Can Zakaat be used to build a Musjid?
It is not permissible to use Zakaat funds for a Musjid. The Zakaat will not be discharged.
Vol 26 No 10
The Majlis Vol 26 No 10
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A man sells the lease of the shop he occupies.
A lease can never be sold. In terms of the Shariah, a lease is a mere agreement. It is not tangible or material commodity which could be bought and sold. The lease is not even…
The deceased had not performed Salaat for many years.
If the deceased had not made a wasiyyat (bequest) regarding payment of kaffaarah/fidyah, then there is no obligation on the heirs to pay anything. He will face the Wrath of Allah…
Is tyre insurance permissible?
Like all insurance, tyre insurance is haraam.
Is it permissible to marry a nurse?
While it is permissible to marry a nurse, government worker, a receptionist and the like who are in the public domain, do understand that the marriage will be miserable if you are…
Can optional Sadqah be used for the maintenance of the Musjid?
Optional Sadqah is in fact Lillaah. It is the same. It can be used for the Musjid.
There is a treatment known as PRP (platelet rich plasma).
This treatment is not permissible. Nothing of the human being may be used for medical treatment or for anything else.
I loaned a person a large sum of money some years ago.
The debtor has to repay you in one of the two following ways: 1) In riyals as you desire. 2) In gold, i.e. the weight of gold which the riyals you loaned him/her could have…
The families of the bride and groom want to have a joint walimah.
A walimah is a simple feast of gratitude. After the Nikah, the husband should call a few relatives and friends to his own house for a simple meal. Hiring a venue is part of the…
SANHA has very immorally advertised a sexual product to give impetus for even commission of zina.
SANHA halaalizes carrion, hence they are so utterly shameless to advertise immorality. The advert pertains to a zina product. SANHA is displaying swine tendency. Shamelessness is…
A leopard caught the head of a mother baboon in it's fangs, dragging her along while the baby (baboon) was hanging to her bosom, feeling safe and secu
Yes, grief over this sad episode is meritorious. There is reward for it as well. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "The Mu‟min is rewarded for everything, even for the…
The advice of Hadhrat Fudhail bin Iyaad (Rahmatullah Alayhi) is on minimizing in mixing with people.
This is the advice of all the Auliya based on the Qur'aan and Sunnah. It is essential for Islaah (reformation) of the nafs. The best is not to visit even family members if there is…
On the topic of rizq, Allah ta‟ala has decreed rizq.
Yes, do make dua for Rizq despite it being a predetermined issue. We cannot fathom the Wisdom of Allah Ta'ala. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) ordered us to make dua for…
On Friday I came to the Musjid at 11.50 a.m.
It is unacceptable to turn Musallis away from the Musjid. The Musjid has to remain open at all times. You should ask the trustees to explain this exceptionally evil action
A youngster insists of keeping long shoulderlength hair.
Keeping long hair is about the only Sunnat known to many youngsters. They have no awareness of other Sunnat acts nor of haraam acts. Advise the youngster to inculcate in him all…
Is it permissible to perform Salaat with such clothes which display puma and other kuffaar logos?
Shoes, socks and clothing with kuffaar logos are not permissible. It is worse to perform Salaat with such clothing. The Thawwab and benefits of Salaat are invalidated by donning…
Is it Sunnah to recite 3 Juz every night in Taraaweeh?
It is not the Sunnah practice to complete the Qur'aan Majeed in 10 nights. While it is permissible, it should not be in the Musjid. Those who desire to recite three Juz every night…
Is it permissible to make Salaam to a bid‟ati, one who practices meelaad and the like?
Today there is massive ignorance among Muslims. Many bid'atis are sincere. They follow their molvis and genuinely believe in the correctness of their practices. Therefore, respond…
A Maulana advises that corrupt and evil wives should not be divorced because the vast majority of women are corrupt.
Whether to divorce or retain a corrupt wife, is the discretion of the husband. It is not the effect of advice. The husband should decide what he wants to do. It is permissible to…
Is it permissible to recite ten Juz in Taraaweeh in a Madrasah classroom?
Three Juz or ten Juz may be recited anywhere, in any Musjid, any Madrasah classroom, any Jamaat Khaanah and any house if the musallis so desire. Generally more than one Juz should…
A non-Muslim accepts Islam, but her husband refuses.
If a non-Muslim woman accepts Islam, then it is necessary to present Islam to the husband. If he refuses to accept Islam, her marriage automatically terminates. She has to be in…
When does the iddat of a widow begin?
The Iddat of a widow commences the very moment of her husband's death. There is no ‗grace period'. She has to remain in the marital home regardless of the mayyit being at her…
If one is certain that the Jamaat in the Musjid has ended, will it still be incumbent to go to the Musjid?
