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…
Vol 26 No 11
The Majlis Vol 26 No 11
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Before my father passed away he sold an entire screen printing set-up to a close friend of his for R50 000.
Your father's friend is indebted to his estate for R25,000. According to the Shariah, you should claim R25,000 from him. The equipment belongs to him. You are under no Shar'i…
Who are the worst zaalimeen/oppressors?
The WORST ZAALIMEEN in our context, according to the Qur'aan are the shayaateenul ins (human devils) such as Reverend Abraham Bham, the uucsa boguses and the MJC sheikhs and…
When my pension fund terminated, I had the money deposited in a preservation fund.
The amount which was deducted from your salary, on termination belongs to you. The excess above that amount is haraam interest. You have to give the excess as Sadqah without a…
Is it permissible to marry the woman with whom a man had fornicated?
There is no recommendation for marrying fornicaters. However, since the man fornicated with the woman, it will be proper for him to marry her. Barkah depends on the couple. If they…
Some people continue eating during the course of the Fajr Athaan.
The Athaan does not signify the end of Sehri time. Athaan is recited at different times in the Musaajid. Eating should stop just prior to Subuh Saadiq. The Athaan is recited after…
When is it permissible to make Iftaar?
Maghrib is at sunset. The moment the sun has set, it is Maghrib time. This is the time for Iftaar.
Is Jumuah permissible in the Jamaat Khaanah at the airport?
Since there is Ithnul Aam at airports, Jumuah will be valid.
What is the status of a person who dies after refusing to submit to medical treatment?
The person who dies as a result of abstaining from medical treatment may probably attain the rank of Sha- SMOKING IS HARAAM SELLING CIGARETTES IS HARAAM
Is smoking permissible?
Smoking is haraam. Selling cigarettes is haraam. Even the kuffaar have understood this prohibition better. CAMEL TOLD TO COUGH UP R23 bn A FLORIDA, US, jury on Friday ordered RJ…
A deceased lady is survived by only one brother and two sisters.
If the lady has no parents, no husband and no children living, then her estate has to be divided into four shares. The brother receives two shares (50%) and each sister 25%.
A woman stipulated in her will that her husband should not inherit in her estate.
The woman may not state in her will that her husband will not inherit in her estate. He will inherit as the Shariah has prescribed. If she has no children, her husband will inherit…
What should be done about a haraam will left by a man?
The haraam secular will is null and void. It is Waajib to follow only the Islamic Will. For legal purposes the secular will may be adopted, but the estate will have to be…
Is it permissible according to any of the Four Math -habs to perform Janaazah Salaat for a body that is not given ghusl?
There is no Math-hab which allows Janaazah Salaat for the dead if the body is not given ghusl. It is incumbent to give ghusl to the mayyit according to all Math-habs.
The musallis of a Musjid are both Hanafis and Shaafis.
The Musjid will be in the control of either Hanafis or Shaafis. If it is in the control of Hanafis, then a separate Jamaat for Asr for Shaafis will not be permissible in the Musjid…
I wear a jacket which has the logo of a bull.
It is not permissible to wear any garment on which any kind of logo is inscribed. Logos on clothes are the style of the kuffaar. Wearing such clothes is Tashabbuh bil kuffaar…
How does one get taqwa?
The very basis of Taqwa is strict observance of the Shariah, adoption of the Sunnah, and perpetual Thikr whilst walking, sitting, lying down, etc. When this Waajib prescription is…
Some Ulama say that soft drinks are halaal because the minute ethanol content evaporates, and some say that the ethanol is not khamr, hence halaal?
These ‗some ulama' do not know what they are talking. What they say is bunkum disgorged by their nafs. They themselves are addicted to the haraam soft drink poison, hence they…
How can I control my mind for concentration?
Control of the mind is the effect of Taqwa. The higher the level of Taqwa, the greater will be one's control and concentration. To facilitate the process of gaining Taqwa, daily…
How should I combat an evil waswasah?
As soon as a fanciful notion develops in the mind, then without a second's delay lapse into Thikrullaah. Do not delay to allow the mind to brood on the notion which creates the…
Can an 80 year old lady who has no mahram go for Hajj?
It is haraam for her to go for Hajj without a mahram. Hajj is not Fardh on her if she has no mahram.
If a female has no mahram or wali, who will be her wali if she has to marry?
If she has no mahram, then she may contract her own Nikah. She may appoint any man to represent her at the Nikah ceremony.
Is it permissible to perform Qadha Salaat after the Fardh of Fajr?
Qadha of any Salaat may be performed during Fajr time before or after the Fardh. However, there is no qadha for the Sunnats of Zuhr and Jumuah. Once missed, it is lost.
What is the Shariah‟s view regarding marital rape?
