There Is No Harm in Humor, As Long As What You Say Is True
Question:
As long as we are not mocking the religion, are we permitted in Islam to make jokes?
Answer:
As long as you are truthful in your humor, and as long as you do not go to excesses, h
...It is Not Allowed to Seek Blessings Through the Dead.
Question:
In our land a man died. The news of his death came during the day. We saw the elderly women of the land going to his house. He was laid out after being shrouded in the middle with t
...Chapter 263
Prohibition of Giving False Testimony
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And shun lying speech (false statements).'' (22:30)
"And follow not (O man, i.e., say not or do not or witness not) that of which you have no knowledge.'' (17:36)
"Not
...Saying, "Yes, him - the Cripple."
Question:
When I am having a discussion about a person who is absent, is it permissible to say about him, "So and so, the cripple or one-eyed?"
Answer:
If by calling him this you are simply identifying who he is
...Chapter 211
The Desirability of Prostrating out of Gratitude
1159. Sa`d bin Abu Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: We left Makkah with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) for Al-Madinah, and when we were near `Azwara,' he (PBUH) alighted (fro
...Nasal Drops, Eye Drops and Ear Drops for the Fasting Person
Question:
What is the ruling on nasal drops, eye drops and ear drops for the fasting person?
Answer:
Regarding nose drops, if they reach the stomach, then they break the fast, according
...Chapter 48
Warning against persecution of the Pious, the Weak and the Indigent
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"And those who annoy believing men and women undeservedly, they bear (on themselves) the crime of slander and plain sin.'' (33:58)
"Therefor
...On delaying the marriage of a young woman until completion of high school or university education.
Question:
There is a widespread custom of a young woman or her father refusing those who propose to her until she has completed her high school or
...Chapter 295
On Prohibition of Shaving a part of Head
1638. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade shaving a part of the head.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
1639. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with th
...Conditions for the Acceptance of Actions
Imaam Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (d.1421H) - rahimahullaah - said, "Sincerity (ikhlaas) towards Allaah means that the person desires by his worship closeness to Allaah the Exalted and reaching His A
