Is it true ladies should not cut their hair because it has to cover the chest on the last day?
No, this belief is not true and is not from Islam; women may cut their hair as long as the haircut is not specific to males.
108 Q&As
No, this belief is not true and is not from Islam; women may cut their hair as long as the haircut is not specific to males.
No, you're not sinful. But praying in the jamaat is better.
There is no Islamic issue with wearing a wedding ring on either hand; choose whichever is more comfortable or helps lower your gaze.
No, you should remove any jewelry or item containing Allah's name or Qur'anic verses before entering the bathroom, as taking it in is considered disrespectful.
No, there is no Islamic obligation to wear hijab at home when hearing the Quran or Adhan, though it is permissible to do so if one feels more comfortable.
It is permissible with caution, but avoid if possible if anything could go down the throat, unless there is a medical need.
Yes, it is permissible to tell a therapist your sins for the purpose of seeking help, provided there is a need and one avoids backbiting if others are involved.
Semi-permanent makeup or filler does not affect ghusl, the death process, or burial, as it dissolves over time.
There is no issue with females having multiple ear piercings, including four or five, as this is considered within normal custom.
After 10 days of continuous bleeding, any subsequent bleeding is irregular bleeding (istihadha), and the woman must perform one ghusl and a new wudu for each prayer, after which she may pray, fast, recite Quran, and have sexual relations normally.
The majority opinion is that normal female discharge breaks wudu, but the Hanafi view likens it to sweating and says it does not; discharge arising from desire does break wudu.
The official view of the majority of scholars is that it is not haram, as the prohibition applies only when done out of pride or arrogance, which is not the common reason today.
Yes, women can cut their hair, provided the hairstyle is not one specifically imitating men.
In the Hanafi school, it is permissible due to a hadith where the Prophet ﷺ placed palm branches on graves, though some scholars say this action was specific to him.
There are two scholarly views: the Hanafi and Hanbali schools permit it as a form of Sadaqah whose reward reaches the deceased, while the Maliki and Shafi'i schools hold the reward does not pass on.
No, swearing does not break wudu, but it is strongly condemned in Islam as Allah does not love those who use profanity.
Dolls are generally permissible in Islam, but one should avoid any doll with demonic or devilish aspects.
Yes, one should pay zakat on gold and silver jewellery even if worn, as it is safer to follow the opinion based on the cited hadith.
The hadith describing a raised hijab style applies only if one possesses all three condemned characteristics together.
The sheikh explained there are two scholarly views: the majority prohibit it based on a hadith about staying away from prayer areas, while a second view permits it based on a hadith stating a Muslim is never impure.
According to the majority it is not permissible, but the Hanifi school permits it; one may avoid it to be safe.
The majority view of the four Madhhabs is that buying and selling cats is permissible, while a minority view says it is not.
Makeup is permissible in the presence of mahrams or females, but in front of non-mahrams it should not attract undue attention; a small amount to cover blemishes is allowed.
Yes, if the jeans are not figure-hugging, cover the aura, are not transparent, and are not specific only to men.
The majority of scholars say it is disliked but not haram to cut hair or nails when offering a sacrifice, while the Hanbali school considers it specifically haram, based on different interpretations of authentic hadiths.
The general principle is that creating full, detailed portraits of humans or animals is not allowed, though scholars differ on exceptions where critical parts are missing so that the image could not survive if alive.
For women, platinum is permissible; for men, the majority of scholars permit platinum, but the Hanafi school restricts men to silver.
There are two scholarly views on family photos: one holds the hadith forbids sculptures and idols, while the other extends it to all images including photographs, so one may avoid them to stay safe from the disagreement.
A purely cosmetic and permanent change is generally not permissible, but exceptions exist, including if doctors confirm breathing difficulties.
The majority of scholars permit combining intentions for makeup Ramadan fasts and Shawwal fasts, though the Hanbali Madhab requires completing Ramadan fasts first.
The sheikh explained that madhabs provide a principled approach to understanding rulings, and it is acceptable to simply ask a qualified scholar if one does not have a madhab.
There is no issue with cutting nails at any time after Maghrib, whether inside or outside the house.
In the Hanafi madhab, it is permissible in small cooking amounts, but there is a majority view that it is not permissible due to its psychoactive potential.
Yes, the majority view is that it is permissible to buy and sell cats, with a minority opinion citing a narration that forbids it.
