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207992

Man . Father . Body . Ghusl . Faith (Iman) . Circumcision . Najasa (Impurity)

I am a 30-year-old man from the UK, recently practicing my faith more seriously. I am not yet circumcised. My father is critically ill, and I may need to prepare his body. Am I permitted to do so, or am I still ritually impure despite performing ghusl?

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 month ago

Circumcision is obligatory in every Muslim male if he is still uncircumcised no matter what his age is. Uncircumcised Muslim male is not ritually impure though he is not allowed to perform Tawaf around the Ka'bah. He is allowed to perform all the other worship practices like Salah, fasting etc. preparing the body of your father after his demise is valid even if you are still uncircumcised. I advise you to get circumcised as soon as you can.

Wassalam.

203397

Burial . Body . Najaf

My father asked to be buried in our village, which we honored, though he had also agreed when we promised to take him instead to Najaf for burial. This was almost two years ago. What should we do as he was buried in a wooden box for later transfer?

If he agreed to take his body to Najaf for burial, and did not change his will after that, then you should take his body to Najaf for burial because it was his last will.

Wassalam.

200364

Body . Scalp . Ghusl . Water . Ibadah . Masah

A few years ago I realized that I do not wipe off my body and massage on scalp while performing Wajib Ghusl to make sure water reaches everywhere. Does this mean my Ghusl is invalid? If so, does that invalidate all my Ibadah as well?

Your Ghusl is valid because wiping off your body and massage on the scalp is not obligatory during Ghusl.

Wassalam.

199710

Hijab . Woman . Body . Abaya

What does full Hijab entail for a woman? Does it simply involve wearing modest loose clothing that covers the body, or is it specifically about wearing an Abaya?

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 6 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

As far as outer hijab and Islamic dress-code for women, wearing a 'abayah or chador is not compulsory, unless it is the common custom of a particular society, and not wearing it will be seen as bad.

In brief, wearing of modest and loose clothes, is enough, as long as deflects any attention of men.

And Allah knows best

192041

Woman . Body . Ghusl

Is it permissible for women to apply oil or cream to their bodies after performing Ghusl?

Yes it is permissible for women to apply oil or cream to their body after performing Ghusl provided that she should not expose her beauty in front of Non Mahram men.

Wassalam.

150717

Pork . Body . Tazkiyah (Purification)

I inadvertently consumed a sauce containing 15% pork belly. Is there anything I can take or do to cleanse my body?

As you have already inadvertently consumed non Halal food, you need to be very careful in the future not to consume any food before being sure that it is Halal. It is also useful to fast for few days and repeat Estighfaar.

Wassalam.

190469

Kaffara . Love . Body . Wife . Hickey

Is Kaffara required if I leave a hickey, a love bite, on my wife or if she leaves one on me? Is there unanimity on this matter among the main Maraji'?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, there is no kaffarah or blood-money, etc., as long as it was consensual as well, from her side, and not to hurt her.

And Allah knows best

189528

Body . Medical Procedure . Plastic Surgery

Would cosmetic surgery for non-essential reasons be deemed allowed despite the potential harm these procedures may inflict on the body, including cutting and poking?

Every person who wants to go through a cosmetic surgery must avoid any possible harm on his body. Surgery should not involve sinful act like exposing his or her body to non Mahram.

Wassalam.

187562

Ghusl . Water . Body . Hair

When performing mandatory Ghusl, I often feel uncertain that water has reached every part of my body, especially my hair, leading to wasted time and water. How can I ensure the water reaches the roots of my hair effectively?

Repeated doubts in Ghusl or Wudhu or Prayers can be from Shaitan to disturb you. That is why Ahlul Bayt (AS) have ordered those who have repeated doubts to ignore such doubt and go ahead with out giving ant attention to the doubt.

Ignoring the repeated doubt will help you to get rid of it.

Wassalam.

186847

Human . Body . Head . Hair . Eyes . Eyebrows . Nose . Drawing . Clothing

Is it allowed to depict humans with only the body, head, hair, and clothing, but without including eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, lips, and ears? Additionally, is it permissible to create dolls using materials such as clothes or cardboard?

1. Incomplete depiction of humans is allowed.

2. Making dolls for children using clothes or cardboard is permissible.

Wassalam.

182830

Body . Tattoo . Wudu (Ablution)

Is it permissible in Islam to have tattoos on any part of the body, or are there specific areas that should be avoided, such as the arms and feet in relation to Wudu?

Having tattoos is allowed in principle provided it should not include any holy name of Allah (SWT) or any Infallible, and it should not be exposed by female to non Mahram men.

Tattoo does not harm Wudhu because it does not make a layer in the skin but just color which does not prevent water from reaching the skin while Wudhu or Ghusl.

Wassalam.

177256

Body . Prophets

Is it allowed to have a tattoo of the infallibles, specifically if the image does not depict any facial features but it is clear, for instance, that it represents Imam Ali (as)?

It is better as a precaution to avoid having such tattoo.

'Wassalam.