Answered by Shaykh Abdul Sami‘ al-Yaqti Question Is it permissible for men to wear a cravat (necktie) made of silk? Answer “Cravat” is a Latin word translated into Arabic meaning necktie, a long piece of fabric no wider than three fingers, wrapped under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat, extending to about the […]

Answered by Shaykh ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Kharsa Question What is the ruling on using cosmetic products that contain primary materials with animal derivatives? And is there a discussion regarding their purity? Answer All praise is to Allah. The ruling on cosmetic products containing primary materials with animal derivatives varies depending on the source animal: If the […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Where does a believer find his/her happiness? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his family, and all his companions. Happiness Happiness is that feeling all creation strives for; some attain it, others miss it, and yet […]

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Fayez Awad Question Is it permissible to enter the bathroom while carrying something with the name of Allah written on it? Answer Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon His noble messenger, his family, and all his companions. The majority of scholars express disfavor […]