Regarding the one who does not pray, and [yet] slaughters and sells meat; or the one about whom we do not know whether he prays or not, are we obliged to research or ask about him as to whether he prays or not?
Category: Manners & Etiquette
Throwing away leftover food
What is the ruling regarding throwing away leftover food and drink?
On hunger strike to rid himself of oppression
We hear a lot in the news and read the newspapers about people going on hunger strike in protest against some laws, and in general, these people are not prisoners. So what is the ruling regarding those who die whilst on hunger strike?
Men and women shaking hands with one another
Is it permissible for a man to shake the hand of a woman he is not a mahram for; bearing in mind [where we live] there are men who stand up out of respect and shake their hands?
Free-mixing amongst relatives, friends and neighbours
From the habits in our village, which I suspect are bad, is that a woman in her home sits in the company of her male relatives who come to visit…
Wearing a turban
Is the wearing of a turban considered to be a highly recommended Sunnah?
Wearing gold jewellery
Is it permissible for me to wear gold at parties and joyous occasions?
Wearing a ring with Allaah’s name on it
In your opinion, what is the legal ruling regarding wearing a ring with the name of Allaah engraved on it? And what is the ruling regarding wearing a metal ring?
Wearing a ring
O noble Shaykh, what is the correct approach to wearing a ring?
Wearing a watch on the left hand
In your opinion, what is the ruling about wearing a watch on the left wrist; is there any harm [in doing so]?