Question Please tell me whether Lottery is halaal or haram? Also, please give me the Reasons for your answer. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Lottery is Haraam. Lottery i.e gambling has been explicitly been forbidden by Allah S.W.T in the Holy Quran. يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ … [Read more...]

Question Can you please clarify that, if we can change our islamic birth name after the 7 day period. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. It is permissible for one to change his name, especially if the name is un-Islamic or has a negative meaning.  Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam) had changed the name of many Sahaba … [Read more...]

Question                   I would like to ask the apperance of beloved Prophet Muhammad(SAW). Is it possible for a normal human being to see Prophet Muhammad(SAW). What is the way to see in dream. It is also said that who ever sees Prohet Muhammad(SAW) in dream will enter Jannah. please explain.   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of … [Read more...]

Question Is it allowed (jaiz) for a muslim to use reiki as a treatment/therapy for healing and Is it allowed for a muslim to learn reiki and use it as a therapy on others? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. According to our elementary research, there are many different forms of Reiki, ranging from basic physical exercises to … [Read more...]

Question Salaams is it permissible to use eye drops while fasting.   Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Yes it is permissible.   And Allah knows best Wassalam Darul Iftaa, Madrassah In'aamiyyah   The Sharée ruling herein given is specifically based on the question posed and should be read in conjunction … [Read more...]

Question   I am using a facial cream which is called Nivea Creme and it contains a product called cinnamyl alcohol. Please could you let me know if this product is halaal for me to use. I am assuming that the alcohol mentioned is not the same as the alcohol which is the drink. However i am not sure and therefore would be grateful if you could shed some light on this matter in light of the Quraan and … [Read more...]