Hisham Dawood

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Fatawa

1. Is eating tobacco in any form like gutkha, mava, paan Cigarette, etc permissible in Islam?AskImam · 17 Aug 2025
2. Decoration/Greetings for HajisAskImam · 2 May 2025
3. Should one not cross the area in front of someone performing Salaah?AskImam · 22 Feb 2025
4. Digital Photography - What is permissible & what isnt?AskImam · 1 Jun 2020
5. Why cant women visit the graveyard?AskImam · 23 May 2020
6. Customs and practices on 27th night of Ramadhan - Is this permissible?AskImam · 17 May 2020
7. Selling Eid & Wedding CakesAskImam · 14 Jun 2017
8. Figurative speechAskImam · 12 Apr 2015
9. Istikharah Salah during MensesAskImam · 9 Jan 2015
10. Bad DreamsAskImam · 31 Dec 2014
11. Sins committed due to SihrAskImam · 29 Dec 2014
12. Are these wazifas authentic?AskImam · 29 Dec 2014
13. Marrying divorced sister in lawAskImam · 28 Dec 2014
14. Love for one’s nation and countryAskImam · 28 Dec 2014
15. What to do if one cannot afford doing the Aqiqah?AskImam · 26 Dec 2014
16. Revenge is sweetAskImam · 25 Dec 2014
17. Is it under hijab to Openly broadcast our women's faces on television?AskImam · 22 Dec 2014
18. Multiple questions on ZakatAskImam · 22 Dec 2014
19. Can you call the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alahiwasallam) Habibullah?AskImam · 22 Dec 2014
20. Making stories at a job interviewAskImam · 14 Dec 2014
21. Giving up guardianship of a childAskImam · 13 Dec 2014
22. Is the talaq given by my husband while drunk valid?AskImam · 11 Dec 2014
23. Can someone do Umrah for another person who is still alive?AskImam · 10 Dec 2014
24. Is it permissible for a muslim businessman to sell fireworks?AskImam · 10 Dec 2014
25. 1. Is a woman in haidh allowed to recite surahs from the Quraan from memory? 2. Is it compulsory for females to wear pants when performing salaah? 3. I have a debt to pay. Is it permissable to go for umrah if someone else is paying for my trip?AskImam · 9 Dec 2014
26. Specifying a Surah in SalaahAskImam · 8 Dec 2014
27. Is it permissible to outbid someone in an auction?AskImam · 8 Dec 2014
28. Niyyah before crossing the MiqatAskImam · 8 Dec 2014
29. A lot of Naatkwan say in there Naat "hum ko bulana ya rasullallah" is this permissible?AskImam · 7 Dec 2014
30. Nabi salla Allahu ‘alaihi wa sallam being afflicted by magicAskImam · 3 Dec 2014
31. Holding shares in a bankAskImam · 3 Dec 2014
32. Shariah Compliant WillAskImam · 27 Nov 2014
33. Is genetic testing allowed in Islam?AskImam · 24 Nov 2014
34. Freelance CopywritingAskImam · 23 Nov 2014
35. Investor demands 5% as interest but we would like to pay back 25% profits instead?AskImam · 21 Nov 2014
36. Working in the IT Dept of an Aluminium CompanyAskImam · 19 Nov 2014
37. Are injectable steroids which contain benzyl/cetyl alcohol which are generally used as a preservative allowed to be consumed/bought or sold?AskImam · 17 Nov 2014
38. Muslim allowing rent for Alcohol related BusinessAskImam · 14 Nov 2014
39. Do we have a choice in Islam?AskImam · 10 Nov 2014
40. Is it permissible for me and my wife can share 2 bedroom apartment with my elder brother?AskImam · 10 Nov 2014
41. Parents are careless about SalaahAskImam · 7 Nov 2014
42. Difference between Islamic Banking and Conventional BankingAskImam · 6 Nov 2014
43. Retirement fundAskImam · 6 Nov 2014
44. Questions on HaidhAskImam · 3 Nov 2014
45. Clarification regarding Fatwa# 30984AskImam · 1 Nov 2014
46. Encouraging children to read the Quran in English or Arabic?AskImam · 31 Oct 2014
47. Status of Hadith on Catching the Imam in RukuAskImam · 31 Oct 2014
48. Jinn catchingAskImam · 28 Oct 2014
49. Is it permissible to consume breast milk during foreplay?AskImam · 23 Oct 2014
50. Emigrating from MadinahAskImam · 23 Oct 2014
51. See'ing Umar (RadhiAllahu Anhu) in a dreamAskImam · 17 Oct 2014
52. Dealing with Evil EyeAskImam · 16 Oct 2014
53. Menstruation by pillsAskImam · 15 Oct 2014
54. Is it permissible to play 8 ball pool? Can one speak a lie for the sake of Deen?AskImam · 9 Oct 2014
55. Boys parents say im too 'modern' for himAskImam · 4 Oct 2014
56. Discharge after Intervaginal SurgeryAskImam · 4 Oct 2014
57. PredictionsAskImam · 3 Oct 2014
58. Car dealer and purchaserAskImam · 1 Oct 2014
