When we were in umrah last year my adult daughter got sick during tawaaf.
What was said on the radio is incorrect. The Umrah was validly performed.
Vol 27 No 07
The Majlis Vol 27 No 07
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Answers in this issue
Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to become a judge in America if she dons hijaab?
It is not permissible for even a Muslim man to become a judge in a kuffaar court. It is doubly haraam for a Muslim woman. Donning Hijaab does not make a haraam act permissible.
Is it permissible for a woman to be in charge of an Islamic organization?
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Never shall prosper such people who hand their affairs to a woman." It is not permissible for a woman to be the head of an Islamic…
Is it permissible for a 20 year old female to teach nabaaigh boys?
It is not permissible for a woman to teach young boys even if they have not attained puberty. It is fraught with fitnah.
Some imams are not reciting Durood and Dua after Tashahhud during Taraaweeh.
The „butchering‟ is nowadays a norm in many places because these moronic imams believe that it is permissible to omit the Durood and Dua in
Both my parents are kuffaar.
Recite the dua: Rabbana aatina fid dunya hasanatau wa fil aakhirati hasanatau wa qina athaabin naar. In this dua mention is not made of parents.
Some husbands believe that it is their right to be in the birthing room regardless of the presence of the ghair mahram midwife.
In fact it is haraam for the husband to be present. He is utterly shameless. How can a man be present when the ghair mahram midwife is present and attending to the birthing…
The wife giving birth wants her mother to be present, but the husband refuses.
He is wrong. If his wife wants her mother to be present, the husband has no right to prevent the mother.
After giving birth the husband takes offence if her mother takes care of her.
Yes, she may stay at her mother‟s place. The husband is wrong and unjust for refusing permission.
A husband fights with his wife who had a miscarriage.
This man is cruel. The miscarriage is also the creation of Allah Ta‟ala. The miscarried foetus will also be a treasure for the parents in the Aakhirat. This husband must shame…
According to Hadhrat Maulana Palanpuri (Rahmatullah alayh), the previous Mufti of Darul Uloom Deoband, Hadhrat Hawwaa (Alayhis salaam) was not created
Hadhrat Palanpuri (Rahmatullah alayh) had erred grievously. His view is baseless. Insha-Allah, we may prepare an article on this issue.
Is it permissible to study psychology?
Psychology is a branch of western satanism. It is not permissible to study it. It is not permissible to seek psychiatric intervention and counselling Their counselling, etc. are…
Is it proper to teach Muslim children nursery rhymes with Islamic content?
Nursery rhymes are in emulation of western kuffaar meth- "Among them (people) are made with Him, and because those who pledge to Allah they used to speak lies that if He should…
Is it permissible to advertise a course and place posters in the Masaajid with words „sexual intimacy‟ on the poster as one of the courses?
Those who perpetrate such vile misdeeds and place such shameless posters in the House of Allah are PIGS or worse than PIGS.
At a Musjid women perform Salaat in a separate section.
The arrangement is certainly not permissible. The entire set-up is haraam. Women attending the Musjid is not permissible.
A person made waqf of his property for his „Aulaad‟ (offspring).
Yes, the Waqf will extend to the grandchildren and will include the children of both sons and daughters.
When a person is in sakraat , should his legs be in the direction of the Qiblah?
When in Sakraat (in his final moments), face the legs towards the Qiblah, place pillows under the person‟s head so that his slightly raised head faces the Qiblah.
After ghusl and kafan how should the body be placed?
After ghusl and kafan, the mayyit may be placed in any convenient position. It is not necessary for the legs to face the Qiblah.
What should a Haafiz do when the musallis give him hadyah when he completes the Qur‟aan in Taraaweeh?
The „hadyah‟ (gift) which is given to the Haafiz when he completes the Qur‟aan in Taraaweeh is haraam. The Haafiz should not accept it. If he does, he accepts haraam.
What is the status of the earnings from selling and repairing televisions?
The earnings are haraam and have to be eliminated by means of Sadqah to the poor.
According to Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya, zakaat is payable on even 9 ct gold.
Fataawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya‟s statement: "Zakaat will be payable on 9 carat jewellery.", is incorrect. The Fiqhi ibaaraat clearly mention two conditions for Zakaat to be paid on…
Some utensils have some gold or silver encrusted or inlaid in the utensils.
