A Muslim woman is married to a Hindu man.
She is a kaafir despite claiming to be Muslim. Believing marriage to a Hindu as being permissible and participating in the religious customs of kuffaar are acts of kufr which expel…
Vol 24 No 12
The Majlis Vol 24 No 12
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Answers in this issue
I am a new Muslim.
Salafis belong to a sect which developed about 150 years ago in Saudi Arabia. They do not follow any Mathhab. They are deviants. Isna and MSA are more deviant than even Salafis.…
Please read the interpretation of a dream seen by Nabi Daanyaal (Alayhis salaam).
The interpretation of the dream presented by some modernist is pure conjecture. It is unlikely that the dream of Nabi Daanyaal (alayhis salaam) about 4000 years ago could be…
How should a female perform Sajdah?
When a woman goes to Sajdah, she should first place her knees on the ground, then her hands. Her head will be on the ground between the palms of her hands with the thumbs in line…
Is it permissible to hire out tables, chairs, utensils, tents, etc.
It is not permissible to hire out furniture, etc. for any haraam reception or bid'ah act or ceremony. The income will not be permissible.
During his lifetime, a man promised to build three houses for his three sons.
The three sons are the owners of only the properties gifted to them during their father's lifetime. The eldest son owns the completed property. The second son owns the land with…
Please offer some advice on the following scenario.
In the final analysis everything is the decree of Allah Ta'ala. The Shariah orders women to remain at home and EQUIPMENT LIKE A CHAMBER POT
There is a Food Lovers Market store here in Pietermaritzburg which was owned and managed by non Muslims for several years.
If the equipment was thoroughly washed, then we cannot say that the products prepared with this equipment are haraam. Nevertheless, people who have Taqwa or even a little Taqwa,…
I am 19 years old and am in a relationship with a girl for the past two years.
In the circumstances it is permissible to get married without the consent of the parents. The parents have forfeited their wilaayat by placing their daughter in a zina situation.…
Will speaking during Tawaaf render it void?
It is not permissible to speak unnecessarily during Tawaaf. Although speaking will not invalidate the Tawaaf, it does become deficient.
May one recite Qur'aan Shareef during Tawaaf?
Although reciting Qur'aan Shareef during Tawaaf is permissible, general Thikr is better.
Is it permissible to make Thikr during the state of janaabat?
A person in need of ghusl should not unnecessarily delay ghusl. Thikr will be permissible, but it is better to make the thikr in the mind, not verbally.
I have as yet not memorized Qunoot for Witr Salaat.
If you have not memorized Masnoon Qunoot for Witr, then any other Masnoon or Qur'aanic Dua may be recited. But it is essential to memorize the proper Dua as soon as possible.
Is it permissible to recite duas in Sajdah?
No, Duas should not be recited in Sajdah of any Salaat.
Is marriage to a Salafi permissible?
Although it is permissible to marry a Salafi, due to incompatibility the marriage will be bedevilled with misery.
Is it permissible to perform Taraaweeh Salaat in four raka't batches?
It is permissible to perform Taraaweeh in 4 raka't batches.
What are the Sunnah acts of ibaadat for the 15th Night of Sha'baan?
The 15th Night of Sha'baan is an auspicious occasion. Spend as much of the night as possible in Ibaadat of any kind. There is nothing specific to recite. All forms of ibaadat are…
A man wants to convert his house into a Musjid.
A house may be converted into a Musjid by the owner verbally declaring that he has made the house Waqf as a Musjid, then allowing people to perform Salaat. His statement alone…
Should we contribute to a group called the 'Deen Team'?
Do not contribute to this so -called 'deen team'. There are innumerable worthy causes, destitutes, widows, orphans, etc. to whom you should direct your Sadqah. Do not contribute to…
When does one have to make Istilaam of Hajr Aswad?
Istilaam is made at the beginning of each Shaut of the Tawaaf.
When making Istilaam, should we face Hajr Aswad?
Yes, you have to face Hajr Aswad. After the Istilaam, turn and ensure that your left side is towards the Ka'bah for the entire duration of the Tawaaf.
In which group of the Tablighi Jamaat should I sit to listen to the bayaans?
Do not align yourself with any of the two factions of the Tabligh Jamaat. There is too much shaitaaniyat in them right now. You may sit in their programmes whether it is the…
Should I go to Raiwand or Nizaamuddin for 40 days?
