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Sports, Media and Entertainment

106 answers. Every one links back to its page or issue on themajlis.co.za.

Is it permissible to sing nasheeds and nazams?

Singing nasheeds for public entertainment is not permissible. Singing nasheeds to oneself in privacy is permissible as long as it is not made a profession and if considerable time…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 04, p.2

Is it permissible to advertise on facebook?

Facebook is an evil, haraam medium. It is an immoral institution which engages in deluges of fisq and fujoor. Advertising on this evil medium is not permissible.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 06, p.4

My brother met with an accident and is in hospital.

If your intention was good, then it was permissible to have checked your brother's phone. You should delete the filth, and if necessary destroy the device. It is necessary to offer…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 08, p.12

What is the Fatwa on selling TV's?

Televisions are mainly used for the purpose of viewing Haram content. The harms of television are known to all. However, a TV does not serve a singular purpose, rather it is a…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 10, p.9

University exams are now taking place online.

Allah Ta'ala requires Mu'mineen to abstain from haraam. Pictures are haraam. Most certainly it will not be permissible to indulge in a kabeerah sin for the sake of the jeefah…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 11, p.2

Many Muslims heroworship non-Muslim sportsmen.

On the Day of Qiyaamah a person will rise among the people he loved and associated with. Those who hero-worship kuffaar and fussaaq sportsmen, movie actors and the like will be…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 11, p.12