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Using hypnosis in childbirth
Assalaamu alaykum. My question relates to a childbirth preparation program known as hypnobabies. It uses self-hypnosis to relax the mother in birth so that she is less afraid and more relaxed and handles the pain of birth much better. It often makes labor faster as well. While there are drugs and epidurals to numb the pain of labor, those are not without.. More
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Watching series that depicts Companions
There was a tv series on MBC1 channel in 2012 named 'Omar Series'. As the name suggests, it was on the life of Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, in which all of the Companions were depicted. The accuracy of the series is very high. Is it okay if I give the series to a non-practicing Muslim as an alternative to his daily haram entertainment?
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Paired and pooled organ donation
My wife, who is 52 years old, suffers from a chronic renal failure and has been told by a kidney specialist that she will need a dialysis or kidney transplant within approximatively one year. I am 58 years old and have put myself forward for a kidney donation, but unfortunately blood tests came back showing that my wife and I are incompatible with each.. More
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Having whispers about repentance from cheating in exams
Assalaamu alaykum. My question is regarding cheating in an exam. I read your fatwas on this matter, but I just wanted to get a personal response. I hope that is okay as I suffer from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Things bother me a lot. The situation in my educational institute is very bad; almost every student cheats, and teachers help some.. More
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Producing propolis tincture containing 70% alcohol
We are a nutraceuticals producer in Bangladesh. We produce propolis tincture. We have to use alcohol as the solvent. The problem is that we could not find any good solvent like alcohol yet. This tincture contains 70% (percent) of alcohol. The dose is only five drops per day (must be diluted with water). Its does not taste good and it gets sticky when.. More
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Children playing game of Muslims and disbelievers fighting or chasing each other
Assalaamu alaykum. Is it allowed for children to play with toys and pretend that Muslims and disbelievers are fighting each other; or if the children themselves enact it themselves without toys, so that they joust or run away and catch each other? Another case is that in which they play similiar games and one child is a criminal and another is a police.. More
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Imitating Anime (cartoon) heroes
Assalaamu alaykum. I have a question which I have been wanting to ask for some time now, but I am embarrassed to ask the local scholars at my mosque and the religious people in my school. I am a 17-year-old male who loves to watch anime (Japanese cartoons), which sometimes contains characters who are heroes, and I like to copy their actions, e.g. the.. More
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Ruling on fertility medication
Assalaamu alaykum. My husband and I haven been trying to have a baby for almost a year. Is it permissible to take Clomid 10 mg from the fertility doctor? This medication helps women ovulate. I do not ovulate normally. Thank you,
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Hanging canvas with cartoon figures
What is the sharia ruling concerning hanging an art canvas having some cartoon figures for the kids or for decorating the house?
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Definition of khaaniqaah
Assalaamu alaykum. What is 'khanqah of peer'? Are the practices that they do based upon the Quran and Sunnah? Please tell me; it is very urgent.
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Waswasah must be ignored
A friend and I were walking home after the Fajr prayer and he related that he saw a dream in which an already dead friend told him that he was going to take him with him. He said that he was afraid of dying the whole day. He was talking about punishments and said that we had no hope. He also said that he prayed out of fear. Now, if I laughed, I do not.. More
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Visiting dating websites to use their tips in one's relationship with his wife
Assalaamu alaykum. There are some dating sites that teach people how to attract the opposite sex and keep them interested. I know that dating is haram. But can I use the tips taught in these sites to flourish a halal relationship, i.e with my wife?
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Ruling on quack doctors
Assalaamu alaykum. Is the job of quack doctor (illegal doctors, according to the Indian government) permitted in Islam or not? May Allaah reward you.
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Why musical instruments are forbidden in Islam
Why is using music instruments is forbidden in Islam? What is the wisdom behind it?
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Checking underwear for discharges not required in case of doubt
Assalaamu alaykum. I wanted to ask, if I fear a possible discharge of madhi (pre-seminal fluid), assuming I felt something in my private parts, am I required to check to make sure nothing came out? If people never check to make sure madhi came out or not, then how would they know?
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