The view that „as long as the gold/silver is not touched, the utensils may be used‟ must be set aside and the fatwa and amal will be on the view of Imaam Abu Yusuf (Rahmatullah…
If Surah Faatihah is omitted will Salaat be valid?
Surah Faatihah in Salaat is Waajib. Three short Aayats after Surah Faatihah are also Waajib. Qir‟aat is Fardh. Omission of Surah Faatihah or the Aayats thereafter necessitate…
What is the status of a person who rejects all Hadith?
He is a moron murtad. The one who rejects Hadith is not a Muslim. Ask him: Where in the Qur‟aan is it mentioned that there are five Fardh Salaat? Where are all the Fardh and Sunnat…
If Surah Faatihah and a Surah are recited in the third and fourth raka‟ts of Fardh, is it necessary to make Sajdah Sahw?
Reciting any qira‟t in the third and fourth raka‟t of Fardh does not necessitate Sajdah Sahw.
Please advise if padel tennis can be built on waqf land across the current masjid land?
Padel tennis and all kinds of sport are haraam according to the explicit prohibition stated by Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Constructing any sports facility on even…
The mother of small children has passed away.
The right of custody of the minor children in the absence of the mother devolves to the maternal grandmother. If there is no maternal grandmother or if she is incapable, then it is…
My father has opened a savings account for me.
The money in the savings account belongs to your father, not to you regardless of the accounts being in your names. The Zakaat has to be paid by your father.
A brother is querying about Taraawih Salaah in congregation as people have sent him hadeeth saying Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said its better i
Salafis are juhala groping in the darkness. There are many articles and even booklets published by various Ulama in refutation of the baatil and stupid claims of the Salafis. The…
My uncle‟s earnings are primarily from selling and repairing televisions and other haraam products.
Politely and respectfully inform him that due to his haraam income it is not permissible for you to accept his invitation. In all probability he will be offended. His annoyance is…
If the Imaam of the Musjid or an Ustaadh goes for Nafl Hajj or Umrah will it be permissible for the trustees to pay his salary?
The employee is not entitled to salary whilst he is away performing Hajj, even if it is his Fardh Hajj. The trustees will be committing khiyaanat if they pay him from the trust…
I purchased a vehicle in good faith.
It is not permissible to sell a stolen item. Brother, if you are unable to locate the person who sold you the vehicle, then your only option is to try and find the original owner…
A Mufti in a settlement says that loud dua after Fardh and Taraaweeh is permissible.
The Mufti Sahib has erred in his understanding. Loud dua after Fardh and Taraaweeh Salaat is bid‟ah. The „ta-alluman (ta‟leem)‟ argument is deceptive. Ask the mufti sahib to also…
There was a youth leadership programme from Madina Institute, with Shaykh al Ninowy.
This institute is a bid‟ati, deviate institution. Ninowy is a pro-Shiah bid‟ati. Never send your daughters to an institute which will ruin their Imaan and plunder their Akhlaaq.
Local abattoirs use a cone system where the chicken is place upside down for a few minutes before slaughter, causing the blood to rush to the brain an
Do not consume such sickened chickens. The system is haraam and cruel.
A father stated in a document that all his assets are gifted to his children in equal shares.
The gift is not valid. The following two factors are essential for the validity of a gift: 1) Assigning possession of the gifted asset to the donee is Waajib. Minus possession the…
Is it permissible for Shaafis to perform Janaazah Salaat in abstention of the body for Shiahs?
Shiahs are not Muslims, hence it is not permissible.
A poor Muslim committed murder.
If the poor person is remorseful, acknowledges his sin and makes Taubah (repents), then you may give him Zakaat. He can then use the Zakaat as he deems fit.
Is a whatsapp Isaal-e- Thawaab group permissible?
This is a Satanist group. The Name of Allah Ta‟ala is being grossly misused for riya (show) and takabbur (pride). Instead of thawaab (reward), there is Athaab (Punishment) for such…
My non-Muslim brother who has died has bequeathed an amount for me.
While there are no ties of inheritance between Muslims and non-Muslims, the Muslim is permitted to accept any bequest made by the non- Muslim.
The estate of our deceased father was finalized only three years after his death.
In cases of depreciation, the higher value - the value at the time of death - should be taken. The executor who has delayed the winding up of the estate should pay the difference.…
I was given the third Talaaq during my menstrual cycle.