If one is certain that the Jamaat has ended, then it will not be incumbent to go to the Musjid.
If the capsules prescribed by the doctor are made of gelatine, will it be permissible to consume it?
If no other halaal medicine is available, then due to the need and the circumstanc- ZULM - TO BE EXONERATED Hadhrat Maimoon Bin Mahraan (Rahmatullah alayh) said that if a person…
My wife wastes much time in embellishing the house.
Leave your wife to keep herself busy with the decorations as long as these are not haraam. It is permissible to adorn the home. It is not in conflict with simplicity for her to…
Is it permissible for the stepfather to be the wali for his stepdaughter for marriage purposes?
It is permissible for the stepfather to act as the Wali if the girl consents. Without her consent, he cannot represent her. Furthermore, if her own father is alive, then the…
For some reason a nikah was performed in secrecy.
The Nikah may be renewed publicly in the Musjid without the need to inform of the nikah having already been performed.
My grandmother was a Sayyid.
You are not a Sayyid on account of your grandmother being a Sayyid. Lineage is from the father's side, not the mother's side.
Is it sinful for a woman not to wear niqaab outside her home?
Yes, it is sinful not wearing a niqaab outside the home. She should always struggle against her desires and make dua to Allah Ta'ala to grant her sufficient courage to don the…
What is the difference between bay‟t and islaah?
Bay't is a pledge of allegiance. The mureed promises his Shaikh that he will obey and follow his teachings. Islaah simply means reformation, that is, reformation of the nafs which…
Is it compulsory to be bay‟t to a sheikh?
Bay't to a sheikh is not Waajib. Islaah (reformation) of the Nafs is Waajib. While a Shaikh is necessary to guide one, in today's time most so-called ‗shaikhs' are bogus. Beware of…
Is it permissible to celebrate the birthday of one‟s child?
Birthdays are not permissible. These are kuffaar customs.
Why is meelaad not permissible?
Regarding the bid'ah of Moulood, we have published several books explaining this practice in detail. Check our website. You will find the full explanation.
Should transgenders be banned from the Musjid?
We understand transgenders to be hermaphrodites. Transgenders and the like are classified either male or female by the Shariah. Those classified as males may not be banned from the…
Some say that all gays will be executed in an Islamic state.
Firstly, according to the Shariah there is no class such as gays. In terms of the Shariah, a homosexual or lesbian will be punished/executed only if the crime of homosexuality is…
Is there any wazeefah to combat evil thoughts from shaitaan?
Recite much Aayats 96 and of Surah Al- Mu'minoon in the 18th Juz. Also after Namaaz, place your right hand on your heart, recite Surah Alam Nashrah and blow on your heart.…
The estate of the mayyit was not distributed according to the Shariah.
When the shares are the effect of a haraam agreement, how can it be permissible for you to send it to your brother? It is not permissible. You will be aiding in haraam.
A molvi says that Islaah is not possible without being bay‟t to a sheikh.
Bay't is not at all a requisite for Islaah. Following the ta'leem of the sheikh is necessary for moral reformation (Islaah). A Mureed who does not obey the jaa-iz (lawful)…
I am an Ustaadh in a Madrasah.
In fact, don't allow your students to wear even a permissible ring nor even a wrist watch. Talaba should not become accustomed to luxury as do women. Yes, your explanation is…
An Aalim claims that it is permissible for girls doing Hifz to recite the Qur‟aan Shareef even during haidh.
The chap is not an ‗aalim'. He is a moron. It is HARAAM for women to recite the Qur'aan Majeed during haidh. Hifz does not change the mas'alah.
I would like to understand more about why other yoghurts besides Lancewood are not suitable for consumption.
We say that plain yoghurt may be consumed. Cheese which has plant rennet as an ingredient is permissible. Buttermilk is permissible. We are averse to probing these products. Since…
Will a person be accountable for evil thoughts?
If a person intentionally introduces an evil thought, then he/she is accountable for that sin even if he/she does not commit the act, hence taubah is necessary. However, if it is a…
Many years ago I stole money from my father.
The only thing you have to do is to inform your father, seek forgiveness and arrange to pay back. If you humbly seek forgiveness from him and Allah Ta'ala, your father will in all…
Is cannabis oil halaal?
Cannabis oil is permissible as medicine. It is a plant and may be used for medical treatment.
Houses/apartments are sold off-plan, that is, before constructing the houses, they are sold on the basis of the plan.
Buying a house/apartment ‗off plan' is not permissible. The item of sale (mabee') is non-existent. Furthermore, this satanic scheme has come with massive fraud. Numerous people…
I intend to go for Hajj.
