Lawful & Unlawful - JKN Fatawa

Cosmetics Containing Phenoxyethanol and Ethyl Hexanediol

15th January 2024 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Are cosmetics with phenoxyethanol and Ethyl Hexanediol permissible to use? If not does it invalidate the Salāh and would Qadha be necessary?

Skincare Products Containing Collagen

27th October 2023 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is it permissible to use skincare with collagen when the source of collagen is unknown? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of

Snail Secretion Filtrate; Pure or Impure?

10th August 2021 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Are skincare products with snail secretion filtrate allowed to be used on skin? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of

Is Keeping a Dog Allowed in Islām?

19th May 2021 Question: I am aware we can keep dogs only as guard dogs only, but can you explain for me as to why we (as Muslims) cannot keep them as pets inside

CBD Oil permissible or not?

7th December 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is one allowed to use CBD in infused skincare products or as drinking? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the

What to do with the Interest Money in one’s Bank Account?

9th September 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I have had a bank account and since a young age we received a lot of interest money which has reached to around

Shellac; Permissible or Not?

13th August 2020 Question: What is the ruling on Shellac? Is it Halāl for consumption or not? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The Hadīth on Playing with Dice

17th June 2020 Question: There is a Hadīth that was circulated that those who play dice have indeed disobeyed Allāh. Kindly elaborate on whether this is true or not and if playing a board

Men Wearing Ring other than Silver

9th June 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Are men allowed to wear rings other than silver eg. metal or steel, if not is their namaz accepted whilst wearing such a ring,

Cosmetic Products Containing Urea; Permissible to Use or Not?

26th February 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is using foot cream or any other cosmetics which contains Urea permissible? Urea contains traces of urine so if not permissible then what

Is Tallow Ingredient Pure?

16th February 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I use a fabric conditioner and I discovered it contains an ingredient called tallow. Upon contacting Unilever, a major company that deals with cosmetic

Accepting Gifts from No-Muslims

16th February 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is it permissible to accept gifts from Non-Muslims? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Is Accepting an egg Donation allowed in Islām or not?

23rd January 2020 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: I am a 38 year old woman and been married for two years but not been able to conceive in that time. After undergoing

Men Tattooing their Arms

15th July 2019 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: The Hadith prohibiting tattoos specifies women and not men. What is the evidence to suggest that tattoos are impermissible for men? الجواب حامداً و

Medicine Containing Ethanol Alcohol

13th July 2018 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is it permissible to drink cough medicine containing ethanol alcohol? Is the ruling the same if found in other products like cosmetic

Islamic Ruling on Games

25th November 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: In the Hanafi madhab is permissible to engage in sports to pass time, or for leisure? Providing the satr is covered, deeni responsibilities are

Feeding Pet Cat Unlawful Meat

28th April 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is it permissible to feed your pet cat meat slaughtered unislamaically, for instance Whiskas chicken, meat or rabbit. الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In

Cochineal Extracts

24th April 2017 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Could you please clarify if cochineal is permitted as it colours food such as yogurts pink or red and certain lipsticks. الجواب حامداً و

The Islamic Ruling on Tending to the Cleanliness of Old People in Care Homes

16th August 2016 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: What is the Islamic ruling regarding a person working in care home looking after the old which also requires cleaning their privates? Is

Evading Tax

19th December 2015 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: A family business based in England is involved in supplying and fitting kitchen units, as well as providing other services. The family is Muslim.

Keeping Guinea Pigs as Pets

6th August 2015 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Questions: Are guinea pigs allowed to be kept as pets? الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most

Disciplining Children For Neglecting Salāh

10th March 2015 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is it permissible to discipline a child below or after the age of seven through hitting if they refuse to pray Salāh? الجواب حامداً

The Islamic Ruling on Castrating Cats

17th December 2014 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: What is it meant by castration of cats and what is the Islamic ruling? Vets generally recommend

Ruling on Smoking

1st August 2014 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: Is smoking Harām and where is the evidence. الجواب حامداً و مصلياً In the name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

E-Cigarettes and E-Sheesha pens-The Islamic Ruling

6th January 2014 السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته Question: E-Cigarettes and E-Shisha pens are a popular trend amongst many youngsters. The justification that many youngsters give is that they are non-toxic