Is it permissible to allow non-Muslims into a Musjid?
In several articles have we explained the impermissibility of allowing non-Muslims into the Musjid. These articles are available on our website. It will suffice here to say that…
Vol 25 No 06
The Majlis Vol 25 No 06
76 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
Is it permissible to feed 20 people at one time for the kaffaarah of a broken oath instead of feeding 10 people twice?
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…
Is it true that women should not leave their hair exposed even in the house?
Although it is permissible for women to leave their hair open in the house where there are no ghair mahram males, the Angels of Mercy do not visit such a house. Therefore, even…
Some Ulama have initiated a new practice of making khatam of the Qur'aan Shareef.
The practice of allocating portions of the Qur'aan over the radio to people to make khatam is a mockery of the Qur'aan Majeed. It is accompanied by riya. It is not permissible. It…
In our Musjid, the Maulana has started a dua practice.
The congregational dua by the maulana in the Musjid in Ramadhaan before iftaar is bid'ah. Do not participate in bid'ah. Make your own dua. The nafs derives pleasure from bid'ah.…
What is the status of the 40 salaat and salaam being recited in the Musjids congregationally?
The 40 salaat and salaam are bid'ah. They are imitating the Barelwi bid'atis in this practice.
Is it permissible to reserve shoe racks for the use of specific persons?
It is not permissible to reserve shoe racks or anything else of the Musjid for anyone. Everything of the Musjid is on a first-come first-serve basis.
The molvis say that as long as the owner of the butcher is a Muslim, it is sufficient to purchase meat from him.
The prevailing circumstances must be taken into account nowadays when purchasing meat from butcheries. The word of the Muslim butcher and the fact of him being a Muslim are not…
Is it advisable to spend the big nights with relatives in enjoyment and feasting?
Spending big nights with families is bid'ah. Big nights should be constructively used in Ibaadat in the privacy of one's home. These nights are not merrymaking occasions. These are…
What is the significance of dastaarbandi?
The dastaarbandi practice (of the Auliya of former times) was the impartation of barkat from the Wali to his Student. The mubaarak hands of the Wali wrapping the Amaamah on the…
Is it permissible to combine Maghrib and Isha' Salaat due to heavy rain?
It is not permissible according to the Hanafi Mathhab to combine two Salaat regardless of heavy rain. According to the Maaliki Mathhab this is permissible for Isha' which is…
What is the difference between the Arsh and Kursi?
Only Allah Ta'ala knows
A women's organization is propagating with Hadith the permissibility of women attending the Musjid.
We have published six books on the prohibition of women attending the Musjid. This fitnah is set to increase just as all other fitan as we approach Qiyaamah. The problem is that…
Is a family plan permissible according to the Shariah.
It is not permissible for a non-Muslim to arrange a plan for the children. It is despicable for Muslims to adopt a children's plan prepared by kuffaar. Decisions should be in terms…
When going for Hajj is it necessary to go from door to door meeting friends and relatives?
When going for Hajj, it is not at all necessary to go from door to door to greet and meet family and friends. This custom is baseless.
Darul Uloom has issued a fatwa saying that it is not permissible to hug/embrace on the day of Eid.
The fatwa of Darul Uloom Deoband is nothing new. It is as old as Islam. It is bid'ah (impermissible innovation) to hug and embrace specifically on Eid days as people are doing. The…
What colour jilbaab may a woman wear?
Dull, unattractive colours. Fancy cloaks are not permissible.
Is it permissible for a woman to wear wigs and have hair extensions with artificial hair?
Artificial wigs and hair extensions are haraam regardless of the material from which these are made. They are deceptive and a woman may not wear them. Such women are cursed in the…
Is hair-straightening permissible?
Hair-straightening is haraam. It comes within the scope of taghyeer li khaliqillaah (changing the creation of Allah) which the Qur'aan attributes to shaitaan.
Can a woman have false eyelashes for the sake of her husband?
Fake eyelashes are not permissible. It is satanic.
Is lipstick permissible for the sake of the husband?
Lipsticks are not permissible even for the husband because water does not penetrate, hence wudhu will not be valid.
Is nail polish permissible?
Nail polish is haraam. It does not allow water to seep through.
Are artificial nails permissible for a woman?
Artificial nails are haraam. It is satanic, unless it is for medical purposes.
Is perfume in which alcohol is an ingredient permissible if the alcohol is not derived from grapes and dates?
Perfume containing alcohol is not permissible regardless of the type of alcohol.
A Maulana says that it is Sunnah to perform Nafl Salaat in a vehicle when outside the city limits.
Nafl Salaat may be performed in a vehicle outside the city limits. This applies to only the passengers. The idea that the driver of a vehicle, i.e. a car, truck and the like, may…
The Moulana recites the khutbah from a tablet / ipad.
The Moulana's attitude has been corrupted by western liberalism hence he recites the khutbah from the tablet/ipad device which they use for even pornography. It is indeed…
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).