59. Praying Jumu'ah Salaah before ZawalAskImam · 26 Sep 2014
60. Jumu'ah before ZawalAskImam · 25 Sep 2014
61. Property issue.AskImam · 24 Sep 2014
62. Dua before MaghribAskImam · 24 Sep 2014
63. Problematic incidents in Fazail e AmalAskImam · 23 Sep 2014
64. Casting a Spell for MarriageAskImam · 23 Sep 2014
65. Does the wife receive an equal share in the business partnership after divorce?AskImam · 18 Sep 2014
66. Can a doctor miss his Salaah to save someone’s life?AskImam · 17 Sep 2014
67. Breaking a promise to AllahAskImam · 16 Sep 2014
68. Is it allowed to have Qur’anic quotes appear on clothes?AskImam · 12 Sep 2014
69. Is it permissible to keep birds in a cage?AskImam · 12 Sep 2014
70. What is the ruling regards congregational dua after sunnahs?AskImam · 11 Sep 2014
71. Talaq while asleepAskImam · 4 Sep 2014
72. Nikah according to the SunnahAskImam · 4 Sep 2014
73. Motor Vehicle PartnershipAskImam · 3 Sep 2014
74. Secret NikahAskImam · 2 Sep 2014
75. If someone gives one Talaq to his wife then if they do not get back together after 3-4 months then does it turn into divorce?AskImam · 2 Sep 2014
76. How much of the inheritance share do i receive?AskImam · 1 Sep 2014
77. Am i absolved from returning money to my uncle?AskImam · 31 Aug 2014
78. Hosting Tablighi programsAskImam · 31 Aug 2014
79. Istikhara for NikahAskImam · 28 Aug 2014
80. Can i use my fathers profits to pay off debts?AskImam · 28 Aug 2014
81. Explanation of the Hadith "إِذَا كَانَ يَوْمُ الْقِيَامَةِ، دَفَعَ اللهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ إِلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ، يَهُودِيًّا، أَوْ نَصْرَانِيًّا، فَيَقُولُ: هَذَا فِكَاكُكَ مِنَ النَّارِ "AskImam · 28 Aug 2014
82. Is there any hadith that speaks about the reward of looking at the kabah or the parents?AskImam · 27 Aug 2014
83. Is it a Sunnah to use frankincense?AskImam · 27 Aug 2014
84. How do I tell my wife to wear the Niqab? Advise for couples who cannot have children.AskImam · 26 Aug 2014
85. Imamat of womenAskImam · 26 Aug 2014
86. Can my husband be a Mahram for my daughter?AskImam · 25 Aug 2014
87. Nikah through text messageAskImam · 20 Aug 2014
88. Is it ok to quote half verses from Quran?AskImam · 20 Aug 2014
89. Can a second Jumu'ah Salaah be performed?AskImam · 18 Aug 2014
90. Sayyidah marrying a non-SayyidAskImam · 18 Aug 2014
91. Does a woman have to observe hijab if she is outdoors but there is nobody around to see her except her husband?AskImam · 17 Aug 2014
92. Is it still Haraam to wear the pants below the ankles without pride and arrogance?AskImam · 1 Jul 2014
93. Clothing with Islamic slogansAskImam · 18 Jun 2014
94. Imam Al SarakhsīAskImam · 17 Jun 2014
95. Hadith on combining prayersAskImam · 16 Jun 2014
96. What is the proper way to write Inshallah, Insha'Allah or In Shaa Allah?AskImam · 13 Jun 2014
97. Is it permissible to consume foods which contain bone char?AskImam · 9 Jun 2014
98. Can Muslims practice tai chi?AskImam · 8 Jun 2014
99. Is this Dua authentic?AskImam · 4 Jun 2014
100. Honor killingsAskImam · 29 May 2014
101. What is the wisdom behind the left thigh speaking first on the day of judgment?AskImam · 29 May 2014
102. Madhi WaswasahAskImam · 25 May 2014
103. Takhreej of Hadith on Fadilah of Fatihah and KursiAskImam · 24 May 2014
104. Can one make Dua whilst in Sajdah?AskImam · 22 May 2014
105. Mustaqarr al arwāh (abode of the souls)AskImam · 16 May 2014
106. Is it sunnah, on the day of the nikah, for the bride's family to invite the groom's family only?AskImam · 16 May 2014
107. Purchasing grave plotsAskImam · 15 May 2014
108. Where did Imam Abū Hanīfah (rahimahu Allah) get the title Al-Imam Al-Azam?AskImam · 13 May 2014
109. Students taking drugs to study for examsAskImam · 10 May 2014
110. Is it ok for a Muslim women to go outside for recreational purposes?AskImam · 9 May 2014
111. Masbooq Recites Durood and Qamees with CollarAskImam · 7 May 2014
112. Using money collectivelyAskImam · 4 May 2014
113. Joking in IslamAskImam · 28 Apr 2014
114. Which Madhab Should I Follow - Sunni , Ahle hadees or Tableegh?AskImam · 23 Apr 2014
115. How can the love for Rasulullah (ŝalla Allahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) be inculcated in our hearts?AskImam · 21 Apr 2014
