I am an American convert to Islam. And I love candles! I use scented candles in my home to create warmth and it's pleasing to my husband. Recently, a visitor said that candles are Haraam. I do not feel this is true. I am not praying towards the candle or lighting in memory of someone. I am using it as home decor period. Please tell me whether.. More
1) I have a doubt about using braces for teeth, recently I read in an Islamic book that we cannot beautify our teeth by cutting there are using artificial teeth, etc., but I would like to know is it forbidden to wear braces also because my teeth are out of shape so I would like to use braces.. Can you please suggest me the right advice.
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I want to ask you about somebody who apply his face some types of food e.g. dates, egg, black seeds, yoghurt, etc., in order to make her face soft and smooth Shaykh is that allowed ?.. More
Is it okay to use toiletry and cosmetic products that are made from questionable sources? Provided you are not eating it. For example, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, body and hair lotion, etc. Do you know of any company you refer me to get better products? .. More
I have all of a sudden started to grow a few white hairs and Subhanallaah, I am only 20 years-old. May I please have some advice to not worry about them. I've heard that it's a sign from Allaah but what does it mean? Is it a bad thing or good? If you could please answer I would be thankful. .. More
Is it Haraam to wear, not a silver nor gold necklace, but one from regular string with Qur'an verse? I've asked some Imaams and they told me it's not Haraam, but it is if I enter the bathroom. .. More
I have recently read in a book by Shaykh Al-Albaani that it is impermissible for men to wear any type of rings or jewelry regardless of what it is made of (I am aware that it is not permissible for men to wear gold). Also, the book stated that it was not permissible for women to wear rings or any other type of jewelry made of gold. Is this.. More
Do people have right to declare which is Halaal or Haraam? Do we can simply believe that it is not Haraam as long as our body and/or psychology is not being harm? What are general rules of Haraam in Islam? Especially regard to biological\'s demand of people. I believe that as long as health, psychology, religion, and society are not being injured.. More
Today my friends and I went to a chip shop. Which sold both Halaal and Haraam food? I got just chips and my friend got chips and gravy. She thought that the gravy was Halaal but then I told her stop that is Haraam. She then replied by saying "well I've got it now...so I have to eat it and I was in shock. I was really upset and angry do I did not.. More
I have a winter hat that says in Arabic that there is no God but Allaah and Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is His Messenger, someone told me that it was not permissible to wear, is there any proof that it is or is not ok to wear it? I do not enter into any dirty place with it and I do not wear it without making Wudu, what would be the.. More
I want to know what the Islaamic rules are about being a vegetarian. Is it allowed to be a vegetarian or not? I know some Muslims who are vegetarian and they say that it is better to be vegetarian. And they give as reason that there is no such Halaal meat anymore in the world, nowadays. I think it's wrong but please help me. I don't.. More