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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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  1. Can a female pray, or listen verses from Quran-e-Pak without covering her head. 2nd Q is Can a female wear a green Pants, Green Skirt, and Green SalwarAskImam · 10 Oct 2002
  2. what is the right positin of the feet while we are in 'sajda' position....AskImam · 10 Oct 2002
  3. Is it permissible to wear coats made from Moleskin?AskImam · 8 Oct 2002
  4. Can i perform Umrah behalf of my mother, as i'm working Saudi and my mother is in India. My mother is very old and also i can not afford to bring her.AskImam · 8 Oct 2002
  5. I've been having a problem with my period. It usually lasts 7 days, but I cannot define when it finishes. I think my menses is over and I make ghusl, but later it turns out that I still have itAskImam · 6 Oct 2002
  6. When I pray I usually have money in my pocket which has a picture of the queen is this allowed. Also On fridays in the mosque when collections are made the money collected is put to one side and ...AskImam · 6 Oct 2002
  7. How much money would a single mother with 3 children get from her Ex-husband (after divorce)in $?AskImam · 6 Oct 2002
  8. For a woman-1-the term mahram includes whom? 2-can I go to taraweeh? 3-what to do about human rights?AskImam · 6 Oct 2002
  9. I noticed that many people seek a short cut these days. When greeting, instead of saying "Assalamualaikum" they just say "Salam" ...is this permissible?AskImam · 6 Oct 2002
  10. Can a person begin their fast while in a state of janabah?AskImam · 6 Oct 2002
  11. I think the response you gave to the man who is 45 and wishes to marry a 12yr old is purely wrong!! That is called a pedophileAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  12. Can I perform kaza if I missed magrib salaah?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  13. Is it permissible for a muslim to be interested in another religion whilst being a muslim.Can any person belong to two religions?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  14. I love this girl? She says she loves me too. But she doesn't want to marry me. She says she has some problems. so i dont know what to do. Can you please guide me? thanksAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  15. Can I join the United States Army?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  16. 6701 My husband wants to become rich overnight, I am in trouble. that’s why he cheat the people and do all those things which our Prophet prohibitedAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  17. if i travel to a farm 100miles away and i miss my salat wen i return home how much qaza rakats do i have to pray ?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  18. What if she is in her home and while guests come she is in her kitchen cooking without niqab on, non-mahram men pass through the kitchen. Can she serve food to non mahram male guests without a niqab?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  19. A) Is it permissible to use lipstick containing ‘Cetyl Alcohol’ ? B) What is your view regarding the reading of books such as Harry potter?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  20. I would like to know if one can perform Salaah after having performed Ghusl, or is it a fard to take Wudu after Ghusl to perform salaah.AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  21. What does seeing a a burning mark of a fish on the neck mean ?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  22. How Quran-e-Hakeem differenciates between Momin and Muslim?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  23. Why must women be 'odebient'? I have read on your site the many ways of creating an 'obedient' wife. Where I come from we train our dogs to be obedient not our peopleAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  24. 1) When washing hands, is there any particular sequence. My friend keeps insisting that it should be right, right, right and then left, left, left.AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  25. A man has issued 3rd talaaq to his wife. What has to be done if they want to re-marry?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  26. How is a Islamic government supposed to be? I mean how do you elect the ruler, is he elected for life, etc, etc; how does it run?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  27. 1.I have read we can't use black hair dye.can we use brownish black or grey hair colors available in markets.AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  28. 1) If one passes wind whilst making ghusl, does he have to start the ghusl all over again 3) Is it better to perform your qadha salaats instead of performing nafl salaatsAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  29. Aalim has proved thru his research that Aisha’s (Rad.) age was not 9 at the time of her marriage, she was 19. one of the Raavi, due to weak memory started giving false hadithAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  30. 6712 i.e. Is it necessary to read iqamat in the mosque for ada and qaza salats when I perform myself (not with jamath...AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  31. Is it true that Tallahasse means "He Allah will deliver you sometime in the future?"AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  32. Is it permissible to buy share on the stock market?AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  33. In my current job on top of my basic salary, I have additional benefits that I am entitled to. What is the Shariah ruling on accepting: Free medical insurance...AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  34. Question regarding the separation of men and women in the mosque.AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  35. I am not going well in my studies,i do not decide very quikly and make wrong decisions, my heart does not set in where i want it to, please help me set my heart to studying and my educational futureAskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  36. How to deal with woman that wants to work.AskImam · 4 Oct 2002
  37. What is the book IBID?AskImam · 3 Oct 2002
  38. Reciting Sura Fatiha behind the imam(ref Qs 6564), confused ... e) Since all Imam and their followers are correct then why there is contradiction in reading Surat Fatiha behind Imam?AskImam · 3 Oct 2002
  39. 1.I try to read the last few verses of surah Hashr in the morning and in the evening, but when is the morning and the evening,ie is morning before asr and evening after asr?AskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  40. Can I offer prayers away from a Jamaat without being physically present there. This is a situation where I am ill and cannot go out for prayers specially the Juma prayersAskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  41. In order to fulfil Islamic and South African law, what type of contract should be drawn up, i.e ANC or community of property, between a husband and wife?AskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  42. I am in grade 11 and i prefect elections will soon take place. Would it be permissible for me to be elected as a prefect at my school?AskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  43. I have been praying istekharah about this matter and so far I don't know what do. Please let me know what are the signs of istekharah?AskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  44. i was considering having hair extensions put in,but was wondering if my wudhu would be accepted as the hair is stuck on with hair glueAskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  45. is doing this wrong, if i have the book SAHIH BUKHARI with me hard copy and type a Hadis form it and send to my contacts is this a wrong deed sinAskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  46. Is masterbation of the husband by the wife allowed?AskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  47. Please provide your esteemed opinion of the Amina Lawal case (the Nigerian divorced woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery)AskImam · 2 Oct 2002
