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?
Category: Scholars
Sincerely repenting to Allaah
She was pregnant for [about] a month and a half, and then aborted the pregnancy – unaware of the ruling regarding that; after she learnt about the prohibition [of aborting a pregnancy], she was deeply remorseful. So is there anything required of her?
Perfume and beautification when going out
O Shaykh Muhammad, what is your opinion regarding a woman going out to the market for a need, whilst she is in hijaab and not revealing anything, and that she does not go at a time when it is busy with men?
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?
Alone with her and doing ruqyah
Is it permissible [for a man] to be alone with a woman whilst he is doing ruqyah on her?
Women at work
What are the permissible areas in which a Muslim woman can work without opposing the teachings of her religion?
Visiting a male doctor
[O] noble Shaykh, in your opinion, what is the legal ruling regarding a woman going to a male doctor for a check-up?
Alone in the car with her driver
I am asking about a woman who works, and she has a driver as well as female staff who she drops off at various schools. She then returns home [alone] with her driver – [and all of this takes place] within the city. [So the question is] is this haraam or permissible?
My sister’s husband picks me up
Noble Shaykh, is it permissible for me to go with my sister’s husband in his car, when he picks me up on my visit to my sister’s house; bearing in mind that my sister’s husband asks about me and chats with me, so is it permissible for me to go with him [in his car]?
Women engaging in da’wah activities
How does a woman engage in da’wah activities if she has knowledge and enthusiasm for da’wah to Allaah? And what should her approach [in giving da’wah] be? And where should she engage in da’wah activities?