The menstrual cycle in which the Talaaq was issued should not be enumerated. It is not part of the Iddat. The Iddat consists of three full haidh cycles.
What is the status of a person who believes that Hadhrat Maryam (Alayhas salaam) had children besides Nabi Isaa (Alayhis salaam)?
The person who believes that Hadhrat Maryam (Alayhas salaam) had children besides Nabi Isaa (Alayhis salaam) is a kaafir.
Is it permissible to trade with gold acquired from the black market?
If the gold is stolen, then obviously trading with it will not be permissible. As long as you are satisfied that the gold is not stolen from others, you may trade with it.
May I give my Zakaat to a poor person in the form of a sheep with the condition that he makes Qur‟baani with it?
While an animal purchased with Zakaat can be given to a poor person, he may not be restricted to make Qur‟baani with it. Conditions should not be attached to Zakaat. If he is…
A female after getting her haidh went on a journey and travelled more then 77km to her destination, and after 10 days she becomes paak.
At the place where she became paak (attained purity), she has to perform full Salaat. Only after she leaves this place to travel 77 km or more will she become musaafir and perform…
Many people perform Jumuah in their tents at Mina.
Jumuah in tents in Mina is not valid.
Is it permissible for a woman to go to the Haram Shareef for Nafl ibaadat with her husband?
It is not permissible for the woman to go to the Haram Shareef for Nafl ibaadat. A Sahaabiyyah (lady) said to Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) that she loved to perform…
Is it permissible for women to hire stalls at a Musjid complex to sell Eid items?
When it is not permissible for women to go to the Musjid for even Salaat, how can it ever be permissible for them to hire stalls and exhibit themselves like the women of…
Is it permissible for men to buy items from the stalls „manned‟ by women?
It is not permissible. These stalls are stepping stones to zina. The Qur‟aan Majeed commands: "Do not come near to zina."
Is it permissible for Musjid trustees to hire out the Musjid hall for such stalls?
On the first instance it is not permissible to have fussaaq trustees. They are agents of Iblees. It is haraam to hire out the Musjid hall for the haraam stall activities conducted…
I took a false oath.
The only compensation is to sincerely repent for the major sin. Taubah is the expiation for a false oath. There is no monetary kaffaarah for a false oath.
Is it permissible to make qur‟baani of a tamed wild buck?
Qur‟baani of wild buck is not valid even if it has been tamed.
My friend does not pay Zakaat although it is fardh on him.
It is not permissible to accept gifts from this shaitaan.
Is it waajib to have purdah for non-Muslim maids working in the house?
Yes, it is waajib. In fact, the need is greater for purdah with maids.
If I am survived by my husband, one daughter, sisters and brothers, how will my estate be distributed according to the Shariah?
The husband‟s share is one quarter (25%). The daughter‟s share is one half (50%). The remaining 25% is for the brothers and sisters. Each brother‟s share is twice the share of a…
A woman during her haidh went on a journey.
She will perform full Namaaz. She will become musaafir and perform Qasar only if she departs from this destination on a journey of 77 km or more.
Is it permissible for little girls to wear imitation rings?
Even little girls may not wear imitation rings. It is not permissible.
If I am survived by my wife, one daughter and 3 sisters, how will my estate be distributed in terms of the Shariah?
The wife‟s share is one eighth (12.5%). The daughter‟s share is half (50%), and the balance is for the three sisters. The estate has to be divided into 24 shares and distributed as…
Is it permissible for a girl to wear a gold plated ring?
While it is permissible to wear a gold ring, it is not permissible to wear a gold plated ring.
I have some un-Islamic western clothes such as suits and ties.
You may give it to non- Muslims or sell it to them.
Some Muslims tie a coin in a cloth around the waist of a newborn baby.
The act of wrapping a coin around the baby‟s waist is a haraam Hindu custom.
A man gave his wife one Talaaq, then reconciled with her.
The Nikah has ended irrevocably and finally. They cannot reconcile. Her iddat commenced the moment he had uttered the third Talaaq. An intention is not at all a condition for…
I made a vow to Allah Ta‟ala that if I commit a certain sin, I will fast 100 days consecutively.
It is compulsory to fast 100 consecutive days. There is no other option to compensate for the violated vow. If you fast for 99 days and miss the last day because of illness, then…
Is it permissible to register for government pension?
Yes, it is permissible to register for pension.
