Solar Geysers
Q: Is it permissible to use solar-powered geysers and solar-heated water? A: It is permissible to use solar powered geysers as well as any solar heated water. Nothing in Qur'aan or Hadeeth prohibits this.
Fiqh
Boy Kissing Boy
Q: Under what conditions does Sharia allow me to kiss an Islamic friend? I am a boy and I love a boy for Allah and Islam. Can I kiss him on neck or cheeks. I have seen many people and Islamic scholars kiss each other on the face when they meet, especially Arabs. A. It …
Boy Kissing Boy
Q: Under what conditions does Sharia allow me to kiss an Islamic friend? I am a boy and I love a boy for Allah and Islam. Can I kiss him on neck or cheeks. I have seen many people and Islamic scholars kiss each other on the face when they meet, especially Arabs. A. It …
Covering Head While Eating
Q: My sister asked why women have to cover their head when they sit to eat but men do not. Can you please clarify this? A. Covering the head when eating is an etiquette for both males and females. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Covering Head While Eating
Q: My sister asked why women have to cover their head when they sit to eat but men do not. Can you please clarify this? A. Covering the head when eating is an etiquette for both males and females. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Moirs Essence and Denatured Alcohol
Q: Is Moirs vanilla essence Halal? It contains denatured ethanol and E122. A. Denatured alcohol does not contain intoxicating characteristics, so it’s Halaal. E122 is a synthetic dye and is also Halaal. Therefore, Moirs essence is Halaal for consumption. And Allah knows best. Mufti Siraj Desai
Moirs Essence and Denatured Alcohol
Q: Is Moirs vanilla essence Halal? It contains denatured ethanol and E122. A. Denatured alcohol does not contain intoxicating characteristics, so it’s Halaal. E122 is a synthetic dye and is also Halaal. Therefore, Moirs essence is Halaal for consumption. And Allah knows best. Mufti Siraj Desai
Dream and Ghusl
Q: Is ghusl (bath) compulsory on me if I see myself urinating in dream? A. Ghusl will not be compulsory if a person sees himself urinating in a dream. Moulana Yusuf Laher
Dream and Ghusl
Q: Is ghusl (bath) compulsory on me if I see myself urinating in dream? A. Ghusl will not be compulsory if a person sees himself urinating in a dream. Moulana Yusuf Laher
Son Looking after Mother
Q: Is it permissible for a son to hug his mother? Is it also permissible for a son to rub ointment on his mothers hand or leg if she requests him to do so? His wife finds this totally unacceptable. Is this permissible? A. It is permissible and an act of great reward for a …