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157 fatwas

Reading books that have indecent scenes

I know that reading books in which kissing and intimate relations take place are forbidden. But what about if you read the book but skip the parts where this takes place? Would it then be permissible to read the book? I mostly talk about books for young adults. .. More

316822 9-3-2016
Learning English through subjects that contain un-Islamic topics

I am doing a degree course in English that contains lots of immorality in evil poems, novels, dramas, essays, and so on, which is contrary to Islam. It also contains many elements that are not contrary to Islam, like grammar, phonetics, good poems, and so on. Besides this, we have to read two other subjects with it, Economics and Public Administration,.. More

322792 18-2-2016
Learning a language from a source prejudiced against Muslims

Is it halal to learn a foreign language from a biased news source? I mean that in their report, for example, they do not tell the truth about the brutality of Israel and they lie about certain things in order to benefit Israel. .. More

312007 31-1-2016
Islamic definition of aadaab (etiquette/manners)

Shaykh, what is the definition of aadaab (manners). I mean in Islam. .. More

312475 28-1-2016
Ibn Khaldoon did not support the theory of evolution

I have a question, you say that the theory of evolution is haram, but did Ibn khaldun not write a book supporting it? Please explain. .. More

311803 10-1-2016
Some guidelines regarding speaking of Allah and Islam

Using such expressions like 'Islamic thought', 'Islamic theory' or 'Islamic view' to mean the Islamic religion causes disbelief. It is an act of disbelief to call Allah's commandments and prohibitions 'divine thoughts', 'divine views', 'divine theories', or 'divine consciousness'. The case is the same with calling the rules in the Noble Quran, 'Quranic.. More

297244 1-10-2015
Technical definitions can vary with scholarly discipline

Aslamualakaum Iheard somone say that words in islam are split into technical and linguistically.He said tecnhaicanlly means that all the diffrent ulema from diffrent fields agreed to one meaning.But then he later contradiuctns himself by saying that the word "sunnah" has diffrent meanings technically deepening if you are a muhadith or a faqeeh. My question.. More

301435 14-8-2015
The Islamic position on 'time travel'

What does the Islam say about time-travel? .. More

279472 7-1-2015
Using software named after false deities

Assalamu alaikum, is it permissible to use softwares that are named after those who are worshipped other than Allah (e.g. zeus, buddha,etc..)?How about those that were programmed using programming languages named after gods or the like of other religions (e.g. delphi(in greek mythology) programming language)? Some softwares are released in time with.. More

273475 1-12-2014
Reading fiction that contains a few erotic words for descriptive purposes

Assalamu 'Alaikum Shaikh. I have a question about reading Fictions. Not silly,useless type of Fictions. I usually read fictions which are based on real scientific facts. One can learn a large amount of information of specific subject by these type of books. But some books contain a little bit erotic word like 'breast' ,' sexy' etc.Authors use these.. More

266299 17-9-2014
Definition of a 'promise' in Islam

Is breaking the agreement the same as breaking a promise?...i.e., is agreement and the promise the same thing? .. More

263074 24-8-2014
A hetero-romantic asexual reading romantic novels

Asslamualaykum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuh. Hello, I'm a Hetero-romantic Asexual (attracted only emotionally) female, I was wondering is it a sin for me to read romantic novels and books? (even though I don't because I know it's haram) Alhamdulillah Allah has protected me from Zina because of my Asexuality, so does it give me permission or not? Please.. More

260941 22-7-2014
Definition of the Arabic word 'Zamaan'

Assalaamu 3alaikum, What is the definition of time? Is it something that makes people age or is time just a name for the wearing out of things or the earths circulation around the sun etc. .. More

257629 11-7-2014
Ruling on studying sociology

I want go into sociology in University here in the States but I would like to know if it is an appropriate subject to study. I’m afraid because some of the subcategories in the major have to do with things such as homosexuality and how these people should have rights and be able to marry. As Muslims we don’t take the same position in this matter.. More

254995 23-6-2014
Reading Islamic history and scholars' biographies for enjoyment

As-salaamu 3laikum, Is it permissible to read Islamic history and the biographies of the scholars for enjoyment as well as for benefit? I always used to read novels and articles to relax occasionally but I found that a lot of them had haram content. If I read Islamic material at that time instead which is easy to read is there anything wrong with it?.. More

247828 25-4-2014

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157 fatwas

Reading books that have indecent scenes

Learning English through subjects that contain un-Islamic topics

Learning a language from a source prejudiced against Muslims

Islamic definition of aadaab (etiquette/manners)

Ibn Khaldoon did not support the theory of evolution

Some guidelines regarding speaking of Allah and Islam

Technical definitions can vary with scholarly discipline

The Islamic position on 'time travel'

Using software named after false deities

Reading fiction that contains a few erotic words for descriptive purposes

Definition of a 'promise' in Islam

A hetero-romantic asexual reading romantic novels

Definition of the Arabic word 'Zamaan'

Ruling on studying sociology

Reading Islamic history and scholars' biographies for enjoyment

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