Using phenylethyl alcohol in a nasal spray
Q: Phenylethylalcohol - if it's in a nasal spray for allergies (that I can live without) can I use it, according to hanafis?
Miscellaneous
Toenail reconstruction for a permanently damaged toenail
Q: I am a Muslim woman and have a permanently damaged toenail due to trauma. Although it is not causing physical problems, the appearance of the nail causes me significant embarrassment and distress and affects my confidence.
I am getting married soon and would like to know whether it is permissible to use a cosmetic toenail reconstruction or similar treatment to restore the appearance of the damaged nail. My intention is not simply beautification, but to conceal and correct a defect that resulted from injury and that causes me considerable emotional distress.
If such a treatment forms a layer over the nail, how would this affect the validity of wudu? Is there any allowance in this situation, or would it need to be removed for wudu?
Using lemon juice in a science experiment
Q: There is a small science experiment where you can write something using lemon juice on paper, which is not visible when dried. When heat is applied to the area, it becomes visible. I want to know if doing this experiment at a school (a girls-only Islamic school) is permissible or if it is considered wastefulness of the lemon juice?
Muslim women appearing on YouTube quoting Quraan and Hadeeth
Q: Some Muslim women appear on YouTube clips quoting Quraan and Hadeeth. Please comment on this issue.
Playing and watching cricket
Q: Is it halal to play cricket? Most people treat it like a religion. Is that halal and is it halal to play cricket on tv?
Rectifying one's relationship with one's mother after her demise
Q: My parents are no more. During my mother’s lifetime, due to various reasons, I was sometimes harsh with her. I used to shout at her and speak rudely, and unfortunately I could not ask for her forgiveness while she was alive.
However, during the final stage of her life, around two hours before her death, she became very ill and I took care of her sincerely. At that time, she gave me many duas. But throughout my life before that, I regret that I was often rude to her.
Whenever I pray Salah, I constantly ask Allah for forgiveness for the way I behaved with my mother. Even after her death, I once saw her in a dream. In the dream, I was saying to her, “Please forgive me, Mom. If you do not forgive me, Allah may also not forgive me.” She did not say anything and was only looking at me.
Please guide me on how I can seek forgiveness properly and how a person can know if Allah has forgiven them for such a sin.
Defending the person who is being spoken ill of in your presence
Q: If someone is backbiting someone else in front of you, is it better to defend the person or leave the room/place?
Woman's legs becoming exposed in public
Q: If a woman wears a veil, is she then also allowed to show her legs in public? As per my comprehension, is this not shameful to Islam? If I'm wrong, kindly forgive my ignorance and rectify me.
Pictures on clothing that resemble animate objects
Q: On kids outfits, if they have eyes on non animate objects e.g. a fruit or the sun, do I have to cover it?
Blood transfusions and organ transplants
Q: I would like to seek clarification regarding the permissibility of blood transfusions, organ transplants, and related medical procedures in Islam. Specifically, I would appreciate guidance on the following:
1. What is the ruling on receiving and donating blood?
2. What is the ruling on organ transplantation in general?
3. Is there any ijma on the permissibility of organ transplants, as some individuals claim?
4. Are there differences of opinion regarding organ donation during one’s lifetime versus after death?