Assalaamu alaykum. Several days after my cat gave birth in the garden of our house, she came inside to eat and rest for a while when a large street tomcat attacked the kittens, killing one and injuring two. Is it halal to kill it? Thank you for your efforts. May Allaah reward you.
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Assalaam alaykum. Is it permissible to use jackets with fur collars? If it comes from a raccoon, is it permissible to wear it, and do I have to wash my hands if I touch it or is that only when my hands are wet or the fur is wet?
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Why are men not permitted to wear women's apparel when it is well documented that the Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam,wore 'Aa'ishah's feminine garment when he received some of his messages from Allaah?
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My question has to do with the meat of hunted animals and what has been slaughtered by the People of the Book.
1- We have read this fatwa of Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen about the meat of hunted animals: “But if it is still alive and able to move, then you must properlyslaughter it and mention the name of Allaah over it when slaughtering it. If you do.. More
Assalaamu alaykum. I understand that it is okay to own a dog to protect your property, but is it okay to bring the dog inside to protect the home. The house design in the area where I live makes guarding the home from the garden unfeasable.
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I heard that the scholars say that charging a fee to look at an animal is haram. Is there evidence for this? Does this apply to zoos and wildlife parks? They are business premises; the money paid is not to look at the animal but just charged as an entrance fee. Can you explain please?
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Assalaamu alaykum. My question is whether a man who has long hair is allowed to wear a headband like those made of plastic to hold his hair back or whether this constitutes imitating women. It is different from a ponytail. Thanks.
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Assalaamu alaykum respected Shaykh. There are many brothers in Western countries who cover their faces with their turban or a scarf. Did the Prophet, sallallaahu ʻalayhi wa sallam,cover his face with a turban?
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Assalaamu alaykum. Recently, I found a shirt that said Christmas on it. Knowing that the Christians call Prophet Jesus Christ, I cut out the 'Christ' part of Christmas and shred it apart. Was this wrong on my part? I only cut out the Christ part to not disrespect Prophet Jesus when I threw out the shirt. I fear that I committed a major sin by doing.. More
Does halal food become haram if touched by haram food? I work at a restaurant, and everything there is halal except for the chicken powder that is used to flavour the rice. If the restaurant workers touch the chicken rice, and touch normal rice with the same hands,does the normal rice become haram? Also note that the amount of chicken powder used is.. More