Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is consuming shilajit, extracted from rock, halal according to Sharia? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate It is permissible to consume shilajit with the direction of an alternative medicine practitioner. Shilajit is a sticky substance primarily found in the rocks of the Himalayas. It […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Would it be haram to intentionally cause microscopic fractures through intense workouts to potentially increase height, even if it doesn’t cause harm? Can such practices be allowed in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to what […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I am taking Chinese herbal medicine containing caterpillar fungus (cordyceps) as an alternative to Western medicine. Is it permissible to consume caterpillar fungus in Islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to host a blood drive through the Red Cross, considering that blood donation is allowed when there is a need, and it does not harm the donor? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and […]