Going to a Muslim woman for waxing one's legs
Q: Is it permissible to allow another Muslim woman to wax one's legs from after the knee and full hands?
Changing a child's name due to bad behaviour
Q: I have a question related to my son. He is 3 years old. His name is Mohammad Ali. He is extremely naughty, stubborn and very agressive. I need your advice whether to change his name or not.
Auto response salaam and abbreviating salaam
Q:
1. Should I reply to the "assalamualaikum" written in an auto reply, because it's coming from the computer and is not verbally said?
2. What is the ruling on typing "asak wr wb" and other similar short forms of salaam?
Breeding horses
Q: Is a horse breeding business allowed in Islam?
Owning a pet store
Q: Is it permissible to own a pet store in Islam?
Woman performing salaah next to a man
Q: Many women join the men in jamaat salaah in the areas outside Musjid al Haraam in such a way that they stand adjacent to the men. Is the salaah of the men and women valid?
Following the Jamaat Salaah of the Haram from the Hotel Jamaat Khaana
Q: Nowadays, some people are performing salaah in the hotel near the Musjid al Haraam while following the jamaat of Musjid al Haraam. The hotel has speakers installed and the recitation of the Imaam of Musjid al Haraam can easily be heard. However, since the Imaam is not present infront of the muqtadis, I am doubting whether the salaah is valid or not. Is it permissible for people to follow the Imaam in salaah while in their hotel rooms? Similarly, is it permissible to follow the Imaam in the hotel jamaat khaana?
Making masah of the head after using hair spray
Q: Will masah of the head be valid when hair spray is used on the hair?
Using a tampon to prevent discharge
Q: A woman has a continuous clear discharge, but cannot be considered ma’zur. By using a tampon to stop the discharge, will her whudhu be valid or does she have to make a new wudhu for each salaah?
Drinking mocha ice frappe with less than 0.05% alcohol
Q: In McDonalds, the mocha ice frappe I used to buy was said by McDonalds to be suitable for vegetarians. However, apparently the whip used on top has less than 0.05% alcohol in it. I read this statement by McDonalds: “The level of alcohol is very low and evaporates during the process. The alcohol level in the final Caramel Iced Frappe, Chocolate Chip Iced Frappe and whipped cream is less that 0.05%.“ Does this mean I can purchase the drink based on this knowledge?