There is no such satanistic concept as ‗marital rape' in Islam. This is a kuffaar satanic stupidity.
Is it permissible for women to wear nose rings?
Bulls and kuffaar women wear nose rings. It is not permissible for women to wear nose rings.
A Musjid which is in existence for 40 years has a borehole which feeds the musjid water.
The Musjid trustees are in error. Something on another person's property cannot be THE 6 FASTS OF SHAWWAAL
If I keep my Ramadhaan qadha fasts during the month of Shawwaal, may I include in my niyyat the 6 Sunnat fasts as well?
It is not valid. According to the Hadith, fasting Ramadhaan plus the six days of Shawwaal is the equivalent of fasting one year, that is 36 X 10 = 360. This is minus qadha which is…
Is any purdah to be observed for one‟s mother-inlaw?
A man should not be free nor be in privacy with his mother-in-law. He may appear in front of her. She should be dressed respectfully and modestly. Her hair should be covered. He…
I am a silent partner in a company.
Zakaat is not paid on share value. Zakaat is paid on actual Zakaat assets which are gold, silver, cash and stock-in-trade. Therefore you have to calculate Zakaat on your Zakaat…
What is the status of meat in Saudi Arabia?
All meat and chicken in Saudi Arabia are haraam.
Is it permissible for females to wear rings of mixed metals?
Females as well as males are not allowed to wear rings made of any metal other than silver or gold. Men are allowed only silver rings not exceeding 5.3 grams. Gold and silver rings…
Will a non-Muslim become a Muslim by reciting the Kalimah without understanding it or anything of Islam?
It is essential to explain to the non-Muslim person the meaning of the Kalima and the basic beliefs of Islam. Only if she accepts the beliefs, will the recitation of the Kalimah be…
What must the length of the sheep‟s tail be for Qur‟baani?
The sheep should have its tail intact regardless of its natural length. Sheep with tails cut off are not permissible for Qur'baani.
I intend to take a second wife.
While taking a second, third and fourth wife is permissible, the attitude in our society makes it problematic. As a second wife, she will experience problems. The first wife with…
After performing Tahyatul Musjid, if one goes into the sehn area, should Tahyatul Musjid be repeated when returning to the Musjid?
If one leaves the Musjid for the Sehn area and returns, it is meritorious to repeat Tahyatul Musjid. However, the Salaat performed first suffices.
Is it permissible for those who have missed the Jamaat Salaat in the Musjid to form a second jamaat in the sehn of the Musjid?
It is permissible to make a second jamaat in the Sehn area of the Musjid. The sehn is not within the precincts of the Musjid proper.
Should a group of 5 have an ameer?
A group or a shura group may be any number of persons. It is not restricted to 5 or 3 or 10. However, regardless of the number of the shura, there should be an Ameer. The Ameer has…
Can two different animals, a goat and a sheep, be for the Aqeeqah of a boy?
Yes, a goat and a sheep may be slaughtered for Aqeeqah of a boy.
Is it permissible for a 76 year old lady to go for Hajj with a group of women?
It is not permissible for the 76 year old lady to go for even Fardh Hajj without a mahram. The tour operator is a ghair maharam. In this era, even according to the Shaafi' Math-hab…
I agree that universities are evil and ruin the Imaan and morality of Muslim females.
There are many non- Muslim female doctors available. A Muslim woman may not compromise and eliminate her haya, akhlaaq and Imaan for the ghairah (honour) of another man. His…
Is it permissible to speak in the Musjid?
It is not permissible to speak in the Musjid. Regarding speech in the Musjid, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: ―Speaking in the Musjid devours good deeds just as…
Will wudhu be valid if a limb dries before the next one is washed?
The Wudhu will be valid if one limb dries before beginning the washing of the next limb. However, one should not unnecessarily delay so long. It is Makrooh to delay.
What is the Muqtadi allowed to recite?
The Muqtadi (follower) should recite everything of Salaat except the Qiraa't. It is not permissible to recite qiraa't whilst the Imaam is reciting. You only have to listen and…
Regarding Laylatul Qadr being an odd night in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan, we have the situation presently in which we did not sight the moon in
There is no conundrum here. Whenever it is an odd night for us, it will be so regardless of it being an even night elsewhere. Allah Ta'ala grants us the virtues and mercies of the…
A father having a debt payable to his son needs to know if it can be recorded in his Will?
Yes, he may record it in his will. The son will be a creditor as are all the other creditors. The creditors will be paid from the estate.
I leave from Robetsham to Laudium which is about km.
No you will not be a musaafir since your intention was not 77 km or more at the time when you left home. However, on your return trip you will be a musaafir.
If my neighbour send „tabarruk‟ food of the custom Giyaarwi or Meelaad, what should I do?
