I received some beef jerky that a friend sells that was made with wine. When I questioned about the wine, I was told it was okay to eat because the beef was cooked in the oven until the beef was dried and there couldn't possibly be enough alcohol to get drunk on. Is it okay to eat this beef jerky even though I couldn't get drunk and is it okay for this.. More
In my work sometimes I have to be with non-Muslims who drink alcohol when we are in meeting, specially some dinner affair. Is it haram when I accept this behavior?
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when I came to Germany I met Muslims who told me that if the meat (Chicken or beef or lamb) is not slaughtered by a Muslim or using the Islamic way, it is haram to eat it. I always thought when I eat any meats {non-pork }, if I say Bismillah before eating it, it is halal all the time I buy meats from the stores and had no idea that it is haram. Meat.. More
My question is related to the question regarding eating with people who drink wine on the same table. What about sitting at a table with people not drinking alcohol while other people are drinking alcohol at other tables, like in a wedding?Jazakum Allah... More
Dear sirs,I would very much appreciate your esteemed advice on thesubject of a gift.I intend to present some Arab guests with gifts of incense.Do you think that they would be upset or offended if theyknew that the incense had been handled by a woman? Wouldthe incense still be fit for burning during prayer?Thank you kindly for any clear advice and guidance.. More
I am from Asmera, the capital of Eritrea. My question is about food. Is it Halal or Haram to eat meat slaughtered other than the name of Allah?
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In the process of producing Soy Sauce, a certain amount of alcohol is also produced. Is the soy sauce Haram or Halal? What happens if the alcohol is removed? A minute percentage of alcohol is also found in freshly squeezed orange juice. Is this Halal?.. More
I was advised by two Imams that wearing silver chains or bracelets is not lawful, but I couldn't find any information with regards to this anywhere, could you advise me if it is? They say that it represents something peculiar to women, so we shouldn't wear it; I don't feel this is right of them to say, without stating some proof.
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Can you make your Wudu over oil-based cosmetics such as kohl and lipstick or does it need to be removed first? Does this apply to kohl al Hajar too?
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5 years ago I became Muslim, al-Hamdulillah. 10 years ago I had 3 tattoos made on my arms. Now I would like to know if it is better to have them removed or to leave them. I ask this as I don't feel comfortable to show my bare arms in public, but I have also read that it's not good to mutilate your body. Would removal of tattoos by plastic surgery be.. More
I would like to know if the chips/fries bought from a non-Muslim are harem. He does not fry the chips and Haram things like sausages in the same oil but he admitted that he use the same equipment to get them out of the oil. Does the use of the same equipment to get both the chips and the sausages from their different oils make these chips Haram? Please.. More
I am a veterinary doctor. Am I allowed to work in a pet clinic to treat dogs and cats? If it is allowed them how can I make Wudu for the prayers?
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