Jurisprudence & Religious affairs
Eying Prospective Wife Is a man intending to marry a woman allowed to see the woman he wishes to marry without her usual cover (ḥijāb)—which she is otherwise su...
Listening to Music
What is the rule concerning listening to a music?
Associating with a Believer Who Neglects to Perform His Canonic Prayers
If we know that a person does not perform his canonic prayers, is it permissible to go to his house and benefit from his wealth?
Light Makeup
Do such common cosmetic procedures as fixing, dying, and microblading the eyebrows constitute beautification (zīnah) and therefore obligate women to cover their faces in the presence of non-maḥram men?
Observance of the Rules of Correct Recitation in Canonic Prayers
Is it obligatory to observe the rules of correct Qur’anic recitation (tajwīd)—such as madd lāzim (required prolongation) and idghām (contraction)—in performing the canonic prayers?
Seafood
Are shell-bearing marine animals (such as oysters and clams) and crabs canonically edible?
Using Other People’s Wi-Fi without Their Permission
In the past I have hacked into other people’s Wi-Fi using my smart phone and have made use of their internet connection without their permission. What is my duty now? Unfortunately, I do not know some of the individuals whose internet I hacked into and am therefore unable to compensate them.
Blood Money for Aborting a Fetus
If a pregnant woman who does not wish to have a baby undergoes abortion, what can she do to atone for her sin?
Male-Female Relationship during Engagement
If a man and a woman intend to marry, is it permissible for them to chat over the phone or text each other or meet up at public places such as parks in order to become better acquainted?
Blood Donation
Is donating one’s blood permissible?
The Contingence of Marriage to an Intellectually Mature Virgin Woman on Her Father’s Consent
To marry (whether permanently or temporarily) a virgin woman who is rashīdah (i.e., intellectually mature) and is thus able to correctly identify and pursue that which is in her interests, is it necessary to secure her father’s consent?
Financial Capability for the Performance of Ḥajj
One of the ways in which one may secure financial capability (istiṭāʻah) ....
Delegating to a Baker the Payment of kaffārah to the Poor
Can we give the amount (i.e. 750 grams of food) of the kaffārah - of breaking a fast with excuse - we owe (for instance, $20 for several days) to the baker and ask him to offer free bread to persons he deems to be in need (faqīr)?
Paying for a Product in Installments
Is it permissible to charge a higher price for a product if it is paid for in installments rather than in cash?
