Is it permissible to follow the rules of non Muslim countries like India where Halal things are prohibited. For example hunting the deer is halal in Islam. But it is prohibited in Indian law. Is it ok to follow such rules?

Halal/Haram Matters
10 Jun

This kind of law is obligatory to follow as it is to control and govern the welfare of people. It is like asking you to stop at a red-light!

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Is it permissible to stay in a hotel where alcohol is present, even if you don’t consume it?

Halal/Haram Matters
08 Jun

If you mean to sleep in such hotel, this is permissible, but you must not enter the bar or restaurants where they serve alcohol.

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With today’s animal factory farming methods, animal cruelty is rampant.Is the meat,milk & eggs then from such tortured animals not Haraam? Since Halaal entails good treatment of animals before and during slaughter, milking etc.

Halal/Haram Matters
08 Jun

It is halal to consume but sinful over those treating the animals in this cruel way.

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I just watched a video on youtube where a brother was saying that if someone mocks or insults Arabs then they also mocked the prophet because he was Arab, is this true? The brother also mentioned that something like that could take you out of the fold of islam.

Halal/Haram Matters
03 Jun

This is rubbish and nonsense.

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Can we offer the salah on a prayer Mat gifted by a non Muslim friend also can we bless u when a non Muslim sneezes.

Halal/Haram Matters
30 May

You may pray on that mat. As for sending blessings to a non muslim when sneezes -this is not reported, therefore it is not permissible.

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what is the ruling on a letting agency charging late payment fees on tenants who are late with their rent?

Halal/Haram Matters
30 May

Praise be to Allaah. It is not permitted to delay what is due to others and take too long to pay it. The person to whom the money is owed has the right to demand his money and to cancel the contract for the remaining time. But it is not permissible for the one who […]

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Please may i know how to draw the line between need and want.For example some say having 10 set dresses is a need some say no that is a want 5 itself will do , it is like spending lavishly.Similarly some say branded things last some say they are too costly

Halal/Haram Matters
22 May

As long one is not extravagant and he doesn’t waste money and he can afford it, this seems permissible providing there is no arrogance and pride accompanying this.

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Most schools in the west are co curricular and have non-muslim women attending. Hence, is it Haram/ impermissible for Muslim Men in the West to go to mixed schools?

Halal/Haram Matters
19 May

You must try your level best to find a segregated school, if that is not possible, you must lower your gaze. Men are the bread earner and if they don’t study and get a degree, life would be very difficult if not impossible.

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Is buying items that have a warranty with it haram because there is uncertainty if the warranty will be needed?

Halal/Haram Matters
18 May

Kindly refer to the following link(s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POfg_gc8f8Q

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Can anyone read book or newspaper in bathroom while passing toilet

Halal/Haram Matters
18 May

This is not ok. This is not a place for taking time off. One must answer the call of nature and get out as soon as possible.

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