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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

72 Questions

Is it permissible to apply 'Minoxidil' on scalp or face to get proper scalp or beard hair, given that it contains synthetic alcohol though it is not being consumed?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Applying any material on the skin or scalp is allowed even if it is Najis material as far as you clean the area before performing Wudhu or Salaah. Synthetic alcohol is not Najis according to many Maraaje'. Some scholars say that any intoxicant alcohol is Najis. Nevertheless, whether it is Najis or not Najis, it is allowed to apply it on the body or scalp.

Wassalam
Is it permissible for one to accept inheritance from a deceased knowing that it came from income selling alcohol?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

If you are sure that the whole amount of inheritance is unlawful then you are not allowed to utilize any amount of it, but give it to poor in charity through the Marja of Taqleed.

If you know that part of the amount is unlawful, then you are allowed to utilize the portion which is from allowed income.

Wassalam
Can the owner of an online business directory allow businesses with haram activities, such as alcohol shops or hotels with a bar, to register for free? And would it be permissible to generate revenue from them by allowing them to advertise on the website?
Rebecca Masterton

It prohibited to sell alcohol or to promote the selling and consumption of alcohol, or anything else that is haram.

Further to that, if one thinks of one's mission in life as including 'amr b'il-ma'ruf wa nahy 'an al-munkar, then one should actively prevent the advertising and promotion of anything that is harmful.
Can the owner of an online business directory allow businesses with haram activities, such as alcohol shops or hotels with a bar, to register for free? And would it be permissible to generate revenue from them by allowing them to advertise on the website?
Abbas Di Palma

A Muslim should avoid the aforementioned type of business as it violates the following Qur'anic principles:

1) The duty of enjoying good.

2) The duty of forbidding evil.

3) The prohibition of spreading corruption on earth.

It may be argued that non-Muslims do not hold the same values of Muslims and therefore there would be no harm in allowing them to keep their businesses. However the Qur'an also commands Muslims to invite others to do good by saying "Let there arise out of you a community inviting to good..." (3:104). This in addition to the fact that some Muslims may be influenced to partake such kind of business. It follows that it is not in the best interest of Muslims to permit haram transactions under their allowance and supervision and it should be avoided. 

With prayers for your success.