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- Purification
Can I say salaam while in the bathroom?
The phrase of greeting “as-salaamu alaykum” may be considered dhikr (remembrance) of Allah because it contains the name of Allah “as-salaam”, so some scholars said it is disliked to say this when in the bathroom which contains a toilet. However, this is only disliked when you are actively relieving yourself and not just sitting there waiting.
- Dress & Grooming
Can I wear clothing with images on it?
If clothing has an image of an animate being, such as a human or animal, and it is large, detailed, and prominent, then it is disliked to wear it or pray in it. However, if the image is either small (such that a person looking at it from a distance cannot make it out) or in a non-prominent place, such as a floormat that is stepped on or a pillow that is reclined against, then it is not disliked.
- Other questions
Can I take medicine that has ingredients derived from a pig, like gelatin or heparin?
All ingredients derived from a pig such as gelatin are forbidden to consume. However, when there is a medical need, then porcine-derived components (such as porcine gelatin or porcine heparin) are allowed only if: 1) there is no alternative medicine easily available 2) the illness is causing severe discomfort or disfunction in your body 3) it is not an experimental medicine which is unsure to work.
- Other questions
Can I make a vow to Allah? Does making a vow increases my chances of getting what I want? Should I give some charity if I get something I have wanted?
It is fine to make a vow to Allah to do something like fast one extra day or give some money in charity. This can help you follow through on doing a good deed so you take it more seriously. Conditional vows are disliked because it is like making a deal with Allah: “If you cure me I will give $1000 to the poor”. Conditional vows were criticized by the Prophet. They do not change Allah’s decision and do not help you increase the chances of Allah doing what you ask for. If something good happens, the only specific thing the Prophet recommended is to perform prostration (sajdat ush-shukr).
- Other questions
If I enter the masjid one or two minutes before the prayer begins, should I remain standing or sit down?
There is no benefit in remaining standing without praying.
- Economics
Can I make a website for a company that sells alcoholic beverages or marijuana online?
You are not allowed to make a website for a company that primarily sells forbidden (haram) items because it directly helps facilitate, market, or execute forbidden transactions (such as selling intoxicants, interest-based transactions, or illegal items). If you developed general-purpose tools, infrastructure, or basic services that could be used for both permissible and impermissible purposes like general internet hosting or a specific website feature that was then sold to this company, then it would be fine.
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