Is exchanging of gifts on the Day of Aashura permissible?
Now why would someone ask about the permissibility of gifts when every person regardless of how ignorant he may be knows that making gifts or exchanging gifts is permissible? The…
Vol 24 No 06
The Majlis Vol 24 No 06
78 answers from this issue are indexed individually. 12 pages. The issue PDF is the canonical artefact; individual answers link back to it by page.
Answers in this issue
I shaved my hair before my animal was slaughtered.
The penalty of a Dumm is Waajib for having shaved the hair before Thabah of one's animal. A sheep / goat has to be slaughtered in the Haram area.
Is it permissible for a woman during haidh to recite Takbeer Tashreeq?
For a woman in haidh it is permissible to recite Takbeer, but it is not incumbent.
How far can a woman travel without a mahram?
Nowadays, in fact, a lady may not venture outside her own home without a mahram. The danger of fitnah in this age is too great. Hence it is not permissible for her to go alone to…
Which colours are not permissible for males to wear?
Red, orange, yellow and all bright feminine colours are not permissible for males.
Is it permissible for a woman to take her husband's surname?
It is permissible for a woman to take her husband's surname. Ignore the stupidities of the Salafis who put forth drivel claims.
A man is eating with his left hand.
Eating with the left hand without valid reason is haraam. It is Waajib that he weans himself off from this shaitaani habit. Shaitaan eats and drinks with his left hand.
Is it permissible to sing and listen to naa'ts which are sung with a light beating of the duff?
Singing and listening to naa'ts (nazams, nasheeds) with even a slight beating of the duff is haraam.
Is it permissible for a person who has not performed his own Hajj to perform Hajje-Badal?
Although it is better to first perform one's own Hajj, nevertheless, it is permissible to perform Hajj-e-Badal even if one has not performed one's own Hajj.
When should the niyyat for fasting to be made?
A Nafl fast will be valid as long as the niyyat has been made by nisfunnahaar, i.e. about an hour before Zawwaal. A Fardh fast will be valid only if the niyyat is made before Subah…
Are Ishraaq and Dhuha the same Salaat?
Ishraaq and Dhuha (Chaasht) are two different Salaats. Ishraaq time begins about 15 minutes after sunrise. Thereafter begins Dhuha Salaat. Its time lasts until about an hour before…
Some people quote Ahaadith to show that certain mas'alahs to which we adhere are incorrect.
Those who speak such drivel are victims of shaitaan's snare. They are called Salafis because they are the 'salaf' of the devil. They are the first wrung in the ladder of shaitaan's…
What is the Sunnah practice after every four raka'ts Taraaweeh?
After every raka'ts Taraaweeh, it is Sunnat to remain sitting and to engage in any thikr silently. There is no congregational practice at this juncture.
Is it permissible to listen to Qiraa't on a radio?
It is permissible to listen to Qiraa't from a recorder, but not from the evil radio stations. All the so-called 'islamic' radio stations cater for considerable haraam programs. It…
Is it permissible to perform Witr in congregation outside of Ramadhaan?
Performing Witr Salaat in congregation is permissible only during Ramadhaan. It is not permissible at any other time.
Having only learnt recently that it is SUNNAH to touch the heels and toes during Sajdah of Salaah, what is the situation of the many years when this w
There is a view that the heels should touch in Sajdah. However, this is not binding. It is not the popular view. There is no need to repeat any Salaat. There is no need to make…
A person sits on a chair to perform his Salaah.
No, he should not do so.
A lady who was divorced miscalculated the length of her iddat period and married someone else before the expiry time.
The marriage is not valid. The nikah has to be renewed.
In the silent Salaat (Zuhr and Asr), should the muqtadi recite qiraa't?
The muqtadi (follower) should not recite anything behind the Imaam, not even in the silent Salaat. He should recite only Bismillaah and Thana in the first raka't, then remain…
According to the Islamic Medical Association, vaccination is necessary and permissible according to the Shariah.
