Saying salam in text messages

Nov 19, 2021 | Ethics, General

Question When texting someone, many times responses aren’t given right away. Sometimes one even responds a couple of hours later. Is one supposed to say salaam before each message? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما When texting someone, one...

Receiving Child Benefits

Nov 19, 2021 | General

Question In Canada and other countries, mothers receive child benefits from the government. Who is the legal owner of this money from an Islamic perspective? Is it necessary to use that money on the child or can it be used on any expenses? Answer بسم الله الرحمن...

Celebrating holidays or personal events

May 13, 2020 | General

Celebrating holidays or personal events Question What is the ruling about partaking in holidays such as Christmas or Halloween? Are birthdays, anniversaries, etc. in the same ruling? Answer  بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما From the outset, it should...

Drawing smiley faces

May 13, 2020 | General

Drawing smiley faces Question Assalamu’alaikum Is it halal for kids to draw a basic smiley face ( a circle with two dots inside it for eyes and a curved line for the smile) with chalk on the floor? what about digital smileys like this: 🙂 Answer  بسم الله الرحمن...

Inviting actors to one’s clinic for advertisement

May 13, 2020 | General

Inviting actors to one’s clinic for advertisement Question Assalam Alaikum A person want to open a clinic. He invites film stars at the opening to attract crowd and to generate funds. In current environment people also succeed in raising large amount with the...

Is a woman’s maternal aunt’s husband her mahram?

May 13, 2020 | General

Is a woman’s maternal aunt’s husband her mahram? Question Assalamualaikum Is it Wajib for me to wear my niqab in front of my khalu, my mothers sisters husband? Answer  بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما A woman’s maternal aunt’s...