If Hajj is not Fardh on you, then it is not permissible to go to Saudi Arabia in the present climate of evil.
Salafis say that they are the followers of the Salaf of the Khairul Quroon era.
The ‗salafis' of today are deviates who have no relationship with the Salafus Saaliheen of the Khairul Quroon era. They have deceptively adopted the title of ‗Salaf'. We have…
Is „freezing‟ the auction permissible?
The act of ‗freezing' the auction, preventing others from bidding is HARAAM. It is not permissible to buy anything in this manner. The false bids by workers of the company are also…
If the Athaan is heard while speaking on a phone, what should one do?
If the conversation is not urgent, then immediately terminate the call with Salaam and respond to the Athaan.
Is it permissible to give away such toys which the children no longer play with?
If the toys have become redundant because the child no longer plays with the toys, then the items may be given away. A price should be fixed and the money kept in trust for the…
Is it permissible to perform Nikah in secret?
While the Nikah, if performed correctly, will be valid even in secret, remember that it will not remain a secret for too long. Be assured of this. When the secret is exploded, the…
An unmarried woman dies.
If the deceased has no parents, then her heirs will be only her brothers and sisters. Each brother will receive double the amount a sister receives. Her nephews and nieces do not…
May Tahyatul Musjid be performed before the Ma- ghrib Fardh?
No, Nafl Salaat of any kind should not be performed before the Maghrib Fardh.
Until what time can Awwaabeen be made?
Awwaabeen may be performed right until Isha' time.
Can the Waajib Tawaaf Salaat be performed after Asr?
The Waajib Tawaaf Salaat may not be performed after Asr. It has to be delayed for Maghrib time.
Nowadays new fashion trousers for men are so high that the minute they Bend the knees the satr opens up and many times even when they wear long kurtaa
It is haraam to wear the type of kuffaar trousers you have described. Salaat will not be valid with such shaitaani trousers.
A so-called hafiz, wears jeans, T-shirts, shaves his beard and indulges in sins openly.
It is haraam to allow a western-dressed faasiq to act as Imaam. The impermissibility is more emphasized for a beardless faasiq. Regardless of these fussaaq being huffaaz, they…
If the 4 Sunnah Muakkadah of Zuhr are missed, should it be performed after the Fardh?
The Sunnat prior to the Fardh may be performed after the Fardh if one has missed it, although the thawaab will be substantially reduced. Perform the raka'ts after the two Sunnat…
Is it permissible for a person sitting on a chair to lead the Salaat?
Salaat behind an imaam leading from a chair is not valid.
I intend to buy a property for rental income.
No, there will be no Zakaat payable on the land which you will buy for rental income.
Does a man who has fathered an illegitimate child have to support the child?
Legally, he does not have to support the child. Nevertheless, it is permissible and best for him to support the child.
Can the illegitimate child claim that the man is her father?
No, the child may not claim that he is the father.
Is a man the mahram of his illegitimate daughter?
He is not her mahram.
If I perform Salaat alone and someone joins me, what is the state of his Salaat?
If the one who joins the solitary musalli will be performing the same Fardh Salaat, then his Salaat will be valid. This is according to the Hanafi Math-hab which we follow.…
Zaid died.
Since the only relatives of Zaid are his one sister and one paternal uncle, his sister inherits half the estate and his uncle the other half.
I have only one kruger gold coin.
In view of the value of the gold coin being far in excess of the Zakaat Nisaab in vogue, Zakaat should be paid.
How should Zakaat be paid on cash and gold?
Zakaat is payable on the combined value of the cash and the gold.
Is it permissible to pay a molvi to deliver a lecture at a wedding?
It is haraam to charge money for giving a lecture, whether at a Nikah or at any other function.
The Shaafi sheikh who comes to our prison is urging us Hanafis to become Shaafis.
It is false. The comment of the Shaafi is not only inappropriate, it is haraam. Did he receive Wahi (revelation) from Allah Ta'ala that Shaafis will be the first to enter Jannat?…
Can Hanafis combine two Salaats as do the Shaafis?
Combining Salaat is not valid for Hanafis.
Is there Nafl Salaat before the Fardh of Maghrib?
Before the Fardh of Maghrib, Hanafis should not perform any Nafl Salaat.
Is it Sunnah to have a 15th programme on the Night of Sha‟baan?
All programmes on 15th Night of Sha'baan are bid'ah and not permissible.
A Maulana says that it is Sunnah to fast on 13th, 14th and 15th of Sha‟baan.
It is Sunnah to fast on 13th, 14th and 15th of every Islamic month. However, during Sha'baan the 15th day specifically has greater significance.
Is it permissible to use Zam Zam water to cook food?
