Please Note

This section generally contains selected correspondence which we receive via this website. They are published for general benefit without mentioning any names. Certain questions have been summarised to maintain anonymity. Furthermore keep the following points in mind when reading these questions:

1. Often many people have very similar circumstances. Never speculate about the identity of the person asking.
2. Never look down upon others or regard oneself as better than anyone.
3. Make du’aa for everyone.

When sending a question if you feel uncomfortable with it being published, please make mention of it.

Q&A

Birthdays

Last Updated on Saturday, 12 May 2012 07:17

Question:

What is the ruling regarding birthdays? Our muslims greet one another on this day and feel insulted if one does not greet them. Another issue is regarding birthday cakes, gifts and parties. Please advise.

Kissing one's male cousins

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:33

Question:

May I please have advice (sin, punishment etc) that I can pass on to those females that kiss their male cousins upon greeting and advice to the male cousins that allow their cousins to kiss them. May I also have advice that I may pass on to females that kiss their brother in laws. May Allah reward you in abundance in both worlds, Ameen.

Slaughtering a Black Goat

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 April 2012 12:24

Question:

Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh

My husband recently went to see a Hakeem as he believes that someone has done something to him. He came back with water to drink and lemons that he should rub on his body after he must cut up the lemon and throw it away. The hakeem also told him to buy a black goat which he must slaughter and rub the goat’s blood on his body after 2hours he should wash it off. He received a taweez as well. Is this allowed in Islam as i have not heard of it before? He brought the same prescription for me as well even though i did not inform him whether i have a problem or not. I am doubting all this and would appreciate it if you could give more clarity on this matter.

Jazakaallah

Games of Chance

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 April 2012 10:14

QUESTION:

Asalamu alykum. is it permissible to play games where you have to pay to play, and you might win (not based on any skill) or not. for example a kids game where they pay you a fee and there are a few things in a bowl of jelly and you ask them to pick out a certain thing with their mouth. if they pick out the right thing they win a prize. is this permissible?

Cutting off Family Ties

Last Updated on Saturday, 28 April 2012 10:15

Question:

I have completely cut of family ties and all sorts of communication including salaam with a male cousin of mine after having found out that he was abusing a young girl. I would like to know if I am getting sin by doing so and also not replying to his salaam? Please advise Jazakallah

Please Note

Q&A

Birthdays

Question:

Kissing one's male cousins

Question:

Slaughtering a Black Goat

Question:

Games of Chance

QUESTION:

Cutting off Family Ties

Question:

More Articles...