Eating in Non Muslim Countries
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Is it permissible to sell building materials for the construction of a church in Western countries?
Is a woman entitled to seek a divorce (khulʿ) from her husband who abandons her, betrays her, and lies to her, knowing that she has been very patient with him, especially after his second marriage, and that he has not upheld Allah's bounds with her nor been just?
Does the story of Istikharah and the facilitation of travel affairs indicate that what Allah has chosen is good, in the context of living in disbelieving lands for the purpose of work?
Is it obligatory to pay for gifts, such as clothes and perfumes, sent by a woman who was to be proposed to, and after the engagement was called off, she did not demand them back, but hinted at her need for money?
Is it obligatory for a Muslim woman to reconcile with her Christian friend who divulged her secret, knowing that this is not the first time she has done so?
Is using images from "Google Earth" in a commercial endeavor, knowing there are terms and conditions prohibiting it and no reply was received for the permission request, render all income unlawful (haram), especially since the images are originally of our own properties? And does the ruling differ if the program was used from an internet cafe without directly agreeing to the terms and conditions?
Is it permissible for a young Muslim woman to kiss her young brother, maternal uncle, or paternal uncle in public, in front of passersby, under the pretext of greeting?
Is describing someone as a "baltagy" an insult and a moral assault, taking into consideration the non-Arabic origin of the word?
Is it permissible for a man to describe his wife with vulgar words such as "sharmouta" (whore/slut) or "qahba" (whore/prostitute), especially if the wife is not offended by that, and is the statement of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Haji Al-Kurdi that there is no sin in that correct?
Is the Aqiqah considered legally acceptable even if not all of its meat is distributed, and the family is compelled to eat part of it due to need? And is it obligatory to buy new meat, or is it sufficient to distribute what remains of it?
What is the ruling on Muslim refugees eating beef and chicken not slaughtered in the Islamic way if this is the only food available to them from the governmental authorities that prepare it, and which cook pork and unslaughtered meats, and use the same utensils and oils to cook vegetables? And is this situation considered a necessity that permits them to do so?
What is the ruling on eating food cooked by a Christian chef working in a company in the desert where all the employees are Muslims?
What is the ruling regarding a fiancée insisting on being treated by a male doctor when female doctors are available, and does this affect the completion of the marriage?
What is the ruling on eating chicken slaughtered Islamically by a Muslim, if it was cooked by a non-believer who uttered a word of disbelief but prepared the food in the Islamic manner?
Is it permissible to apply for Canadian citizenship for one's wife, knowing that the naturalization ceremony involves pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth?
Is it permissible to open a store in the Philippines with a Christian partner whose money is halal, and for Christian women who are immodestly dressed to be in charge of sales?
What is the ruling on the absence of kuttabs in some Arab countries, which enable children to study Islamic sciences and memorize the Quran, and who is responsible for this shortcoming?
What is the ruling on saying "You are divorced" to a non-Muslim wife in a state of extreme anger, then retracting it and admitting the mistake? Does the divorce take effect in this case, and what must be done for the wife to return to the husband's bond?
Does accusing a Muslim woman of marrying a Christian necessitate the prescribed punishment for slander (hadd al-qadhf) for the accuser, if he retracts and apologizes?
Is it permissible to eat meat and poultry imported from the countries of the People of the Book?
Is it obligatory for a mother to fast on Friday morning so that her deceased son may find food?
What is the ruling on eating meat imported from an Islamic country where Irjaa' (theological postponement) is prevalent?
What is the ruling on a wife who refuses to wear the jilbab or niqab in Europe, claiming it is difficult, and is it permissible for the husband to force her to do so?
Are the administrative fees paid to the bank—non-refundable whether the purchase is completed or withdrawn from—amounting to 400 dirhams, in addition to my obligation to pay 3600 dirhams to the car dealership if I withdraw from the purchase after the bank has acquired the car, considered a flaw in the Murabaha transaction?