116. Mistakes of TablighisAskImam · 21 Apr 2014
117. Hilf ala ma'siyatAskImam · 19 Apr 2014
118. Is it permissible to donate blood to Muslims and Kuffar?AskImam · 14 Apr 2014
119. Rules of Taqiyya in the Hanafi AqeedahAskImam · 9 Apr 2014
120. Has divorce taken place in such a situation?AskImam · 7 Apr 2014
121. How did the Sahaba address each other?AskImam · 6 Apr 2014
122. Is eating tobacco in any form like gutkha, mava, paan Cigarette, etc permissible in Islam?AskImam · 5 Apr 2014
123. Organization/sect called the 'Nation of Islam'AskImam · 29 Mar 2014
124. Is it permissible to read nafl salah on behalf of one's deceased father? what are some other acts one can do on behalf of his deceased parent?AskImam · 25 Mar 2014
125. What is the ruling of wearing a turban without a topi? Is it true the Prophet censured women by mentioning that they are "deficient in religion."?AskImam · 25 Mar 2014
126. What is the ruling on utilising 'purified' sewage waterAskImam · 19 Mar 2014
127. Investing in GoldAskImam · 18 Mar 2014
128. Adopting the husband's last nameAskImam · 15 Feb 2014
129. Is Sajdah tilawah compulsory upon a person who hears the ayah of sajdah over the CD, Mobile?AskImam · 13 Feb 2014
130. Taking the Kuffar as close friendsAskImam · 13 Feb 2014
131. Can a person sponsor other person a Hajj or Umrah without performing it oneself, though he/she is capable of doing it oneself?AskImam · 1 Feb 2014
132. Umm-ul-Bahrain of Imam SanusiAskImam · 1 Feb 2014
133. Should a Muslim woman observe Hijab from her khala’s husband?AskImam · 26 Jan 2014
134. Is it possible to do issal-e-sawaab for the living via deeds like namaaz , recitation of Qur'an etc?AskImam · 19 Jan 2014
135. Do we have to return at the present cost of the belongings?AskImam · 17 Jan 2014
136. Renting a mortgaged propertyAskImam · 12 Jan 2014
137. Can a Muslimah attend University?AskImam · 31 Dec 2013
138. Purchase of property without fundsAskImam · 28 Dec 2013
139. Dream interpretationAskImam · 23 Dec 2013
140. 1.Is it permissible to dress in shirt and pants? 2. My parents insist I marry a girl who is not religious. What do I do?AskImam · 20 Dec 2013
141. Some amount of money was kept aside as zakat. if that money gets stolen do we have to repay our zakat?AskImam · 14 Dec 2013
142. What to do if ones family is pressuring him into keeping his interest-based account?AskImam · 14 Dec 2013
143. Is it permissible to attend a ‘Bohri’ Wedding?AskImam · 6 Dec 2013
144. Barelwis and Panjtan beliefsAskImam · 4 Dec 2013
145. Buying through the banks by instalmentsAskImam · 2 Dec 2013
146. Can I borrow money from one of my non-muslim friends?AskImam · 30 Nov 2013
147. IVF-Disposal of embryosAskImam · 30 Nov 2013
148. Explanation of Hadīth - whoever visits the rulers falls into fitnahAskImam · 23 Nov 2013
149. Surname for adopted childAskImam · 21 Nov 2013
150. Umrah upon childrenAskImam · 19 Nov 2013
151. Animating PhotosAskImam · 17 Nov 2013
152. Is it permissible to use a Leather balm to nourish leather of horse saddles and other items of tack that contains 'Neatsfoot Oil?AskImam · 12 Nov 2013
153. Security Cameras in the MasjidAskImam · 7 Nov 2013
154. Avoiding husband's sister-in-law due to oppressionAskImam · 6 Nov 2013
155. Questions on IslamAskImam · 6 Nov 2013
156. Ruling on Second Jama'ah and Wudu of the ImamAskImam · 25 Oct 2013
157. Zakat on Wealth Encompassed by Student LoansAskImam · 23 Oct 2013
158. 'Eid ProgramAskImam · 10 Oct 2013
159. Permissibility of monitoring stock pricesAskImam · 9 Oct 2013
160. Lunar Calendar in IslamAskImam · 4 Oct 2013
161. Is it permissible to keep the name "Aneesha"?AskImam · 2 Oct 2013
162. Zakat dues pending for 10 yearsAskImam · 2 Oct 2013
163. Taraweeh Salaah: 8 or 20?AskImam · 2 Oct 2013
164. Darul Iftaa contact detailsAskImam · 27 Sep 2013
165. Viewing One's Spouse Unattired on SkypeAskImam · 19 Sep 2013
166. If one is listning to a lecture via live audio streaming should the hands be lifted when duaa is being made?AskImam · 18 Sep 2013
167. Alimah Course vs. HifdhAskImam · 16 Sep 2013
168. Acceptability of Court Khula'AskImam · 13 Sep 2013
169. Fostering in IslamAskImam · 12 Sep 2013
170. Is Udhiyyah obligatory upon a traveller?AskImam · 6 Sep 2013