The Imaam mistakenly performed five raka'ts instead of four.
If the Imaam had not sat in Tashahhud in the fourth raka't, then the Fardh Salaat is not valid. The Salaat has to be repeated. If the Imaam had sat for Tashahhud in the fourth…
If a late-comer finds the Imaam in Sajdah, should he wait for the Imaam and join in the Qiyaam position?
The Masbooq should join the Imaam in whatever position he (the Imaam) is, even in Sajdah. After reciting Takbeer Tahrimah, the Masbooq, should join the Imaam.
Last week Friday on Jummah we saw a Moulana with an iPad or Tablet in his hand from which he delivered his lecture.
Be extremely wary of these deviates who are misguided by the NNB jamiat of Fordsburg. The 'madrasah' which this shaitaani NNB jamiat entity operates is an institution of shaitaan.…
At a nikah were present only two Shiahs as witnesses.
The nikah is not valid. Shiahs are not Muslims.
Doctors are encouraging that the bathing of the newborn baby be delayed.
Doctors are part of the Satanist western cult of life, hence they recommend what shaitaan whispers to them. Since the advent of Insaan on earth, babies were bathed immediately…
Is it permissible, in order to avoid the additional visa fee, to apply for a new passport?
Yes, it is permissible to apply for a new passport to avoid the haraam visa charges levied by the MURTAD Saudi regime.
I had to keep a 60 day consecutive Fast as Kaffaarah for having deliberately broken a Ramadhaan Fast without valid reason.
Your Kaffaarah is invalid. Since the 60 day sequence has been interrupted and discontinued by the interspersing of Eid and the Days of Tashreek, you have to start the Kaffaarah…
Will it be permissible to donate money to a Musjid that deals in interfaith?
It is haram to donate money to a Musjid where interfaith is practised. It will be like donating to a kuffaar missionary organization.
A person made qadha fast the day after Eidul Adha.
The fast is not valid.
I am calculating my Zakaat today (11 Zul Hijjah) corresponding with 13th August.
Since you are not in possession of the money you have earned during the first 13 days of August - money which will be paid to you only at the end of the month - you should not…
Is it permissible to consume hydroponically grown fruit and vegetables?
Hydroponically acquired produce is halaal.
Some Musjids are locked after every Salaat.
The system of the muaththin standing at the back waiting for musallis to finish to enable him to quickly lock the Musjid doors is improper. It most certainly disturbs the musallis…
My parents are organizing a khatam for a deceased relative.
The khatam described by you is bid'ah. You should not participate in the bid'ah khatam.
A Muslim woman has married a non-Muslim man although she claims to be a Muslim.
It is not permissible to give Zakaat to the woman who lives with a non-Muslim man. The man is not her husband according to the Shariah. The marriage has no validity.
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.
I am a Hanafi.
No, the food should not be consumed even if the prawns which are taahir (paak / pure) are removed. The haraam effects of the prawns permeate the whole of the food.
Women in Lenasia while donning Purdah garb go for walks in the street as an exercise to keep fit.
This kind of Satanism is on the increase. It is not restricted to Lenasia. The so-called 'purdah' women who take to the streets for exercise are in reality lewd. They do not have…
If a woman performs Salaat with a transparent headcovering, will her Salaat be valid?
Her Salaat will not be valid.
Is it permissible to sell board games such as ludu?
It is not permissible to sell anything which is haraam. Selling ludu and similar board games is not permissible.
I have been told that mushrooms are makrooh.
Mushrooms are permissible, not Makrooh.
The Tabligh Jamaat says that first comes da'wat, then Ibaadat.
For a Muslim the first act is Ibaadat. Fardh, Waajib and Sunnatul Muakkadah cannot be delayed for da'wat. Da'wat is an act which blends into one's daily life, starting at home with…
A musalli during Salaat sucks on a sweet to prevent himself from coughing.
The Salaat of the musalli who sucks on the sweet is not valid. He has to make qadha of all such Salaats.
I have invested a large amount of money in a business.
You have to pay Zakaat on the invested amount if the money was used for purchasing stock for reselling, as well as on the profit which is still in the business. The capital…
If Isha' Salaat has to be repeated, should Witr also be repeated?
If the Isha' Fardh has to be repeated, then the two Sunnats thereafter should also be repeated, not the Witr. The Witr remains valid.
My wife has demanded a separation.
In a separation which is chosen by the wife, the husband is not obliged to maintain her. The father remains the guardian of the children. It is his right to have access to the…
Is it permissible for a woman to learn how to handle guns?
It is permissible for females to learn how to handle firearms. However, only a mahram may teach them. It is haraam to be taught by a nonmahram.
