Fiqh

Psalms and Music

Q: What does the Zaboor (Psalms) say about music or singing? A: We are not aware of the ruling of the Zaboor regarding music and singing. We follow the Qur'aan and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam). The Qur'aan and the Sunnah has cancelled out and replaced all previous books and religious …

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Make Up and Eye Shadow

Q: Are women allowed to use make up or eye shadow? A: If make-up or eye shadow is used to please the husband, it will be permissible. It will not be permissible for any other reason. Ensure that the make-up does not contain any Haraam ingredients. Prepared by: Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti …

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Make Up and Eye Shadow

Q: Are women allowed to use make up or eye shadow? A: If make-up or eye shadow is used to please the husband, it will be permissible. It will not be permissible for any other reason. Ensure that the make-up does not contain any Haraam ingredients. Prepared by: Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti …

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Dogs in the House

Q: What is Sharia stance on dogs at home merely for security purposes. Can they be allowed in the house? A: It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes and protection. Do not allow the dog inside the house unless there is a dire need, e.g. the robber is in the house, etc. …

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Dogs in the House

Q: What is Sharia stance on dogs at home merely for security purposes. Can they be allowed in the house? A: It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes and protection. Do not allow the dog inside the house unless there is a dire need, e.g. the robber is in the house, etc. …

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Singing and Dancing

Q: Is singing or dancing haraam? A: Both singing and dancing are Haraam (prohibited). Allaamah ibni Katheer records a narration in his Tafseer under verse 6 of Surah Luqmaan: And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks… Sayyidina Abdullah ibni Mas'ood (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) was asked regarding the meaning of idle talks. He answered thrice …

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