Is it permissible for a Muslim bookshop to sell books authored by Bid‟ati ulama?
It is not permissible to sell the books of the people of baatil and bid'ah. Bibles may not be sold. The Qur'aan commentary of Qadianis may not be sold.
Vol 28 No 03
The Majlis Vol 28 No 03
82 answers from this issue are indexed individually. 24 pages. The issue PDF is the canonical artefact; individual answers link back to it by page.
Answers in this issue
Is it permissible to lease premises to a bank?
It is not permissible. Aiding in sin is haraam.
I am an architect.
It is not permissible.
Is it permissible for a man to marry two women at one time in the same Nikah ceremony?
Yes, it is permissible.
Is it permissible to print and distribute wedding cards?
Wedding cards, Eid cards, Jalsah cards and all cards of similar merrymaking functions are kuffaar cards. This is a kuffaar practice of riya and waste. It is not permissible.
There is a sufi centre called Naqshabandiyya Sufi Centre.
It is a bogus bid'ati centre. Do not become ensnared by these bid'atis.
Is Namaaz valid behind an Imaam who displays his picture on YouTube and takes selfis?
To appoint a faasiq to lead the Salaat is haraam. It is a major sin. This Imaam is a vile faasiq, nevertheless, the Salaat performed behind the faasiq is valid.
A gravely sick person refuses medical treatment.
He will not be sinful. Medical treatment is not waajib. It is only permissible.
To become a doctor it is compulsory to experiment and dissect human bodies.
It is haraam. Mutilation of corpses is savagery and haraam. The Western system is barbaric.
What is the ruling regarding begging?
A person who has food for the day is not allowed to beg.
Who has the right to keep the inheritance money of the minor children: the mother or the paternal grandfather?
The guardian of the minor children is their paternal grandfather whose responsibil-
Is a man naturally polygamous?
Yes, Allah Ta'ala has created man with a polygamous nature. That is why Allah Ta'ala allows a man to take four wives. Although a man is not satisfied with even four wives, he is…
My deceased husband had gifted the entire contents of the house (furniture, etc.) to me.
If your husband had gifted the household goods to you during his lifetime, then it was haraam for your in-laws to sell the items. They have to pay you for all the items they had…
If ghusl is made without observing the steps, will it be valid?
As long as water reaches every part of the body. The Fardh requirement is that the entire body must be thoroughly drenched. Nevertheless, one should endeavour to fulfil the ghusl…
When a child completes Hifz, what procedure should be followed?
There is really no Masnoon procedure to follow when completing Hifz. Hifz is an ibaadat. It should not be advertised nor should there be any ceremony or function accompanying it.…
I intend constructing a hall in which Islamic functions such as walimahs, could be conducted strictly according to the Shariah.
For a Masnoon Walimah there is no incumbency to invite every member of the tribe/family. The obligation of the Walimah rests on the groom. He should invite a couple - a handful of…
Our Musjid is undergoing extensive renovations.
The temporary Salaat facility is not a Musjid. Nevertheless, performing Salaat with Jamaat remains Waajib. Therefore Jamaat Salaat in the tent is Waajib despite the tent not being…
Is a 14 carat gold ring permissible?
14 carat gold is accepted as gold. Anything above 12 ct is gold. The ring is permissible.
If toll fees are to be paid to a private company for travelling on a public road, can the fees be paid with interest money?
Roads are for public use. Roads may not be monopolized. Fees may not be charged for transport in public roads. Toll fees are zulm and haraam regardless of the zulm by the…
A husband is a homosexual.
Despite the evils of the man and living apart from his wife, the marriage remains valid. If he refuses to issue Talaaq, she should apply to the Ulama Council for annulment of her…
My sister was given Talaaq multiple times.
Your sister is living in zina. Her attitude is evil. Dissociate from her. Do not maintain ties with her.
Will my wife‟s son by a previous marriage inherit in my estate?
The son of your wife does not inherit in your estate. He will inherit in his mother's estate.
