Halal and Haram

August 26, 2026 5 mins

Is Conquering Non-Muslim Lands Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it allowed for a Muslim ruler to conquer a non-Muslim land? Someone heard that a true caliph might do this, and history shows that many lands were taken, including Constantinople, Sicily, Spain, southern France, Egypt, and Persia. Why were these places conquered? Were they considered threats? Do some […]
August 22, 2026 0 mins

هل يجوز العمل في بقالة تُباع فيها الخمر؟

يجيب عن السؤال الشيخ محمد فايز عوض السؤال أعمل كاشيرًا في بقالة كبيرة، وأكثر ما تبيعه طعام وشراب مباح، وفيها رف للخمر أمرّره على الحساب أحيانًا. أراتبي حلال؟ وهل يلزمني ترك العمل؟ الجواب الحمد لله، والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله، وعلى آله وصحبه أولًا: حكم العمل في بيع الخمر لا يجوز العمل في بيع الخمر، […]
August 22, 2026 2 mins

Can I Pray for Someone I Have Backbitten?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I backbit about someone with fragile mental health and fear that learning of it may severely hurt her. I also previously prayed that my backbiting would be exposed to her, God forbid. A previous conflict severely affected her, and I apologized through my father’s number. She accepted, but later […]
August 21, 2026 2 mins

Is a Plush Doll That Plays Quranic Verses Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I have started creating a product for toddlers/kids: a plush doll you can sleep with or bring with you for comfort. The doll has a sheep head and a little blanket on it. There are no open eyes; the eyes are closed, as if it’s sleeping. As for the […]
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