Tag Archives: haram
Name Change After Marriage
Q: I had a question about females taking the husband’s last name after marriage. I was always told that traditionally, women keep their family name after marriage. Continue reading
Homosexual acquaintances
My question: Since we live in the west, homosexuality has become quite normal here. Some people ask Muslims about their opinions on homosexuality. I personally don’t have an opinion about it, since it’s possible to have friends, colleagues or family who are homosexual. They don’t necessarily have to be bad people. Continue reading
Healthy Cigarette?
Q: I was surprised reading a news paper today that there is a pesantren lead by a shaykh (and also Kyai) in Indonesia who teach their mureeds to make a healthy cigarette, they said they are using many herbs that is useful for people. Now their business is good … Continue reading
Viewing Pornography
Q: Is it halal to viewing pornography and the phenomenon called “sex cartoon”- this is not the same as pornography, but like cartoon?… Continue reading
Fixed-Rate Interest-bearing Bank Account
So, won’t it be better that a man keeps his money without any decrease or increase. He takes bank statements at some intervals calculates the charges deductions and balance, withdraws surplus money (profit) divides it among needy.[fr]A: Fixed-rate or otherwise, interest is haram.[/fr] Continue reading
Robots
Question: Since I am a student of engineering, I would like to ask that what is your opinion about robotics i.e. making a robot? Answer: Robotics like any other technology has halal and haram uses so it depends on the … Continue reading
Test Tube Babies
Question: What is your opinion about the technology of test tube babies ? Answer: By test tube babies if you mean artificial insemination you may contact us with a specific case if there is need. Hajj Gibril
Blood and Organ Transfer
Q:
What is your opinion about blood transfer/organ transfer?
A: Blood transfer and organ transfer is allowed to save lives according to
the majority of the jurists. Continue reading
Reading Horoscopes
Q: What is your opinion about reading horoscopes (from newspaper or website etc.)?
A: Reading horoscopes is strictly forbidden and believing them endangers one’s faith. Continue reading
Good Luck Stones
Q:What is your opinion about wearing gemstones (with the intention that Allah may make my luck better through the effect of these stones)?
A: Allah Most High is the Provider for everything great and small, not blind fortune or
luck. Continue reading