Q: My eight year old nephew has asked me a question that I do not have full knowledge about. His teacher in school was discussing dinosaurs with them, he wants to know what is the Islamic version or truth about these creatures. I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I appeal to you to assist me with some information.
Q: Are health and car insurance halal?
Q: I want to start my career in Instrumentation Engineering or Electrical Engineering. In Electrical I get doubts such as if I install transformers/generators , do wiring of apartments, building, the power comes may be utilize in watching TV, that may go to theatres etc. Sometime may be that I have to design electrical circuit for Bar's & restaurant, places of worship's of idol's etc. Am I assisting in sin indirectly by installing electrical wires, bulbs, ac's , switch boards etc... to churches, temples, theatres, stadium, banks etc. In instrumentation I have to deal with robotic technology(robots are to be utilized)? CCTV, fire alarm also come into this stream. I want to do Halal jobs and earn Halal income.
Q: What are the conditions for a woman attending the graveyard?
Q: Is it permissible to use a copper bangle due to medical reasons (men & woman)?
Q: Please advise me whether body lotion can be used that contains alcohol.
Q: With regard to the current controversy regarding the chicken industry please advise on the following: is it permissible to eat at a restaurant that serves chicken of which there is a difference of opinion about, if you consume the other dishes and not the chicken?
Q: Is it permissible to donate blood?
Q: I do know that during the time of the prophet (s.a.w) there used to be something called jadoo ( black magic). However there is a person in Johannesburg whom I have been consulting with. He claims to have been given a gift and he can check whether something has been done on you or not. He also gives us some ilaaj, like some water to drink and burning of strings for a certain number of days.i would like to know if this is true? And should we continue with the ilaaj? He also gave us an indication of a person whose being committing this act of jadoo, as we should keep our distance. Should we believe him? Or is it just creating doubt within ones mind. Other members did consult him and have done his ilaaj. They seem to feel better with it. I am really confused. Please could you advise me.
Q: I recently came across a website (www.justplay.co.za). on this website one can enter competitions by answering questions. the problem is that most questions are relating to insurance companies, etc.