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.


Greeting Western non-Muslim Women

Q: When greeting women in business meetings, typically we shake hands. Occasionally, there are some women/colleagues who when they greet, they kiss men on their cheeks as it’s their custom, in France they do this for example. Continue reading

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In Vitro fertilization from divorced husband

Q: A husband and wife fertilized an egg and stored it in a fertility clinic. Since then, they have separated through divorce. The wife would like to have the fertilized egg planted in her womb now that the divorce is final. Continue reading

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In Vitro fertilization from deceased husband

Q: A husband and wife fertilized an egg and stored it in a fertility clinic. Since then, the husband has passed away and the wife would like to have the fertilized egg planted in her womb. What is the legal ruling for this scenario? Continue reading

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niqab issue
Histoire de niqab

Q: Is the niqab a fundamentally aspect for a woman to have and wear?[fr]Porter le niqab est-il un aspect fondamental pour une femme?[/fr] Continue reading

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Histoire de niqab

‘Ya Muhammad’ Esaale Sawab

Q: As salamu alaykum, please could u tell me whether it is possible to say Ya Muhmmad, and provide some references if possible, also about esaale sawab ( reciting for the dead). Continue reading

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Rifaee Ratheeb

Q: Could you please tell about the authenticity of a practice which is called by the name of Rifaee Ratheeb or so, which is prevalent in South India especially Malabar. Continue reading

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Halal Meat vs. Non-Halal Meat

Q: My mother cooks with non-halal meat and when i talk about not using it she gets angry and wants to argue that we should just say Bismillah and eat it. Continue reading

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Shafi`i position on shellfish

Q: Wat is the position of Imam Shafi`i on eating shellfish?
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800 prohibitions

Q: Where could I find a comprehensive list of all the 800 prohibitions in Islam or must I learn what they are gradually through my own studies? Continue reading

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beard and it importance

Q: What is the importance of beard in Islam? Would those facing their faces be punished for that act on doomsday? Continue reading

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