Principles of Fiqh
Which Colours Are Prohibited in Islam?
It is permissible to wear white, red, yellow, green, striped and other colours of clothing, and there was no difference of opinion concerning that, and none of them are makruh. It is also permissible for women to wear whatever colours they like, so long as they do not display themselves in front of non-mahram men.SaveForbidden Types of Imitating the Disbelievers
The prohibition on imitating the disbelievers applies only to that which is exclusively theirs and which is not common to them and the Muslims. Wearing pants and suits is permissible and there is nothing wrong with it because it is not exclusive to the disbelievers.SaveIslamic Dress Code for Men
Some of the guidelines of the Islamic dress code for men include: 1- It is not permissible to wear thin or see-through clothing; 2- It is haram to imitate the polytheists and unbelievers in their manner of dress; 3- It is haram for women to imitate men and men to imitate women in the way they dress.SaveIs Hunting for Fun Allowed in Islam?
1. Hunting that is done for fun and recreation only, and when the hunter has killed the prey, he leaves it without making use of it at all; this is not recommended according to some of the scholars, while others rule it prohibited. 2. Hunting birds during the breeding season and nesting season or hunting birds that have small chicks is permissible and there is nothing wrong with it even though it is better not to do that.SaveIs Hunting with Air Rifle Pellets Allowed?
It is stipulated that the weapon used for hunting should be sharp so that it creates a wound and has an impact on the flesh by cutting or piercing. The pellets that are shot by an air rifle for hunting cut and penetrate the body, so it is valid to hunt with it.SaveIs Hunting Prohibited in Islam?
1- Hunting land game is permissible except for one who is in a state of Ihram for Hajj or `Umrah, or is within the boundaries of the Haram zone even if he is not in Ihram. 2- With regard to fishing and catching other kinds of seafood, it is permissible for the one who is in Ihram and others alike. 3- Whoever hunts permissible animals in order to benefit from them by selling them to earn money, or eating them, giving them as gifts, and so on, there is nothing wrong with that according to scholarly consensus.SaveIs Fishing Prohibited in Islam?
1- The basic ruling with regard to hunting is that it is permissible except for one who is in a state of Ihram. Fishing and the pursuit of other aquatic creatures is not prohibited for the one who is in Ihram. 2- If the hunter or fisherman does not have any particular need for what he catches, and he is only doing it as a sport (i.e., as a leisure activity or for fun), then hunting or fishing in this case is disliked.SaveProhibition of Drinking Alcohol in Islam
Drinking alcohol is a major sin, for wine is the mother of all evils. It clouds the mind, wastes money, causes headaches, tastes foul, and is an abomination of Satan’s handiwork. Allah has cursed the drinker of alcohol. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) likened the one who is addicted to alcohol to one who worships idols.SaveIs Ostrich Meat Halal?
Ostrich meat is halal because Allah has blessed His slaves by subjugating to them that which is in the heavens and on earth. For more about haram animal meat in Islam, see the detailed answer.SaveBasic Principles Regarding Animals and Slaughtered Meat
The basic principle regarding the flesh of animals is that it is prohibited, not that animals are prohibited. The basic principle regarding live animals is that they are permissible, and the basic principle regarding the flesh of animals is that it is prohibited unless we know or think it most likely that they are permissible.Save