Question: May Allah bless you, this letter is from the sisters that study in the college of medicine in the university of Cairo. They say: we are classmates and when one of us finds difficulty in the course text or in any affair, we speak with her about her problems and we attempt to ease [the problems] for her.…
Category: Fatawa
The Ruling on Using Social Media for Product Marketing – Shaikh Abu ‘Amr al-Hajoori
Question: What is the ruling on using social media, like Instagram and Facebook, for product marketing? Answer: “If there is not in it an opposition to the Legislation such as pictures, usury, cheating and the likes, then there is no harm” *. * I asked the Shaikh this question on 22 Jumada al-Awwal 1437 corresponding to Mar 2, 2016 Translated by Faisal…
The Ruling on Teeth Whitening- Shaikh Abu ‘Amr al-Hajoori
Question: What is the ruling on teeth whitening? Answer: “There is no prohibition in [using] what does not have an opposition in it in terms of tooth reshaping or distorting the teeth. For the legislation of [using] the siwaak is for cleaning the teeth”*. * I asked the Shaikh this question on 19 Jumada al-Awwal 1437 corresponding to Feb 29, 2016 Translated…
The Ruling on Selling Imitation Goods – Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan
Shaikh Salih al-Fawzan hafidhuhallah: Question: He says oh Virtuous Shaikh (may Allah facilitate for you): what is the ruling on buying and selling imitation goods like watches, pens, and other than that? Answer: “You notify regarding it. There is no preventative for you to sell it or buy it. However, inform that it is an imitation and not an original…
The Ruling on Braces – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the ruling on braces? Answer: “Braces are of two types: First type: if the purpose is to increase in beaut. Then this is haram and it is not allowed. The Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the المتفلجات للحسن المغيرات لخلق الله and those who create spaces between their teeth artificially to look beautiful, such ladies as change the features…
The Difference Between Qadr and Qadaa – Shaikh Ibn ul-‘Uthaymeen
Question: What is the difference between Qadaa and Qadr? Answer: “The Scholars differed in the difference between them. From them is the one who said: Qadr is Allah’s decree in eternity and Qadaa is the ruling of Allah on something when it occurs. If Allah decrees that something specific will occur in its time, then this is qadr. If the time…
The Ruling on Male Students Wearing Bracelets Made of String – Shaikh Falih al-Fawzan
Question: The wearing of bracelets on the hand that are made of string has spread among the male students at school. What is your opinion on that? Answer: “This is haram. This is imitating women. Wearing bracelets are specific to women so the men do not wear it. The Prophet (ﷺ) cursed the men who imitate the women and women who imitate the…
The Ruling on Women Wearing Deodorant – Shaikh Abu ‘Amr al-Hajoori
Question: The brother asks: what does a woman do if a foul scent comes out of her underarms and she is outside her house? Answer: “It is as if he is asking: can she use perfume? No, it is not allowed. A woman does not use perfume except inside her house. However, there are things that remove the foul smells. There…
What to Do with a House Bought On a Usurious Loan? – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: A man took a usurious loan and built a house with it. Now he has repented from this sin. So what does he do with this house he built? Answer: “He seeks the forgiveness of Allah and benefits from the house. If he did not know that the action he did was usury, then he is excused of that…
The Ruling on Women Wearing White Khimar or White Jilbab – Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbad
Question: What is the ruling on a woman wearing a white khimar or white jilbab? Answer: “If it is something specific for women or made for women or the women wear it, then there is no harm in that. However, her wearing clothing that does not resemble the clothing of men, no doubt that is more deserving”. [Sharh Sunan Ibn…