Is frog halaal?
Frog is haraam.
Vol 26 No 02
The Majlis Vol 26 No 02
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According to The Majlis, praising a buzrug after his death (eulogy) is not permissible.
Yes, it will apply to 'buzrugs' of our current era. However, in general, writing a biography and organizing a function to eulogize a person are not the same. There is considerable…
A deceased woman is survived by her husband one son and three daughters.
The husband's claim is baseless and haraam. All the assets of the deceased wife constitute Miraath (Inheritance) and belong to all the heirs in terms of their respective Shar'i…
A husband made an ambiguous statement (Talaaq Kinaayah) to his wife.
If the husband doubts his intention, then Talaaq does not take place. In the matter of Talaaq Kinaayah, the issue of 'ghaalib gumaan' (dominance of thought) does not operate.…
Is it permissible to keep horns and skins of eland, kudu, etc.?
Horns and skins of eland, kudu, etc. may be kept, but not their heads. Some people keep on display stuffed heads of wild animals. This is haraam.
What is the status of the Imaan of a person who does not believe that the sun will literally rise in the west?
The idea that the sun will not literally rise in the west is kufr. He loses his Imaan.
A woman became pregnant by committing zina.
If the child is born six months after the date of the Nikah, he/she will be regarded legitimate and inherit. If the child is born less than six months from the date of the Nikah,…
If one is a health worker, e.g.
It will not be permissible. The health worker should resign. It is not permissible to indulge in haraam for the sake of a job.
What are the rights of my mother-in-law?
A woman should respect her in-laws just as she has to respect all other Muslims. However, it is not compulsory on her to serve her mother-in-law although she will be rewarded if…
I have downloaded and open many accounts of social media apps on my current cellphone as well as other cellphones and I also had sim cards which I use
Make taubah for your un- Islamic and sinful statements. Also make Taubah for the haraam social media accounts. Understand well that Youtube and the like are haraam media which…
Does a woman have to observe Purdah for her father-inlaw?
It depends what is understood by Purdah. A daughter-in -law may appear in the presence of her father-in-law without niqaab and without burqah. However, she should be modestly…
A father beat his 20 year old son.
The shaitaani son should be warned that there is now the grave danger of him dying without Imaan. He must repent, fall at the feet of his father and cry profusely. He must implore…
Our local musjid in Dundee KZN, is hosting a laylatul aashura programme for after esha salaah.
This programme is bid'ah. It is not permissible to participate in it. From whence did they dig out this bid'ah. The only command pertaining to Aashura is to fast two days. There is…
Is the diminishing musharakah (leasing and purchasing) Shariah compliant?
It is baatil - baseless and not permissible. We have explained the invalidity of this model in detail in an article. The very name 'diminishing mushaaraka' is stupid. There is no…
What / Who is Dajjaal.
This idea is kufr. Dajjaal is alive. He is a human being. He was alive even before the appearance of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). He is held a prisoner on an unknown…
Is it permissible to go to the gym for physical training?
It is not permissible to go to a gym where haraam activities take place. Music, nudity, women, etc. are usual haraam practices at gyms.
A Hadith mentions that a man's shoe, whip and wild animals will speak.
The Hadith pertaining to wild animals, the shoe and the whip speaking is authentic. Whatever figurative meanings have been ascribed to this Hadith are baseless. It is pure…
In 1998 I had given someone a loan of R33,000.
In 1998 with R33,000 one could have purchase 17.57 Kruger gold coins. That was the worth of the papers/ promissory notes you had given. Today, he must repay 17.57 Kruger gold…
A man asked his daughters to waive their rights of inheritance in favour of their mother.
The agreement is baatil, baseless and haraam. It is not valid. The daughters retain their rights and they have to be paid their full shares of inheritance when their father dies.…
One and a half years ago a company that hired us sent us computer equipment for training and for a job.
Write a final letter to the company informing them that if they do not collect their equipment, you will dispose of it. If they do not respond, then sell the equipment and give the…
I am 17 and there is a suitor that has asked for my hand.
If the only reason for your parents' refusal is the haraam issue of donkey secular degrees, then they are in grievous error. You are not too young for marriage. If the man's…
Ibn Baaz the late grand mufti of KSA (Rahimahullah) was asked: "Do we say Bismillah when pouring boiling water in the sink or floor?" He replied: "Yes
It is correct to recite 'Bismillaah' when commencing any activity, even when pouring water or boiling water into the sink or onto the floor. While it is possible for jinn to have…
Is it right or permissible for the Muath-thin or the trustee to pressurize musallis to leave the Musjid after the Fardh Salaat?
No one has the right to pressurize musallis to leave the Musjid after the Fardh. It is absolutely haraam to do so. It is also haraam for the muath-thin or for the imam, or trustee…
Can any form of Islamic punishment, e.g.
