Grooming and Fitrah
356 questions
Regarding the permissibility of wiping over the khimar (head covering) when performing ablution (wudu'), do those who permit it stipulate that it must not be removed at all—whether with or without necessity or hardship—and does ablution become invalidated by its removal, or only by wiping over it? And does the uncovering of some hair take the ruling of removing the khimar and invalidate ablution, and do they stipulate that the khimar must completely cover all the hair and head?
What is the ruling on a woman who, upon entering ihram to make up a previous 'umrah, said: "Here I am, Allah, for 'Umrah, I intend to make up the 'umrah," after her 'umrah was invalidated due to menstruation and intercourse occurred before she could make it up, and she does not possess the money to slaughter the sheep required of her?
Is what is between the outer corner of the eye and the bottom of the earlobe to be wiped, and what is the correct definition of the temple?
What is the ruling on "gel extensions" for adornment, and does it conflict with the validity of worship?
Does a strand of hair stuck to the face invalidate ablution if it is not wiped during the wiping of the head?
Does oily hair after using conditioner affect the validity of ablution (wudu')?
What is the validity of the fatwa that permits the application of artificial nails, arguing that the prohibited "wasl" (extension) is specific to hair and does not include nails?
What is the value in Saudi Riyals of the fidyah required for removing hair or trimming nails?
Is removing water-insoluble silicone from skin and hair with water and makeup removers sufficient?
Why were the People of the Cave terrifying in their sleep, yet not so after they awoke, and how could they say, "We have remained a day or part of a day," despite the changes in human appearance, hair length, and fingernails after all these years?
Is ablution valid with two visible braids, half of which are inside the hair during wiping, and forgetting to wipe them? And is ablution valid when wiping the head without wiping the excess hair such as a braid?
Does taking from the hair and nails before the sacrifice affect the validity of the sacrifice?
Is excessive focus on wiping the head during ablution, and lifting the hair to ensure thorough wiping, and re-wetting the hands to wipe the area behind the ears and the nape of the neck considered an exaggeration (ghuluww) forbidden by Islamic law?
Is it permissible for a husband who has a "sexual fetish" for long nails to ask his wife to grow her nails to adorn herself for him?
Which hair should be shaved, and what should one who cannot shave their pubic and anal hair by themselves do?
What are the implications for someone who intended 'Umrah, donned the ihram, and entered Makkah, but then took off his ihram without performing 'Umrah or entering the Haram due to exhaustion, and then performed another 'Umrah years later?
Is it permissible for men to use hair serum made of oils and vitamins after showering, and does it affect ablution (wudu') when wiping over the head?
What is the ruling on washing the face during wudu' if some head hair or sideburns (al-sawaalif) grow within the face area? And is it obligatory to wash the entire strand of hair, regardless of its length?
Is one who mocked an actor's beard because of its unkempt and dishevelled appearance considered an apostate, given that he did not intend to mock the Sunnah or the religion?
What is the ruling on leaving the pubic hair untrimmed for more than forty nights?
Do keratin, protein, and silicone treatments prevent water from reaching the hair, knowing that they chemically coat the hair without having a tangible mass and disappear after several washes?
What is the ruling regarding a woman who delayed the Ifadah circumambulation due to her ignorance of the religious ruling, and remained in a state of ihram throughout the days of Hajj without committing any prohibitions?
Is applying kohl to thin hair to conceal it considered a lie or an alteration of Allah's creation? Is it permissible to do so to alleviate psychological distress? And what is the impurity that invalidates ablution?
How sound is it to think well of Allah regarding His answering prayers despite many sins? And what is the legal limit for trimming nails?