Halal and Haram

August 12, 2026 4 mins

Are Video Game Age Ratings Religiously Binding?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I am thirteen, and I want to know whether I may play a game rated for older players, such as a 16+ game, when the game itself contains nothing unlawful. Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Especially Merciful. An age rating is not a ruling of […]
August 12, 2026 8 mins

Is It Permissible to Remove Hijab to Find Employment?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question I wear hijab, live in Hungary with my parents and my daughter, and have applied for over a hundred jobs without being hired, and I believe my hijab may be the reason. My husband is in Romania, his business is failing, he cannot provide us with housing, and he […]
August 8, 2026 3 mins

Is Vinegar Produced by Additives Impure?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question  In the Shafii school, vinegar produced by adding something to it is impermissible to consume. If such vinegar touches clothing, does that part become impure? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah reward you for seeking guidance. Such vinegar is considered impure. If […]
August 8, 2026 3 mins

Is Using Earned In-Game Currency for Gambling Permissible?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question In football games like FIFA and eFootball, players get packs like ‘Player of the Day’ to draw players using in-game coins, which can be bought or earned through tasks. If I only use earned coins and not real money, is playing considered halal or gambling and haram? Answer In […]
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