Frequently Asked Questions

• Belief
  • Why does Allah refer to Himself as "He"?
  • What deeds can be done to benefit someone who has passed away?
  • What are the signs of the day of judgement?


• Fiqh
  • Worship ('ibaadaat)
    • What is the ruling on the one who does not pray?
    • How does one perform Wudoo?
    • How does one perform Ghusl?
    • How does one perform the Witr Prayer?
    • How does one perform Salaat ul Istikhaarah?
    • Should Muslim women perform Salaah differently to men?
    • What deeds can be done to benefit someone who has passed away?
  • Transactions
    • What is the ruling on interest?
    • Is it allowed to take a mortgage?
    • Are the contemporary "Halaal Mortgages" compliant with Islaamic Shari'ah?
    • Is it permissible for a Muslim to work in a bank?
    • Are Mobile phone deals in which the line rental is refunded at a later date permissible?
    • Should Muslims spend their wealth in building mosques and donating to large charity organizations?
  • Customs
    • Celebrations
      • Is there any proof to celebrate the middle of Sha'baan?
      • Can we celebrate birthdays?
      • Can we celebrate the birthday of the prophet?
    • Clothing
      • Is it sunnah or fardh for men to wear their trousers above their ankles?
      • What is the awrah of a Muslim woman?
      • Is covering the face obligatory for muslim women?
      • Is it sunnah or fardh for men to keep beards? Will they be sinful if they do not?
    • Food
      • Can we use vinegar?
      • What is the ruling on stunning of animals before slaughter and eating such meat when one is invited on a meal?
    • Beautification
      • Can a Muslim use perfumes that contain alcohol?
      • Are Muslim women allowed to cut their hair short?
      • Is plucking the eyebrows permissible?
      • Is cosmetic surgery permissible?
  • Other Issues
    • Are we allowed to sleep on our stomach?
    • Is music permissible in Islaam?


• Societal Issues
  • Family
    • When a woman gets married, does she have to keep her father's name?
    • Can a Sunni marry a Shi'ah?
  • Economy and Banking
    • Is it permissible for a muslim to live in an interest based society?
    • What is the ruling on interest?
    • Is it allowed to take a mortgage?
    • Are the contemporary "Halaal Mortgages" compliant with Islaamic Shari'ah?
    • Is it permissible for a Muslim to work in a bank?
    • Are Mobile phone deals in which the line rental is refunded at a later date permissible?
    • Should Muslims spend their wealth in building mosques and donating to large charity organizations?
  • Other Issues
    • Why do some Muslims commit crimes?
    • Can muslims abide by the law of a non-muslim land?
    • What is the Islamic perspective on disabilities?


• Miscellaneous
  • Should someone read Qur'aan or History?
  • What supplications can be used in times of distress?
  • How does one enter Islaam?