FATWA

Question: What is the etiquette of talking to women in general and in the following situations: buying and selling; teaching and learning; meetings to discuss work, such as explaining something specific to her? What is …

10 February 2017 coinciding with 12 Jumaadal Oolaa 1438 In 2011 I added a post on Snowflake Cake Mixes in South Africa not certified halaal by any governing body. http://www.ummulhasanaat.co.za/snowflake-easy-mix-cake-mixes-haraam A few days ago, the …

What is the ruling of selling precious stones that are believed to have healing powers or promote calmness and peace? Question: I am Unez from India. We are into the business of exporting healing crystals. …

Question: Is there anyway a young woman can protect herself from the evil eye without veiling her face? Can wearing Quranic scripture save you from the evil eye? And what about wearing necklaces and charms …

Question: Does acupuncture, if it is used to decrease or increase weight, break the fast of one who is fasting? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: Using needles is an ancient Chinese way of reducing …

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sadaqat-ul Fitr Q. To whom can Sadaqatul Fitr be given? A. Sadaqatul Fitr should preferably be given Muslims who are eligible for Zakaat. (al-Fataawa Hindiyyah) Q. On whom is Sadaqatul Fitr …

Question: Does burping break the fast? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Burping refers to when air comes out from the stomach, making a sound, through the mouth when one is full. Simply burping does not …

Question: Is it permissible for a woman to wear the burqa’ (a kind of face veil) when in ihraam? My family wore it and when they came back from Hajj they were told that their …

Question: What should a woman who usually wears the veil do during Hajj when she is in the state of Ihraam? Answer: The face veil should not be worn in the state of Ihraam. If …

Question: Sometimes among crude eggs there are eggs with a certain drop of blood or a clot of red colour. Is it possible to use such eggs in food? Answer: In principle, it is permissible …