Q: Is it permissible to buy and wear Nike products? I know that Nike once put the name of Allah on a shoe, but it was unintentional and they apologized. Also, although Nike represents a Greek god, people don’t believe in the god and only buy the shoe for the style....
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim business owner to give his staff Christmas/new year bonuses? A: A Muslim business owner should not give his staff Christmas presents as this celebration is not recognized in shariah. If a Muslim wishes to give his staff presents, then...
Q: Can a Muslim go out to view the new year's fireworks? Even if it be standing by his room window and watching the fireworks? A: A Muslim should refrain from going to view the new year fireworks or even to look at it from one's room window as these things are...
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim business owner to promote his business using adverts with Christmas decorations? Can a Muslim businessman sell Christmas lights, trees, decorations, etc.? What is the ruling regarding a person decorating his business with Christmas...
Q: I know that it is not permissible for women to cut or trim their hair. However, I wish to enquire about male haircuts. Is it permissible for a barber to cut males’ hair in uneven lengths? I was informed that it is permissible for males to cut their hair in uneven...
Q: Is music allowed in Islam? Also, I would like to know whether Qawali and Naats with music are allowed in Islam. A: Music is prohibited in Islam. Similarly, qawali and naats which contain music are also prohibited in Islam. The prohibition of music is established...
It is an undeniable fact that we live in a world where on a daily basis, we are exposed to risks and dangers that threaten the safety of our lives and wealth. In the face of these dangers, some people have resorted to insurance schemes in order to secure themselves...
Q: As a male, is it permissible to wear shorts that are above the knees in your home, only with your wife and children? A: It is not permissible for a male to expose his satr or any part of his satr before people. The satr area is from beneath the navel till the knee...
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim to celebrate valentine’s day? A: Celebrating valentine’s day is a kuffar custom and is part of the kuffar culture. We have been commanded in the Mubarak Ahadith to refrain from emulating the kuffar in their customs and culture. Nabi...
Q: Is it permissible to wish one another "Happy New Year" when the new english year starts? Some people say that the New Year's celebration has some kufr connotations. Is this correct? A: The celebration of the new year is a "religious" celebration of the kuffaar...