First: Hair Extensions

The scholars are in consensus regarding the general prohibition of hair extensions. It is quoted in the Hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar (Radia-Allaahu ‘anhuma) that Allaah has cursed the lady who lengthens (her or someone else’s) hair artificially. [Al-Bukhaari no. 5937] There is another stricter Hadeeth regarding this matter in which ‘Aishah (Radia-Allaahu […]

Is there a text in the Qur’an that forbids stunning animals before slaughtering them? The way of slaughtering animals that is used in many countries is to strike the animal on the head or stun it by electric shock, then slaughter it after that. Is slaughtering in this manner permissible? Please note that some people […]

Shaikh Bin Baaz (Rahimahullaah) was asked the following question:

Q: “I have seen some people abuse and curse animals without any sympathy, especially when they get tired with them. What is the ruling on that? ” He (Rahimahullaah) answered:“Abusing animals as well as inanimate objects is not permissible. The Prophet (Salla-Allaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said: […]

Is this Bribery? Q: I am employed at a delivery company that transports refrigerated goods (fruits and vegetables) to Madinah, Jeddah, Makkah, and Riyadh. When I reach my destination with the goods, the produce owner gives me 100 to 200 Riyals in recognition of my speedy delivery. My employer knows about this extra bonus or […]

Islam takes special care to preserve the Muslim woman’s honor and modesty. It guarantees the fulfillment of her honor and happiness, conceals her and keeps her away from places of Fitnah (temptation). It is out of Allaah’s great mercy with His servants that He has sent down laws advising them, reforming their corruption, […]

Offering the prayer while travelling by bus or airplane:

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 standing, bowing, prostrating and facing […]

Shaikh al-Albaani (Rahimahullaah) was asked about the ruling in regards to covering the feet in and out of the Salaat, “Are women’s feet considered ‘Awrah in the Salaat such that they should be covered?” He (Rahimahullaah) said: “The scholars have two opinions regarding this matter. The first: It is ‘Awrah, and this is the correct […]

The word alcohol is originally called “Ghowl”. Allaah (Ta’ala) mentioned it in the Qur’an when He described the Khamr (wine) of Paradise in Surat As-Saaffaat [37:47]: لَا فِيهَا غَوْلٌ وَلَا هُمْ عَنْهَا يُنْزَفُونَ “Neither will they have Ghowl (any kind of hurt, abdominal pain, headache, sin, etc.) from that, nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom.”

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