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On which fingers can rings be worn?
Women may wear rings on any finger of either hand.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleWorshipDoes the insertion of suppositories break the fast?
Inserting a suppository into the rectum invalidates the fast.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleCommerce & FinanceIs it permissible to work in a gas/petrol station where they sell alcohol?
The job and income are permissible per Imam Abu Hanifah, though taqwa calls for avoiding handling alcohol where possible.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalEveryday LifeIs it permissible to kill bugs and insects?
Harmful pests may be exterminated quickly and humanely; harmless insects should not be killed, and burning or drowning is prohibited.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipCan I perform Qurbani on behalf of my wife?
A husband may buy a Qurbani animal for his wife and it discharges her obligation; ideally do so with her knowledge.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipIs it permissible to have a blood test whilst fasting?
A blood test is permissible while fasting, though postponing a non-urgent test until after Ramadan may be advisable.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipIs there zakat on fruits and plants in one’s garden?
No zakat or ushr is due on fruit-bearing trees in one's own garden that are not for business.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipCan one qurbani animal or share be slaughtered on behalf of a number of people?
A sheep or one share counts for one person only; one must perform one's own wajib Qurbani first and may do others' only with surplus funds.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailEveryday LifeWhen do I not have to reply to somebody’s salaam?
Replying to salaam is compulsory, but eleven listed people are excused, e.g. someone praying, eating, reciting, sleeping or studying.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipIs it permissible to wrap myself with a blanket whilst in the state of Ihram?
A person in ihram may wrap in a blanket covering the whole body and feet, but not the face and head.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalWorshipHow do I perform Salah on an aeroplane?
Salah must be prayed on board, standing and facing the qiblah; a prayer seated in one's seat is invalid and must be repeated.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipIs it permissible to have intimate relations multiple times without performing ghusl in between?
Repeated intimacy without ghusl in between is permissible; ghusl, or at least wudu or washing, in between is preferable.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipIs Udhiyyah/Qurbani necessary for children?
Qurbani is not compulsory on children however wealthy, and parents are not obliged to do it on their behalf.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalEveryday LifeIs it permissible for university students to dissect a baby pig?
Students may dissect a baby pig for research if they wear gloves; any skin contact must be washed thoroughly.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleDress & AppearanceOn which hand should I wear my watch?
A watch may be worn on either hand; the right hand is better, but the left carries no dislike.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipCan an Aqiqah share be combined with Qurbani shares in a cow?
Shares for Aqiqah may be allocated in a cow that also carries Qurbani shares.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalHealth & MedicineIs contraception permissible in Islam?
Permanent sterilisation is prohibited; most reversible methods are permissible if harmless, while IUDs, coils and vaginal rings are disliked.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleWorshipIs it necessary to distribute the Qurbani meat?
Distribution is not required; splitting into thirds is preferable, and one may give all away or keep all the meat without sin.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipWhat do I do if I failed to perform Qurbani despite being wajib upon me?
Someone who missed a wajib Qurbani must give the value of a Qurbani animal as sadaqah.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailDress & AppearanceThe Fiqh of male beautification and adornment
Elegant dress (tajammul) is recommended for men, but items made for feminine adornment (zinah), such as jewellery, are severely disliked.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipWhat does Ihraam mean?
Ihram is the state of accepting hajj or umrah prohibitions with intention, not merely the white garments; it must precede the miqat.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleHealth & MedicineIs it permissible to take performance enhancing supplements?
Taking performance-enhancing drugs such as steroids is not permissible given their serious side effects; also follow local law.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam PermissibleFood & IngredientsIs it permissible to consume stingrays?
Stingrays are fish, having a backbone, fins and gills, so they are permissible to eat.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleWorshipWhat happens if I am performing Fajr and sunrise begins?
If the sun rises during Fajr the prayer is nullified; stop, wait about 15 minutes after sunrise, then make up Fajr.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailWorshipWhat are the differences between a male and female when performing Hajj?
Lists differences for women in hajj: face uncovered but veiled, gloves and socks, quiet talbiyah, no raml or running, trimming not shaving.
Reviewed by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleEveryday LifeIs it permissible for me to use my neighbour’s wifi?
Using a neighbour's wifi without their consent is not permissible, as the connection is their property.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ConditionalEveryday LifeCan child benefit payments be spent for other than one’s children?
Child benefit belongs to the parent; once the children's needs are covered, the rest may be spent on anything, including debts.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam DislikedFood & IngredientsIs it permissible to consume puffer fish?
Because puffer fish can be lethally poisonous, eating it is severely disliked.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam Requires detailEveryday LifeChild Benefits, Child Tax Credits and Working Tax Credits
Child benefit and child tax credit belong to whoever HMRC pays, usually the mother; if paid to the wife it is not the husband's nafaqah.
Answered by Mufti Faraz Adam ImpermissibleFood & IngredientsIs it permissible to eat cuttlefish?
Cuttlefish are molluscs, not fish, and only fish are permissible among sea creatures, so cuttlefish may not be eaten.
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