Vol 20 No 10
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Hijrah (Migration) from evil and from an evil place to virtue and to a virtuous place is necessary. But one has to be practical regarding the physical Migration from one country to…
If you are a Shaafi', then you have to recite Bismillaah when beginning another Surah after having recited Surah Faatihah. If you are a Hanafi, it is permissible to recite…
It is necessary/compulsory for a woman's arms to rest on the ground during Sajdah. She should not raise her arms off from the ground as males do.
Shaitaan is not an Angel. He is a jinn. The Qur'aan categorically states that he is a jinn.
If the pension fund was a compulsory one, not a voluntary one, then the entire amount received will be the property of the deceased and subject to the law of Inheritance. If the…
If only the employer pays towards the fund, and no deductions are made from the employee's wages, the amount given to the heirs of the deceased after the death of the person, will…
If the Salaat of the Imaam is invalid according to the Muqtadi, then the muqtadi's Salaat is invalid. This applies whether the Imaam is of another Math-hab or of the same Math-hab.
Since you had intentionally taken a false oath, the normal Kaffaarah does not apply. The intentional false oath is a major sin. The compensation is Taubah (repentance). You may…
It is not permissible. It is unwise and dangerous for a Madrasah to employ as an Ustaadh a Salafi. He is bound to influence the students.
It is not be permissible for Muslims in a non-Muslim country to join the armed forces to fight for the non- Muslim country against Iran despite them being Shiahs.
Numerology is not permissible. It is akin to kufr. It is prohibited in the Hadith. It is the same as fortunetelling, albeit by a different method.
Dream interpretation is not fortune-telling. Dream interpretation was done even by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Sahaabah. In this interpretation one is merely…
It is permissible for an adult to make Aqeeqah for himself which had not been done during his infancy.
It is permissible to slaughter the sheep on any day which is convenient for you although the Sunnat is to slaughter it on the 7th day. If you miss the 7th day, then at any time in…
The Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal is defunct. It no longer exists. However, there is another body, the No Name Brand Jamiat of Fordsburg (NNB Jamiat), which falsely claims to be the…
If before keeping the qadha fast, the person did have an opportunity of fulfilling the qadha, but had not done so, then in the case mentioned by you, the Fidyah must be made. Only…
Agar Agar is a seaweed, and it is halaal. If the jelly contains Agar Agar, not haraam gelatine, then provided it does not contain other haraam ingredients it will be halaal. In…
From the attachment you sent, we observe that you had earlier sought a fatwa from another Mufti on the issue of renting out property for haraam purposes, and on 12 May 2011 you had…
It is not permissible to give the TICA form to the lady. It will be deception and sinful to make a false entry in the form. Islam prohibits such deception. The resultant kittens…
It is not permissible to indulge in a haraam act to counter another haraam act. Insurance is haraam. It is therefore not permissible to take out an insurance policy to pay tax.…
The miserable crackpot who made a mockery of Osama by dressing up in Islamic attire and making fun is a shaitaan. Mocking at even the Islamic garb is kufr. Ridiculemployees to…
Democracy is a kaafir system. The laws fabricated by this system are in conflict with the Shariah. When one votes in this system, one is appointing/electing a person to fabricate/…
Yes, it should still be removed.
The Aqeeqah meat should also be preferably divided into three parts as is the case with Qur'baani meat: one part for the poor, one part for relatives/friends and one part for…
The wudhu taken by a ma'zoor after sunrise is valid for Zuhr Namaaz because there is no naaqis-e-wudhu (an act which breaks wudhu) in this case. There is no khurooj-e-waqt (expiry…
Performing Salaat in jamaa't at the Musjid is not dependent on hearing the Athaan. Whether you hear the Athaan or not, it remains Waajib to go to the Musjid for the Fardh Salaat…
It is not a requirement to respond to the Athaan which is recited over a radio or on a cassette. But it is necessary to respond if it is recited using a loudspeaker.
Leather socks (Khuffain) are permissible for everyone, not only for the sick. Your friend is ignorant.
It is not necessary to travel to use Khuffain. These socks may be used anywhere, even at home.
The masaa-il (rules) of Khuffain are explained in detail in our book, Kitaabut Tahaarah. Briefly, for a nontraveller, masah is valid on Khuffain for 24 hours, and for a traveler 72…
Abandoning Salaat, be it even on a plane, is a major sin. It is Fardh to perform the Fardh Namaaz even on a plan. Jocularly describing the missed Salaat 'taraaweeh', is sinful, in…
Yes, you may make Sajdah with your thick winter cap. However, ensure that you firmly press your head down.
No, you may not take the Musjid's kitaab home. After reading it, replace it in the Musjid. Any Musjid's property may not be taken home.
