Ahmad Patel

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Fatawa

1. Is it permissible to beautify graves?AskImam · 1 Sep 2025
2. What should a woman do in the case where she wants to get married?AskImam · 13 May 2025
3. Can you purchase a car on interest terms when there are no interest free finances avialable for cars?AskImam · 10 Apr 2025
4. Dua on a Wednesday - Is this Hadith authentic?AskImam · 30 Nov 2024
5. Family ties with my non-Muslim familyAskImam · 13 Nov 2024
6. Using musical instruments in nasheeds and Nazms - Is this permissible?AskImam · 20 Aug 2024
7. Who's responsibly is my Mother in law?AskImam · 18 Mar 2024
8. Can a person lie about his age to get a job?AskImam · 26 Jan 2024
9. Must the exact words of the dua be used or can they be changed?AskImam · 20 Jan 2024
10. Wishing non-Muslims well on their religious holidays - Is this permissible?AskImam · 10 Dec 2023
11. Invited to a mixed gathering - Should i go?AskImam · 22 Oct 2023
12. Is there any interpretation to this dream or is it meaningless?AskImam · 3 Oct 2023
13. Can sugar alcohols be consumed?AskImam · 27 Sep 2023
14. Food must be covered at night as a sickness comes at night - Is this Hadith authentic?AskImam · 5 Sep 2023
15. Why doesn’t Allah assist me in achieving my goal despite me being obediant?AskImam · 26 Aug 2023
16. Is this type of promise allowed?AskImam · 2 Jun 2023
17. Is it permissible to make Sajda shukr when receiving good news etc.?AskImam · 24 Dec 2022
18. The money given for Zakaat & the money distributed, does it have to be the same?AskImam · 3 Dec 2022
19. Is there any Tawbah from backbiting?AskImam · 26 Nov 2022
20. Equality amongst childrenAskImam · 28 Oct 2022
21. family want the proposal to be called off but the girl is unsure because her Istikhara is positive. What should she do?AskImam · 15 Oct 2022
22. Are bone meal fertilizers Halaal to use?AskImam · 12 Oct 2022
23. What is the difference between intersex, transgender & is there any sin on them?Jamiat KZN · 6 Oct 2022
24. What should I do if my parents apposed my marriage ?AskImam · 5 Oct 2022
25. Traveling without a MahramAskImam · 16 Sep 2022
26. Can a woman who is impure give ghusal?AskImam · 19 Nov 2021
27. Taking from the Zakaat money for a service rendered - Is this permissible?AskImam · 18 Nov 2021
28. Does one have to enquire about the food if a Muslim is offering him the food?AskImam · 7 Nov 2021
29. Is wearing Nike permissible?AskImam · 11 Oct 2021
30. Is it permissible to beautify graves?AskImam · 15 Sep 2021
31. Questions regarding a MasbooqAskImam · 2 Jan 2021
32. Waswasa regarding Kufr and ShirkAskImam · 4 Dec 2020
33. Is it permissible to use condoms or birth control pills?AskImam · 23 Nov 2020
34. Can you recommend good Tafseer books?AskImam · 20 Nov 2020
35. Is it permissible to pay Chess?AskImam · 18 Nov 2020
36. HBZ Shari’a bank - Is it approved by Mufti Ebrahim Desai?AskImam · 7 Nov 2020
37. Shariah compliant investmentsAskImam · 7 Nov 2020
38. Is my Wudhu broken or not?AskImam · 6 Nov 2020
39. What is the best time to make an intention for a Nafl or Sunnah fast?AskImam · 6 Nov 2020
40. Praying Salat in a room with images - Is the Salaah valid?AskImam · 5 Nov 2020
41. Is it permissible to beautify graves?Jamiat KZN · 28 Oct 2020
42. Is CFX Trading group Shariah compliant?AskImam · 23 Oct 2020
43. Multiple financial questions relating to day trading etc.AskImam · 19 Oct 2020
44. Earning commission unlawfully - Is this permissible?AskImam · 17 Oct 2020
