Life expectancy and predestination Q330 :It is our firm belief, supported by the Qur’an and the Sunnah, that a man’s life is predetermined by Allah. Nevertheless, people say that in such and such country, life expectancy is longer; or, if this and that are done, people can live longer; or if such and such precautions…
Lies: Uttering simple lies Q329 :My grandmother is over 90. Sometimes we tell her little lies to please her. Is it acceptable from the Islamic point of view. A329 : The Prophet was asked by one of his companions about the cardinal sins and whether a Muslim may be guilty of any of them. With…
Lies: Situations where lies are acceptable Q328 :It is stated that telling lies cannot be sanctioned whether in earnest or in jest. Yet there may be situations where one is motivated to tell a lie in order to avoid an unpleasant situation or to obtain a collective benefit without causing harm to others. Please comment.…
Licking fingers after a meal Q327 :It is said that the Prophet used to lick his fingers after eating and he has recommended his followers to do so. Is it true that this prevents intestine trouble? A327 : It is true that the Prophet used to lick his fingers after he finished his meal, and…
Legal profession and helping criminals Q326 :Is legal profession permissible? Can lawyers represent habitual criminals in the court of law? A326 : The legal profession is the same as any other profession, from the Islamic point of view. In every type of work or profession, there are areas which may be against Islam and others…
Left-handedness Q325 :I am a 12 year old student, and I am left-handed. People have often reminded me not to eat or write with my left hand, because people who do so will not go to heaven; they will go to hell. I have tried to use my right hand for eating and writing, but…
Law-making in Islamic context Q324 :A religious teacher working in South Indian state of Tamil Nadu (having studied in the Islamic University of Madinah) has been stressing most emphatically that Muslims can only follow the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet. There are no other guides or sources to follow. In scholarly books, however,…
Law to suit self-interest Q323 :There is a Muslim community in my home country where people believe that it is permissible to steal money and property from non-Muslims in order to distribute it among poor Muslims. Members of that community may rob a bank and claim that they are working for Islam. To my thinking,…
Law providing illegitimate rights Q322 :When my grandfather suffered a business setback, he was left only with a small vegetable shop that he owned and a small flat that he rented. From a young age, my father worked hard, helping his father in earning the livelihood for his family. He then took over all the…
Law and regulations with retroactive effect Q321 :Does Islam permit the enactment of laws which have retroactive effect? In this connection, is it permissible for one of the parties to a contract to go back on it after the contract has been completed and acted upon? May I mention the case of a law which…
