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Questions & Answers [last updated: 02:00 PM (PST), 07th Feb 2006.]

 

Is becoming a Professional Race Car Driver Halal or Haraam in Islam?

It is not permissible to become a professional racing car driver.

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I like to read all kind of books. I read books about vampires and werewolf. I dont believe in that they are real. Is it allowed to read such books?

A du’aa that Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] used to make is, ‘O Allah, grant me knowledge that benefits me.’

Books based on vampires and werewolves are based on people’s imaginations and transplants a person’s mind into a supernatural world. The contents of such books do not convey messages of morality and values. One should keep away from such books and read books.

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Is it ok for a Muslim to buy Nokia mobile phones as Nokia is a Jewish company?

It is permissible.

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Birds in cages. My sister recently bought 2 birds as pets and has them in a cage she feeds them keep the cage clean and makes sure they have fresh water.

According to Shariah, it is permissible to have pets on condition that the animal is well kept and not deprived from its needs. One young Sahabi by the name of Abu Umair had kept a bird as a pet. Rasulullah (Sallahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to enquire from him about his bird. It is important to note that these pets should not become a hindrance in ones Deeni activities such as Salaah etc.

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I watch a TV programme daily on Q-TV (ARY Digital) of IRF (Islamic Research Foundation) in which Dr.Zakir Naik gives a lecture to Muslims and Non-Muslims. I have gained a sea of religious information about Islamic from it and it strengthens my faith and imaan. Is watching and listening to such lectures on TV prohibited or permissible?

Watching animate objects on television is not-permissible, regardless of whether the content of the program is Islamic or not. The benefit it holds doesn't legalize its use, even alcohol has benefits, yet remains Haraam.

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I have been wanting to know the ruling on computer games as i am a heavy gamer, is it halaal or haraam?if haraam why?

If the computer game is educational or imparts some form of skill, it is permissible otherwise not.

Most computer games to our knowledge are but ‘games’ and a sheer waste of precious time. Hence, not permissible.

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Is it permissable to view our parents on a Webcamera?

Kindly find below information on the actual operation of a webcamera from an electric engineer.

In view of the abovementioned procedure, it is not permissible to use a webcamera.

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Is entertainment allowed in islam? juggling, jokes, magic tricks and much more?

Imam Zuhri (RA) reports that Rasulullah (Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu) said, ‘Relax the mind time and again.’ (al-Maraaseel of Imaam Abu Dawud pg.11; al-Risalah)

Sayyiduna Aliy (Radhiallaahu Anhu) has said, ‘Relax the minds for they also become tired.’ (Faydhul Qadeer vol.4 pg.54; Hadith4484)

Sayyiduna Abud-Dardaa (Radhiallaahu Anhu) is reported to have said, ‘Verily, I relax my mind with a bit of entertainment so that it may refreshen up for the truth.’ (Ibid; also refer to Kashful-Khifaa vol.1 pg.384; Hadith1398)

These narrations imply the permissibility of entertainment, however, the nature of the entertainment should not exceed the bounds of the Shari’ah, i.e. it should not entail lies, deception, music, dancing, etc.

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Is photography allowed in islam? that now it is allowed because in earlier times the photographs were prayed and now it is not so.

The prohibition of photograph is not only confined to the fact that it maylead to Shirk or idolatory. There are also other reasons for its prohibition.

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Kindly elaborate, whether live video or recorded video has any difference? is Live permissible?

The Ulama differ in their opinions regarding the images that appear on TV and videos.

According to many reliable Ulama like Mufti Taqi Usmani Saheb, that is not strictly Tasweer (picture making) as it is not in durable form - refer albalagh.net Many other reliable Ulama do not differentiate between an image being durable or not. Hence, images on TV and videos is Tasweer and prohibited. It is, therefore, best to exercise precaution and abstain from any form of electronic capturing of animate picture.

However, in view of the differences of opinion, there is a leeway only in the case of dire need, for example, to expose massacre and oppression against Muslims. That is not so in using a video for entertainments like in marriage ceremonies and parties.

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Is it permissible to watch cartoons on the computer? As it is the ruling of most Ulema that pictures on the computer screen are not prohibited.

The factor which prohibits cartoons, movies and games on computer is not pictures in this case. Instead it falls under the category of Lahw and La’ib (useless forms of amusement).

There is no doubt that these cartoons and games is an absolute waste of time and energy and there is no benefit. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ‘It is from the excellence of a man’s Islam that he leaves what does not concern him.’ (Tirmidhi). In another Hadith, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) says, ‘The involvement of a person in useless and futile issues and talks is a sign of Allah’s anger on him.’ (Rabbaani)

May Allah Ta’ala save us from all Fitnahs, Aameen.

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Is this true, is watching sport on tv allowed? Or is it haraam??

It is not permissible to watch television at all regardless of whether one
is merely watching sports or movies.

There are various factors which render watching television in general to be
prohibited. Besides being futile and a waste of time, photography, music,
men looking at strange women and vice versa, men looking at the Satar of
other men, etc. and the likes thereof are all totally prohibited in Islam
and will, therefore, render the watching of television in general as not
permissible.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

 

 

 


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