Q: Are Muslim women allowed to wear 9ct gold rings? A: The hadith of our Rasool (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) prohibit us from wearing rings that are not made from gold or silver. 9ct is not pure gold but has a majority mixture of alloy that is either copper or brass; hence, 9ct gold rings are …
Q: I have concerns that I have found my husband has a secret Facebook account that does not say he is married. Although he is the the most lovely kind husband my intuition is on the alert. What should I do? A: We advise that you heed your intuition and consider this matter serious. For …
Q: Is the use of steroids allowed if used properly without abuse? A: The use of steroids will be permissible if used on the advice of a qualified and expereinced medical practitioner and in accordance with the need for such medication. Rasoolullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) prohibited us from causing harm to our bodies. And Allah …
Q: Is abortion permissible when the mother is already feeding an 11 months old baby and only 2 weeks have passed since the date of next periods (4 weeks after conception)> Moreover the mother’s health is also not too favourable as she is already feeding the baby. A: Abortion before 4 months of pregnancy is …
Q: I’m in very deep problem. I loved a boy for nearly 1 year. We were very happy together when one day he left to go with another girl. He had promised to marry me and made many other promises. Now its been two months since he is not with me and I just can’t …
Q: I have heard that black colour is not allowed to dye ones hair but red colour of Henna (herbal) is permitted. Is that true? A. It is permissible to dye the hair. Do not use black dye, as this is forbidden. Also, do not use dye which contains Haraam ingredients. (Bahrur Raa’iq V8 P208). …
Q: 1. When you are pregnant and discharge a lot for no reason without being aroused, is there a need to have a ghusl (bath) before performing every prayer? 2. And if you feel like you leaking urine but it might be discharge, you just so paranoid, is it necessary to take Whudu again? A: …
Q: What is the proper process for Ghusl (bath)? I read different things everywhere and have no idea what the correct way is now. Even the niyas (intentions) are different. A: The Sunnah method of taking a bath is as follows: 1. Wash both hands up to the wrists thrice.2. Thereafter wash off any impurity …
Q: Is IVF treatment halaal or haraam if the motility of sperm is only 5 percent? A: In the case you mentioned IVF treatment will be permissible but make sure that donor sperm is not used, and husband’s sperm must be obtained through coitus interruptus. And Allah knows best Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: Is Rania a Muslim name for a baby girl and is it permissible to name my daughter Rania? My question may be a bit late as I have named my daughter Rania. I found it on a Islamic site. The meaning of the name is woman who is content with what she has. That …
