Question: As-Salamu Alaikum Sheikh Dont you think it's a bad idea to force young girls/teenagers to wear hijab. They do it only for their parents and don't like being forced. Can't we be easy on young girls and tell them to do it when they are 18!! A concerned Sister Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. The law of hijab is first and foremost an … [Read more...]
Permissibility of Wearing Hair Extensions & Rulings of Wudhu and Ghusl
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December 23, 2021 by
Question: Is it permissible to have hair extensions? What about wudhu and ghusl if it is glued? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is permissible to use hair extensions with the following conditions: 1. They should not be made from human or pig hair as that is forbidden; however, those made synthetically or … [Read more...]
Can I Buy A Mystery Box?
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December 23, 2021 by
Question: What's the ruling on buying mystery boxes online? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. APrincipleOfShari’ah: It is a pre-requisite for the validity of a transaction that merchandise be known and identified. Shari’ah does not permit “jahālah fāhishah”, obscurity in core components of a transaction which may result in discord … [Read more...]
Rulings regarding urinary incontinence
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November 30, 2021 by
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. I wanted to ask you some questions regarding سلس البول or urinary incontinence. I already know the ruling behind it: to do wudhu after every Salah time begins. But I also had a few other question 1. Must you wash yourself and your clothes when you do wudhu after every Salah time begins as well? 2. Is it allowed to do wudhu before a Salah time starts with the intention of doing … [Read more...]
Can one invest in Phutuma Nathi shares?
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September 27, 2021 by
Question: Assalaamualikum Mufti Sahib Can one invest in Phutuma Nathi shares? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, a person will be allowed to invest in any company that adheres to the laws of Shariah. Based on the information provided by Phutuma Nathi, the income received is from the company Multichoice. Multichoice is a company … [Read more...]
Is it permissible to sleep facing the Qiblah on one’s left side?
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September 27, 2021 by
Question: Assalamualaikum warahmatullah The question is about sleeping position. Is this permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is disliked to sleep on one’s stomach or with one’s legs facing the Qiblah without a valid reason.[1] All other positions are permissible provided the ‘awrah is covered.[2] The preferred position of … [Read more...]
