Marriage and family rules Islam is very strict in prohibiting , whether it be adultery or sexual intercourse between two unmarried individuals. In terms of marriage proposals, it is considered haram for a Muslim man to propose to a divorced or widowed woman during her (the waiting period during which she is not allowed to marry again). The man is able to express his desire for marriage, but cannot execute an actual proposal. It is also forbidden for a Muslim man to propose to a woman who is married to another man. Relating to the topic of marriage, there is a common consensus that it is unholy and against the word of God to have romantic relations with someone of the same gender. This idea is not explicitly stated in the Quran, but is heavily frowned upon by the Islamic community. In Islamic law, it is considered haram for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim man. However, Muslim men can marry Christian or Jewish women. Polygyny is permissible (a man can have up to 4 wives), but polyandry (a woman having multiple husbands) is forbidden.
Inheritance It is considered haram for a father to deprive his children of inheritance. It is also haram for a father to deprive the women or the children of a wife who is not favorable to him an inheritance. Additionally, it is haram for one relative to
deprive another relative of their inheritance through tricks.
Business ethics , any excessive addition over and above the principal, such as usury and interest, is prohibited in Islam in all forms.
Interest goes against the Islamic pillar of , which allows wealth to flow from the rich to the poor. is prohibited because it keeps wealth in the hands of the wealthy and keeps it away from the poor. It is also believed that makes a person selfish and greedy. All business and trade practices that do not result in a free and fair exchange of goods and services are considered haram, such as
bribery, stealing, and
gambling. Therefore, all forms of deceit and dishonesty in business are prohibited in Islam. Many Islamic jurists and religious bodies, including
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta of
Saudi Arabia, have considered
MLM trade to be haram, the reasons behind which are as follows: in this process, followings are related – exchange without labor and labor without exchange, contract on another contract or condition on another condition, similarity with (interest), similarity with
gambling, widespread uncertainty of profits and losses, not everyone benefiting equally, financial fraud and torture, lying and exaggeration, etc.
Clothing and adornment In Islam, both gold adornments and silk cloths are prohibited for men to wear but are permissible for women as long as they are not used to sexually attract men (other than their husbands). The prohibition of these adornments is part of a broader Islamic principle of avoiding luxurious lifestyles. It is considered haram for both men and women to wear clothing that fails to cover the body properly (which stated in clothing guidance, the term ) and clothes that are transparent. Additionally, Islam prohibits excess beautifying that involves the altering of one's physical appearance. In Sunni sects, physical alterations such as
tattoos,
teeth filing, and
cosmetic surgery are all considered haram. Some Islamic sects also prohibit the use of gold and silver utensils and pure silk spreads in the household in order to avoid luxurious lifestyles in the home. Statues are also prohibited in homes, and some Muslims are prohibited from participating in making statues for fear of negating .
Shirk Worshipping anyone or anything other than God, known as , is the most major sin for a Muslim. ==See also==