I am paying R2000 monthly rent for a premises.
It is not permissible to sub -let a hired premises for more than the rental amount even if the contract allows it. Even if a contract allows riba, it is not permissible. Only the…
My father is a homosexual.
Regardless of the evil of parents, ties should not be broken with them. Yes, generally dissociate from them without being insolent and disrespectful. If they are in need, render…
A massage oil has alcohol as an ingredient.
Oil with an alcohol ingredient is not permissible for massaging. There are other oils without alcohol available.
Since our childhood there were always mehfils (gatherings) of Milad un Nabi in nearly all homes, with ladies gathering and some Naats were recited.
Yes, even so-called ‗deobandi' ulama in this era have adopted the Barelwi bid'ah of milaad. They are experts in digging up facile, foolish and utterly baseless arguments to justify…
Is it permissible to buy property and vehicles repossessed by banks?
Property and vehicles repossessed by banks may be purchased. It is permissible.
An Aalim who is very wealthy is interested in marrying me.
Just as Rizq, Maut, etc. are decreed, so too is marriage. If Allah Ta'ala has put marriage in your Taqdeer, you will get married regardless of what happens or does not happen. If…
I have some doubtful money in my possession.
Give the doubtful money to the poor.
Someone says that he has the gift of kashf and he is able to communicate with the dead.
The ‗gift' of kashf is of no significance. Even kuffaar and even animals acquire such ‗gifts'. It is not something wonderful. Just ignore what the person said. Pay no heed to it.
Jumuah Salaat was performed in a shop.
The Jumuah Salaat in the shop is not valid. They should now make qadha of Zuhr.
Is it permissible to use lipstick which is not waterproof?
Lipstick is not at all permissible. It contains haraam ingredients, and it is not easy to remove. A bit will remain and wudhu will not be valid.
Is it permissible for a female to remove the hairs from her arms?
Yes, it is permissible to remove the hairs on the arms.
I sold a phone for R4500.
He has absolutely no right to return the item and demand full refund. The buyer still owes you R3,000. Should you decide to take back the phone, it will constitute a new sale in…
Recently there was an eclipse of the moon.
When there is an eclipse of the moon, two raka'ts Salaat should be performed. It is preferable for the Qiraa't to be as long as possible. Unlike Salaat on the occasion of the…
During tilaawat of the Qur‟aan if one makes the Sajdah Tilaawat immediately on reciting the Aayat, should one begin the tilaawat with Authubillaah….?
If one begins the tilaawat immediately after the Sajdah without engaging in any other act, then Tasmiyah (Bismillaah…) suffices.
I shall, Insha-Alah, be performing Umrah soon.
Since your intention on the journey from Madinah to Jeddah is not to enter Makkah to perform Umrah, there is no need to make niyyat of Umrah when the train stops at Makkah. Your…
What should be recited as protection against nathr (evil eyes)?
Recite Aayatul Kursi and the last two Aayats of Surah Qalam in the 29th Juz.
What is the meaning of taufeeq?
Taufeeq is a spiritual ability which is a bounty bestowed by Allah Ta'ala. It is spiritual enthusiasm to engage in ibaadat and virtue. It makes ibaadat pleasurable. A kind of…
Some Muslims frown on marriage between cousins.
Defective Imaan causes such misgivings. They are influenced by the immoral western culture, hence they frown on Islamic practices which are not palatable to the western kuffaar. In…
I have two wives.
Equality between wives means equality of night time, not day time. The husband has the right to spend more day time with one wife than with the other. The husband may take with him…
I was on a journey with one wife for two weeks.
No, she is not right. It is not JAAHIL NNB MOLVIS
If a man buys a gift for one wife, does he have to buy a gift for the other wife as well?
Yes, it is waajib to buy a gift for the other wife as well or give her the value in cash if she so desires.