Explain politely that since these customs are bid'ah, the food dedicated to it is also contaminated, hence you cannot accept. If he argues, maintain silence but be firm in…
I have the habit of fantasizing.
Most certainly it is a major sin. The intention makes it sinful. The niyyat is the determinant. If a person by mistake consumes wine, he will not be sinful.
There is a claim that Queen Elizabeth is a descendent of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Whether Queen Elizabeth was a descendent of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) or not, is known to only Allah Ta'ala. We have no awareness of the lineage detailed in the…
Is it necessary to keep the 6 fasts of Shawwaal in the first ten days?
It is not necessary. The six fasts of Shawwaal may be kept in any order. These fasts may be spread throughout the month.
Is there significance fasting in the month of ZilHajj?
It is meritorious to fast the first 9 days of Zil-Hajj. Fasting on the 9th Zil Hajj is of great importance. The reward is great.
If a person performs Salaat behind a Musaafir Imaam, how should he complete his two raka‟ts?
When the musaafir Imaam makes Salaam, the muqeem should rise and perform two raka'ts. He should not recite any qiraa't. He should stand for the duration of Surah Faatihah. The…
What is the ruling regarding making Sajdah Shukr?
The actual method of expressing shukr (gratitude) is to perform two raka'ts Nafl and make dua. Occasionally Sajdah Shukr may be made. It is not Waajib such as is Sajdah Tilaawat.
If one falls asleep sitting cross-legged, is wudhu nullified?
No, wudhu remains valid.
If one recites Attahiyaat twice, does Sajdah Sahw become Waajib?
Yes, Sajdah Sahw is Waajib.
I fell asleep during Qa‟dah.
While Sajdah Sahw is not Waajib in this case, the Qa'dah is not valid. On waking, remain seated for a while, at least the duration of three Tasbeeh.
What is the method of making Istikhaarah?
The necessary acts of Istikhaarah are only two. Two raka'ts Namaaz and the Dua of Istikhaarah. Sleeping thereafter and to see any dream are not conditions of Istikhaarah. People…
A musaafir performing Qasr Salaat mistakenly went into the third raka‟t after having recited Tashahhud in Qa‟dah.
His Salaat is valid. However, there was no need to have recited Tashahhud again. After sitting he should have made Sajdah Sahw. The earlier Tashahhud was sufficient.
What is the position of Sunnat Salaat while on a journey?
If one has the time and convenience, then never abandon the Sunnat Salaat on a journey.
Is it permissible to recite Tasmiyah before Thana in Namaaz?
It is bid'ah and not permissible.
A man arranged for his wife to stay in a town while he lives in another town.
Since the husband has arranged the residence for her, he has to perform Salaat in full when he visits her even if he stays less than 15 days.
Is Salaat valid behind a Barelwi bid‟ati?
Firstly, avoid going to the Musjid of bid'atis. However, if one is trapped in such a situation, then perform Salaat behind the bid'ati Imaam. Jamaat Salaat is Waajib. The Salaat is…
Is it permissible to make dua while the Imaam is seated after the first Jumuah Khutbah?
Dua may be made in the mind, that is, without tongue and lip movement.
Is it permissible to perform Salaat with tracksuits, jogger‟s pants and Bermuda pants?
It is not permissible to perform Salaat in tracksuit, joggers pants, Bermuda pants and the like. Such Salaat is not accepted by Allah Ta'ala. Such Salaat is rejected and flung into…
Is it permissible to break anthills to feed chickens live ants?
It is not permissible to break the anthills to feed the chickens live ants. It is sinful and cruel.
A man was drowned.
According to the Shaafi Math-hab, Janaazah Salaat will be valid even if the body is not present. But this is not permissible for Hanafis. Without the presence of the body, the…
My husband does not perform the five daily Sa- laat.
Yes, it is permissible to separate yourself from this vile faasiq, faajir husband. A separation might bring him to his senses. If his brains remain stagnated in his filth, then it…
Can one recite Surah Mulk daily after Maghrib or must it be after Isha‟?
It may be recited after Maghrib.
Please advise me how to deal with the heartbreak of divorce.
Why would a true Muslim not feel as you are feeling when saddled with such a heartbreaking calamity when even the Arsh of Allah Azza Wa Jal shudders when divorce takes place? If…
During wudhu when should khilaal of the fingers be made?
After washing the arms, make khilaal of the fingers.
Is there a minimum age for animals before slaughtering them?
There is no age restriction regarding animals slaughtered for normal consumption. The restriction applies to only Qur'baani and Aqeeqah animals. A goat/ sheep has to be at least…
A Muslim butcher stocks both halaal and haraam meat.
If the butcher also stocks haraam meat, then it is not permissible to buy meat from such a vile faasiq.
Is it permissible to perform Tahyatul Musjid at Fajr time?