Any form of punishment prescribed by the Shariah can be carried out only in an Islamic State, and that too, if the Qaadhi has convicted and sentenced the criminal. Punishments can…
If my brothers will not be heirs in my estate after I die, is it permissible to bequeath for them anything from my estate?
A wasiyyat (bequest) of up to a third of the estate's value is
Some Muslim men and females went to a Hindu temple to visit a Hindu priest.
The Muslims described in the question have become MURTADDS. They have lost their Imaan. If they wish to be Muslims and return to the fold of Islam, they should repent, renew the…
Hajj is Fardh on me.
Due to the satanism prevailing in Arabia, it is currently not permissible to go for Hajj. One should make wasiyyat for Hajj to be performed on one's behalf in the event of the…
I live near to a volcano.
When the volcano erupts, harms and kills, then most certainly it is a Punishment for the sins of the people.
We are 10 brothers and friends and we want to complete one Khatam for our deceased parents.
No, it is not an acceptable way. It is bid'ah and smacks of riya (show). There is no basis in the Sunnah for such collective arrangement. Ibaadat is a private affair which should…
The final time on the perpetual salaah timetable for zohr salaah is 16:04 and ghI started my salaah at exactly 16:02.
Consider your Salaat to be Adaa. The timetables are not absolute in correctness. Furthermore, it matters not whether your Salaat is Adaa or Qadhaa. The Salaat is discharged and you…
I have read that there are two views in the Hanafi Madhab with regard to starting the salaah shortly before the time ends.
Your question is futile. Regardless of which view you believe is preferred, practically it is of no significance. Of importance is to ensure that Salaat is not delayed…
What is the meaning of taufeeq?
Taufeeq means inspiration which Allah Ta'ala infuses into the heart of the Mu'min. As a result of such taufeeq (divine aid) a person becomes more enthusiastic regarding his Deeni…
Is Zakaat payable on old coins which are no longer in use?
If the old coins are of silver, then Zakaat has to be paid on the silver value. If the coins are of other metal, no Zakaat is payable. There is no Zakaat on the notes which are no…
Should qadha of Sadqah Fitr for past years be paid?
Yes, qadha of Sadqah Fitr must be paid for all the years one has not paid.
I did not make my Waajib Qur'baani.
The money for a Qadha Qur'baani animal may be given to the poor at any time during the year. Also, make Taubah for having committed the sin.
Is it necessary for a woman to cover her palms in front of ghair mahrams?
A woman's hands from the wrist to the fingers are not part of her aurah. This portion of her hands may be exposed.
A man inherited wealth from his mother.
It is haraam for the father to take the inheritance of his son.
A molvi argued that if a person dies as a result of vaccination, it will be his taqdeer.
The moron is too stupid to distinguish even between night and day. If a person commits suicide, it is also his taqdeer, but suicide remains haraam, and so does the vaccination…
Is it permissible to bake/ cook for Diwali?
Diwali is a festival of shirk and kufr. Assisting in such a haraam festival is not permissible. Baking /cooking anything for this festival is therefore not permissible. The Qur'aan…
A month after marrying, the woman became sick.
The doctor's claim is not valid in the Shariah. His claim does not create any new circumstances. The Iddat of the woman will be until delivery of the baby. If the baby is born six…
A father takes the wealth of his son on the basis of the Hadith: "You and your wealth belong to your father." Is it permissible for a man to use, take
The meaning of the Hadith is that the son should not act miserly towards his father. If his father is in need, he should support him without believing that he is rendering his…
When setting out on a journey, at what distance may one perform Qasar Salaat?
In fact, the moment the musaafir leaves his city/town precincts he may commence Safar Salaat even if he is a few meters out of his town. He does not have to wait until he has…
On returning, can the musaafir perform Qasar if he has reached a distance of less than 78 km from his home town?
The same applies on the return journey. Qasr Salaat has to be performed if one selects to perform outside the town limits.
There are suggestions to reform the current Deobandi curriculum.
The original educational system and curriculum of Darul Uloom Deoband are not at all in need of reform. It is a perfect system introduced by Auliya and it is diffused with…
Is hypnotherapy permissible to treat trauma?
Hypnotherapy is not permissible. Shaitaan finds an avenue via this system for intrusion into the mind of the subject.
Recently a lady died in Durban.
It was wrong and not permissible to transport the mayyit 54 kilometres when burial sites are available in Durban where the lady had passed away.
If I build a Musjid/Musalla with my own funds, do I have to consult the people of the neighbourhood regarding appointment of the Imaam and trustee/s?
The position of Imaamate of the Musjid/Jamaat khaanah one constructs may be effected unilaterally without consultation with the masses. As long as the person understands that the…
During the night it is permissible to recite audibly (jahr) in Nafl Salaat.
Jahr becomes permissible after sunset.
Should two raka'ts Nafl be performed after ghusl as is with wudhu?