The so-called 'islamic' medical association is operated by a clique of dahris and fussaaq. These people do not recognize the Power of Allah Ta'ala and His Taqdeer. They think like…
Which ice-creams are halaal?
All commercially prepared ice-creams are haraam.
Is it permissible to have door mats on which appear the word 'welcome'?
It is not permissible to tramp on mats which have letters inscribed. 'Welcome' mats are not permissible. Letters and words are part of Knowledge. They are the vehicles for…
I have been receiving resistance for not raising hands at the qabr.
Nowadays even the so-called Deobandis have become Bid'atis. Their graveyard ceremonies are bid'ah. Our booklet, Ziyaarat-e-Quboor explains the Sunnah method to be observed in the…
A new practice has crept into our masjids in KZN.
The Yaseen khatams of the bid'ati deobandis and tablighis are also bid'ah. You must expect criticism when you practise the Haqq. The Haqq naturally attracts criticism. The…
What should I do with books of deviates which I had bought when I was not aware?
The books of deviates may be buried or burnt.
Is it Sunnah to recite Surah Baqarah when moving into a new house?
It is not Sunnah. It is, however, permissible. But organizing a ceremony and inviting people for meals for the occasion are not permissible. To do so is bid'ah. One may recite…
Will it be OK if I take two Huffaaz to recite the Qur'aan Shareef in a house we intend to move?
Yes, it will be permissible. Also recite the Athaan loudly in the four corners of the house. But do not organize any function. Do not serve meals. Don't make it a merrymaking…
In India the court recently decreed that three Talaaqs will no longer be valid.
The women are rejoicing because they have no Imaan in their hearts. They are Muslim in name only since they were born in Muslim homes. But in reality they are kuffaar, hence they…
Does a man's stepdaughter (a daughter of his wife by a previous marriage) inherit in his estate?
The stepdaughter, that is by a previous marriage, does not inherit in her stepfather's estate.
A woman agreed to marry a man, but on condition that he may not demand conjugal rights.
The nikah is valid. The condition is nonsensical. It simply falls away. The husband retains his right of conjugal relations.
A man married a divorced woman before expiry of her Iddat.
The nikah is faasid. It has to be renewed. The child will be legitimate.
Are Madrasah fund collectors among the 'Aamileen' mentioned in the Qur'aan?
The Madaaris collectors of Zakaat are not among the Aamileen mentioned in the Qur'aan Majeed. The Aamileen refers to the Zakaat collectors appointed by the Islamic state, not by…
According to a statement by the World Health Organization, gelatine manufactured from substances acquired from haraam animals as well as from halaal a
WHO is a kuffaar institution established by the West. How can a Muslim accord any credibility to such a kuffaar institution even if staffed by characters with Muslim names? The…
A pious man told me that sleeping in a bed and using a shower for ghusl are in conflict with the Sunnah and not permissible.
He is wrong. Sleeping on a bed and using a shower are permissible.
Is Krill and Krill oil permissible?
Krill is a crustacean, hence haraam. Its oil too is haraam for consumption. However, if the oil is used externally for medical reasons, it will be permissible.
Can a woman in haidh and a man in the state of janaabat recite the Masnoon Duas for the various occasions?
The Masnoon Duas may be recited even during the state of janaabat. While a woman in haidh may freely recite these duas, it is preferable for a man in the state of janaabat to…
The heirs agree not to take anything of the cash left by their deceased mother, but to contribute it to Sadqah for Isaal-e-Thawaab for her.
It is not permissible. It is necessary to first divide the cash and distribute it to the heirs. Thereafter, whoever wishes to contribute for the Isaal-e- Thawaab, may do so. But…
Some kinds of sleeping pills cause a person to behave like an intoxicated person.
It is clear from the effects that the sleeping pills are intoxicants. It is haraam to take such pills. Performing Salaat in this state is not permissible. The Salaat will not be…
Are cosmetics containing snail ingredients halaal?