It is permissible and excellent to use Zam Zam water for cooking. It should not be used for washing. But for cooking it is permissible.
I have been told that chickens locally slaughtered in Saudi Arabia are halaal.
Regardless of what is claimed, abstain from ALL chickens and ALL meat products in Saudi Arabia.
Is there a difference in the Sajdah for men and women?
Most certainly there is a big difference in the manner of Sujood for men and women. A woman has to be flat on the ground, while the man's body will be raised above the ground.…
I accepted a gift of an item for which I have no preference.
Once you accept the gift, it becomes your property. You may then give it away, sell it or do whatever you wish with it.
What is a woman allowed to recite during her monthly haidh period?
During haidh a woman may and in fact should engage in Thikrullaah, Durood, Istighfaar and Dua. All the Names of Allah Ta'ala may be recited. At the time of Salaat, she should make…
Is there a Sunnah basis for the 40 day I‟tikaaf organized in Azaadville?
The 40 day ‗I'tikaf' programme is a merrymaking bid'ah. Never participate in these new-fangled bid'ah programmes which are the effects of nafsaaniyat, but the organizers are…
My husband uttered a statement today which is confusing for me.
If your husband says that he said the statement as a joke, then too it is kufr. Saying: ‗I was first a monkey', in response to the question pertaining to his hairiness, means that…
I shall be getting married.
The joint/hybrid affair described by you is not a walimah. The walimah is a simple feast by the husband. After the Nikah, a few relatives, friends and some poor persons should be…
Please advise on the following issues: 1.
The nikah automatically ended with the woman's apostasy (irtidaad). There is no ‗Islamic judge' to decide the issue. In an Islamic state - and there is no such state nowadays - she…
Twenty two years ago I misappropriated R10,000 Zakaat entrusted to me for distribution.
You have to pay the amount of gold which R10,000 could procure 22 years ago. At that time (2001) the price of gold was approximately R24.10 per gram.
I obtained a loan of $8,000 many years ago.
The amount to be repaid should be the amount of gold which the $8000 could procure on the date the loan was given. If for example, the $8,000 could procure three ounces of gold on…
A customer purchased an item, paying a deposit.
Zakaat will be paid on the outstanding amount only after it has been paid. Since the customer has paid a deposit, the item belongs to him. If after one year he does not come…
1 My boys in a Darul Uloom were told by the principal: "This is my Madrasah.
We understand that the Madrasah was started by the Principal. If this is correct, then it is proper to say „my madrasah‟ regardless of outside donations. The Madrasah does not…
2 In the Darul Uloom we also noticed that at the Salaah times they lock the gates where the students cannot attend Salaah with Jama'ah and all of them
We cannot comment on locking of the gates without having an explanation from the Madrasah as to the reason for this action. However, it is unacceptable for students living in the…
3 We were told by the Ulama that to wear a turban is a great Sunnah of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.
The turban is Mustahab. Undoubtedly it is Sunnah. One Sunnah should not be compared to another Sunnah. Whoever wishes to don the turban will gain much thawaab. Whoever does not…
Is it permissible for an executor of the deceased's estate to resign without finalizing the winding up of the estate?
If the Wasi (Executor) had accepted the post during the lifetime of the Testator, the post becomes binding and incumbent. In this case the Wasi may not renege and abandon his…
The deceased had two wives.
If one wife refuses to submit to the Shariah, the executors may not resign. They should continue to execute their task and distribute in accordance with the Shariah.
A deceased had appointed in his will two relatives to be the executors of his estate.
If the executors had not accepted the post during the lifetime of the Testator, then they are under no obligation to accept the post. Further, they may resign in this case even…
If there are two executors, can one of them make decisions alone?
If there are two executors, it is not permissible for one to act unilaterally.
When should the executors commence the process of winding up the estate?
The process of distribution should commence immediately on the day after burial of the mayyit. There should be no unnecessary delay. The usual practice of procrastinating the…
What is the first duty of the executors?
Discharge of the debts is the first Waajib (obligatory) action of the executors. After paying the burial expenses, the debts of the mayyit have to be paid before distribution to…
Is it permissible to earn from a YouTube channel if nothing haraam appears on one‟s channel?
Regarding „nothing haraam‟, this is a massive self deception. The entire social media platforms are pure fisq, fujoor and kufr. It is pure satanism. There is no greater media of…
When is the seventh day to name the baby?
The seventh day is the day before the birth. If the baby is born on Monday, the seventh day is Sunday. If the baby is born on a Wednesday for example, the seventh day will be…
I have many Qadha Salaat to perform.
It is not permissible to abandon Taraaweeh Salaat even for performing Qadha. This idea is waswasah of shaitaan to deprive you from the Taraaweeh ibaadat. In fact, one should…