Health

May 18, 2023 2 mins

Is it Permissible to Do Facial Exercises?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question To have a sharp jaw, can I do facial exercises? I was previously doing some exercises through which I noticed I was getting dimples, then stopped them. Can I do such exercises? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide […]
May 14, 2023 2 mins

Are Qigong and Tai Chi Permissible despite Their Connections with Daoism?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have been practicing Tai Chi and Qigong for a while and was happy to see among your answers that it is actually recommended. However, if one looks deeply into the subject, one finds that the practices are connected with Daoism. Doesn’t this entail that such practices are haram? […]
May 8, 2023 1 min

Is My Fast Valid if I Can Taste the Medicine Used Nasally?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question I ingested some medicine orally and nasally and could taste it despite rinsing my mouth and nose. This was before Fajr had come in and later till after it came in too. Is my fast valid? Answer Don’t worry. Merely tasting something in your mouth, especially medication which usually […]
March 18, 2023 1 min

Can I Lead My Wife in Prayer if I Pray Sitting on a Chair?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Due to a knee issue, I pray sitting, i.e., I stand for takbir and qiyam, and sit on a chair for sujood and al-taihiyaat. In this case, can I lead my wife as imaam for salah? She prays normal, Alhamdulillah. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
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