Eating in Non Muslim Countries
2,211 questions
Should a devoted son continue inviting his non-Muslim parents to Islam, especially since one of them advised him to avoid discussing religious matters with them for fear of misconceptions?
How do we respond to the specious argument of non-Muslims who refuse the building of mosques in their countries unless they are permitted to build churches in Muslim countries?
Is it permissible for the Friday Khateeb in non-Muslim countries (such as Europe) to make the supplication: "O Allah, make this country safe," and what is the intended meaning of this supplication?
Is the chartered accountant sinful for guiding a Christian to the location of a Muslim who was procrastinating in paying his debt, and for helping him until the Muslim was apprehended?
What is the ruling on my action of taking a sum of money from my deceased father's estate in Saudi Arabia to compensate for part of my inheritance share, after I initially relinquished it to my non-Muslim mother, who took possession of the entire inheritance in Britain according to local law, especially given my difficult financial situation and the fact that my elder and younger sisters are still relinquishing their shares? And must the remaining amount in Saudi Arabia be divided according to Islamic Sharia? And what is the ruling on my younger sister residing with my elder sister and her husband without a mahram?
Is the impurity of a non-Muslim who does not cleanse himself after urinating, nor wash the site of impurity or his hands after relieving himself, and this impurity transfers to shared utensils and through handshakes, considered an unavoidable impurity?
Is it permissible for my wife to remove her hijab in front of her non-Muslim brother?
How can one reconcile a husband's obedience by returning to Canada with a mother's responsibility towards her daughter who refuses to live with her father?
Is the wife considered sinful if she refuses to emigrate with her husband and children to a non-Muslim country, or to travel to her insecure home country, especially since they live in the UAE, and her husband works and has a high salary?
What is the ruling on eating carrion in Western countries?
Is it permissible for my Muslim wife to inherit from her Christian parents or relatives, and will her daughter inherit from her? What is the ruling on writing a will for her or giving her something during her lifetime?
Is it permissible to marry a woman with whom the questioner committed zina (fornication/adultery), and who desires to embrace Islam, despite his uncertainty about the sincerity of her conversion and his wish to rectify his situation through marriage?
What is the ruling on participating in celebrations in which vice (such as alcohol) is committed in a non-Muslim country, knowing that the participant will not drink alcohol?
Is it permissible for parents to reject their daughter's suitor, who is religious and of good character, merely because he is of a different nationality, knowing that their daughter desires him and rejects others?
Is it permissible to perform an IVF procedure when there are doubts about the possibility of an error with the tubes or the donation of the fertilized egg, and when a fully female medical team is not available?
What is the ruling on working in restaurants in non-Muslim countries that cook with alcohol?
Does the saying of Allah Almighty (And who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the verses of his Lord but turns away from them and forgets what his hands have put forth?) apply to someone who prays, fasts, and performs the obligatory duties, but smokes or commits minor sins?
Would everyone be considered sinful if a commission were paid to non-Muslim employees in large companies in exchange for obtaining labor supply contracts, knowing that these employees only contract with those who pay, regardless of quality, and there is no competition based on quality among service providers?
Why do some Muslim women in France refuse to marry Muslim men who do not have legal residency?
Is it permissible or forbidden for a husband to travel with his wife and young daughters to a non-Muslim country, not for permanent residency, but rather for the purpose of registering the daughters to obtain money, then returning after a few months to their Muslim country of residence, with the aim of buying a house for the daughters, covering their educational expenses, and starting a business project?
Should an engineering student, who is the head of a charitable team, participate in organizing a graduation ceremony that includes objectionable elements such as singing and mixing, trying to minimize them as much as possible, or should he completely abstain from it, knowing that his non-participation might lead to greater objectionable elements?
How should I deal with a Christian friend with whom I have a strong relationship, especially after her refusal to discuss religious matters, and should I continue this friendship or reduce communication with her?
How can one contribute to guiding a young Muslim man in the United States who has apostatized from Islam to Christianity, and are there any da'wah efforts or specialized shaykhs in America who can offer him advice and guidance?
What is the ruling on shaking hands with a non-Muslim doctor if it is considered a sign of respect and refraining from it might cause a problem, especially when dealing with multiple doctors?