Will we see Allah Ta‟ala with our physical eyes in the Hereafter?
Yes, all Muslims will see Allah Ta‟ala in Jannat with their physical eyes.
Is it permissible to take photos of only the tails of dolphins as they leap on the sea?
It is not permissible to take photos of the dolphins, even of only the tails.
I live in Riyadh.
You have to don Ihraam in Jeddah.
Yusuf lives in Johannesburg, but works in Durban where he stays with his wife.
If Yusuf‟s intention is to stay less than 15 days in Ixopo, he will be a musaafir. Since Durban is not the permanent home of Yusuf, he will be a musaafir in Durban when he returns…
Is it permissible for 5 year old male and female cousins to hug and kiss?
Even if the cousins are under five years, never should male and female cousins hug. It is not permissible. They should not be allowed to play together.
Can an heir be the executor of the deceased‟s estate?
Yes, an heir may be nominated to be the executor of the estate.
The income of parents-inlaw is haraam.
In fact, it is Waajib to prevent your children from visiting their grandparents. In this case, the grandparents should come visit the children if they so desire. If the…
My father is a bid‟ati.
It is not permissible to attend the programs of the deviate who is a follower of Iblees. It is permissible to „lie‟ to your father in order to escape the evil of the deviate just…
If Eid Salaat is missed, does one have to make qadha of it?
There is no qadha for Eid Salaat. A million raka‟ts Nafl will not compensate for this great loss. The only Kaffarah is to make sincere Taubah.
If the Muazzin omits „Qadqaamatis Salaat‟, what should be done?
The Iqaamah must be repeated.
Is it the right of the executor or of the administrator of the deceased‟s estate to pay the heirs?
In fact the executor himself should be the administrator according to the Shariah. If someone is required to assist with the administration of the estate, he will be a mere…
The husband gave Talaaq during the haidh cycle.
The haidh cycle in which the Talaaq was issued is not counted. The Iddat consists of three full periods of haidh.
In Makkah and Madinah the men who perform Salaat in the Musjid perform Asr when it is not time according to the Hanafi Math-hab.
No. They should perform Asr during the Hanafi time in their apartments.
I had intentionally broken fasts of three Ramadhans without valid reason.
The Mufti Sahib has erred. The number of kaffaarahs equal the number of Ramadhans.
Both husband and wife are converts.
The lobola money is not Mehr. It is a kuffaar practice. It was paid to the father. This husband knows very well that the wife does not get the lobola money. He has to pay her the…
Is it permissible to make dua for one who had committed suicide?
Yes, it is permissible.
Is it permissible to attend a haraam wedding function if one‟s parents force one?
It is haraam to obey the haraam orders of parents. Refuse politely and respectfully, but be firm in refusing to attend the haraam wedding function.
Is it permissible to take a picture of the back of the head of a person?
It is not permissible to take a picture of a person even from the rear without the face.
I can acquire a mujaamalah visa for Hajj.
If the amount you have is sufficient for the journey to Makkah and back home, then Hajj is Fardh. The mujaamalah visa does not make Hajj fardh.
Does Sujood of Shukr need wudhu?
Any Sujood requires the same conditions as does Salaat. The Sujood without wudhu is not valid.
In Ikmaalush Shiyam, p.225 it states: "However, the vision of Allah‟s Thaat with the physical eyes in the Aakhirah will be in proportion to the spirit
In Jannat there will also be classes. All will not be on the same level. It is simple to understand that a Wali who passed his entire life in Ibaadat will be on a far higher level…
A woman is about 5 months pregnant.
The doctors are Satanists and butchers. Regardless of the medical diagnosis, make dua and accept whatever Allah Ta‟ala has decreed. The foetus may not be aborted. It is a living…
I pay my Zakaat every year during the month of Zil Hijjah.
Once you have a fixed month, then you have to pay Zakaat on whatever you receive even if it is one day before expiry on the twelfth month. Thus, in your case you have to pay Zakaat…
I am unable to wake up for Fajr Salaat.
We are not aware of your lifestyle, hence cannot provide reasons. Nevertheless, reasons for inability to wake up are numerous, e.g. Kathaafat (spiritual heaviness, density,…
Can I pay my Zakaat in monthly instalments?
You may pay your Zakaat in monthly instalments.
My sister travels all over the world without a mahram.
Your sister is in gross error. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day should not travel without a mahram. Thus, your…