It is not permissible to perform any Nafl Salaat during Fajr time. Tahyatul Musjid may not be performed during Fajr time.
Is it permissible to have reserved parking in the Musjid yard for trustees and the imam?
Just as it is not permissible to reserve any spot in the Musjid for the trustees or the Imaam or for any other Buzrug or dignitary, so too is it not permissible to reserve parking…
Will animals go to Jannat?
Five animals will enter Jannat. The dog of As-haab-e -Kahaf, The ram of Nabi Ismaail (Alayhis salaam), The camel of Nabi Saalih (Alayhis salaam), the donkey of Nabi Uzair (Alayhis…
The executor who also is an heir in the estate of his deceased father, distributed all the assets to the heirs without paying the creditors about whic
The heir who had ‗stolen' the assets and usurped the rights of the creditors is guilty of an excessively vile sin. All the heirs must return the money and pay it to the creditors.…
Is the Sunnat I‟tikaaf valid in a musalla/jamaat khaanah?
This was another merrymaking party. It was a mock ‗itikaaf'. The Masnoon I'tikaaf is valid in only a Musjid where the five daily Salaat are performed. Even Nafl I'tikaaf is valid…
What distance makes one a traveller (musaafir)
77 kilometres (48 miles) with the intention of travelling this distance or more.
From where is the distance calculated?
The distance is calculated from the end of the built-up area where one is exiting one's hometown. The graveyard or dump at the end of the built-up area come within the scope of the…
If a person who performs Salaat sitting on a chair falls asleep on the chair which has a back support, will his wudhu break?
If he fell asleep whilst leaning against the back, his wudhu breaks.
I forgot to wash a limb or any part which is compulsory to wash during ghusl and you remember this later on, should I repeat the whole ghusal?
The ghusal does not have to be repeated. Only wash the requisite limb/ portion. However, if Salaat was performed before this, then the Salaat has to be repeated.
My stepmother has brothers and sisters.
Looking after your stepmother is indeed an act of great thawaab. However, it is not the legal obligation of her stepdaughter to maintain her if she has family members to support…
Is there any level of purdah between a man and his stepmother?
Yes, there is a degree of purdah between a man and his stepmother. While they may speak and she may appear in front of him without Niqaab, they should not be alone or in privacy.…
One sells the product of a company to consumers and thereafter you become one of the distributors.
The 2% is a gift made volitionally by the company. You will not have a claim to it. If the company gives it, you may accept.
I am a Shaafi.
Yes, this intention suffices as long as it is before washing the face.
Is it permissible to perform Salaat with Bermuda pants and T-shirt?
It is haraam to stand in front of Allah Azza Wajal to perform Salaat dressed in lewd kuffaar style. The mufti who claims that it is makrooh tanzihi is a zig zig character whose…
A group started a Qur‟aan Khatam practice via whatsapp.
Firstly, the whatsapp group is not permissible. These are generally gheebat groups and timewasters, hence they are ‗brothers of the shayaateen' according to the Qur'aan Majeed. On…
Why do you say that intellectual Muslim ladies have 'lesbian tendencies'?
We say that they have lesbian tendencies because they have eliminated their Imaani haya (shame/modesty). A woman who conducts herself in conflict with the natural attributes…
Shaafis say that according to their Math-hab, it is Mustahab for women to perform Taraaweeh, etc.
‗Mustahab' is a technical appellation. To correctly understand its application, mere textual knowledge is not adequate. In addition to sound, unvermiculated brains, there is the…
Most of the Ulama claim that digital pictures and photographs are halaal.
Allah Ta'ala has bestowed sound Aql (Intelligence) to all Muslims even to simple village folk. In view of natural Imaani intelligence, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said:…
For the Shaafi‟ would the intention for Salaat suffice and must it be read in Arabic in full?
The niyyat to perform Salaat, made in the mind suffices. It is not necessary to verbally recite the niyyat nor to say ‗adaa-an …'.
On what market value should retailers and wholesalers calculate Zakaat on stock-in-trade?
The market value is the wholesale price one would pay currently for the goods. Zakaat of stock should be calculated on this basis. This is for retailers. For wholesalers it will be…
I am a Shaafi‟.
You have to pay one Moed grain for each year plus you have to fast. Thus for the fasts missed three years ago, you have to pay three Moed for each fast not made before the next…
May a woman making Hajj perform her Salaat in the Haram?
A woman on Hajj may perform Salaat in Musjidul Haraam only if she is trapped in the crowd and cannot leave in time for performing the Salaat wherever she is staying. If trapped,…
After performing Salaat at home, I had to go to a Musjid.
If it was Zuhr or Isha', then you could have joined the Jamaat with the intention of Nafl. If it was Fajr, Asr, or Maghrib, then you had to abstain. Even with the niyyat of Nafl,…