Do not go to Nizaamuddin nor to Raiwand for any Tabligh activity. Restrict yourself to local Jamaat activity. Attend the programmes of both groups. There should be no affiliation…
Some Aalims are with the Raiwand jamaat and some with the Nizaamuddin jamaat.
If an Aalim has aligned himself to one faction, then do not accept his advice on this issue. He will obviously be LEADERSHIP?
An advocate is organizing a 'leadership' programme for Ulama to train them in a variety of deeni skills to enable them to become leaders in the commun
It is most despicable for molvis to participate in this haraam programme which is an insult to Deeni Uloom and to the Darul Ulooms which are supposed to be the highest bastions of…
How can one avoid the politics of the two groups?
You can avoid the politics of the nafs by simply not aligning yourself to any group. Listen to the talk and the kitaab-reading, etc. of both groups.
Is it permissible to have nasheed singing in a Musjid?
A Musjid is a place of ibaadat. It is not a place for merrymaking. It is not a hall for haraam singing and acting. It is not a venue for singing nasheeds. Singing nasheeds in a…
How should Maalikis keep their hands during Salaat?
In terms of the Maaliki Math-hab, the hands during Salaat should be left loose at the sides.
My first husband had given me three divorces.
If your former husband had issued three divorces (Talaaqs) to you, then you may not marry him again if the second husband had divorced you without having consummated the marriage.…
A man divorced his wife without having consummated the marriage.
If a man divorces his wife after having been in privacy with her, i.e. alone where it was possible to have sexual relations, then when he divorces her, she has to observe the Iddat…
A man divorced his wife during her menstrual cycle.
The Talaaq will be valid even if the man divorces his wife during her menstrual cycle, although, he will be sinful for having done so.
Is Jumuah Salaat valid at the Orient Islamic School in Durban?
Jumuah Salaat in a socalled 'muslim' school is not permissible. It is not valid in the Hindu hall at the Orient school. This is not an Islamic school according to the Shariah. Just…
Is it permissible to sell old coins for more than their face value?
A coin may be sold for more than its face value provided that the amount given in exchange is not of the same metal. Thus, silver coins may be sold for dollar notes or bronze coins…
What should a woman performing Hajj do on the 10th Zil Hajj if she is in the state of haidh?
She should cut her hair after Qur'baani and she will be released from Ihraam in every respect except conjugal relations. She may however not cut her nails due to her state of…
I have some gold which is less than the gold nisaab for Zakaat.
You are required to pay Zakaat on the gold plus whatever money you have. The value of the gold should be added to the other monies.
The Imaam of our Musjid says that Hell-Fire is not eternal.
The Imaam of your local Musjid has lost his Imaan by believing or propagating that Jahannam is not everlasting. If this is his belief, then Salaat is not valid behind him.
A girl was living with her mother's husband since she was one year old.
The stepfather will not become the 'real father'. While she may appear in front of him without niqaab and converse with him in general, when she becomes an adult she should not be…
If a boy is interested in a girl for marriage and comes to meet the girl's family, what questions should they ask him?
The relatives of the girl should not ask the boy any questions at the viewing sessions. They should make discreet enquiries about boy's character from others before allowing him to…
My wife refuses to wear niqaab.
It is Waajib (compulsory) for women to cover their faces with a niqaab in the presence of males. This is a compulsory command of the Shariah. Do not attempt to force your wife to…
Among the heirs inheriting a property is the mother of the inheriting children.
The very idea of children evicting their mother from the house is satanically callous. Regardless of her injustice for which she will have to answer to Allah Ta'ala, it is haraam…
What is the ruling on the validity or invalidity of Hajj in view of the certainty of the moon not having been sighted in Saudi Arabia, and the adoptio
Despite the Day of Arafaat being wrong, the Hajj is valid. The Kufr Saudi regime will be held liable on the Day of Qiyaamah for this baatil.
A girl does not want to marry a boy selected for her by her parents.
They may only advise and encourage her. Parents cannot force their daughter to marry someone against her free will. If the girl refuses, the marriage will not be valid.
The Musjid where I perform Salaat charges R100 rental for shoe-lockers.
They may just as well stipulate a fee for each musalli for the space he occupies inside the Musjid when performing Salaat. In view of the increasing incidence of shoe-theft, it…
Is it permissible to give Qur'baani meat to a dog?