We do not know why Allah Ta'ala has not ordered or allowed Nafl Namaaz after Fajr and Asr. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) did not explain the reasons. He only delivered…
When depressed recite Surah Inna anzalna and blow on your food. Also, after Namaaz, recite Surah Alam Nash Rah, and blow on your heart. Keep the mind and heart strong. Depression…
It is not permissible for Muslims to work in such institutions or any government department due to the oppression, cruelty and laws which are in conflict with the Shariah. Allah…
It is not permissible for a Muslim female to become a journalist because this profession requires exposure and mingling with the opposite sex. Abandonment of haya (shame and…
No, it is not correct. It is indeed surprising that Ulama at a Madrasah are saying that the word 'haraam' can be used only in relation to Daleel Qat'i. It is clear that they do not…
The Dua should be made after the Eid Salaat. It is the practice of all our Akaabireen of Deoband to make the dua after Eid Salaat.
While it is not permissible to use loudspeakers for Namaaz and Khutbah, nevertheless, the Salaat is valid. Therefore, you should not absent yourself from Jamaat Salaat in the…
There is no Masnoon practice of wishing people on Jumuah. This is a baseless practice.
The sheikh who advised his mureed to violate the wish of his parents on a lawful matter is indeed unaware of the masaa-il of the Shariah. It appears to be a jaahil. The rights of…
If a man tells his friends that he and his second wife are 'officially' divorced, then it will be one Talaaq which he can still revoke and take her back before ending of the wife's…
Yes, the Khidhr (alayhis salaam) whom the Auliya have met refers to the same Khidhr (alayhis salaam) whom Nabi Musa (alayhis salaam) had met.
It is not permissible for Muslims to sell these instruments which are primarily used for zina (fornication) just as it is not permissible to sell grapes to a winery. It is not…
Yes, it is essential to cover the head when going into the toilet. Shayaateen frequent toilets and sometimes stay inside. In addition to reciting the Masnoon Dua, Covering the head…
The first and foremost sign you have to look at in a man who is a khalifah of a Shaikh, is his life style. If he is in conflict with the Shariah, stay far, very far away from him…
The purchaser paid 47% of the price, leaving a balance of 53%. While the seller is entitled to retain possession of the property until the full price is paid, he (the seller) may…
Imraan's statement is kufr. His statement in fact is a rejection of the Shariah. He should repent and renew his Imaan and Nikah. Zaid erred by concluding the transaction with…
The definition of Ilm is: "Ilm is a Noor from Allah in the heart of the Mu'min." It is quite obvious that this Ustaadh lacks fahm and the Noor of Ilm, hence he gorged out his…
The married girl is under no obligation to serve her brothers-in-law. In fact, the brothers-in-law should hang their heads with shame for so disgustingly expecting their…
It is permissible for a lady in her iddat to go into her enclosed yard for any valid purpose, whether to relax, do washing, gardening, etc.
The method of oath-taking by senior government officers is not permissible. It is a method in pure emulation of the kuffaar who are required to undergo such oaths. There is no such…
It is kufr to go to a church, especially for interfaith dialogue. Interfaith dialogue is haraam. We are permitted to only present the teachings of Islam without listening to the…
Undoubtedly, it is a bid'ah. It is a new-fangled bid'ah. The primary objective for attending the Musjid on Jumuah and for the daily Salaat, is to perform Salaat. The bayaan is…
It is most certainly not permissible to buy meat products from non-Muslim caterers whether the meat is cooked or uncooked. It is not permissible for Muslims to eat such meat at the…
The clown, Riaad, has long ago become a murtad. His kufr is aggravated by his kufr mockery of aspects which are among the sh-iaar (salient features) of Islam. The dress, beard and…
Brother, the fatal mistake which you and numerous people in this age commit is to subject the Ahaadith to personal opinion. There exists the severe disease of laymen digging out…
If two medical doctors or two lawyers give conflicting opinions on the same issues, who will you follow? How will you decide whom to follow? Use the same criterion in the event of…
The Qur'aan Majeed declares: "Those who do not decree/decide/judge according to that (Shariah) which Allah has revealed, verily, they are kaafiroon …..Verily, they are…
They cannever be denied their share of inheritance. Their status is exactly the same as the children of the first wife. The first wife and her children are guilty of a grievous act…
A Mu'min who understands the maqsad (objective) of life on earth does not strive and live to prove anything to the kuffaar. He practises the Deen for Allah's Pleasure, for thawaab…
If the Hafiz is able to make a proper Sajdah, then Salaat will be valid behind him in his sitting position,
Qasidah Burdah is a qaseedah (song/poetry) in which the author expresses his spiritual love for Allah Ta'ala and His Rasool (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Qasidah Burdah is not a…
The misguided Salafis do not believe in the concept of Tawassul. They brand it as 'shirk' while Tawassul in which the limits of the Shariah are observed is permissible and…
Neither in a non-Muslim state nor in an Islamic state is it permissible for an individual to take the law into his own hands and kill a person who has disparaged Rasulullah…
Sister, Islam prohibits women who are even wrapped in large outergarments, from attending the Musjids. It is prohibited for them to go to the Musjid for even Namaaz. It is…
Marriage to Christian and Jewish women in the present age is not permissible. This prohibition is based on certain principles of the Shariah. Do understand that in terms of the…
No, this system is haraam. It displaces the Shar'i system which requires that the animal be on the ground on its side facing the Qiblah. The slaughterer too should be facing the…