What is the alternative for a microwave?
The normal electric stove. Microwave is a disaster for health. In the long term people will regret when they begin to suffer from cancer and other diseases as a consequence of…
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Is it permissible to consume the medicine, Ritalin?
It is not permissible to consume such a harmful drug-poison as Ritalin which causes serious complications, even death.
Is it permissible to consume a herb which produces hallucinations?
It is not permissible to consume a herb which produces hallucinations. A 'medicine' which disturbs the mental equilibrium and induces the type of hallucinatory effect described by…
Is it permissible to use hypnotism for medical treatment?
Using hypnotism, mesmerism and the like for treatment is not permissible. All such occult practices can be contaminated by satanic manipulation.
What is the meaning of maintaining family ties?
Maintaining family ties is to be kind and helpful to them. It does not mean visiting them often. In fact, nowadays, it is best to abstain from frequent visits. There is too much…
Is hunting and fishing permissible? I have seen some Ulama in our city accompanying friends on hunting trips.
Only people who are ghaafil squander time and emaciate their Imaan in hunting and fishing for sport and to wile away the time in the company of satanic friends. A ghaafil person is…
Which duas should be recited to control and subdue the evil desires of the nafs?
Dua is not the solution for controlling the nafs. The method is mujaahadah, that is, to apply pressure on yourself and to restrain the nafs from its evil dictates. It is a…
A family is poor and struggling to make ends meet.
Yes, he should abandon his higher Deen academic studies to enable him to work and support his family. He should not beg to support his family whilst he studies.
Is it permissible to wear a watch in which the hands and markers are of gold while the watch is of steel?
It is not permissible to wear such watches in which the hands and markers are of gold even if the watch is of steel.
When will it be israaf (wasteful) for a billionaire?
If a person spends on something which is not necessary for his normal use and comfort, then it will be israaf irrespective of him being a billionaire. Billionaire or middleclass or…
I have a big pile of pages of the Qur'aan Shareef, papers and torn books, etc.
If it is too difficult to bury the papers, then burn them and bury the ash.
In our time, many psychologists, coaches and various self-development trainers – including some who wear hijab – have emerged.
These pontiffs are quacks and frauds. It is not permissible to submit to their treatment which damages and even ruins Imaan. Shaitaan adorns their methods with some 'deeni' hues to…
Whose responsibility is it to take care of my mother?.
The responsibility of caring for your mother devolves solely on her sons. It is not your responsibility nor the responsibility of the son-in-law when she has her own sons. But, if…
Some years ago I committed a very evil sin.
As long as you have regret and you repent, Insha-Allah, your past sins will not be exposed. Occasionally renew Taubah. Forget about the past sin. Make dua for protection. Recite…
My brother is a flagrant faasiq. He has no beard and he wears shorts exposing his thighs.
It is not permissible to greet the shameless faasiq brother. If he asks the reason for not greeting, then explain that it is not permissible to greet a faasiq regardless of his…
On some calendars and timetables Qur'aanic verses and Ahaadith are printed.
If the time tables, etc. have any Qur'aanic aayat or Hadith printed, then shredding and recycling are not permissible. The items should be buried.
We are currently faced with a dilemma. My daughter was diagnosed with an immune system problem which its attacking the kidney heart and brains.
The sickness will be stopped and cured only by the decree of Allah Ta'ala. Regardless of medical treatment, the final decision is the decree of Allah Ta'ala. Stem cell therapy is…
Is it permissible to perform Salaat in a multi-faith prayer facility?
There is nothing more abhorrent to Allah Ta’ala than shirk and kufr. The Qur’aan Majeed states: “Verily, Allah does not forgive the commission of Shirk with him. However, He…
The Darul Ifta of Mufti Ebrahim Desai issued a fatwa stating that it is not permissible to publish a Qur'aan translation without including the Arabic
The fatwa regarding Qur'aan translations is correct. Translations without the Arabic text opens an avenue for interpolation and fraud. Copies without the Arabic text already in…