Miscellaneous

Q: Whatsapp has become a part of our lives undoubtedly. I have recently been through my husbands phone and became distressed immensely upon finding filthy jokes and videos which he forwards to a friend.what troubles me even more is that they are ulama of deen which we respect. Please give advise on the following How do we use it correctly? What is the status of these so called ulama groups. Do I have any reason to be upset or not?

Q: I have to dissect a pig for one of my classes in school and I will be in contact with the pig but I will have gloves on but will I need to take ghusal when I come home? Also I have that class in the morning meaning I have school after that for 5 more hours. Will my learning utensils and jacket become napaak since it is winter because I will have to use them after dissecting?

Q: According to the below would it be permissible to go to a football stadium where there is music taking place?

(دعي إلى وليمة وثمة لعب أو غناء قعد وأكل) لو المنكر في المنزل ، فلو على المائدة لا ينبغي أن يقعد بل يخرج معرضا لقوله تعالى : - { فلا تقعد بعد الذكرى مع القوم الظالمين } در المختار

( قوله لا ينبغي أن يقعد ) أي يجب عليه قال في الاختيار لأن استماع اللهو حرام والإجابة سنة والامتناع عن الحرام أولى ا هـ رد المحتار

ذهب الفقهاء إلى أنّ الاستماع إلى المعازف المحرّمة حرام , والجلوس في مجلسها حرام , قال مالك : أرى أن يقوم الرّجل من المجلس الّذي يضرب فيه الكبر والمزمار أو غير ذلك من اللّهو , وقال أصبغ : دعا رجل عبد اللّه بن مسعودٍ رضي اللّه تعالى عنه إلى وليمةٍ , فلمّا جاء سمع لهواً فلم يدخل فقال : ما لك ؟ فقال : سمعت رسول اللّه صلّى اللّه عليه وسلّم يقول : « من كثر سواد قومٍ فهو منهم ومن رضي عمل قومٍ كان شريكاً لمن عمله » . الموسوعة الفقهية الكويتية

Q: Is tapping with fingers on a patla/table with rhythm classed as music?

Q: If getting baaligh by means of age (15) do you follow the Gregorian or Hijri calendar?

Q: Is the cartoon the Muslim show within the Shariah and not considered drawing animate things? Is it permissible to read them?

Q: I would like to find out if the clapping of hands at awards ceremonies etc. are permitted?

Q: I ate a haraam thing. I ate an oyster. What should I do?

Q: Comment on killing spiders in one's home.