Dress & Attire

Q: Many people say that if you wear a stone such as "AQEEQ" on your hand, it will remove your problems, pains in life and open ways for you. People give reference of Ahaadeeth. What does Islam say about it?

Q: Is it permissible for females to have:

1. More than one ear piercing?

2. A tongue piercing?

Q: I'd like to enquire about the usage of carmine in make up products. If in lipstick / blush or eyeshadow. Is it's usage allowed?

Q: Is it permissible for men to wear jeans?

Q:  Some of my clothes are only see-through when looked at closely. The skin can only be seen underneath if there is enough light and if I look very closely but to an onlooker from afar, they would not be able to see my skin. Am I allowed to wear such clothes during Namaaz, which are opaque and not transparent but only see-through from a near distance?

Q: With regard to women's clothing, when a woman is going out, how must she be dressed? Mostly in today's time with outdoor activity, how must she be dressed (example: swimming, picnics, etc.). Please give some explanation. 

Q: My wife wears "Kaali Poth" which married Muslim women wear in Andhra Pradesh, India. Is it haraam to wear it? Will her Salaat be valid if she prays wearing it? 

Q: If the nail gets long and were not cut in a week, will the wudu and namaz still be valid?

Q:

1. Can a man wear a silver chain on his neck?

2. What accessories is halaal for men to wear?

Q: I have come across the fatwa on Nike. I have 3 questions:

1. Is the swoosh also impermissible?

2. If a person wears Nike, will he be commiting kufr?

3. What should I do with my Nike clothing?