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Question:  Assalamo alaikum. I would like to know whether it is permissible to find out the sex of the baby during pregnancy.  Answer:  This is not encouraged. Nevertheless, it is permissible on condition that:  a) The procedure is not harmful to the mother or the fetus. b) One does not …

Question:  One elderly man wants to compensate the missing fasts of past months of Ramadan. He can not fast because off disease and old age. He knows one very needy person but to go to him every day for giving money is problematic. Can he give all volume of money …

Question:  Is plastic surgery haram?  Answer:  NB. By cosmetic surgery being mentioned, both cosmetic and plastic surgery is intended in this Fatwa. The Fuqahaa’ (Jurists) have categorized cosmetic surgery into two types: a) Cosmetic surgery that is permissible b) Cosmetic surgery that is not permissible Cosmetic surgery that is permissible …

Title: Hosting and attending Baby Showers Question Is it permissible to have baby showers or attend an invitation to a baby shower? In our community there is a debate some saying yes and some no. please guide on this. Answer The giving of gifts in Islam is meritorious and highly …

Title: Is it permissible for females to drive? Question: Assalaam-u-alaikum! Kindly let me know how far it is permissible for a woman to drive without a mehram inside or outside her city’s limits. Answer: In principle, a female should stay within the confines of her home. It is not permissible …

Question:  Kindly advise me on the ruling of contraception in Islam:   Answer:  CONTRACEPTION:  Contraception (Azl) is permissible on a limited scale for valid reasons -reasons considered by the Shariáh to be valid. The circumstances which will permit reversible and permanent contraception differ.   REVERSIBLE CONTRACEPTION  Among the reasons accepted …

Question:  Asalaamualaikum  Can I give away my interest money to my sister who is down and out?  She does not have any source of income what so ever?  Jazakallah  Answer:  If she is poor and needy, she may be given interest monies. The donor should not expect any reward (Ajar/Thawaab) …

Question:  In the secular legal system, adoption of a child by couples is lawful as we all know. Please elucidate the position of Shariah in this regard. How far such an adoption is permissible in Islam, and if so, what are the rights and obligations of the parties involved in …

Question: Q. Is it permissible to do circumcision with laser? They say that it more comfortable in adulthood.   Answer: Yes, it is permissible to do circumcision by means of a laser and the Sunnah of circumcision will be fulfilled. And Allah knows best Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed Checked and Approved: …

Question:  I Would appreciate if you can advice me on wet-wipes that contain ethyl alcohol can we use it.   Answer:  Ethyl alcohol or ethanol is a synthetic type of alcohol that is not derived from dates or grapes. Provided that it is used externally or consumed for medicinal purposes …