45. Is it permissible to plants the marigold plant? I heard that these plants are used as hindu symbolsAskImam · 27 Sep 2020
46. Slavery and IslamAskImam · 22 Sep 2020
47. Am I obliged to pay back the money in question or not?AskImam · 15 Sep 2020
48. Sibanye still water - Impala platinum - Sasol shares - Is it permissible to invest in them?AskImam · 10 Sep 2020
49. Suspicious husband - What do i do?AskImam · 3 Sep 2020
50. Ilm - Deen or psychiatry? What must a woman rather study?AskImam · 2 Sep 2020
51. Can women cut and dye their hair?AskImam · 2 Sep 2020
52. Does a civil divorce equate to a Sharee Talaaq?Jamiat KZN · 2 Sep 2020
53. Does a civil divorce equate to a Sharee Talaaq?AskImam · 1 Sep 2020
54. False promises and fraudAskImam · 30 Aug 2020
55. Is voting permissible?AskImam · 27 Aug 2020
56. Change and good mannersAskImam · 25 Aug 2020
57. My in-laws took my gold and do not want to return it - What can i do?AskImam · 23 Aug 2020
58. Baitul Ma’moor and the world revolving around itAskImam · 21 Aug 2020
59. Divorcing the first wife before getting married againAskImam · 17 Aug 2020
60. Is it permissible to insure goods in transit?AskImam · 11 Aug 2020
61. Delivering Haraam meat - Is my Job permissible?AskImam · 3 Aug 2020
62. Waswasa during Istinjaa - How do i get rid of this?AskImam · 3 Aug 2020
63. Can one have the name of Allah taa'la as a ringtone?AskImam · 27 Jul 2020
64. Is one allowed to show pictures of animate objects to children for educational purposes?AskImam · 26 Jul 2020
65. Red wine vinegar - Is it permissible?AskImam · 15 Jul 2020
66. What must be the minimum age of a goat, sheep, and bull for qurbani?AskImam · 15 Jul 2020
67. The sale of wigs - Is it permitted?AskImam · 15 Jul 2020
68. "O Allah! I seek refuge with You from laziness, from senile old age , from being in debt, and from committing sins - Is this Du'aa Authentic?AskImam · 11 Jul 2020
69. Is Third party insurance permissible?AskImam · 6 Jul 2020
70. What must be done with Makrooh money?AskImam · 6 Jul 2020
71. Subh Sadiq - How many minutes before this should one stop eating sehri?AskImam · 3 Jul 2020
72. Where do women place their hands in Salaah?AskImam · 3 Jul 2020
73. Nikah over video call. Is it valid?AskImam · 1 Jul 2020
74. Missing out Sajda-Tilawah in Salaah - What do i do?AskImam · 1 Jul 2020
75. Nikah over video call. Is it valid?Jamiat KZN · 1 Jul 2020
76. Musharakah contract agreement in the West - Will this be permissible?AskImam · 30 Jun 2020
77. Please provide the meaning of the name HareemAskImam · 27 Jun 2020
78. Is collagen made from Halaal Slaughtered animal permissible?AskImam · 25 Jun 2020
79. Is the money earned from selling cigarettes permissible?AskImam · 25 Jun 2020
80. AlMabroor Qurbani project 2020AskImam · 23 Jun 2020
81. Will the prayer of a lady be valid if imam not aware she is following?AskImam · 20 Jun 2020
82. Can i make Wudhu with re-used/recycled water?AskImam · 17 Jun 2020
83. Who has the right to name the child?AskImam · 3 May 2020
84. Teaching online with Zoom - Is this permissible?AskImam · 28 Apr 2020
85. Can one use an asthma inhaler or pump while fasting?AskImam · 20 Apr 2020
86. Is there a Du'aa for conceiving a baby girl?AskImam · 19 Apr 2020
87. At what age must a girl not be under the same blanket as her father?AskImam · 8 Apr 2020
88. What must be the length of the beard?AskImam · 29 Mar 2020
89. What must be done if one has doubts about food?AskImam · 16 Mar 2020
90. How do I repay stolen money?AskImam · 9 Mar 2020
91. Meals on airlines such as emirates, Oman etc - Can we eat them?AskImam · 7 Mar 2020
