Q: I had today head ache what made me difficult to concentrate. I opened up the door to a sister who holds a present for my children. Because of my condition I did not realize what I did or was not able to correct situation. She is a Muslim sister and clearly said that this present is because of Nicolas. (In Germany we have Nicolas day in our schools. Children receive gifts from their teachers.) She is a neighbour and new interested in Islam and I work on her. I did not want to say it directly but later on explained that she should give such presents for the sake of Allah Ta´ala and earn thawab and send thawab to her dead father. But expressed my happiness about the present for my children because I know that she likes me and want to stay in contact with me. I told her that also there is no need for present if I read Yasin Shareef for her father and I cannot accept gifts. I am very sad that I did not react on the door before taking the gift. Please explain me if there was something wrong according deen. What would be wisdom? I know it is kufr to give gifts on a eid day of other religions but what is if accept them what I did but with the intention to bring to her attention.

Q: Are food and medicine capsules, that contain gelatin from animal sources, Halaal due to the changes that they go through.

Q: Is it permissible to play the game draught?

Q: I work for the auditor general. The organization is responsible for the audits of all government departments, municipalities and government boards. The company requires me to be part of the audit of the KZN gambling board. Will I be sinful for participating in the audit?

Q: A website visitor wants to know whether sterilizing or neuter pets (especially dogs & cats) is permissible. Also the permissibility of electronic chip implant for registration purposes.

In addition to the questions earlier, the person also wants to know if is permissible for her to euthanise a sick cat because of illness or unable to afford the vet's bill.

Q:

1. Do you agree that all food in makkah and medina are halaal ?
2. A muslim owned restaurant where one is not sure if the food is halaal but cannot take a qasam. can it be considered to be halaal?
3. Can one use the environment of a restaurant to judge if it is halaal. eg islamic frames ?
4. In other countries can one eat fish and chips, fruits and veg without question from any where ?
5. If you said no for number 3, in other countries can this method be used ?

Q: Is one permitted to wish customers well on their respective holy days by saying "Happy Festive Season" instead of "Happy Christmas/Diwali"?

Similarly, can one have specials/decorations etc. in one's business which say "Festive Season" specials, rather than a religious promotion saying "Christmas specials or Diwali specials"?

Q: Can the wife & child travel alone to her home without any mahram on the plane for a distance more than the 100km?

Q: We operate a car wash, and from time to time, some damage is caused to the vehicles of customers. Obviously, the workers do not have sufficient money to pay for the damages they cause and we end up paying for them. Will it be permissible for us to take out a 3rd party policy for such cases since we are not at all responsible for these damages?

Q: Can you give dogs the dog food which is available in the market today. Its commonly known that it is made from pork and horse meat?