Any coloured spotting or discharge prior to the full flow is considered part of the menstruation cycle, during which prayer is not permitted.
One may accept gifts like food or presents without investigating the giver's source of income, as that is a private matter between them and Allah, and the Prophet's Sunnah was to accept gifts.
You should seek the expertise of a qualified scholar to assess evidence and rulings, rather than interpreting evidence yourself.
Clapping and whistling are permissible when not done as a form of worship, such as for encouragement or gaining attention.
Reciting Quran for the deceased and gathering to do so is permissible, but specifying a particular day like the 40th is problematic and should be avoided.
Yes, shellac in foods is permissible because it is a pure liquid extracted from the lac beetle's glands and not the insect itself.
Yes, in the Hanbali madhab you can wipe over cotton socks for wudu if they cover the foot and ankle and are not thin enough for water to seep through, based on a hadith, though other schools differ due to authenticity debates.
The answer depends on the branch and whether the stunning method uses a low voltage that does not kill the animal before Islamic slaughter.
No, tallow from non-halal slaughtered cows is impure and prohibited for use, as derivatives from unlawful sources remain unlawful.
Abortion is prohibited after 120 days (ensoulment); before that, it requires case-by-case discussion with a qualified scholar.
It is better to avoid such restaurants, but it is permissible to eat there if necessary, provided one does not sit at a table where alcohol is being consumed.
There are two scholarly views: one permits rennet because it comes from a non-living part of an animal and based on narrations about the Companions, while the other prohibits it due to the animal not being Islamically slaughtered and differing interpretations of those narrations.
The majority of scholars say it is disliked but not obligatory to refrain; the Hanbali school says it is obligatory, with the difference based on differing hadith interpretations.
The permissible time for eating and drinking ends as soon as the Fajr prayer time begins.
No, it is not permissible for a woman to travel to Umrah alone even if her mahram agrees, as the presence of a mahram is a condition for the journey.
If you lack knowledge, ask a trusted scholar for an appropriate opinion; if you are studying, it is best to study any of the four madhabs for their principles.
The ruling depends on intent: it is prohibited if there is a concern of spreading germs, but permissible if simply cooling food for oneself or a child.
The answer depends on the school of thought; the Hanafi and Hanbali schools permit it as a sadaqah that benefits the deceased, while the Shafi'i and Maliki schools do not.
Baggy loose trousers are permissible for women because they are not specific to men, as both genders wear them.
There are two views: one prohibits a menstruating woman from the mosque, while another permits entry if contamination is prevented—with the latter being suggested for certain needs today.
Yes, it is permissible as long as it is not considered mutilation, which is determined by whether it goes against the local custom or norm.
Yes, you can recite the Quran without wudhu, though wudhu is advised for better manners, but touching the physical Quran requires purity.
Yes, the meat is halal if the low-voltage stunning does not kill the animal and it is later slaughtered Islamically, provided a reputable halal authority verifies the process.
There are two views: one prohibits dice games based on hadith, while the other prohibits only games based purely on luck, permitting those involving strategy.
Yes, the majority view is that the awrah for a Muslim woman in front of another Muslim woman is between the navel and the knee, while the Hanafi madhab adds that in front of non-Muslim women, full covering is required.
If the piercing is not a local custom and is seen as out of the ordinary, it may be considered mutilation and should be avoided.
A hadith in Sahih Muslim records that the Prophet said to change hair color but avoid black, so many scholars say it is disliked to dye hair pure black.
No, the meat is not haram as long as the stunning does not kill the animal before slaughter, which is the standard certified by modern halal authorities.
In the UK, meat from non-Muslim butchers is not permissible because the butcher's faith and slaughter method cannot be verified.
There are two views: one prohibits dice games generally, while the other permits them if they involve strategy and intellect and do not involve pure luck or gambling.
If you are unsure, consult a trusted scholar and follow their view; if you are studying, begin with one madhab to avoid confusion.
For females, wearing perfume when leaving the house where non-mahram men may smell it is strongly prohibited based on an authentic hadith.
He explains that in the Hanafi school it is obligatory for adults who would normally pay Zakat, while most scholars consider it highly recommended but not obligatory, and he encourages doing it regardless of the opinion followed.
The majority of scholars say avoiding cutting hair/nails for Qurbani is recommended but not obligatory, while the Hanbali madhab considers it obligatory.