The Madaaris here in the UK are saying that it is not necessary to fast two days in Muharram because the Jews are no longer fasting on the 10th Muharr
Their claim is baatil.The madaaris are astray. They have deviated from the Sunnah. They are being influenced by shaitaan, hence they seek to cancel the fourteen century Sunnah…
In some types of business, a restraining clause is added to the sale contract if the business is sold.
The 'restraint clause' is baatil. It has no validity in Islam. It is not permissible. According to the Shariah you are free to operate a similar new business. The purchaser of your…
Many Ulama who receive salaries are not punctual.
Such molvis are guilty of khiyaanat (Abuse of Trust), and such abuse is a Sign of Qiyaamah. The conduct of these molvis is most despicable. They are thieves. They are worse than a…
You have criticized the Ulama-get-together (Abnaaul Qadeem) of Azaadville Madrasah.
Even the ulama jors of the Tabligh Jamaat are improper. That is why the Tabligh Jamaat has split into two mutually hostile camps at each other's throat. Their ulama hallucinated…
What is the status of a woman who does not accept polygamy?
If any Muslim, man or woman, does not accept that polygamy is Allah's law, then he / she becomes a murtad. He / she no longer remains a Muslim.
When I make wudhu, do I have to remove the make-up from my face?
It is necessary to remove the make-up for the validity of wudhu.
A sheikhul hadith says that if there is a difference of opinion among the Fuqaha, then we should refer to the Qur'aan and Hadith for the solution.
He is crooked. He spoke bunkum. This shaikhul hadith is in error. We have to adopt the Mufti Bihi version. We are not mujtahids, hence we may not override the Fuqaha with Qur'aanic…
Nasheeds are now even sung in the style and tone of kuffaar and fussaq singers.
The nasheeds you have described are haraam. It is haraam to emulate fussaaq and fujjaar. Even if the content of the nasheed is permissible, the nasheed becomes haraam if the style…
What is your opinion about aamils?
While amaliyaat are valid and permissible, almost all aamils nowadays are bogus, frauds, quacks and cranks. Stay far from them. They will drive you into paranoia. These aamils will…
What is the view of The Majlis regarding the widespread violence in our country?
Our view which is the Qur'aanic view - the view of the Shariah - is that the current violence is part of Allah's Athaab (Punishment). It is a warning for Muslims. If we are not…
Surah Kaafiroon clearly states (Verse 6): 'To you be your way and to me, mine.' This reassures non- believers that Islam is a religion of tolerance, n
In fact, this Verse and numerous other Aayaat assure them of Jahannam, and disgrace in this world and the Aakhirat. The very first thing you have to understand is t h a t R a s u l…
According to The Majlis, the jalsahs of the Madaaris have outlived their utility.
The Ilm of the Deen had become so despised in India- despised by Muslims - that the masses believed that the pursuit of Ilm-e-Deen makes a person a humiliated beggar. It was…
Why do so many young people nowadays suffer from anxiety and depression?
The anxiety and depression are the effects of the immoral lifestyle of the young people of today. The deluges of filth and immorality of the internet, facebook, pornography,…
Is it permissible to work as a surgical pathologist?
Islam prohibits deriving any use from human organs, human parts or tissue in the same way as it prohibits use from any pig parts regardless of the benefits. The benefits are not…
Is it true that it is not permissible for young girls to ride horses?
It is not permissible for women, whether young or old, to ride horses. Allah Ta'ala curses such women. The same applies to women driving cars.
On entering a Musjid if there is insufficient time to perform two raka'ts Tahyatul Musjid, what should one do?
On entering the Musjid, two raka'ts Salaat should be performed before sitting down if it is not the Makrooh times of Zawwaal, sunset and sunrise. If the time is insufficient to…
An amal of slaughtering a black goat on the 1st Safar to ward off evil is being advertised.
The 'black goat' stunt is a money-making gimmick by some frauds. It is utterly baseless. It is an act of Satanism.
Is the 'diminishing mushaarakah' system of buying-leasing a property compliant with the Shariah?
This agreement is in conflict with the Shariah. In the past we had written a detailed refutation of this type of salelease deal. It is a haraam deal fabricated by Mufti Taqi.
Is it permissible to go to view the mayyit.
It is not permissible to go for viewing the mayyit. It is a kuffaar practice.
Some years ago a person passed away.
It is not valid. According to the Shariah, it is imperative to first take possession of one's inheritance. Only after one's share has come into one's possession, may one do with it…
Is it permissible to work in an Islamic bank?
It is not permissible to work in these so-called Islamic banks. These banks are the same as other conventional kuffaar banks. They utilize Islamic terminology to deceive people.…
In a Hadith it is mentioned that after wudhu the feet should be washed with cold water.
The Hadith has been narrated by several Muhadditheen. While some say that it is a fabrication, senior Muhadditheen have not rejected it.
I live in Germany.
It is permissible to keep cats in the house. Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallahu anhu) has been so named (i.e. The Father of the kitten) because he generally had a kitten with him.