Is it permissible to eat chicken fed on haraam feed?
It is physically and spiritually unhealthy to eat chicken which was fed on haraam. Never eat such filth. Q, Is it permissible to clone animals? Is the milk and meat of such animals…
Vol 25 No 05
The Majlis Vol 25 No 05
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Is it permissible to play cards without money, that is not gambling?
Playing with cards even without money is haraam. It is like dipping the hands in the blood of a swine according to the Hadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Rasulullah…
After I bought some foodstuff I found it to be haraam.
It is not permissible to give the haraam food to even a non -Muslim. In the circumstances explained by you, get a refund from the trader.
Is kangaroo and monkey meat halaal?
There is no mention in the Shariah specifically of kangaroo. In our opinion it is halaal although abstention is best. Horsemeat is halaal. Monkey and all wild beasts of prey are…
Who was Albaani?
Al-Baani was a deviate. He had abandoned the following of the Math-habs. Read the book, Albaani Unveiled.
Is it permissible to catch a jinn?
To catch a jinn is haraam. To exorcise (take it out) from a human being is permissible. Do not be deceived by what you have seen on video. Firstly looking at videos is haraam. This…
What is the status of the Parvezi sect of Pakistan?
The Parvezi sect is not Muslim.
I am becoming an aalim online.
It is not possible to become an Aalim of the Deen by online study. To become a Sanadi Aalim (Qualified in terms of the Shariah), it is incumbent to acquire Ilm of Deen sitting at…
Why is wearing wigs haraam?
Wigs are haraam because the Shariah decrees these shaitaani deceptions haraam.
Is it true that according to some Fuqaha, marriage with jinn is permissible?
Marriage to jinns is not permissible nor valid. Forget what some Fuqaha have said. There are some very weird attributions to some Fuqaha.
Is Jannat and Jahannam in this universe?
There are innumerable universes, not only the universe in which exists this world. We do not know in which universe Jannat and Jahannam are. Allah Alone knows.
What will happen to the universe on the Day of Qiyaamah?
The earth will be destroyed completely. It is not known what will happen to our entire universe and the many other universes. Only Allah Ta'ala knows.
It is said that duas are not accepted for 40 days when committing certain sins, e.g.
If the person does not repent, then his dua will not be accepted for 40 days. If he repents, it will be accepted even before 40 days.
I want to know about a counselling course for women.
This drivel course is a stunt of Iblees. Do not pursue this futile, spiritually destructive kuffaar orientated course. Their type of counselling is spawned by the nafs.
In the case that I am selling products for a supplier as his representative, do I have to hand the full price received to him and wait for my wage/ co
This deal is not permissible. Whatever amount over and above the stipulated price is received also belongs to the supplier.
Our new Musjid is going to have an official opening on 25 March.
There is no such thing as an 'official opening' for a Musjid. This is a kuffaar practice. The opening of a Musjid is the delivery of the Athaan and the performance of Salaat. That…
Is shaping of the eyebrows permissible?
Shaping eyebrows is not permissible.
The Islamic Helpline of the Fordsburg Jamiat has organized a sort of a picnic programme for old women.
It is not permissible to financially or in any other way support this so-called 'islamic helpline' for the haraam outing of fisq and fujoor which is being organized for the aged…
Before her marriage, a woman was in love with another man.
The woman's act and attitude regarding the necklace are tantamount to zina. Each time she looks and touches it and reminisces about her past haraam relationship, she is being…
If I recite Surah Waaqiah in the Sunnat Salaat of Maghrib, will I receive the virtues mentioned about this Surah?
Reciting Surah Waaqiah out of Salaat during Maghrib time is a separate amal. Its virtues are restricted for reciting it separately out of Salaat.
Is Zakaat payable on the money in a provident fund?
Zakaat is not payable on money in the provident fund. Zakaat will be payable only when one takes possession of the money.
My husband had not informed me of the serious sexual malady he was suffering from since before marriage.
While the nikah was valid, if the husband had concealed his serious physical maladies prior to marriage, then the wife can apply to the local Ulama Council for annulment of the…
What is the Sunnah number of Taraaweeh raka'ts?
