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Ibraheem Toy House

Ibraheem Toy House

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Ibraheem Toy House is a family business which started on the kitchen table in 2014 with four products and two suppliers. Since then, Alhumdolillah, we have grown and currently have over 200 different products and 30 suppliers from around the world. Our fundamental View is that children learn best through play and activity, and if the right educational toys and books are provided from a young age then we can instil the correct Islamic ethos and values in our children, Insha’Allah. You…

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iToddle

iToddle

iToddle sell the Kaaba storage box. My Kaaba Salah mat storage box is a perfect product to store all your Salaah related items like prayer mats, hats, jubbahs, burkas, & books. Made from hard wearing high quality fibreboard which makes the product last longer. Can be fully flat packed once not in use for space saving. Additional uses: For educational purposes to teach children about the importance of Makkah, Hajj & Umrah. Check them out on iToddle.com

Alcohol in Mouthwash and other similar toiletries

Alcohol in Mouthwash and other similar toiletries

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Alcohol is present is many products as a solvent or carrier. You can read more detail here: Fiqh of Ethanol. Alcohol in such products will generally be halal, 1. if it’s ethanol then the below will be considered, 2. if its methanol or another form of alcohol then such products do not intoxicate thus exempt. In summary, the ruling is based on the source of the alcohol not being from dates or grapes, else it would be impure conclusively and…

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Alcohol in Perfume and Deodorant

Alcohol in Perfume and Deodorant

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Alcohol is present in many deodorants and perfumes as a solvent or carrier. You can read the detailed post on the Fiqh of Ethanol. When it comes to perfume, each ingredient has scent molecules of their own particular weight, for example, citrus oils have light molecules that are quite volatile and fade quickly, but heavier base oils like sandalwood and amber are heavier and don’t disperse much. In other words, you’ll only really smell them very close to the skin….

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The Fiqh of Ethanol in Islam

The Fiqh of Ethanol in Islam

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Many of us have come across ethanol or ethyl-alcohol, or just alcohol in products. In this post, we will consider the Islamic Stance of these substances. We must first remind you that Alcohol is a very complex topic and still debated by scholars. We will present a number of views, however, our overarching view is the Hanafi position. If you want to skip the evidence and just want an answer, click here.

What is Alcohol

What is Alcohol

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Anyone who has ever visited a grocery store knows that there are many different types of alcohol. Through the process of distillation, some alcoholic drinks contain more alcohol than others and maybe more dangerous.

Reward of Dhikr

Reward of Dhikr

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What is light on the tongue but heavy on the Scale? Dhikr, the remembrance of Allah O You who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance Quran 33: 41 During the hustle and bustle of our frantic lives, the day seems to go by so quickly that it is not until a rare quiet moment late at night that we may realize we have not remembered Allah throughout the day. Apart from the five daily prayers (which themselves are forever threatened to be rushed…

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The rules and symbols of stopping in the Quran (Waqf)

The rules and symbols of stopping in the Quran (Waqf)

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The Quranic verses contain various punctuation, some necessary stops and pause signs and others optional. Waqf means to stop in Arabic.
The rules come from the Sunnah and they have been recorded as places where the Prophet stopped, or definitely stopped or sometimes paused. Part of the reason is to be able to reflect and comprehend the verse.

Best Oils For a Relaxing Massage

Best Oils For a Relaxing Massage

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The Muslim wakes up at fajr and has a long hard-working day. From time to time, due to stress, pressure, we face tension in various parts of the body. The head and shoulder are common. We carry a lot of weight on shoulders and it takes a toll when we try to keep our head held high.

The Islamic Ruling of First Cousin Marriages

The Islamic Ruling of First Cousin Marriages

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My question relates to marrying first cousins. Although it’s permissible in Islam, I was wondering as regards to arguments against this as many people cite health issues and high rates of disabilities among children.

I’m struggling to get my head around a ruling in Islam that potentially puts people or children at risk. I am in no way saying the Islamic ruling is wrong as I would never oppose anything in Islam but rather I would like clarification so as to have a better understanding as non-Muslims often ask why we would have this ruling and always cite particular studies.