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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

112 Questions

I bought a cat recently and didn’t know the previous owners were feeding him food that contained pork. Does that fact make the bowl or glass used by me to feed the cat Najis? Do I have to get rid of the cat even if I don't feed it pork?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

You do not need to get rid of the cat. The bowl and all items are not Najis unless you have an evidence that it had wet Najis item in it. If you know that it is Najis, then just washing it with water will make it Taahir.

Wassalam.
What does Islam say on purchasing and storing food as a precaution during any disaster? At what point does it constitute hoarding and becomes forbidden?
Abbas Di Palma

as salam alaikum

storing food as precaution during disasters in itself is allowed and it could be also praiseworthy if the intention is to share it with others in times of hardship. However different situations call for different ways of dealing; for example it wouldn't be correct to store extra-food for ourselves while others cannot afford, or barely afford, basic necessities. In such case we should try to give priority to the needy, kids and elders in difficulty and offer our help to them if and when needed.

With prayers for your success.
Is it allowed to eat McDonalds plain egg sandwich? Does the answer change if the outlet is in the US or anywhere else in the world?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It depends on the oil and other materials used in cooking or preparing the food. If the oil is Taahir and oil and utensils are not used in preparing Najis food, then it is allowed.

Wassalam.
Are the Shia allowed to eat Aqiqah meat given by Sunni brothers?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, it is allowed to utilize Aqeeqa meat from any Muslim as we believe that all Muslim sects are Muslims and their meat is Halal.

Wassalam.