Miscellaneous

Q: I would like to know whether the usage of skype to talk to my relatives abroad is permissible or not? Will it fall under picture making? Skype is live streaming?

Q: I want to know if organ donation is permissible in Islam. Is there any type of situation in which it will be premissible? The example given to me: someones brother is very ill-his kidneys have failed & doctors say he needs at least one kidney donated to him. Can this person donate one kidney to his brother?

Q: Is it permissible to go on a sea cruise?

Q: The law of pension is that the individual must not have any means of income. Can a pensioner conceal the means of income and qualify for the pension? The pension form is filled and signed under oath. Can a person apply for it under these circumstances only in order to cover taxes?

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: Is it permissible to use a copper bangle due to medical reasons (men & woman)?

Q: Is it permissible to donate blood?

Q: One brother in Mozambique got some cows.  He wants to use male cows for transporting coconut in jungle.  At the moment he is using tractor and he is think to use male cows to save money on diesel. To use the male cows you have to castrate them ( that is remove the genitals ) so they are not inclined to female cows.  He wants to know whether it is permissible to this with the animal.

Q: I wanted to know are the cartoons that look like humans halaal. Sometimes there might be a girl above the knee shows but private is covered and it’s not a real girl it’s a cartoon so is it halal. Please give proof if there is any.

Q: Is watching TV haram? Can you watch Islamic programs and what do you say to a scholar who says no one can say it is haraam?