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When two ‘Eid’s fall on one day, i.e. Friday and ‘Eid Al-Adhha, what should be done? Should we pray Dhuhur if we don’t […]

 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 […]