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.


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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Diyyat

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Q: Pls advise what is the Hanafi judgment about “diyyat” in case of man and woman separately. Continue reading →

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Labor & Anesthesia

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Hajjah Naziha Adil

Question: Does Mawlana have an opinion on taking anethesia (epidural, spinal) during labor? My wife is pregnant and wants to know as she heard it can pass to the baby. Answer: It is okay to take  anesthesia (epidural,Spine). Hajjah Naziha … Continue reading →

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