Some scholars took the following Hadeeth as evidence to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). They said that the following Hadeeth indicates the significance of the day that he was born and was commissioned as a Prophet.

Abu Qatadah (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhu) narrated that Allaah’s Messenger (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was asked about observing fast on Mondays. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “It is the day I was born and the day the Revelation was sent down to me.” [Muslim, no. 1162] (more…)

Is using false eyelashes (artificial) considered Wasl (i.e. hair extension) or not? Using Al-Wasl (hair extension) is one of the major sins, as it is reported by Al-Bukhaari on the authority of Asma' (Radia-Allaahu 'anha): A woman asked the Prophet (Salla-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "O Allaah's Messenger! My daughter got…

First: Is it legally prescribed to play a recorded Adhan for announcing the Salat? Secondly: Should one respond to a recorded Adhan? The answer for the first question: It is not permissible to announce the Adhan by playing a recorded Adhan; rather the Adhan should be given at the time…

Al-Lajnah ad-Daa’imah (the Permanent Committee for Islamic Research and Fatawaa) was asked the following question related to writing on the Mus-haf: 1- “We are a group of students who are intending to study the ruling of Tarteel with Warsh (way of recitation) and the Mus-haf which is in our hands…

Rulings concerning the prayer of the traveler offering the prayers while travelling by bus or airplane: 1. If there is enough space in the airplane or bus for the traveler to pray and one is able to pray while standing, then it is obligatory on him to offer the prayer…

This article breaks down the Islamic rulings, conditions on cosmetic procedures —from reconstructive surgeries and weight reduction to hair restoration according to the council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy. The article also highlights the practices that are forbidden. You will learn when cosmetic surgery aligns with Sharī’ah, the role of medical ethics, and practical guidance for patients and doctors alike.

The Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, affiliated with the Organization of the Islamic Conference, held its 18th session in Putrajaya, Malaysia, from July 9-14, 2007. After reviewing research on cosmetic surgery and its rulings and holding extensive discussions, the Council decided (decision no. 173 (18/11)) the following: (more…)

Question: What is the ruling on insurance, whether it be life-insurance or property insurance?   Answer: Insuring one's life and property is forbidden; it is not permissible due to the fact that Al-Gharar and usury are involved therein. And Allaah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful has forbidden all types of dealings…

Al-Luqata - Linguistic Meaning: A thing that is picked up. It is a name for a thing that someone finds and picks up.   Al-Luqata - Meaning in the Sharee'ah: Picking up a lost valuable item with the intention to preserve it or to own it after making a public…