If for some reason one is unable to purify one‟s napaak (impure) clothes nor is one able to change the clothing, should one forego Salaat and make qad
If for a valid Shar'i reason it is impossible to clean the clothing and if there is no way of acquiring clean clothing, then regardless of the impure clothes, Salaat should be…
Salafis say that 20 raka‟ts Taraaweeh was not the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Assuming that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) did not perform 20 raka'ts Taraaweeh, then too 20 raka'ts remain Sunnatul Muakkadah. This has been the practice from the time…
At home my parents eat from tables while I eat from the floor according to the Sunnah.
In fact your parents are disrespectful and disobedient to Allah Ta'ala for abandoning the Sunnah and for their haraam attitude towards the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi…
I am a teacher in a Maktab inside a Musjid.
Yes, it is so. If the place is a proper Musjid, not a Jamaat Khaanah, then accepting a wage for teaching inside the Musjid is not permissible.
The wealth of a deceased consists of only haraam/ stolen money.
The haraam wealth should THE SIGNS OF SALAFIS
Even some Deobandi ulama appear to be inclining to Salafi'ism.
Numerous molvis who claim to be Deobandi are in reality not true followers of the Akaabir of Deoband. Some of the signs of Salafis are: * They perform 8 raka'ts Taraaweeh * They…
I made a vow that if a certain need is fulfilled, I shall slaughter a sheep.
All the meat must be given to the poor. It is Sadqah. You may not consume anything of the meat. It may not be used for your own Walimah.
May Zakaat funds be used to purchase Qur‟aan copies for distribution to the poor and for Muslim prisoners?
Since you will be giving the Qur'aan copies to poor Muslims, you may purchase the copies with Zakaat. Regarding Qur'aans in prisons, do understand that the Qur'aan Majeed is…
With reference to the incident of Hadhrat Aishah (Radhiyallahu anha) watching the Ethiopians playing with spears from behind Rasulullah (Sallallahu al
It is a grave error and a threat to Imaan for people, even Ulama, in this age to deduct masaa-il directly from Hadith and Qur'aan. Shaitaan has indeed misguided and trapped even…
If a person wanders from one town to another - from place to place for many months, should he perform Qasr Salaat?
If the person's intention is not to stay 15 days or more at one place, then he has to perform Qasr Salaat, and he has to continue with Qasr regardless of his wanderings even if he…
About 15 years ago, in a fit of rage I issued three Talaaqs to my wife.
Marriage with your former wife is no longer permissible. It will not be valid. In view of the three Talaaqs, marriage with her is not possible.
I am told that it is not permissible to pay an Ustaadh a salary if he is teaching Hifz inside the Musjid?
It is not permissible to pay an Ustaadh for teaching inside the Musjid. Business dealings and earning are not permissible inside a Musjid.
Is it permissible to purchase a church and to convert it into a Musjid?
Yes, churches may be purchased and converted into Musjids.
Is it necessary for a woman to have her hair covered when sleeping?
It is not necessary for women to keep their hair covered whilst sleeping.
A Moulana says that women should keep their hair covered even inside the home.
Yes, it is correct. Haya (modesty) and concern for the Malaaikah of Rahmat constrain females to always keep their hair covered even inside the home. The Malaaikah do not visit a…
A divorced woman has 2 sons, 2 daughters and 3 brothers.
A person's heirs can be established only when he/she dies. No one knows who will die first. Assuming that when she dies, she is survived by only her 2 sons, 2 daughters and 3…
Is it permissible to allow non-Muslims to join in the Janaazah Salaat of their Muslim relative?
It is not permissible. Answering this question, Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) said: ―It is waajib to prevent a Hindu (or any non-Muslim) from joining the…
Qur‟baani is permissible only after the Eid Salaat has been performed.
Qur'baani will be permissible after the Eid Salaat performed in any of the Musaajid.
Seventeen years ago while being drunk, I gave my wife three Talaaqs.
You have been living in the state of zina (adultery) since 17 years. Regardless of having uttered Talaaq three times in the state of drunkenness, all three Talaaqs are valid. You…
A medicine has sea shells as an ingredient.
