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  • Conditions for using genetic engineering

    Genetic modification is already being used to treat genetic diseases. Furthermore, it is possible to alter genes to enhance the capabilities of animals and people, or to give them new ones. For examples, mice have been created with enhanced memory, and enhanced learning capabilities. My question is, what is the viewpoint of Islam on altering the genes.. More

  • Seeking treatment with homeopathy

    assalam aleikum,please coul you tell me ,is using homoeopathy is halal.I don't belive it is tell me if i'm wrong.. More

  • Using a webcam to contact family members living abroad

    Assalamu aleikum I have a question. Can we use a webcam(Transmits video) to talk to family members in other countries. It is the same as a phone call except that you can also see the person you are talking to, live in a video; I think you are familiar with this. In my case, it will only be to talk with uncles and aunts abroad, with my family with(behind).. More

  • Due to deliver her baby but there are no nearby female doctors

    Alsalam alaikom we rahmat Allah we barakatoh, respected Scholars, How are the rules for a muslima being treated by a male doctor? I am pregnant and due to deliver in about 3 weeks. For the last weeks of pregnacy I am staying with my parents cause my husband is very busy at work, more than 12hours a day so he might not be at home when labor begins. so.. More

  • A language institute publishing the photos of its female students

    I work for an Arabic Institute teaches foreigners Arabic and Islam. Is it permissible to publish uncovered modest female student photos on our website to encourage non Muslims to come to study? Manager believes it is important and not prohibited in Islam. Are all Fiqh schools on same ruling (either permissible or prohibited), or there is khelaf?.. More

  • Taking a medicine derived from pig material

    Bismillah Assalaam Alaikum warahamtuhlahi wabarakatuh! May Allah bless you and preserve you. It has been recently discovered that I have genetically inhereited two different types of blood clotting disorders, one is very rare. I have a blood clot in my femur and and am pregnant in my third trimester as well. The Dr. has told me that due to the severity.. More

  • Looking for a wife via Islamic marriage websites

    assalaamu alykum Im a male teenager muslim and I pray all my prayers mostly in the masjid unless I have to go somewhere I try to learn about Islam and go to a maktaba to read Islamic books and I were khamis but my weakness is women. I would like to know if it is premissible to go on muslim websites to look for a wife. and do you have to have the girls.. More

  • Hadeeth on removing images from the Ka'bah

    Is there a Hadeeth indicating that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, ordered all images that the disbelievers put inside the Ka‘bah to be removed? If yes, does this Hadeeth mention whether he left the image of ‘Eesa (Jesus, may Allaah exalt his mention,) or not? May Allaah reward you... More

  • Necessity of removing pictures from walls

    I removed a picture portraying me and my wife from a wall in the apartment of my father-in-law. Her family disapproves of what I have done. What is the ruling of this, knowing that, in this picture, my wife is portrayed in a way that displeases Allaah The Almighty? Now, she is wearing Niqaab because we became practicing Muslims, praise be to Allaah.. More

  • Using intoxicating drugs to reduce pain

    Assalaamu alaikum, A sister from our forums is asking the following question, " 1. is it permissible to use medicinal marijuana in the case of a painful chronic illness? 2. is it permissible to take intoxicants during labor such as demerol, morphine, or laughing gas? i am asking these questions together because i have been through labor twice. the pain.. More

  • Advertizing property whose selling might contain interest

    Salamu Alaikum.I'm about to create a website which will promote houses/property for sale on the internett.The advertisers will be property agencies which will advertise their portefolio of properties for sale on my website.Knowing that some of the users from my website may take up loan/ribaa to aquire the promoted houses/property on my website,And addition.. More

  • Practicing body building

    is bobybuilding and excercice is permissable in Islam ? what r authentic hadith regarding excercise & health building ? r proteen supplement allowed ?.. More

  • Permissible acts vs. religious innovations

    What is the difference and the correlation between permissible acts and Bid‘ah (religious innovations)? .. More

  • Diyah for aborting her fetus from Zina

    Assalaum Alaikum, A couple of years ago I had a relationship with a man by home I got pregnant and subsequently I had an abortion. I have since repented to Allah and am trying to be a good musilmah. Am not sure when I had the abortion but believe it to be after 40 days. My question is three folds. To whom should I pay the diyya? Does the man who got.. More

  • Attending wedding ceremonies that contain prohibited actions

    What is the ruling on listening to music at wedding ceremonies? What should I do if I am forced to do so? Should I attend these weddings? Is it prohibited, even if the bride or groom is a relative?.. More