The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam

About this book

The Lawful and the Prohibited in Islam by Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi explains the principles of halal and haram and applies them to everyday life.

After setting out general principles — that the default in things is permissibility, that only Allah decides what is lawful and unlawful, and that necessity relaxes rules — the book covers food and drink, clothing and adornment, the home, work and earning, marriage and family relations, and social life including entertainment and dealings with non-Muslims. Qaradawi explains the reasoning behind rulings.

It has been translated into many languages and remains widely read.

What's inside

• General principles of halal and haram
• Food, drink and clothing
• Work and earning
• Marriage and family
• Social life and recreation