Yes, it is halaal. Only if the shells are an ingredient in a medicine will it be permissible. Besides medicine, it may not be consumed.
Is transplanting hair permissible?
Hair transplant is not permissible.
Is it permissible to perform Nafl after the Fardh of Asr?
Nafl after the Fardh of Asr is not permissible.
Is it permissible to sell malt?
Grapes and other fruit are also used to make wine. Malt is per se Halaal. However, if it is sold to such people who primarily use it to brew alcohol, then selling it will not be…
Will Zakaat be discharged by donating shares?
Zakaat will not be discharged by donating shares. The shares are haraam riba artefacts.
Whose right is it to fix the Salaat times in the Musjid?
It is not an issue of rights. It is an issue of convenience. The trustees should take into account the convenience of the musallis and arrange the times accordingly.
My wife is pregnant with our 5th kid now.
To say: ‗I don't want any kids more', is akin to kufr. The Khaaliq (Creator) is Allah Ta'ala. You cannot decide whether Allah Ta'ala should create or not. Long before the…
For the past many years the self acclaimed Mufassirs like Noman Ali Khan, Omer Suleman, Dr Farhat Hashmi, Yasir Qadhi, to name a few repeatedly say, „
The ‗tadabbur' (reflection) of these liberal, modernist quack ‗mufassirs' is to submit the Qur'aan to their nafsaani dictates, hence they base all their deviations on Qur'aanic…
An Islamic society has rented out a place to an insurance company.
The rent from the haraam insurance company is not permissible. If the insurance facility cannot be evicted, then the rent should be given as Sadqah to the poor. The rent for the…
A long time ago, a company had shares in a sugar mill.
The income should be given to the poor. One should not remain a shareholder in the sugar/alcohol company. In fact, the shares in a donkey entity such as are all these companies are…
A molvi says that there is a need to participate in the interfaith movement because it accommodates Islam and propagates against extremism.
The interfaith shayaateen such as Reverend Abraham Bham, Menk, Mr.Allie of the MJC Carrion Cartel and others of similar ilk are like the Yahood of the era of Rasulullah (Sallallahu…
I do not know if I am still a Muslim.
Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'aan Majeed: "Say (O Muhammad!) to My servants who have oppressed themselves (with the filth of sins): „Do not lose hope in the Mercy of Allah, for…
There appears to be some confusion regarding the Asaa (Staff/Stick).
There are two kinds of asaas (staffs/sticks). The one kind is a normal walking stick or a staff which all the Ambiya and Sahaabah would keep with them. The other kind is a…
It is mentioned in the Hadith that the size of the Jannat of the very last man to emerge from Jahannam will be ten times the size of our earth.
There is absolutely no conundrum underlying the massive size of Jannat. Jannat despite its mind-boggling massive size will be an infinitesimal speck in the ‗boundless' space…
Regarding Fasting on Monday and Thursday in these two days, the committee of the mosque decided to delay the Maghrib Salaat after the Athaan, as is do
Even in Ramadhaan, the delay in the Maghrib Salaat is excessive and not permissible. The time allocated for feasting at the time of Iftaar is inordinate even during Ramadhaan. For…
Is it permissible to charge fees for visitors for sightseeing in a game reserve?
Fees may not be charged for merely visiting and sightseeing the game reserve. Fees for lahw / la'b (nonsense and futility) are haraam.
Is it permissible to wear stitched sandals in Ihraam?
Are there sandals which are not stitched? All sandals are stitched. It is permissible to wear such sandals during Ihraam.
A man gave his wife one Talaaq Baa-in.
Yes, the first Talaaq remains valid. Should he ever issue another two Talaaqs, then all three will become effective.
Will Zakaat be discharged with fruit trees given to a Madrasah.
Zakaat will not be discharged by means of fruit trees if the trees will be planted in a Madrasah. If the plants are given to a poor person, then the Zakaat will be discharged.
There are two Tabligh Jamaat groups.
Do not join any one of the two opposing factions who have daggers in their hearts for each other. Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) said: ―The Madaaris should…