Places of Vice

Q: Nowadays we find Islamic souks and fairs on the increase. People refer to these souks and fairs as Islamic souks and fairs. Are these souks and fairs something which Islam encourages?

Q: Would attending a mixed university be permissible? How are we to decide which mixed gatherings are permissible and which aren't? Like restaurants, shops, family gatherings are all mixed. Public places are mixed too. I don't think its a part of our religion to cut ourself from the world?

Q: I understand that listening to music is prohibited. However, the majority of shops nowadays have some form of music. Is it permissible to visit these shops to purchase items if one does not spend unnecessary time there? What is the best way to deal with the situation when even the vegetable shop has music?

Q: What is the Islamic perspective on modelling, photography and photoshoots in Islam? Is it haraam or is it permissible for a male or female to earn a living as a model and appear in fashion shows?

Q: It is part of the school system in South Africa that students go for stage plays. Is it permissible for Muslim students to go for such events? Our school is a Muslim school yet the students go for these stage plays. I did not go for the play as I was told by an Aalim that it is not permissible. I would like you to write a very detailed reply why is is impermissible so I can present it to the head of our school.

Q: Please can you tell me if this is permissible. My wife never exposes her hair outside the home. Is it permissible for me to send her to a hair salon to beautify her hair for me? It will not be cut or coloured, only styled. And the salon will be one where there are no men.

Q: Is it permissable for any person or group of either only males or only females to go to uShaka marine world?

Q: I have to take a bus to another city and there are two different bus companies. One company is cheaper but has a TV with music playing on the bus, and the other company is more expensive but without any music. In this case, will it be sinful of me to choose the cheaper bus, the one with music playing? Or would I be excused due to the difficulty of avoiding music in public places/transport?

Q: Is it permissible to go on a sea cruise?