Islam provides a set of rules for human beings to bring happiness here and the hereafter. One of the principles of Islam is preventing a Muslim from committing a sin or doing an indecent behavior from the beginning by blocking the means which leads to evil. In this regard, Islam put some restrictions between males … Continue reading Hello. I am in the process of reverting, I am still learning. I would like to wear hijab. The only thing holding me back is my career. Most of my fellow peers tell me that my career is haraam because I am a female barber. I believe that my ability to cut hair as well as I do is a gift & blessing from Allah (swt). I feel like I’m not doing anything wrong because I am a licensed professional. What should I do? I want to become a Muslim and I don’t want this to interfere or get in the way of my career. Please help š
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Is the money I earn from being a women’s hair dresser haram due to being a man?
In Islam halal and haram is explained well. However, there are many issues which fall between two thus becomes doubtful. The question contains two different cases; one, hair dressing and second, man’s hair dressing to a woman or vice versa. The ruling for the first case obvious which is halal. In the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) … Continue reading Is the money I earn from being a women’s hair dresser haram due to being a man?
In very short days in winter, can we merge noon and afternoon prayers at home due to school related constraints?
Performing five daily prayers on time is an essential duty in Islam and every individual Muslim who reached puberty is supposed to pray five times in a day. In the Qur’an and Sunnah there are many religious texts that emphasize on performing five daily prayers on time with utmost care. Islam is a religion which … Continue reading In very short days in winter, can we merge noon and afternoon prayers at home due to school related constraints?
MANY muslim men don’t look face to face to women, what is the reason to the room divider in MOST religious meetings? this really bothers me and it makes me feel as if i, as a young female adult, bad.
Answer:Islam is a system which designs every aspect of human life, morality and ethical rules one of them. There are five essential pillars which every divine religion aims to protect them. Those are religion, life, property, intellect and progeny. Your question is related to the last one. In order to protect progeny God prohibited adultery … Continue reading MANY muslim men don’t look face to face to women, what is the reason to the room divider in MOST religious meetings? this really bothers me and it makes me feel as if i, as a young female adult, bad.
Why head cover is needed?
First of all, head covering is not only in Islam. Both Jewish and Christian traditions had veil for women in the history; such as Mary (Maryam) in the history, or current nuns, or Amish and Mennonite women who are still covering their head as a type of modesty. So it did not start with the … Continue reading Why head cover is needed?
Can we pray with perfume and deodorant on?
Anas reported the Messenger of Allah (saws) as saying, “Among the things of this world, I love women and perfume, and the coolness of my eyes is prayer.” Related by Ahmad and an-Nasa’i. Abu Hurairah reported that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said, “If someone offers perfume, do not reject it, for it is … Continue reading Can we pray with perfume and deodorant on?
Why do girls need to get covered?
It is the general consensus among the Muslims that a Muslim woman is required to cover her head leaving only her face showing as part of an overall dress code and behaviour which Islam prescribes. It is therefore part of the social system of Islam, and a manifestation of important general Islamic principles. Firstly, an … Continue reading Why do girls need to get covered?
When is the Eid of Ramadan this year? Some say 5 of july, some say 6 of july, some even say 7 of july? Which one should we follow?
Ramadan fasting starts when the crescent is seen and it is finished when the new crescent is seen. According to majority of schools of law when the moon is seen anywhere in the world all Muslims have to start observing the fasting. However, the shafii school of law argues that the moon needs to be … Continue reading When is the Eid of Ramadan this year? Some say 5 of july, some say 6 of july, some even say 7 of july? Which one should we follow?
Is it ok to brush our teeth with a toothpaste while fasting?
The definition of fasting in Islam is abstaining from eating, drinking and sexual relations with the intention of worship from dawn to sunset. It is not permitted to eat or swallow anything while fasting, thus tasting something does not invalidate fasting. However, it is not a proper conduct to taste food without having a valid … Continue reading Is it ok to brush our teeth with a toothpaste while fasting?
Why is it so bad to go to my high school prom? I feel so left out if I don’t go, and I feel very guilty for wanting to go…..
Islam is a religion which designs every aspects of our life. It teaches us what is lawful and what is unlawful. The scholars worked very hard to deduce rulings from the Qur’an and Sunnah with regards to our lives/ The Primary sources of Islam are the Qur’an and Sunnah and the secondary ones are ijma … Continue reading Why is it so bad to go to my high school prom? I feel so left out if I don’t go, and I feel very guilty for wanting to go…..