92. Is it permissible to charge a transaction fee for Lillah?AskImam · 6 Mar 2020
93. How can We protect ourselves from the Coronavirus ?AskImam · 5 Mar 2020
94. Is it permissible to attend a wedding of a close relative if it is a mixed gathering?AskImam · 4 Mar 2020
95. What is this Hadith and is it authentic?AskImam · 28 Feb 2020
96. Does getting sexually excited through fantasizing necessitate Ghusl for a woman?AskImam · 7 Feb 2020
97. What is the difference between intersex, transgender & is there any sin on them?AskImam · 5 Feb 2020
98. Can one admire a drawing?AskImam · 28 Jan 2020
99. Can one ask for a refund after making a non-refundable booking?AskImam · 19 Jan 2020
100. The etiquettes of Marital relationsAskImam · 18 Jan 2020
101. Is it permissible to apply nail polish?AskImam · 6 Jan 2020
102. Is selling a Haram product to a non Muslim permissible?AskImam · 19 Dec 2019
103. is it permissible to own shares in a company on the stock market?AskImam · 19 Dec 2019
104. Is it necessary to have Ghusal after washing the deceased person?AskImam · 10 Dec 2019
105. Is it permissible to rent/lease a flat?AskImam · 6 Dec 2019
106. Is my income Halaal?AskImam · 6 Dec 2019
107. Is it permissible to use perfumes that contain denatured alcohol?AskImam · 2 Dec 2019
108. What are Sharia Compliant Sukuks?AskImam · 2 Dec 2019
109. Is it permissible to donate the umbilical cord for scientific research?AskImam · 19 Nov 2019
110. What Is the status of FNB Islamic Finance? permissible or impermissible?AskImam · 17 Nov 2019
111. Is it permissible to make Dua for a non-believer who has passed away?AskImam · 13 Nov 2019
112. Can a women leave her house to watch public executions and other punishments in an Islamic country?AskImam · 25 Oct 2019
113. Is it permissible for a woman to remove her headscarf due to a medical illness?AskImam · 25 Oct 2019
114. What are the laws with regards to prisoners and their praying of Salaah?AskImam · 24 Oct 2019
115. Is it permissible to have plot schemes or ballot schemes with regards to property?AskImam · 20 Oct 2019
116. Is it permissible to work with the DXN company?AskImam · 17 Oct 2019
117. Is it permissible to have relationship with women who is an orthodox Jew ?AskImam · 17 Oct 2019
118. What is the ruling on keeping birds as pets and flying kites?AskImam · 16 Oct 2019
119. What are the best names for sons?AskImam · 16 Oct 2019
120. Is it permissible to have an abortion because of abuse in a marriage ?AskImam · 14 Oct 2019
121. Is attending a wedding ceremony permissible?AskImam · 7 Oct 2019
122. Is it permissible to have multiple piercings on a female's ear?AskImam · 3 Oct 2019
123. Is Qurbani compulsory upon a person who performs Hajj e Tamatu'?AskImam · 7 Sep 2019
124. Advise to a women who is confused with regards to her marriage and what constitutes Nikaah ?AskImam · 2 Sep 2019
125. Can you use Authentic Islamic Channel and Youth Club on YouTube to spread Islam?AskImam · 9 Aug 2019
126. Is it permissible to masturbate whilst looking at one wife?AskImam · 4 Aug 2019
127. Are the heirs of a land still entitled to a share of it, if one of the heirs bought the land or invested in the land during the lifetime of the deceased?AskImam · 4 Aug 2019
128. What are the rulings with regards to the discharge of women?AskImam · 23 Jul 2019
129. s it permissible to work in the EPFO(Employee Provident Fund Office) Department of Government?AskImam · 18 Jul 2019
130. Is it permissible for a woman to lead other women in Salaah (congregational prayer) ?AskImam · 18 Jul 2019