It is permissible to give Qur'baani meat to an animal with the intention of feeding it.
A non-Muslim who had dedicated a goat during his idol -worshipping festival presented the goat to the Muslim chief.
The goat which was dedicated to idols may not be used for Qur'baani nor may Muslims eat of the meat. It should be slaughtered and the meat given to non-Muslims.
A few brothers are deciding to live off the grid so to speak and away from civilization.
In fact, it is in conformity with the advice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). If they are able to find a safe isolated place/land to live, it will be highly…
Until what time can Chaasht be performed?
Chaasht and Dhuha are the same Salaat. The time begins after Ishraaq Salaat and lasts until Nisfun Nahaar, i.e. about an hour before Zawwaal.
How many Takbeers do we have to recite during the Days of Tashreek?
According to the Hanafi Math-hab, we recite a total of 24 Takbir-e-Tashreek. From after Fajr Salaat on the 9th Zil Hajj until after Asr Fardh on the 13th Zil Hajj, the Takbeer is…
In the U.S.A.
The ICP of America is a deviate group which is lost in jahaalat, hence they schemed (Turn to page 12)
Is the Karama Jinaza Cover (Islamic funeral cover) permissible?
This so-called 'jinaza cover' is haraam insurance. It is not permissible to participate in this insurance plan. The question posed by this funeral insurance entity is nonsensical.…
According to the Hadith, the pebbles thrown at the Jamraat, of those whose Hajj has been accepted, are removed by the Angels, and the pebbles of those
The explanation related to pebbles at Jamaraat mentioned in the Ahaadith is 100% correct. The brains of those who decry this Hadith are weak. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi…
Two very senior Ulama of Deoband who have already passed away had said that in this age there is a need for female doctors, hence they encouraged Musl
Most probably you are aware that Shar'i issues are based on the Four Dalaa-il of the Shariah, not on the opinion of any Buzrug. Regarding much greater Buzrugs and Auliya than the…
A Mufti says that it is not necessary to stop a lecture or Tilaawat to respond to the Athaan.
It is necessary to stop the lecture and the Tilaawat for replying to the Athaan. This is not an innovated custom as mentioned in the contrary view. On the contrary, continuing…
A Maulana of the Tabligh Jamaat said in his bayaan that Da'wat is more important than Ibaadat, and first comes Da'wat then Ibaadat.
The maulana acquitted himself with jahl. His statement is a typical example of the haraam ghulu' (excess) with which the Tabligh Jamaat is plagued. If he had employed his brains…
Some people say that they believe in only the Qur'ān, not in Hadith.
The deniers of Hadith are in reality rejectors of the Qur'ān. They are confirmed kuffaar. They are among the Munaafiqeen breed of kuffaar. It is not possible to honestly believe in…
I have read an article which cites Ahaadith to prove that Qur'baani of only the head in the house suffices for the entire family.
According to the Shaafi' Math-hab, it is correct, but not for Hanafis. It is not valid according to Hanafi Fuqaha. The Hanafi position is exactly as the Hanafi have explained it…
When a person is making Hajj does he have to make Qur'baani in Makkah?
The normal Qur'baani which is done every year, may be done anywhere. The Dumm-e-Tamattu has to be done compulsorily in the Haram.
Animals for Qur'baani are slaughtered at a Madrasah.
No, do not have your animals slaughtered at the Madrasah. They should shame themselves for not fully observing the requisites of the Thabah process despite being a Madrasah and…
Is it permissible to use the bones and meat of Qur'baani animals to make cat and dog food?
It is permissible to use the bones of Qur'baani animals to make cat and dog food. But, it is not permissible to use the meat for this purpose if there is no valid reason. The meat…
Is it permissible for the one who performs Tamattu' Hajj to perform Umrahs whilst waiting to don Ihraam for Hajj on the 8th?
It is permissible to make more Umrahs during the waiting period although Tawaaf in abundance is better. This is for those who perform Tamattu' Hajj.
When should one cease reciting the Talbiya?
The Talbiyah must cease on the 10th just before striking the first pebble at Jamrah Uqba. Thereafter there is no more Talbiyah recitation.
Should Sa-ee also be made after Nafl Tawaaf?
There is no Sa-ee after Nafl Tawaaf. However, if one does not want to make Sa-ee after Tawaaf Ziyaarat, then on the 8th after donning Ihraam, make a Nafl Tawaaf, with Idhtiba' and…