Question:What is the ruling on men wearing jewelry, such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings? Answer:Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Jewelry for men falls under the category of zina (adornment), and the rulings regarding it are based on clear prophetic texts, as well as the guidelines established by the scholars. First: Evidence from the Sunnah The Prophet ﷺ … Read more
Question: Can prayer be performed wearing tight or modern clothing? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ، الْـحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى أَشْرَفِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِينَ، نَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ أَجْمَعِينَ، وَمَنْ تَبِعَهُمْ بِإِحْسَانٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الدِّينِ. Covering the ʿawrah is a condition for the validity of ṣalāh according to all four madhāhib. Allah says: … Read more
Question: I know plucking the eyebrows is haram. Can I shave, dye them blonde, or cut/trim them? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Firstly: The ruling on plucking the eyebrows The prohibition of plucking the eyebrows is established in the authentic Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Allah has cursed the woman who plucks eyebrows and the … Read more
Question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I would like to ask about the ruling on a cosmetic procedure called ombré powder brows for a woman who has a scar in her eyebrow area where hair no longer grows. This procedure is not for beautification of the entire eyebrow, but specifically to cover the scar … Read more
Question: We all know growing a beard is the way of the prophet and the Sahaba. However I’ve heard people saying that there’s a Shafii opinion that sates “shaving the beard completely is only makruh, not haram” is this a valid opinion? Jazakallah khair Answer: Salām ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, Jazākum Allāhu khayran for … Read more