Is it permissible for men and women to wear goldplaited rings?
It is not permissible for even women to wear gold plated rings. Rings should be of either gold or silver. Men may wear only silver rings.
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My Christian friend wants to know why we have to wear our pants above the ankles?
Don't waste time with non- Muslims who ask about particular details of Islam. When they do not accept the validity of our Tauheed and Risaalat beliefs, then it is superfluous to…
What is Islam's view on global warming?
Islam is silent on the issue of global warming. Islam does not waste time with such nonsense.
What is the status of a man who walks at home without a topi?
Walking about in the home without a topi in front of the children is disrespectful.
Person A was slandered by person B.
A monetary claim for defamation in the wake of slander is not permissible in the Shariah. Slander cannot be compensated with money. Yes, you may threaten B with legal action…
Is it permissible to remove body hairs (not the beard) permanently by means of a laser treatment (epilator)?
Removing the body's hair permanently with the epilator treatment may be harmful since it is in conflict with natural growth of the hairs which serve a beneficial purpose. Anything…
The Madrasah gave awards to some students for good academic results.
Give them away. The true Taalib-e-Ilm's focus is only on Allah Ta'ala. The objective of pursuing Knowledge of the Deen should not be the dunya.
Is it permissible to breed and sell dogs?
It is not permissible for Muslims to breed and sell dogs. The Angels flee from dogs while the shayaateen are attracted to dogs. Q.Which commercial jams are halaal? A. All…
What is Islam's view on constructing elaborate mansions which is the norm with affluent people?
Regarding palatial mansions, the Qur'aan Majeed states: "What! Do you construct palatial mansions as if you are going to live forever (in this world)?" Casting aside fiqhi…
Is it permissible to keep hedgehogs and tortoises as pets?
It is not permissible to keep hedgehogs as pets. A tortoise may be kept, but it should not be locked in a small cage. It should be left open.
Which colours are not permissible for males to wear?
Red, orange, yellow and all bright feminine colours are not permissible for males.
Is it permissible to sing and listen to naa'ts which are sung with a light beating of the duff?
Singing and listening to naa'ts (nazams, nasheeds) with even a slight beating of the duff is haraam.
Is it permissible to have door mats on which appear the word 'welcome'?
It is not permissible to tramp on mats which have letters inscribed. 'Welcome' mats are not permissible. Letters and words are part of Knowledge. They are the vehicles for…
What should I do with books of deviates which I had bought when I was not aware?
The books of deviates may be buried or burnt.
A Haafiz is studying at a Christian secular school.
The expulsion threat is actually good news. It will be a blessing from Allah Ta'ala for the Haafiz. In the first place it is haraam for a Muslim to be studying at a haraam secular…
Is it permissible to learn Tajweed from a colour-coded Qur'aan?
It is not permissible to use the colour-coded Qur'aans if other Qur'aans are available. Those responsible for interpolating the mass and mess of colour in the Qur'aan Majeed have…
Is it permissible for me as a layman to give naseehat to an Aalim who commits flagrant acts of haraam?
Nowadays, most 'ulama' are in fact juhala. They compromise and trade the Deen for the dunya and to serve the desires of the nafs. It matters not that you are a layman. When you…
I am a prisoner in the U.S.
The corrupt, evil, kufr government of Pakistan does not permit foreigners to study Islam at the Darul Ulooms in Pakistan. They allow only kuffaar secular education for foreigners.…
What is the difference between a donation and Waqf?
While every donation is not Waqf, every Waqf is a donation. Donation is a gift. Every gift is not Waqf. When land is made Waqf for a Musjid for example, then such land cannever be…
The Daarul Uloom debars weak students from joining the Takhassus (Specialized) classes on Tafseer Qur'aan and Tafseer Hadith.
It is improper. It is haraam to debar any person, whether student or outsider, from sitting in any Qur'aan and Hadith lessons. No one has a monopoly over Ilm-e-Deen. The values of…