Such cosmetics are haraam. Besides snail gel, these western cosmetics contain other types of filth and haraam substances as well.
A Haafiz is studying at a Christian secular school.
The expulsion threat is actually good news. It will be a blessing from Allah Ta'ala for the Haafiz. In the first place it is haraam for a Muslim to be studying at a haraam secular…
Instead of Dua Qunoot in Witr, if one recites Thana or Attahiyaat mistakenly, is Sajdah Sahw Waajib?
Sajdah Sahw is not incumbent.
I am a Muslim who have converted to Islam recently.
While you do not know Arabic, in every posture of Salaat, recite just Subhaanallaah a few times, at least thrice. It remains your obligation to immediately learn the necessary…
I am a lawyer.
Make it clear to your relative that a referral fee is haraam. But if he insists to give you something you may accept it as a gift. But clarify to him that you are accepting it as a…
'A' obtained a loan from 'B'.
B should inform A that at the time of giving him the money, he (B) had made the intention of a gift, hence it is not proper for him to accept the money. After this, if A insists,…
The college where I am studying is more than 100 Km from my home town.
In your hometown you will never be a musaafir even if you are there for a few minutes. But, at the college where you live for the week, you will always be a musaafir as long as you…
Is Qasar Namaaz obligatory or optional?
Qasar Namaaz for a musaafir is obligatory. For followers of the Shaafi Math-hab it is optional, but not for Hanafis.
Should the musaafir perform the Sunnat and Nafl Salaat?
If there is time and convenience, the musaafir should not abandon the Sunnatul Muakkadah Namaaz and even the Nafl. He should not deprive himself of the great reward. Nevertheless,…
Should the musaafir perform Jumuah Namaaz?
If at the time of Jumuah Namaaz, the musaafir is near to a Musjid and he is not in a hurry to continue his journey, then he should not deprive himself of the immense reward of…
Is purdah for housemaids necessary?
Purdah for the housemaid is incumbent. Many men develop illicit relationships with their housemaids.
I was in a Musjid on Friday.
The chap who leads the Jumuah Salaat without a topi is a faasiq. If another Musjid is in the vicinity, then perform Salaat there, not behind the faasiq. You action was correct.
When the ladies make Ziyaarat of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), there is a lot of pushing, fighting and screaming.
Stay far from the ignorant women who commit even murder at the Raudhah Mubaarak. Stand far, very far from the crowd and offer Salaams to Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Do…
A woman performed some Salaat without having taken ghusl after her haidh.
The woman has to make qadha of all the Salaat she had performed in the state of impurity. If the number of Salaat is less than five, then she is a Saahib-e-Tarteeb. If more than…
Is it permissible for the husband to touch the face of his deceased wife?
It is not permissible for the husband to touch the face of his deceased wife. The nikah ends with death.
Is it permissible to learn Tajweed from a colour-coded Qur'aan?
It is not permissible to use the colour-coded Qur'aans if other Qur'aans are available. Those responsible for interpolating the mass and mess of colour in the Qur'aan Majeed have…
There is a custom of feeding people who participate in the Janaazah.
The food which is served at this customary function is Haraam. This custom is called 'baathi'. The morons transform the death occasion into a haraam wedding party
Should I attend a walimah where there will be separate facilities for ladies.
If women will also be going to the same venue for the walimah, then you should not go even if separate facilities are arranged for them. It is not permissible for females to attend…
Is it permissible to visit the tombs of the Auliya to gain barkat?
It is not permissible to visit such tombs of the Auliya where bid'ah and shirk are perpetrated. Those who commit these acts of bid'ah are astray. They are involved in acts of…
What is the status of a voucher for which one pays?
The voucher is not a material commodity. The one who buys a voucher is actually paying in advance for the goods he will be purchasing. It is haraam to sell a voucher for more or…
Is it true that the soul of the deceased returns to the house at certain times, especially Maghrib time?
