From the Fatwa Department
Q: I am in the habit of using hair gel to fashion and keep my hair straight ? Will wudhu be valid if masah of the head is made over the gel?
Q: What is the Islamic ruling with regard to going on a sea cruise?
Q: A certain organisation requests contribution towards a noble charity initiative. An incentive for making a contribution is an entry into a draw with the possibility of winning a lucrative prize. The organisers have made it clear that no monies from the charity would be utilised for the prizes. The prizes are sponsored independently. Is such an initiative in order?
Q: Is it permissible to have a 2 or more length haircut? Kindly Explain
Q: Please forward me more clarity on closing at Jumma time, I have a business and need to know what’s the ruling on closing Fridays at Jumma.
Q: Is sexual intercourse permitted from the rear private area ?
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Q: Is it permissible to eat calamari?Q: About 2 months ago, Jumuah salaah was performed in our Masjid (Hanafi) with Qunoot Nazilah as is done in Fajr for the people of Syria. Is the Salaah valid or should Qaza be made?
Q: Please could you tell me what is the correct way of disposing of the Placenta after birth and whether getting it incinerated is allowed?
Q: Is one Talaaq sufficient to end the marriage or is it necessary for the husband to give three?
Q: I want to ask being a Muslim; can we greet our Christian colleagues “Merry Christmas OR Seasonal Greetings OR Happy new Year”? And can we Eat their Christmas Cakes with them or not?
Q: I would like to know the correct way of writing INSHA ALLAH in transliteration
Q: Is it permissible to fast on 13th Zul Hijjah especially since it is from the Ayyaam-e-Beedh (13th, 14th and 15th) of the month and it is Sunnah to fast on such days?
Q: I would like to find out, if a women can perform her qurbani, slaughter her sheep while experiencing her monthly period.
Q: I want to find out should ladies cut their own animal and what is the virtue? Please explain.
The animal that is being sacrificed for Qurbani should be respected and treated in the best possible manner. The Qurbani animal must qualify in terms of specification, quality, age and being free from defects. The following domesticated animals are permitted for Qurbani:
