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[Q-ID0538] One of my roles as a gynaecologist involves performing abortions, will I be sinful for this?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Performing an abortion can sometimes be allowed and disallowed; depending on the circumstances. Abortions…
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[Q-ID0537] Can I read a medical text book inside the Masjid?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If these medical textbooks do not contain anything that is impermissible according to the shari’ah (such as…
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[Q-ID0536] Is it permissible to use cannabis oil to help with hair loss and to loose weight?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Smoking cannabis is impermissible because it intoxicates the senses which is harām even if taken in small…
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[Q-ID0535] Is it permissible to remove the hair growing between our eyebrows (monobrow)?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If the hair between the eyebrows are not pleasing to the eye or have have become excessive (or for any…
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[Q-ID0534] Is it permissible for women to have their belly button pierced?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب The piercing of the belly button is a custom of non-Muslims and very specific to them, therefore, it would…
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[Q-ID0533] What is the ruling on using mouthwash that contains alcohol?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب According to my understanding mouthwash is generally used to make your breath smell fresher and also for…
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[Q-ID0532] What should be done with the interest given to me by the Bank?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب The ruling regarding the interest which is given by banks is that whosoever has given it you, it should be…
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[Q-ID0531] What is the method of visiting a shrine of a pious saint and a graveyard?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب One should present themselves towards the feet of a pious saint and stand 4 handspans away from their…
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[Q-ID0530] What is the ruling on using cannabis oil to cure cancer?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Taking that much cannabis that intoxicates and blurs the intellect, is not allowed. As is in Dur al…
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[Q-ID0529] How is to take my newlywed Wife for Umrah, and engaging in sexual relations in Makkah and Madinah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Yes you may go to perform Umrah together, and partaking in physical relations during your stay will not be…
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[Q-ID0528] Can I claim disability allowance for my child who has ADHD?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If disability allowance is claimed for a child, who according to the government is eligible for it then the…
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[Q-ID0527] What is the Islamic ruling on eating Porcupine (سیہ / النيص)?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب According to أحناف (Hanafi’s), it is impermissible to consume/eat porcupine as this is a filthy/foul animal…
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