Question: Are we permitted to use deodorants, creams, perfumes, and other cosmetics containing alcohol? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. Yes it is permitted to use deodorants and creams containing alcohol, as it is invariably synthetic alcohol and...

Question: Is it permissible for woman to wear make-up when she goes outside while she has hijab on? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. Light make up for the purpose of personal hygiene and cleanliness is permissible. What is prohibited in Islam, is...

Question: I am engaged and we are due to get married soon. My fiance insists that we sleep together and says it’s fine if we ‘mess around’ as we’re due to get married. I know this is wrong for us to have sexual relations but how can I convince him gently? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi...

Question: Is there any age criterion for a female to do I’itikaaf. As I want to do I’itikaaf but I was told not to do before marriage. And what is the best time of a year to do I’itikaaf. Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. I have...