adultery & drinking?

A question was asked about repentance for adultery & drinking. Mawlana Sh. Haddad, while answering wrote: “There is no legal punishment (hadd) for these offenses in our time. However, the following four are required…” Continue reading

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Sufis and Music

I have noticed that you are using musical instruments like guitar which is not permitted in Islam, especially for Sufis is a little bit strange to use. Could you please explain… Continue reading

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