Eating in Non Muslim Countries
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I read in a book that a beardless young man (amrad) is warned against in Islamic teachings because he may be more tempting than a woman. It has also been reported that some early scholars described him as "religiously repulsive." What does it mean for an amrad to be considered "religiously repulsive"? How can this apply to a righteous Muslim youth? Does a man who shaves his beard fall under the same rulings as an amrad? How can one determine whether looking at a handsome person is done with desire and lust, or is simply natural admiration? Does the natural inclination toward beautiful children and interacting with them present any religious concerns
Do you feel happiness and a sense of relief when helping others, even if it is not for the sake of Allah or if the beneficiary is non-Muslim? What types of help bring about this feeling? And does everyone feel happy when doing good, whether Muslim or non-Muslim, whether their benefit extends to others or not?
Is it permissible to pay smugglers to travel from Ukraine to Europe to escape difficult living conditions? And what is the ruling on the money the smuggler takes in return for that?
Is it permissible to insist on the request to study for a specialized evening diploma in Sharia and to stipulate that in the marriage contract, in addition to stipulating not to travel outside the Kingdom, when the parents do not agree to these conditions?
Is leaving the house considered a legitimate excuse for delaying prayer, especially in non-Muslim countries where there are no suitable places for prayer, and for a girl?
Is it permissible to seek immigration, residency, and employment in foreign countries, and does this contradict the Hadith: "I am innocent of any Muslim who resides among the polytheists"?
Is it better to accept or refuse a visit from a Muslim friend and his unveiled wife, knowing that intermingling is out of the question for the family?
Is it obligatory to return the greeting of a non-Sunni female colleague who sent greetings to check on the questioner's well-being, given that it is unknown whether she holds apostatizing innovations or whether there is the ability to denounce her innovations or invite her to the truth?
What is the religious ruling concerning a man whose wife asked for divorce, took off her hijab, refused an official divorce, and he is prevented from seeing his daughter?
Is wearing a necktie (cravat) considered a forbidden garment of fame, especially given that it is not widespread in the neighborhood where the questioner lives?
Is what Al-Zarqani mentioned in "Manahil Al-Irfan" regarding the writing of the Quran as it became available and its placement in the Prophet's house, may God bless him and grant him peace, correct? And should this be mentioned to a non-Muslim when discussing the truth of Islam?
What is the "wazagh" that the Prophet commanded to kill in the Prophetic Hadith? Is it the salamander? And was it able to breathe fire?
What is the ruling on a woman looking at a woman on television if she is veiled and the photographers are men?
Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to sit with her non-Muslim parents while they are drinking alcohol?
What is the ruling on eating feces in Ramadan, and does it invalidate the fast? And why does it invalidate the fast even though it is not food?
Is it permissible for the eldest sister to be the guardian of her younger sisters and their wealth after the death of their parents, especially since their Muslim relatives reside in Islamic countries?
Is it permissible to give blood for money and then donate this money to the poor, knowing that giving blood is compensated in Germany?
Is it permissible to accept a Christmas gift from a Christian neighbor, by analogy with the Prophet's acceptance of gifts from disbelievers?
Is it permissible for a girl to wear blue jeans with a loose-fitting shirt over them and a headscarf that covers the hair, knowing that there is no intention of imitating Westerners, and that she lives in a Western country?
Is it permissible not to pay the debts owed to credit card companies after returning from America and settling in another country?
What is the 'awrah of a woman in front of other women and her mahrams, and what must she cover in these situations?
What are the reprehensible acts referred to by the prohibition of going to sports stadiums in non-Muslim countries? Does this include women's clothing? And does the ruling of prohibition remain in effect during the winter, even if the clothing is modest?
Is it forbidden for a merchant to import and sell women's and children's clothing bearing images of celebrities? Is the gain from it considered unlawful? And what should he do with the merchandise he has if selling it is forbidden?
Is it permissible to remain in non-Muslim countries for work, while observing religious rituals, ensuring personal safety, and harboring the intention to return before the children reach school age? And is this considered a violation of the prohibition against residing among polytheists? And is it permissible to apply for French citizenship while retaining one's original citizenship, for protection from religious persecution and to benefit from ease of travel and commercial transactions?