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  • Using drum in Islamic songs

    My question is in Islam is drum Haraam to use e.g. to use in Nasheedah, weddings, etc. And if not can you tell me a Hadeeth that says Drum is not Haraam please... More

  • A new Muslim hanging his wife's picture in his office

    I live in the United States. I know an American Muslim at the place that I work at. He converted to Islam more than a year ago, Al-Hamdulillaah. But I noticed that in his office he has the picture of his non-Muslim wife. Other people who come to his office are able to see the picture of his wife. What is the Islamic ruling in regards to this?.. More

  • Using music to make songs praising God

    I have heard that play or listen to music is Haraam and sin I don't understand why Allaah gave me the gift to play a string instrument if I am not to I always said it was a gift from Allaah. I always wanted to make songs to praise God so can I do even if on string instruments? I play piano and it has strings I also play electric piano it has.. More

  • Drawing human faces or 'smiley'

    Could you please explain the ruling on drawing of faces of human or any face, and the ruling on if it is Haraam or Halaal to send smiley faces through instant messenger? .. More

  • Going to gym where there is music and provocative females

    Is a Muslim allowed to go to the gym for fitness improvement, where there are very provocative females around, can music listened to? There is always music in the gym. .. More

  • Professional photography

    A friend of mine is now a Muslim and is a professional photographer? Can you tell something about it?.. More

  • Owns photo shop in America

    I have a photo shop, which means that I process and print pictures of people. What is the point of view of Islam about this subject, knowing that I have this business in America?.. More

  • Mannequins used in dress shop and an inheritance issue

    1) I do have ladies dress shop to make an advertisement I have dressed and hang up well-structured toys in my shop, the toys has a face, so according to my religion is it permitted to hung up a toys? 2) I want to learn film editing. So is it permitted in Islam that to work film editing of wedding and other ceremonies? 3) My grandmother is over.. More

  • Concerned about gender-mixed swimming classes

    I am worried about Muslim girls sport activities at schools. Especially swimming, which is obligation to know. For example, there are so many Muslim women unable to swim, because they do not know how and cause of this not able to save they drowning children in the water. So - I have a question now, does Islam tolerate this. In the schools are these.. More

  • Taking photos of animate creatures for enjoyment

    I have a question regarding taking photos and making videos of living creatures. I want to know is this lawful according to Qur'an and Sunnah to take photos and make videos of one's family and keep them as a memory and enjoy watching good events captured by these means... More

  • Drawings of any kind

    I know that drawing /painting/ people are animals is a Haraam. What about calligraphy which sometimes draws animals /Arabic letters in the form of an animal/and taking pictures with a camera, is it Haraam?.. More

  • Muslims engaging in dangerous sports or activities

    What does Islam say regarding playing dangerous games in some parks? What does it also say about skydiving? Some people play games that are very high and scary just for fun. They also jump from airplanes using parachutes for fun too. Can a Muslim look to jumping from airplane using parachute as training and making his heart stronger. .. More

  • Drawing cartoons for children's books for his survival

    I am an American convert to Islam before I took Shahaadah I was a cartoonist. After I took my Shahaadah I stopped drawing because I saw it as Haraam. After a lapse of 8 years I have had a stroke paralyzing my left side, and drawing children's books is my only way to make a living for I have no other skills. I only draw books for children, and.. More

  • Her wedding will include music

    I am 18-years, and my wedding is in another 2 days, and my Khatheeb already booked everything up, even the music, and I don't know what to do, I am trying not to listen to music, but it is very hard, please tell me what to do, and is it ok for me to listen and dance and have fun, well it is my wedding, but what will we dance on? Please help.. More

  • Making a carpet depicting the 'Last Supper'

    I have been asked to make a carpet with the picture of (last supper) which painted by Davici I. As you know it's the best picture. I'm fearing that to draw the picture of animals and human being is bad so can I do this or not? Ok that is all what I want to ask... More