Halal & Haram Guide

Is Music Haram?

Discover the Islamic ruling on music with Quran and Hadith evidence, madhab views from all four schools, and scholarly opinions.

Is Singing Haram?

Learn the Islamic ruling on singing — what is permissible and what is prohibited, with evidence from Quran, Sunnah, and all four madhabs.

Is Watching Movies Haram?

The Islamic ruling on watching movies and TV shows — what content is permissible and what is haram, based on Quran and Sunnah.

Is Playing Video Games Haram?

Islamic ruling on video games — what makes a game halal or haram, from content and gambling mechanics to time management.

Is Gelatin Halal?

Is gelatin halal? Learn the Islamic ruling on pork gelatin, bovine gelatin, and fish gelatin with Quran references and madhab views.

Is Alcohol Haram?

The Islamic ruling on alcohol — why it is forbidden, Quranic verses, hadith evidence, and the ruling on trace amounts in food and medicine.

Is Pork Haram?

Why is pork haram in Islam? Learn the Quranic evidence, what pig derivatives are prohibited, and the emergency necessity exception.

Are Shellfish and Seafood Halal?

Is shrimp, lobster, crab, or shellfish halal? The Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali rulings on seafood with Quran and Hadith evidence.

Is Non-Zabiha / Non-Halal-Slaughtered Meat Halal?

Can Muslims eat non-zabiha meat? The Islamic ruling on meat slaughtered by Christians, Jews, and machine slaughter with madhab views.

Is Vaping Haram?

Is vaping or using e-cigarettes haram? The Islamic ruling on vaping with Quran evidence, health principles, and contemporary scholar views.

Is Interest (Riba) Haram?

Is bank interest haram? The Islamic ruling on riba with Quran verses, Hadith evidence, and the ruling on mortgages and savings accounts.

Is Cryptocurrency Halal?

Is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency halal in Islam? Learn the Islamic ruling on crypto trading, investing, and DeFi with scholarly views.

Is Conventional Insurance Halal?

The Islamic ruling on conventional insurance — why it is problematic, what takaful is, and when necessity permits it.

Is Investing in the Stock Market Halal?

Is investing in stocks halal? The Islamic ruling on the stock market, halal screening criteria, index funds, and purification.

Are Tattoos Haram?

Islamic ruling on tattoos — why tattoos are haram, what to do about existing tattoos as a new Muslim, and scholarly views.

Is Astrology Haram?

The Islamic ruling on astrology and horoscopes — why it is haram, the difference from astronomy, and what scholars say.

Is Celebrating Birthdays Haram?

Is it haram to celebrate birthdays in Islam? Learn the different scholarly views, Quran and Hadith evidence, and what makes a celebration permissible.

Is Free Mixing of Men and Women Haram?

Islamic ruling on mixing of men and women — what is haram (khalwa), what is permissible, and scholarly views on professional interaction.

Is Marrying a Non-Muslim Haram?

Can a Muslim marry a non-Muslim? Islamic ruling on interfaith marriage for men and women with Quran evidence and all four madhab views.

Is Formal Adoption Halal?

The Islamic ruling on adopting children — what is permissible (kafala), what is not, and the virtues of caring for orphans.

Is Birth Control Haram?

Islamic ruling on birth control and contraception — what is permissible, conditions required, and the difference between temporary and permanent methods.

Is Celebrating Mawlid (Prophet's Birthday) Haram?

The Islamic ruling on Mawlid — is celebrating the Prophet's birthday bid'ah? Both scholarly views explained with Quran and Hadith evidence.

Is Making Dua for the Deceased Permissible?

Can Muslims make dua for dead parents and relatives? Islamic ruling on praying for the deceased with Quran and Hadith evidence.

Does a Phone With Quran Require Wudu to Touch?

Do you need wudu to touch a phone with the Quran app? The Islamic ruling on reading Quran digitally on phones and tablets.

Is the Hijab Obligatory for Muslim Women?

Is hijab fard (obligatory)? The Islamic ruling on the hijab with Quranic evidence, Hadith, and all four madhab positions.

Is Growing a Beard Obligatory for Muslim Men?

Is the beard wajib or sunnah? The Islamic ruling on growing a beard for men with Hadith evidence and all four madhab views.

Is Wearing Gold Haram for Men?

Islamic ruling on men wearing gold — why gold is haram for Muslim men, what counts as gold, and the exception for women.

Is Smoking Cigarettes Haram?

The Islamic ruling on smoking cigarettes — why smoking is haram, key hadiths, fatwas from major scholars, and what to do as a Muslim smoker.

Is Organ Donation Permissible in Islam?

The Islamic ruling on organ donation — both scholarly views, Quran and Hadith evidence, and guidance for Muslims considering organ donation.

Is Cosmetic Surgery Haram?

Islamic ruling on cosmetic surgery — what is permissible (reconstructive) and what is haram (vanity surgery) with Quran and Hadith evidence.