Author Archives: Mufti Saanwal ibn Muhammad
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Is it permissible to use an electric trimmer instead of a razor to remove pubic hair?
Question Assalamu Alaikum, Is it permissible to use an electric trimmer instead of a razor to remove pubic hair? Jazakallah Answer As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible for one to use an electric trimmer to remove pubic hair.[i] And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best Saanwal ibn Muhammad, [i] والسنة في حلق العانة أن يكون بالموسى …
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Possessing enough gold if sold, can afford hajj
Question: If husband and wife have enough gold, that if they sold it, they would have sufficient amount of funds to go for Hajj. Would Hajj be farz on them Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, if a person …
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Can I Donate To Non-Islamic charities?
Question: Hi at work sometimes there are non-Islamic charities, which support causes like cancer, homeless, aids…etc. is permissible to donate change to these charities. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible for a Muslim to donate to a non-Muslim …
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Can women go to the grave yards?
Question: Can women go to the grave yards? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible for a woman to visit the graveyard on condition she strictly adheres to the laws of hijab. If a woman fails to adhere to the …
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Praying salah in a chair due to arthritis
Question: Can we pray salah on a chair. I have arthritis in my legs and back and I am in a lot of pain when I stand in qiyam and sit in tashud position. I’m 40 yrs old and I feel embraced as I see people older and standing up. Dose my salah count, while …
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Can Muslims have tattoos on their body?
Question: Could you please advise if Muslims can have tattoos, maybe something in detail as i cant find anything online about it. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is impermissible to get a tattoo made be it of animate objects, inanimate …
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My wife asked me “I want something from you” and i answered in a joke”Do you want a divorce?”
Question: My wife asked me “I want something from you” and i answered in a joke”Do you want a divorce?”. Are we still married? As i am now having doubts whether my joke divorce is counted or not. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi …
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The laws of Halal and Haram Animals
Allah Ta’ala has granted us human beings with innumerable blessings and bounties. He has made us the best of creation and made other creations subservient to us. Consider the following verses: “Allah is the one who created the skies and the earth and sent down rain from the skies produced thereby some fruits as …

What an evil person is he who stores merchandise and if Allah causes the price to fall is grieved and if He causes them to increase is pleased. 





