Question Salam, I want to do ivf ( test tube baby). I have 2 kids before but after that I could not get pregnant. I tried for many years and then I did IVF with one female doctor but it failed. Actually I have developed some complicated immunological issues. I …
Read More »Female genital mutilation or Circumcision?
Question: Is female genital mutilation allowed in islam which is practised inmany countries in Africa? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a relatively new term.[1] It had been synonymous with female circumcision until recent studies proved …
Read More »Passing the Meeqat while in menses
Nasihah (Advice): Umrah – Atonement of sins Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Umrah to ‘Umrah atones for the sins between them, and for a Hajj Al-Mabrur there is no reward except Paradise” (Muslim) _____________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. I would like to inquire where …
Read More »Can a female attend the Haram during her menses to listen to the Jumuah Khutba?
Nasihah (Advice): The reward of Salaah performed in the Haramain Sayyiduna Jaabir Radiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“One prayer in my Masjid (Madinah) is better than one thousand prayers elsewhere, except the Sacred Masjid (Makkah), and one prayer in the Sacred Masjid is better than …
Read More »My daughter in University! How much do I know?
Question My daughter is very interested in higher studies and wants to go to UK to study for a degree in a field where she wants to help the muslim community specifically and the people in general The university she wants to go is mixed but has …
Read More »Women attending universities?
Q: Is it permissible for Muslim women to receive secular education and study in universities so that they can earn a degree? Some people argue that it is necessary for a woman to hold a degree so that if she is divorced or widowed, she will be able …
Read More »Should Muslim Females attend University?
Opinion Piece (Written by a university graduate who personally experienced campus life) With the imminent onset of the university year, there is currently a vibrant debate regarding Muslim females attending university to pursue tertiary studies. Those who support the idea of women studying at university argue that Muslims …
Read More »Brazilian Keratin-Permanent Hair Straightening
Question Is it permissible to undergo the Brazilian Keratin-Permanent hair straightening treatment? Answer Permanent straightening (chemical treatment): The Brazilian Keratin treatment is ironed onto the hair, repairing the damages caused from ironing, blow-drying, dyes, over processing or the environment. The hair is sealed by flattening the cuticle, which provides the silky, …
Read More »Breast Implant. Permissible or not?
Question Salaam brother. I am 24 years old and I have lost alot of weight. As a result, I have been left with very unattractive deformed breasts that cause me alot of grief and depression. I am not married yet and I am looking to marry. However my breasts are …
Read More »Is Microneedling permissible
Nasihah (Advice): The believers are like one body Sayyiduna Nu’maan Bin Bashir Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “The believers in their mutual kindness, compassion and sympathy are just like one body. When one of the limbs suffers, the whole body responds to it with …
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