Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible to host a blood drive through the Red Cross, considering that blood donation is allowed when there is a need, and it does not harm the donor? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is it permissible to do EFT Tapping and Access Bars Therapy? During these types of therapy, one gently massages or taps on the body’s energy to release any emotional blockages. Answer In the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Compassionate. When considering alternative therapies like EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping […]

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I think I have sihr/ayn- I seem to have most of the symptoms. I wanted to get ruqya done, but I read somewhere that having someone else do ruqya for you shows a lack of trust in Allah. Instead, you’re meant to read Surat al-Baqara, do istighfar frequently, and read […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Are weeds and herbs like purslane and rosemary permissible? I have read online that “There is a chemical compound in rosemary leaves called thujone that is known to have psychoactive properties.” JazakAllah khayr. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in […]