Silk is prohibited for men because it is reserved for men to wear in Paradise, and the ruling applies only to pure silk from silkworms, not synthetic silk.
No, men are not allowed to lie on pure silk, but synthetic silk is permissible; check the label to determine the material.
Yes, if the clothing meets the conditions of covering the aura, not being transparent, not being figure-hugging, and not attracting undue attention.
Permanent cosmetic surgery, such as a nose job, is not permissible as it changes the creation of Allah, whereas temporary procedures like injections are allowed.
Yes, there is no issue because the synthetic alcohol used in such products is permissible.
Yes, yoga is generally permissible as exercise if it contains no elements of worshipping or venerating anyone other than Allah.
Yes, it is allowed with the condition to remove it before entering the bathroom out of respect.
The majority of scholars say yes, a Muslim woman may show her hair to any female, but according to the Hanafi school, she may only show it to Muslim females.
There are two views: the Hanbali school requires making up missed Ramadan fasts before Shawwal fasts, while the majority of scholars permit fasting Shawwal first, with the safer view being to prioritize missed Ramadan fasts if possible.
The sheikh states there are two views, and he sides with the permissibility of parmesan cheese based on a historical precedent, but notes other madhhabs disagree.
No need to hide if you have a valid exemption, as long as you are not doing it in a way that offends others.
Yes, according to the majority and safer opinion, it would break the fast as it enters a body cavity, but such tests can usually be delayed until after Ramadan.
Yes, men can wear synthetic silk ties, but pure silk from silk worms is prohibited for men according to authentic hadith.
The awrah is what must be covered: for men, between navel and knee; for women in front of men, everything except hands, face, and feet; for women in front of other Muslim women, between navel and knee.
No, you do not have to follow a specific madhab; it is sufficient to ask and follow a trusted, knowledgeable scholar.
Potentially yes, we may be accountable for not fulfilling the right of our bodies to maintain health if we knowingly engage in habits detrimental to our health.
There are two views: one prohibits dice games generally, while another permits them if they involve strategy and not just luck or gambling.
Tattoos are not allowed in Islam due to a prohibition mentioned in a Hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari.
No, photography is not Haraam because the hadith refers to physically creating idols, not to taking photographs.
No, it is not permissible unless you are certain the animal was slaughtered by a Christian or Jew following proper method, which is uncertain in mixed societies.
The expiation for breaking a promise made by saying 'wallahi' is to feed or clothe ten poor people, free ten slaves (not feasible today), or if unable, fast three days, in that order.
One can remove harmful vermin like mice from the house in an appropriate manner.
There are two scholarly views: one permits rennet regardless of animal slaughter because it's from a non-living part, while the other deems it impure.
No, it is not a problem to not follow a particular madhhab; one can ask a trusted person of knowledge for rulings.
Yes, vinegar is permissible because the chemical changes during its production render it non-intoxicating.
Yes, it is permissible if the route is secure, as he leans toward the view that the prohibition relates to safety.
The Prophet advised to pass by that area quickly and avoid spending time there because it was the site of the punishment of the people of Lut.
No, donating human hair for others to use (such as for wigs) is prohibited; synthetic hair can be used instead.
Yes, men can wear red, but there is a prohibition only if the entire garment is a specific type of red; having a different-colored logo or stripe makes it permissible.
The ruling depends on the content, as there is no blanket prohibition on the mediums themselves.
It is permissible only as a last resort if no other option is possible, as the area between the navel and knee should not normally be exposed.
Yes, it is permissible as it is temporary and does not attract undue attention or is for restoration.
The Hanafi school restricts permissible seafood to only fish because the evidence they follow mentions the Prophet and his companions eating fish specifically, whereas most other scholars permit all sea creatures.
No, it is not permissible because the slaughterer's faith (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or atheist) is unknown.
Yes, it is permissible in the Hanbali school if conditions are met, but other schools differ, making it a matter of differing scholarly opinion.
Yoga is permissible as exercise if it doesn't involve religious acts, but any religious element would make it prohibited.
Yes, silk from silkworms is prohibited for men but permissible for women, while synthetic silk is fine for men.
Yes, there is no issue with a male braiding his hair since it is not exclusive to any faith or gender.
There are two different views: the Hanbali and Hanafi schools allow it, while the Shafi'i and Maliki schools do not.
No, wearing a specific garment like jilbab or abaya is not obligatory; the obligation is to cover the Aura in a non-transparent, loose-fitting garment.