I have eye drop that contained polyvinyl alcohol. is it halal to use?

Medicine and medical treatments
31 May

ANSWER: Yes.

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When’s the earliest in ramadan that zakatul fitr food can be given to the poor? is one’s zakatul fitr valid if the food is given to the poor before the 27th of ramadan? i think the latest it can be given is right before the actual eid prayer

Fasting, Zakat
31 May

ANSWER: It is not valid if given before the 27th. It can be given 1 or 2 days before Eid prayer.

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I saw you video about braces that it is haram for beautification.And to make space between the teeth.I want to ask if some one has irregular teeth or some one has above teeth that are in forward direction than the normal.Then what is the ruling? I have teeth that are irregular. One of them little back than the other.plaque has accumulated there that does not give clean look.can i use braces for it

Beautification & Cosmetic Suregry
31 May

ANSWER: If it is to fix an abnormality and a defect or to fix something that impairs speech or causes eating disorder , this is permissible.

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I have a question about sniffing water when making wudu, i sniffed it a little bit too hard. Does this break my fast?

Fasting
31 May

ANSWER: Yes, if done intentionally and Water went into your throat and stomach. 

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In a congregation after recitation of Surah Fatiha i have seen many people say ameen really loud, I would like to know how should someone say ameen as per the sunnah.

Prayer
31 May

ANSWER: This is Sunnah. One should raise his voice so that he can hear himself and not to make those in the other room hear as well. 

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I accidentally matrubated and manni came out i dont know what happend to me. I came under the influence of shaitan. I have heard that if is this kind of situation happens then the fast is void. What should i do now sheikh and after this i drank water also because as above i have mentioned fast is void. Should i give kaffarah or fast again after ramadhan. Plz ans in detail.

Fasting
31 May

ANSWER: You are sinful for this as masturbation is a forbidden act of transgression and your fast is void. You must repent to Allah while showing deep remorse and sincerity and makeup fasting for that day.

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Regarding the last 10 nights of Ramadan when the reward is great, is the time for this particular event from Maghrib to Fajr, or the last portion of the night?

Fasting
29 May

ANSWER: After maghrib until athan al fajr.  

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Sheikh, I’m diabetic and I take 4 tablets a day (500g each tablet) and I also have high cholesterol which I take one tablet a day. Do I need to fast or can feed the poor? Or should I fast or not?

Fasting
29 May

ANSWER: If you can take it before Fajr and right after sunset. This is the best as it seems that you are type 2 diabetic.  Consult a Muslim doctor and if he insists that you don’t fast and he tells you that fasting is not possible till you die, in this case, you may feed […]

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In India non Muslims woship their idols and offer them the food as prasad and then sometimes offer us. Is it permissible to eat sweets or something which they first offer to their gods? Some scholars says it is haram to eat food on which Allah’s name is not taken. If it is so then the things we buy from market can be haram too.

Halal/Haram Matters, Religions
29 May

ANSWER: As long as the food is halal and you are not participating with them in their celebrations, this is permissible. 

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I got a root canal done yesterday and I can literally taste the medicine in my mouth Is the fast accepted? Or should I do it some other time??

Fasting
29 May

ANSWER: Yes, it is valid as long as you don’t swallow it! The taste has no impact on your fasting.   

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