Halal and Haram

Is it permissible to bleach or dye one’s hair?

Question(s):Is it permissible to bleach or dye one’s hair? Answer(s):In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible…

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Purity/Salah

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Janazah (Death/Burial)

Will there be Janazah Salah for one who takes their own life?

Question(s):Will there be Janazah Salah for one who takes their own life? Answer(s):In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Committing suicide is a major sin in Islam. Nonetheless, for the one who commits suicide, there will still be an Islamic shrouding and burial. [1] As for Nabi ﷺ…

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Zakāt

Offering Zakāt on behalf of another

Question(s):If a mother gives zakath on behalf of their son say £50 is that zakath then done on behalf of the son, bare in mind the son was not aware of this nor did he make intention? Answer(s):In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, Zakāt may…

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Sawm (Fasting)

Fidyah Amount

Question(s):If I can’t perform my fasts due to illness and I’m paying Fidyah, how much do I pay? Answer(s):In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The Fidyah amount is equal to Sadaqat al-Fiṭr – ½ Ṣāʿ (Approx. 1.75kg) of wheat. This amount or its value has to be…

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Nikāh (Marriage)/Talaq (Divorce)

Does a divorced male need to give maintenance for his children and ex-wife?

Question(s):My husband gave me a Talaq. Please could you advise regarding the ruling of maintenance for the children and for me. One of our children is a disabled young adult. Answer(s):In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The husband is solely responsible for the maintenance expenses of the…

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Finance/Trade (Buyoo’)

Is it permissible to take a dental premium plan?

Question(s):Dental plan for 1 year. Costs £90. I definitely know that I will spend around £500 in work on my teeth which I can claim back. Premium is £7.50 a month for 12 months. In that twelve months, I will definitely cover the cost of the premium as I need two checkups a crown, and…

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