The souls do not return to the house at any time. The belief that the soul returns at about Maghrib time or any other time is baseless.
A store provides vouchers to customers.
If the vouchers are given free, then there is no problem. The vouchers may be used. However, if the vouchers have to be paid for, then it will not be permissible. The expiry date…
What is mehr of convenience?
There is no such thing as "mehr of convenience" in the Shariah. We do not know what it is. Perhaps it is some community's baseless custom.
A Molvi says that now that the Nike logo is no longer associated with the Greek goddess, it is permissible to wear garments bearing this logo.
The molvi speaks trash. Irrespective of whether the Nike logo is the name of a goddess of the kuffaar or not, it is not permissible to wear garments or shoes with this logo or any…
Is it permissible to perform Salaat with the elbows exposed?
Exposing the elbows during Salaat is Makrooh Tahrimi (forbidden and sinful).
Explain Taqdeer.
Taqdeer is inexplicable. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had forbidden the Sahaabah from probing this subject.
Can fruit be eaten whilst standing?
Even fruit should be consumed sitting. Standing unnecessarily is in conflict with the Sunnah.
If an aayat of Sajdah is heard on a recorder, will Sajdah become Waajib?
Sajdah is not required when hearing a Sajdah aayat on a recorder or over the radio.
I have a question.
The MJC is a bunch of juhala. They are ignorant of even the basic masaa-il pertaining to Istinja. What they told you is utter bunkum. The moment your husband accepted the return of…
Please advise regarding the books on Tasawwuf and spiritual advices by Mufti Taqi Usmani.
Generally, the books on Tasawwuf authored by Mufti Taqi will be correct. However, we do not advise that his books should be studied. Although Mufti Taqi is an Aalim of the Deoband…
SANHA has certified miswaaks made in Pakistan.
Neither is it permissible to use these rubbish preparations nor is there any reward using the stuff, leave alone the question of 'same' thawaab as natural Miswaaks. The rewards and…
A woman in the state of haidh is on a journey with her husband.
She has to perform four raka'ts. Even at her destination she has to perform four raka'ts. She will not be a Shar'i musaafir. Only if she undertakes a journey of 77 km or more from…
When mentioning the name of Hadhrat Maryam, what should be said?
When mentioning the name of Hadhrat Maryam, say 'Alayhas salaam'.
Is it permissible to record and video bayaans given in a Musjid?
Videoing the speaker is obviously haraam. Merely recording the bayaan without picturemaking being involved is permissible.
According to farmers, the tails of sheep are docked to keep them healthy.
Remember and understand that it is the obligation of the Muslim to submit to Allah's Law, the Shariah. It is not permissible to seek cancellation of the Ahkaam of the Shariah with…
Are the funds in a provident fund part of the estate of the deceased to be distributed according to the law of inheritance?
The funds in the provident fund belong to the beneficiaries. These funds are not part of the estate of the deceased, hence are not the subject of inheritance. All the beneficiaries…
I have read on a Salafi website that Salaatut Tasbih is not Sunnah.
Salaatut Tasbih is an entrenched act of the Sunnah in vogue in the Ummah since the time of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). All the Mashaaikh and Ulama have practiced and…
What is the status of the Dua after the Eid Khutbah and the loud Dua after the Eid Salaat?
The dua after the Eid Khutbah and also the loud dua after the Salaat are bid'ah. A silent dua after the Eid Salaat is permissible.
When I complete my Hifz, will it be permissible to invite a few relatives and friends for a meal at our home?
There should be no function when completing Hifz. It will be the effect of riya. All functions and jalsahs nowadays are saturated with riya, takabbur and israaf. There is no…
A man used all his Qur'baani meat for a walimah.
The imaam has erred. The Qur'baani is valid even if nothing of the meat was distributed. Even if a person uses all the meat for himself or uses it for the walimah, the Qur'baani…