Assalaamu alaykum. I have a question which I have been wanting to ask for some time now, but I am embarrassed to ask the local scholars at my mosque and the religious people in my school. I am a 17-year-old male who loves to watch anime (Japanese cartoons), which sometimes contains characters who are heroes, and I like to copy their actions, e.g. the.. More
What is the sharia ruling concerning hanging an art canvas having some cartoon figures for the kids or for decorating the house? .. More
Why is using music instruments is forbidden in Islam? What is the wisdom behind it? .. More
Can you give a more detailed explanation on fatwa no. 225778 about fortune telling in movies from this website. I am confused with the explanation, what if the fortune teller in the movies only says something about the future in that movie only (as part of the plot) and not the future in the real world that we are living in right now? I am asking this.. More
Assalaamu ulaykum. I am currently a 3D animation student and recently found out that it is haram to draw anything with a soul in it, what I do in my course is just move the animated characters and give them dialogue and actions, and there is rough sketching as well, but this is the only option I have right now and I already paid my tuition fee. Can.. More
Assalaamu alaykum. Is it permissible to keep educational magazines (about wildlife) written by non-Muslims if they contain images of animals and the names of Prophets in the same magazine? May Allaah reward you. .. More
Assalaamu alaykum. I have three questions all connected to each other. My questions are about video games. Ever since my childhood, all my siblings, including me, have been addicted to video games and have spent a lot of our time and money on video games till date. My first question is whether spending time and money on video games and such activities.. More
How big a sin is listening to music? Is their music in Paradise? Did any of the Prophets, may Allaah exalt their mention, play music? .. More
I am interested in taking part in Muay Thai as I wish to learn how to defend myself, I understand that the participants are asked to bow to each other and undertake exercises that are derived from religious rituals of Buddhism, but I would not take part in either of these. Muay Thai allow blows to the head; however, participants can wear gloves and.. More
I have a non-Muslim tutor. On select days of the week, I have to go to his house to study. My teacher is Hindu. His house has a picture of someone who might be some important figure in Hinduism, I do not know. I do not know if they worship this person. What I wish to know is if it is permissible to go to this teacher if my alternatives are not good?.. More
Is it permissible for an Islamic state to print depictions of the Holy places on its currency notes. .. More
Is it okay to collect and keep porcelain dolls in my house? They have real looking human features. They are not played with but just displayed on a table. Do they count as statues? Should I sell them or give them to a charity thrift store? .. More
Assalaamu alaykum. I would like to ask whether going to the circus to watch animal shows there is halal or haram? I have studied the situation of such animals, and usually they are mistreated, they are not supported with enough space for their life, sometimes they are deprived of food, and they are usually beaten and forced to make all this "show"... More
Assalamalaikum Shaikh,I have a question on a video wich I have found on youtube. I think it is a beneficial reminder for the young people and thats why I want to translate it into german. But My question is wether its content and images are in accordance with the sharia.I would be verry grateful if you can take a look at the video. Its only about 5-6.. More
Assalamualaikum, i am a fan of the football club Newcastle United. I want to buy a jersey but Newcastle United is sponsored by Wonga.com, a payday interest loan company. As a muslim am i allowed to wear a football jersey that sponsors an interest loan company? .. More
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