20 Raka'ts Taraaweeh Salaat are Sunnatul Muakkadah, not 8 raka'ts. It is best to perform it in the Musjid. One should not unnecessarily perform Taraweeh at home. The practice of…
When a gold coin is given as mehr, is it necessary to mention the value of the coin?
It is not necessary to mention the value of the gold coin. Only the weight of the gold coin should be known. If it is mentioned krugerrand, then the weight is obviously known. The…
A person while drinking water or juice says jokingly that he is drinking wine.
Yes, he has sinned. If someone while drinking water says that he is drinking wine, then he is committing a grievous sin, and it will be recorded that he is drinking wine although…
A Muslim brother entered a clothing store with a packet of goods (clothing) in his hand worth R510 which he bought from another store.
The worker is the wakeel of the store. He instructed the customer to place his parcel in an unprotected spot, hence the store is liable to pay the customer for the loss. If the…
What is the status of making Khatam of Bukhaari Shareef during times of anxiety and fear?
While making khatam of Bukhaari Shareef in the manner described, is permissible initially, it can develop into bid'ah. It is not an act of Ibaadat substantiated by Shar'i Nusoos.…
The issue I was crying about stems at a body corporate meeting, where this Jamaat gang controls the vote.
The theft of the electricity from the garage is obviously haraam. The thief has usurped the rights of the other tenants who all share to pay the electricity bill of the block of…
Is da'wat compulsory lifelong?
The meaning of 'da'wat' is misunderstood by most people. Da'wat means to call people to rectitude - to the right path with naseehat (advice and admonition). A father has to…
Why do women of today, especially the 'deendar' (religious) ones shout so much at their small children for every thing?
The reaction of people/ parents to their small children's natural misbehaviour is the effect of jahaalat. They were not taught better in their homes by their parents. Then they…
A brother in Australia intends to import halaal chickens from South Africa.
All 'halaal' certified chickens from South Africa are HARAAM. Do not be deceived by 'halaal' signs and 'halaal' certificates. There is not a single reliable certifier. They all…
Instead of making four raka'ts, the Imaam added a fifth raka't by mistake to the Zuhr Salaat.
If the Imaam had sat in Tashahhud in the 4th raka't, then the Salaat is valid. If he had not sat in Tashahhud in the fourth raka't, but completed the fifth raka't, then made Sajdah…
A man is in heavy debt.
Although the stratagem is technically valid, it is inadvisable. It defeats the purpose of Zakaat which is primarily the right of the Fuqara. The debtor mentioned by you, eats well…
During the last portion of Ramadhaan, Tahajjud is performed in Jamaat in the Musjid.
It is bid'ah. According to the Hanafi Math-hab, Tahajjud or any other Nafl is not permissible in Jamaat at any time of the year. The practice is not allowed in terms of the Hanafi…
In our Musjid a fee is charged for performing nikahs.
It is not permissible to charge fees for performing nikahs in the Musjid. These fees should not be used for the Musjid.
How should the Takbeer be recited on the Days of Eid at the Musjid?
According to the Maaliki Math-hab, the takbeer shall be recited audibly in the Musjid as well on both Eids.
Is it permissible to sell livestock to non-Muslims?
Livestock may not be sold to non-Muslims. They will obviously kill the animals in their haraam manner. Animals should not be sold to non-Muslims for even breeding. The ultimate…
It is claimed that the chickens wake up after stunning, hence they are alive when slaughtered.
Do not be fooled by these agents of Iblees. If this 'moulana' had any seniority in his brains, he would not have disgorged rubbish and drivel to justify the slaughter of Iblees.…
What is the Shariah's view regarding tourism?
Tourism is satanism. It is not permissible. The 'three haram tours' are part of this satanism. These tours are part of Jahannam. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that…
Are clothes with animate objects permissible for children?
Clothing with animate objects are haraam. Red, yellow and feminine colours are not permissible for boys.
Are clothes and shoes with Nike logos permissible for children?
Nike clothing and all clothing with kuffaar logos are haraam for even children.
Is it permissible to buy a property off plan?
Buying a property off plan is baatil. It is not permissible. It is a sale of a non-existent item (Bay'ul Ma'doom).
Is Salaat performed behind a Barelwi valid or not?"
