Flu vaccine
Q: Is the influenza flu vaccine harm because it contains pork gelatine and has to be sprayed through the nose?
Miscellaneous
Seeking forgivness
Q: How does one rectify one's shortcomings in Huququl Ibaad particularly when the concerned person has died. For example one had been disobedient or has hurt the feelings of his parents and the parents have died?
Clapping hands
Q: Nowadays Muslims and non Muslims clap their hands. It has become a norm in society, if we are listening to a speech of a non Muslim or a Muslim in a public hall where non Muslims are also present and they all clap hands after a good speech. Will it be permissible to join them clapping hands, because if we don't clap the hands they assume that we didn't like the speech and then looked down upon?
Writing "Assalamu Alaykum" in full
Q: Can Salam be written in text as aa or you have to write in full?
Giving bayaans on videos
Q: Ulama say video recording is haram. But now a days there are many scholars who give their lectures on video. So what about that? Is it haram for normal people only?
Using medication to increase one's desires
Q: Can I use the medicines to increase one's desires?
Helping our brothers and sisters who are suffering around the globe
Q: I am confused about what is going on in Egypt and Syria, and in pretty much all of the middle east, especially now that their is some sort of "democratic" intervention trying to play into the politics of these Muslim dominate societies. What is your personal opinion, and what should a Muslim do to help our brothers an sisters around the world? How can we better our brothers and sisters in their struggles? We pray for them. But if you could help give me an idea, and some sort of direction on what I should know about the Egyptian and Syrian situation, and how I can help my brothers and sisters in general. Insha Allah I will do so.
Vitamin tablets which contain gelatine
Q: I orderd some vitamins and found out it has gelatine in it. However the source of gelatine is from a cow. Can I take the vitamins?
Fulfilling the rights of parents
Q: I often have attacks of anger and because I cannot control my temper, I sometimes swear at my parents and physically abuse them. After I calm down, I say sorry to them and ask them for forgiveness. I feel very guilty because my parents are old and due to my physical abuse, they suffer body pains. I am very scared that something dangerous might happen to me on account of my ill-treatment towards my parents. My question is, "Will I burn in hell for treating my parents in this manner?" How can I repent for this sin?
How should one greet?
Q: What is the most appropriate manner when two muslims greet? Should one say salaam with shaking hands or take in the arms of the other chest to chest?