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A video call between unrelated men and women for legitimate work purposes is generally permitted by most contemporary scholars, provided the call stays professional, is limited to necessary work matters, and doesn't… ...Read more
This is another question where scholars are divided, and the answer differs somewhat between birthdays specifically and other non-Islamic religious festivals. ...Read more
Yes — following non-Muslim friends on social media to see their posts, comment supportively on ordinary life updates, or maintain a genuine friendship is generally permissible; Islam does not prohibit friendly,… ...Read more
There's an important distinction scholars consistently draw here: matrimonial apps used with the serious intention of finding a spouse, involving family awareness, and staying within Islamic boundaries (no private… ...Read more
Working in a mixed-gender workplace is generally held to be permissible when it is genuinely necessary (financial need, no realistic alternative) and Islamic etiquette is maintained — modest dress, lowering the gaze,… ...Read more
There is no single settled ruling — posting photos on social media falls under the broader, genuinely disputed issue of photography and images in Islam (see Q4), and scholars who permit photography generally extend… ...Read more
Islam ties faith to how we treat the people next door — no harm, a share of kindness, and patience when they fall short. ...Read more