Answering this question, Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi said: "Yes, it is valid. Although they proclaim us to be kaafir, we do not say that they are kaafir.
What is the difference between Makrooh Tahrimi and Haraam?
Both Makrooh Tahreemi and Haraam are practically the same. The consequence of both Haraam and Makrooh Tahreemi is the Fire of Jahannam. Those who say that smoking is Makrooh…
Please comment on the conference of 26 Ulama.
The meeting of the 26 Ulama was an exercise in futility and stupidity. These Ulama themselves have lost their Deeni bearings. Their resolutions are all full of sound and fury…
Is it permissible to use the funds of the Musjid for a secular school which the trustees call an 'Islamic' school?
It is haraam to use the Musjid's income for the secular school which is dubbed 'Islamic' school. In fact, it is not permissible to use the funds of a Musjid for even a Madrasah or…
Please advise regarding polygraph lie detector test in Islam.
In an Islamic court the lie detector will not be evidence. A conviction cannot be gained in terms of the Shariah by the use of this or any other type of device. A. The Athaan at…
Is trading in foreign currency permissible?
Trading in foreign currency is permissible only if both parties finalize the deal in the same session. Both parties must mutually hand over their currencies.
What is the status of the 40 salaat and salaam being recited in the Musjids congregationally?
The 40 salaat and salaam are also bid'ah. They are imitating the Barelwi bid'atis in this practice.
Utensils in hotels and selfcatering places are also used to serve haraam meat, pork and alcohol.
Muslims whose hearts have been contaminated and hardened by flagrant sin, fail to understand this simple issue. About them, the Qur'aan Majeed says: "Then their hearts became as…
I am confused regarding the ittifaaq/ijmaa' of the majority of Ulama.
1) The consensus (ittifaaq) of the majority of molvis on baatil, is the ittifaaq of the shayaateenul ins. It is absolutely ridiculous to compare the consensus of today's…
A writer says, "Zakat is not given to organizations, even by way of appointment of an agent.
Yes, zakat is not given to organizations even by way of wakalah (agency). However, if the person who receives zakat in any organization is poor or an agent of a poor person, there…
I read a hadith in which it is mentioned that Rasulullah alayhi wasallam) had alregarding this wakaalat.
One of the greatest evils for Muslims in this era is the translation of Hadith books into English. As a result of these Zakaat if they are rich. 11) As long as the Zakaat is given…
I have noticed that a Mufti when answering questions on a radio sometimes goes overboard in the way he talks to the ladies with some of his jokes and
Yes, you are 100% correct. He should not speak to ghair mahram females. These radios without exception, are all traps of Iblees. Regardless who the Mufti or the Buzrug may be, once…
A woman speaking on the radio to the mufti said that she was given a lift home from her work by a male co-worker.
The comment was most unbefitting and lewd. In fact, it was a haraam comment. The degree of Imaani desensitization which eliminates Imaani inhibition to fisq and fujoor, with which…
Please comment on the following issue: The Imaam of our Musjid stated in his Jumuah bayaan that according to the Hadith Nabi Isaa (Alayhis salaam) wil
This man must renew his Imaan. He negated his Imaan by rejecting the Saheeh Hadith and accusing it of being 'wrong'. Western culture has convoluted and vermiculated his brains.…
I am personally involved every year to set up the dasterkhaan for iftaar.
This is done taking into account the hadith that mentions the reward for feeding a fasting person. b. We are close to the university and many students come for iftaar. c. There are…
I also collect monies for Haleem that I with some help from one or two other people go and collect on a weekly basis from the local SANZAF branch.
The practice of ing the power of Allah Ta'ala, did he criticize and reject the Hadith. What exactly will be the scenario and the method of warfare during Imaam Mahdi's time, is…
Is it permissible to feed 20 people one time instead of 10 people 2 times to fulfil the Kaffaarah of a broken oath?
It is not permissible to feed 20 people for the Kaffaarah of the Qasam. The same person has to be fed two meals or the Sadqah Fitr amount must be given to one person. Each one of…
I contribute some Lillah money on a monthly basis to the local SANZAF branch.
SANZAF is a modernist group of people who show scant concern for the masaa-il of the Shariah. We have always advised Muslims to refrain from contributing funds to SANZAF.