Jurisprudence & Religious affairs
Light Makeup
Do such common cosmetic procedures as fixing, dying, and microblading the eyebrows constitute beautification (zīnah) and therefore obligate women to cover their faces in the presence of non-maḥram men?
Observance of the Rules of Correct Recitation in Canonic Prayers
Is it obligatory to observe the rules of correct Qur’anic recitation (tajwīd)—such as madd lāzim (required prolongation) and idghām (contraction)—in performing the canonic prayers?
Seafood
Are shell-bearing marine animals (such as oysters and clams) and crabs canonically edible?
Using Other People’s Wi-Fi without Their Permission
In the past I have hacked into other people’s Wi-Fi using my smart phone and have made use of their internet connection without their permission. What is my duty now? Unfortunately, I do not know some of the individuals whose internet I hacked into and am therefore unable to compensate them.
Blood Money for Aborting a Fetus
If a pregnant woman who does not wish to have a baby undergoes abortion, what can she do to atone for her sin?
Male-Female Relationship during Engagement
If a man and a woman intend to marry, is it permissible for them to chat over the phone or text each other or meet up at public places such as parks in order to become better acquainted?
Blood Donation
Is donating one’s blood permissible?
The Contingence of Marriage to an Intellectually Mature Virgin Woman on Her Father’s Consent
To marry (whether permanently or temporarily) a virgin woman who is rashīdah (i.e., intellectually mature) and is thus able to correctly identify and pursue that which is in her interests, is it necessary to secure her father’s consent?
MONTHLY AHKAM | November 2019
This section contains the latest inquiries about the practical laws of islam answered by the istifta' committee of the supreme leader's office. (updated monthly)
Financial Capability for the Performance of Ḥajj
One of the ways in which one may secure financial capability (istiṭāʻah) ....
Delegating to a Baker the Payment of kaffārah to the Poor
Can we give the amount (i.e. 750 grams of food) of the kaffārah - of breaking a fast with excuse - we owe (for instance, $20 for several days) to the baker and ask him to offer free bread to persons he deems to be in need (faqīr)?
Paying for a Product in Installments
Is it permissible to charge a higher price for a product if it is paid for in installments rather than in cash?
Informing a Person about a Canonic Precept
If I see someone performing some parts of his canonic prayer incorrectly, what is my religious duty?
To Chat with a Non-Maḥram
Is it ḥarām to chat with a non-maḥram on religious/political issues?
Penalty Clause
If a transaction is an on-credit purchase (nasīʼah), is the seller allowed to stipulate a penalty clause as a provision within the same contract or as part of a distinct binding contract (al-ʻaqd al-khārij al-lāzim), making the buyer liable for a specified fee if he fails to pay the price at the designated time? Is such a provision valid and binding?
Membership Fee and Commission Paid by Members of a Home-Operated Lending Group
I have started an interest-free lending group managed by myself from my home. For someone to become a member eligible for receiving a loan, he or she is required to pay a certain amount as a deposit and a membership fee. By accumulating these deposits, I am able to give loans to the members by turns. So, I have two questions. First, is it permissible to receive a membership fee (which is a fixed amount) from the members?
Breathable Nail Varnish
Is the new "breathable" nail varnish considered as an obstacle for wuḍū’ and ghusl?
To Make Wuḍū’ with a Dried Wound
Suppose, I injured my hand and later the blood dries. I do not know exactly what it is, whether a lump of dried blood, yellow pus or something else? Is it najis?
