Halal

Halal (; Arabic: حلال‎ ḥalāl, "permissible"), also spelled hallal or halaal, refers to what is permissible or lawful in traditional Islamic law. It is frequently applied to permissible food and drinks.

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Forex . Halal

Is spot forex trading considered permissible in Islam?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Yes it is permissible according to many Maraaji' of Taqleed and leading Ulamaa'.

'Wassalam.

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Halal . House . Haram . Interest . Money

Is it permissible to sell a house that was financed with Haram money and for the family members to utilize the proceeds?

Haraam money is not permissible to deal with or even to touch. Haraam money should be given back to its real owner and if unknown then to be given to the Marje; of Taqleed to distribute it among poor believers.

Wassalam.

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Cryptocurrency . Halal . Haram . Sunni-Shi'a

What criteria can be used to assess whether a specific cryptocurrency is allowed based on Shia teachings? I have heard some cryptocurrencies involve prohibited activities, so how can I identify if trading a specific cryptocurrency is permissible or not?

Our great Maraaje' of Taqleed have different opinions on cryptocurrency as some of them allow dealing with it, and some don't allow while few of them don't have any verdict yet.

Those scholars who allow dealing with cryptocurrency include Ayatullah Sayyed Moosa Shubairi Zanjani, do not differentiate between cryptocurrencies as far as dealing with it does not contradict or break the law of your country and it should not harm others.

Wassalam.

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Food . Halal . Non-Muslims . Karbala . Ziyarat . Arba'een

Are non-Muslims allowed to cook food for the Zuwwar of Imam Hussain (AS) in Karbala during Arbaeen?

Yes they are allowed to cook but with out touching the food with wetness. If they are from People of Book (Ahlul Kitab), then many if our great scholars consider them as Taahir.

Wassalam.

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Halal

Is it permissible to use Lactic Acid Bacteria, particularly Leuconostoc kimchii derived from kimchi, as a preservative called Leucidal Liquid Complete?

Food which is allowed to be consumed must be free from any nin Halal ingredients and Najis ingredients and it should not be harmful for health.

Wassalam.

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Halal . Fiction . Miracle . Ghost . Life . God (Allah)

Can a fiction book include a reference to a non-existent miracle performed by Allah? For instance, can a fictional character, like a ghost, be revived by Allah's miracle?

Allah (SWT) Revives the life of whomever He Wants, so it is allowed to be mentiined because it is definitely possible for Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Dating . Marriage . Halal . Islam

Is it permissible in Islam to engage in a simple relationship, such as dating without any physical involvement, before marriage?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Such practices are not a part of our Islamic culture, and we should preserve our Islamic ways as far as the method of courtship, interaction with opposite gender, and pursuing of marriage.

Getting to know each other, for purpose of marriage, is fine, as long as it is within the shar'i boundaries of Islam, with family approval, pure intentions and good moral conduct.

And Allah knows best