What is the difference between haram and makruh tahrimi?

Other
11 May

They are the same. Both are prohibited.

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Our neighbour’s husband expired recently in an accident. She is left with 2 children who are still studying & there is no financial support to the family. She will get 15000 OMR as blood money. Since there is no monthly income for her can she keep this money in bank and use the bank interest on monthly basis to raise her children. Is this acceptable?

Islamic economy
11 May

This is prohibited.

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Is it correct that if a female wears a long abaya which is long enough touching the ground it is said “what comes later cleanses it”?

Women clothing
11 May

Yes.

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Me and my family and the girl and her family are completely in an agreement that within following 6 months I will be getting married in sha Allah.Meanwhile if there lies any need to chat with girl for some discussions, is it permissible and with assurance there happens no means of fahash talks just point to point discussion related to our future life?

Pre-Marital Relations
11 May

This is possible only in the presence of her wali and when needed.

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Is it permissible to do a one month intern ship in a conventional insurance company?

Insurance
11 May

Working in an insurance company is not permissible even if for one month training.

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I have two offers on the table: 1. My conventional bank(where I work as now) has started providing Islamic products under -musharakah -murabaha and others. I am offered Relationship manager. With good salary. 2. I am invited for job of a teacher (Religious and language) with lesser salary. which do you recommend for me sheikh.

Jobs
11 May

If the job in bank help or deals with riba or the Shariah board is not doing its job properly but rather it is just a front, if this is the case, take the other job.

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Are men allowed to curl their hair? Are they allowed to make their hair curly?

Men Clothing
11 May

This is permissible though it is not recommended as it can be a bit feminist.

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I prepare honey water at night an put it next to my bedside in a an airtight container, so the first thing I do wen I wake up is drink it, can I add apple cider vinegar at night to my honey water. Would that be ok?

Halal/Haram Matters
10 May

If this is not intoxicating, it is permissible. 

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I had a question regarding digital drawing is it allowed in islam? Isn’t it same as photography?

Images and image-making
10 May

This is prohibited. 

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A young mother who is expecting another child is insisting to take her 2 year old son to witness the actual childbirth. Everyone in the family is very distressed by this thought. However, the mother would listen to an advice from a scholar regarding this matter. Your advice will be appreciated

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
10 May

This mother is doing something wrong and it is prohibited to allow her son to be present when she gives birth! Putting the child through such a trauma is evil and sadistic  

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