Just as there are two raka'ts after Wudhu, so too should two raka'ts be performed after Ghusl.
Is it proper to perform Nafl Salaat after the Fardh of Zuhr, that is, before the two Sunnat raka'ts?
After the Zuhr Fardh it is not permissible to perform Nafl before the two Sunnatul Muakkadah. Nafl may be performed thereafter.
Is it permissible to establish lineage by means of DNA.
No, the DNA test is not permissible merely to ascertain lineage. Its results are not valid in terms of the Shariah.
Is Takaful insurance compliant with the Shariah?
Takaful is haraam. It is the same as conventional kuffaar insurance. The name is deceptive.
If a customer fully pays for goods today and he says he will collect at a later date.
Neither is it permissible to increase the 'price' nor is it permissible to cancel the sale. The condition stipulated by the businessman as mentioned by you is baatil even if the…
My husband and in-laws are cruel and unjust to me.
You have asked a very intelligent question. Few women are really concerned with the thawaab (reward) for adopting Sabr. Know that for Sabr - for bearing the injustice and zulm of…
There's a student who is studying full time at a Darul Uloom.
The student to whom you have referred, follows in the footsteps of shaitaan. It is haraam to impart higher Islamic Knowledge to such agents of Iblees. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi…
Please explain the issue of making gifts to one's children during one's lifetime.
Regarding gifts for children during one's lifetime, the rulings are as follows: 1) There should be equality of gifts for all children. 2) If there is a valid reason, a child may be…
During the old 1950's era the South African Pound was the currency in use and it had the 'promise to pay', making it a Promissory Note having the opti
The original cur- PAYING OLD DEBT rency which was a 100% representation of gold is extinct. The loan given in that era has to be incumbently paid today in terms of gold. The amount…
What are the rights of females in Islam regarding the following issues: 1) Rights of a female on education at tertiary institutes 2) Rights in governa
1) Rights of a female on education at tertiary institutes The Qur'aan Majeed and the Ahaadith explicitly and emphatically prohibit females emerging from their homes. Even for the…
I understand that during salaat, for men - the entire region from above the navel to below the knees, should not only be covered, but its shape should
In fact, during Salaat and at all times when in public, the body should be covered appropriately from neck to above the ankles. This applies not only to Salaat. The notion that…
Nowadays there are programmes, discourses (written & oral) after a person dies where the person's qualities are overzealously praised, giving the impl
Your understanding is, Alhamdulillah, 100% correct. Eulogies are not permissible. Eulogies are practices of the kuffaar. In Barzakh the Buzrug who is being eulogized by his…
Kindly advise if it is permissible for a wealthy person whose wealth is known to others to take out insurance that will pay his ransom in the event of
Taking out insurance as cover for possible future kidnapping is an aggravated haraam act. Insurance is haraam. The evil is aggravated by diverting the focus away, far away from…
With great sadness and deep sorrow we are sending this letter to you.
1) On the basis of the information provided by you, the Jumuah of those performing in the Musjids (now converted into a weird temples by the Munaafiqeen and Murtaddeen) is not…
Is it permissible to contribute Zakaat or Lillah to SANZAF?
Whoever promotes gender equality is guilty of kufr. The Qur'aan and the Sunnah explicitly and emphatically refutes this kuffaar concept. Also, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi…
How should the household items, e.g.
A fair value has to be given to each item. Then the total value should be divided into 20 shares as explained in the above answer. For example if the total value of the goods is…
I gave someone a loan of R33,000 in 1998.
In 1998 the value of gold was R1,878 per ounce. The current value is R27,627. Due to the massive discrepancy, the Rand of 1998 is in reality extinct. The current 'rand' is not even…
Some ulama say that it is necessary for ulama to be financially independent so that they can speak the haq and not be subjugated to the trustees.
If an Aalim or even a non- Aalim has Taqwa he will know what to do when in a conflict between the Deen and the dunya. He will choose the Deen and kick away the dunya. Proclamation…
In Zambia, a growing trend is to delay the janaazah salaah and burial in order to allow close family members of the deceased to travel from out of the
It is haraam to delay the Janaazah Salaat and Dafan (Burial) for no valid reason. It is not permissible to delay in expectation of family and friends arriving from other cities.…
Is it permissible to perform two raka'ts Nafl immediately after the Maghrib Athaan?
It is not permissible to perform Nafl Salaat after Maghrib Athaan. It is bid'ah for Hanafis.
A Mufti had organized a collective Thikr programme.
Collective thikr is bid'ah. Thikr over the microphone is an aggravating factor to compound the hurmat (prohibition) of the bid'ah thikr. The mufti is a mudhil (one who misleads).
My tailor told me he is stitching which they are going to wear for some religious function.
Your advice to the tailor is valid and correct. It is not permissible to sew religious garments for kuffaar. It is I'aanat alal which the Qur'aan strictly prohibits. Wages for…