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Bowing during a martial arts class as a sign of respect

What's the ruling on food with cochineal dyes? I understand it goes through a process to become the dye, where the insect at the end of that process isn't the insect anymore but a…

There's a trend of Islamic influencers trying 0% beer online, mainly a well-known brand's alcohol-free variant. What is the ruling on this?

Is it permissible to eat from a non-Muslim family when they buy halal meat but cook it in the same pot they normally cook in?

My wife had her hair colored and now wants to return it to black. I am aware of the prohibition set out by the Prophet ﷺ in Abu Dawud regarding dyeing hair black — does this…

Does the ruling against causing harm on pathways include disposing of pet waste on a parapet where people usually park their vehicles?

When hunting meat such as deer, one has to say Bismillah, Allahu Akbar just before shooting — and if the shooter is a non-Muslim, such as a Jew or Christian, the meat is…

Can Muslims fly a kite today (on a non-Muslim holiday)?

Is it permissible to eat food from a Muslim-owned business that sells alcohol? What if the business recently started selling alcoholic drinks alongside its food?

Alcohol-based mouthwash ruling

When you're giving da'wah, can you shake hands with the opposite gender if it is out of formality and respect?