Q: I wanted to purchase some oud. The person selling it had informed me that to speed up the process of making this oud they use a very little brandy (type of alcohol) in the oud. He also mentioned that the Ulama said it is permissble to use such oud.
Will it be permissble to use this oud? Will there be a difference in the maslah if the brandy is made from grapes or if the brandy is made from something besides grapes, for example it is made from wheat?
Q: Is it permissable for women to pierce their nipples? I have read that it is not the custom of any nation.
Q: Is it permissible for women to wear sterling silver rings?
Q: Is using charcoal toothpaste allowed in Islam?
Q: Is it permissible to use products containing collagen?
Q: What is the ruling on men wearing watches that contain silver and/or gold? Is it permissible if the silver or gold does not touch the skin when worn?
Is it permissible if the silver or gold is only on the bezels, hands of the watch, or the logo of the watch?
Q:
1. Can we apply lip balm containing cetearyl alcohol as there is a chance of swallowing the lip balm when the lips are licked. Is is permissible?
2. Creams and lotions containing alcohols such as benzyl, cetyl are applied to the skin. While eating from hands the taste of the cream can be felt. Is it valid and permissible?
Q: I would like to know if ambergris is pure. I've heard that it is either the vomit or faeces of a sperm whale. In light of the Shafi and Hanafi madhab, would a perfume containing ambergris be ritually impure?
Q: Is it permissible to wear earrings that are not made of pure gold or silver?
Q: Is applying kajal using a kajal pencil (on Fridays) still regarded as part of the Sunnah or does one have to apply it in its powder form?