What parts of the body of a male have to be covered when in the company of other men?
The entire body, excluding the face and the legs from below midcalf. A man has to ensure that his head is also covered with Islamic headgear when in public.
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General Fiqh
Is it sinful for a man to walk in public with shorts which expose his knees?
Yes, it is a grievous sin.
Is it permissible for a Muslim to work in a business like Pick & Pay which also sells liquor, pork and numerous haraam products?
If the Muslim worker at Pick & Pay, for example, has to handle haraam products, meat, chicken, liquor, etc., then it will not be permissible for him to work there. In fact, Muslims…
Is it permissible for a Muslim to be a magistrate in a secular court?
The Imaan of a Muslim who becomes a judge/magistrate in a kaafir/ secular system is almost certainly eliminated. He has to compulsorily adjudicate in accordance with kufr law. Such…
Is it permissible for a Muslim to work in a civil court?
It is not permissible for a Muslim to work in any secular court. All courts operate in conflict with the Shariah, hence it is not permissible.
If a Qur'aan stand is not available, may the Qur'aan be place on one's lap for reciting?
The Qur'aan should not be placed on one's lap. It is disrespectful. Hold the Qur'aan Majeed in the hands if a stand is not available.
Should Muslims in Turkey vote? The Kemalist party which is the death knell of Islam will be contesting in the elections.
In the circumstances prevailing in Turkey, it is in fact necessary to vote for Erdogan's party. It is Waajib.
A scholar says that death is not the punishment for a murtad.
The punishment for a murtad here on earth is that he will be arrested in an Islamic country. He will be given three days to reflect, and the Ulama will engage him in an endeavour…
Is it permissible to wear a jacket with the inscription: 'I love my prophet.'
Wearing a jacket with the inscription: "I love my Prophet", is not permissible because such inscriptions are in imitation of the kuffaar. Love for Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi…
Should a female cover her hair when going into the bathroom/ toilet?
It is very important for both males and females to cover their hair when going to the bathroom/toilet. There is the real possibility of shaitaani interference in the toilet/…
Is it permissible to wear a jinnah cap?
It is not permissible to wear a Jinnah cap. It is the headgear of a faasiq.
When shaking hands is it necessary to also embrace?
Shaking hands is sufficient. It is not necessary to supplement musaafahah (handshaking) with muaanaqah (embracing). If anyone wishes to embrace, he may do so. Once or thrice is…
Is it permissible to hang on walls rugs/carpets on which images of the Ka'bah and Musjidun Nabawi are inscribed?
It is not permissible to hang rugs or carpets to decorate walls. Such waste is not permitted by the Shariah. Pictures of the Ka'bah on paper may be hung up, but not carpets. The…
Is it permissible to keep dreadlocks?
Dread locks are haraam kuffaar styles. It is not permissible.
Is there a special Dua to recite when occupying a new house?
There is no special Surah/Dua to recite when taking occupation of a new house. Recite the usual Masnoon Dua when entering the apartment. You could perform two raka'ts Salaat there…
What is the Islamic procedure for changing one's name?
There is no Islamic procedure for changing a name. The person is simply called by the new name.
Is shaving the beard a major sin?
All sins are practically major and bring about the Wrath of Allah Ta'ala. The division of sin into 'major' and 'minor' categories is of technical significance. Whoever regards a…
Some scholars here in Ghana say that the hands should not be raised when making Dua.
It is Sunnah to raise the hands when making Dua. Those who claim that it is bid'at are in error. The 'scholars' at your end must be some of the Salafi juhala.
Are there times when the hands should not be raised when making dua?
There are numerous situations when the hands should not be raised whilst making Dua. Among these situations are when reciting the Masnoon Duas at the time of rising from bed, when…
What is the meaning of Baatil?
The term BAATIL means false, invalid, baseless and haraam.