Category Archives: Fatâwâ

Halloween: Its Origins & The Islamic Ruling Concerning It

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The word ‘Halloween’ Halloween or Hallowe’en is an abbreviation of the Scottish term – ‘All Hollows Even’ – the evening before [October 31st] All Hollows day (All Saints Day). All Saints Day was designated November the 1st from May 13th by Pope Gregory IV in 835 for remembering the ‘dead holyContinue reading “Halloween: Its Origins & The Islamic Ruling Concerning It”

Is Alcohol Considered Najis (Impure) & The Ruling Of Using It For Medical Purposes

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Is the external use of perfumes and scents which contain a certain amount of alcohol permissible to clean wounds? Answer: The answer to this question requires clarification on two points: Firstly: Is Khamr unclean, or not? On this question, scholars have differed…most of them say that the alcohol is physically impure, meaning that ifContinue reading “Is Alcohol Considered Najis (Impure) & The Ruling Of Using It For Medical Purposes”