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.


800 prohibitions

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

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

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

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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Expiation for broken vow

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: I made a vow last year (fulfilling all the conditions of an oath in Shariah) not to indulge in a particular act of sin for a period of six months (so, for example, if I made the vow on 01 July, it was up to 31 Dec). I stipulated a condition in the vow that if I did engage in that act, I would give X amount of money in charity within 03 days of committing the sin…? Continue reading →

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Zikr in Unison (Jama’ah or Congregation)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: I am a follower of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al Haqqani, Grand Shaykh of the Tariqa. I need yours point of view on this article to remove confusion “Chanting the Dhikr/Zikr/Remembrance of Allah in Unison (Jama’ah or Congregation)”. Continue reading →

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Forgiveness for murder

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: During an argument you kill one of the members from that family. Do you go to hell for sure 100%? Continue reading →

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Permissibility of Tampons

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q:I had a question regarding the permissibility of tampons. Continue reading →

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Treasury bills

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Shaykh Senad Agic

Q: Please, is it permissible to deal in treasury bills? Continue reading →

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Question About non-Muslim friends

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Hajjah Naziha Adil

Q: I want to know that is it allowed to eat at our non Muslims friend’s house if invited? or accept gifts if they give on festivals or Birthdays? Continue reading →

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Taking off hijab for work

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: I am currently residing in a country (not my native country) that forbids ladies to wear hijab in any government and education-related institution…. Continue reading →

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Reciting Quran during menses

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Hajjah Naziha Adil

Q: I am wondering if I can recite my daily awrad by mouth during this time or if I have to do it silently in the heart? Continue reading →

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