Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I know terrorism is impermissible (haram), but following events in Madrid, is it permissible for a Muslim soldier to commit suicide when captured to stop the release of information to the enemy? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Those people are not “Muslim […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permitted to send a copy of the Qur’an by mail? It will get thrown around. Isn’t that disrespectful to the Book of Allah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, Contemporary Hanafi scholars have been asked about this. Their answer is that because of: […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Can a Muslim woman wear a necklace, ring, or other such jewelry with the name of Allah written on it? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, Yes, it is permitted for women to wear such jewelry. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar] However, it needs to be […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Would it be permissible for my wife to pierce her nipples or navel for my pleasure? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu, Allah Most High says in the Qur’an, “Verily, We have honoured the children of Adam.” [Qur’an, 17.70] From […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: If one listens to the Quran on tape and hears a verse of prostration (sajda tilawa), is it still obligatory (wajib) to perform? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful No, it is not required (nor correct) to prostrate when one hears a recording of the Quran, because […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permissible to work in a Multinational Company? In our country many people are saying that it is not permissible to be employed with them. Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful Waalaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is in itself permitted to work for a multinational company, […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permissible to keep pets, such as fish in an aquarium or birds? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits. In terms of permissibility, it is permitted to keep pets if one […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it necessary for a woman to wear hijab when reciting the Qur’an, sending blessings (salams) on the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be on him), or making supplications (du’a) to Allah? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray that this […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: When do women have to cover their feet? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, The legal ruling (fatwa) in the Hanafi school is that a woman’s feet are not parts of the body which must be covered with clothing (`awra). As such, it is not legally obligatory […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) involves taking drugs and fertilization outside of the womb. Since many couples are going through infertility, we would like to know what Islam says about IVF. Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, In the name of Allah, the inspirer of truth. All praise […]