  48. is it haram to read romantic books is it haram to talk to guys onlineAskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  49. When looking for a wife, in which mannerism are allowed to look. is it permissible to look at her?AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  50. 1.If conditions weren't met with,during Iddath after talaaq,can this be repeated? 2.I have received a proposal to be a second wife.What are the conditions that i should know about?AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  51. Does an adulterer who dies at a young age after contracting a disease need forgiveness from his wife?AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  52. Second marriage possible under these conditions. i would like to marry a woman who is 12 years old, her father and she has also agreed. What is your advise?AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  53. My husband keeps accussing me of things I have not done, he keeps hurting my feelings, and yet in my heart I have no such intentionsAskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  54. I hav been involved with a divorcee,who has told me about his past, we want to get married .by making istekhara is that sufficient in accepting the proposal,despite everyone speaking bad about him.AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  55. 1) woman preforming salat reading from the quran while following the imam, 2) when maliki asr has started and hanifi zohr has not ended can maliki pray zohr in hanafi timeAskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  56. Can a person hug his wife when she is in her menses?AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  57. 1) Standing and raising slogans (like: long live PEER-E-TAREEKAT, Allah-O-Akbar etc) on arrival of heir of a sufi family 2) Celebrating GIYARAWEENAskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  58. Should i Ask my mothers permission to go to jihad in AFGHANISTAN or PALESTINE?AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  59. If an Imam makes a mistake while reading a surah after al-Fatiha is the prayer valid? Can he start another surah? Is sajdah sahoh needed.AskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  60. Interpretation of my two dreams.Some man reading at-tahiyyatu li-lahi was-salalwatu & in another reading Allah's name 'ya-rashidu' in my dreamAskImam · 1 Oct 2002
  61. Who is an aalim/aalimah? What do they teach if you take an aalim/aalimah course? What do you have to know in order to be called an aalim/aalimah?AskImam · 29 Sep 2002
  62. how can just talking to someone of the opposite sex be regarded as adultery?AskImam · 29 Sep 2002
  63. Can a sister pierce her nail to wear a ring on the nail?AskImam · 26 Sep 2002
  64. What is the sunnah for men regarding the use of surma/kohl? Is this a medication or for beautification?AskImam · 26 Sep 2002
  65. Are there any restrictions for intercourse positions in Islam?AskImam · 26 Sep 2002
  66. Can i say 'i love you' to my future spouse? We are going to get engaged this year.AskImam · 26 Sep 2002
  67. I have come across http://www.Islamic-Awareness.org/Polemics/AISHAH.html regarding Ayesha R.A.’s age when she got married. Please review it and advise if there is anything objectionable here.AskImam · 23 Sep 2002
  68. can we use some of the time in the company to reply email / phone calls of our brothers in regard to deeni mattersAskImam · 23 Sep 2002
  69. If a person is on life-support, and his organs are failing, and the probability of recovery is extremely low, can we as their family make a decision to, pull the plug (stop the use of life-support)?AskImam · 23 Sep 2002
  70. I once reached the Masjid, and found the Jamaat was just over, and some people stood up to makeup for their missed Rakaats. Can one of these persons act as an Imaam for people just coming in?AskImam · 23 Sep 2002
  71. Please quote the Ahadith about the month of Safar (2nd month of Islamic calendar). Is it true that this is month of Balaayaat? What exactly are BALAAYAAT?AskImam · 23 Sep 2002
  72. Performing Salaat with ones family? wife and daughters, etc.AskImam · 23 Sep 2002
  73. can we combine salat of [ Zuhr and asr] and [ maghrib and esha ] during travel as hadiths attached From Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 20, Number 209AskImam · 21 Sep 2002
  74. Are the foll. Halal to eat? Clams, Crab, Tuna, Dolphins, Lobsters, Oysters, Octopus, Shellfish, Shrimp, Snails, SnakesAskImam · 21 Sep 2002
  75. I had this dream couple of days ago in which i was reading LAILAHA ILLALLLAHO MUHAMMADUR-RASOOLULLAH out loudAskImam · 21 Sep 2002
  76. Are we allowed to purchase gold on credit for resale purposes.eg.jewellery store.AskImam · 21 Sep 2002
  77. there is a dua to recite after 'Salatul Hajaat' by Allama jazri ..the translation is "O Allah, while setting my face towards You ..O Muhammed, through your intermediary do i set myAskImam · 21 Sep 2002
  78. Please interpret a dream of mine where I heard that someone had passed away?AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  79. 1. I realize that I recited Alhamdu surah alone and not an additional surah. 2. Which mad-hub follows in Masjid al-Haram and masjidun-nabawi?AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  80. 1) Why Hazrat Ali (Rad.) is referred as Ali Karamalluhu Wajhahu.2) What does Damat Barkatahum mean? 3) What is Qaddasa-Lahu-SirrahAskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  81. Regarding reading the quraan from a hand held device called "The Holy Quraan Digital Book"?AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  82. Me and my friend bought a book by both of us contributing half of the money. after some days we found out he is a thief, we broke all ties with him. Please advise me what to do with the bookAskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  83. I would like to know if I can pay off the interest of my mortgage with interest received from my savings account?AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  84. Do I do qasr whiel going to my Hometown where I no longer live.AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  85. What are the meanings of the following names? ,Abu Bakr,Umar,Usman,Ali What are the names of their wives?AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  86. Jealous and pride are kabeera sin, but what is the solution or cure for it? How can one avoid being jealous or having pride?AskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  87. 1. When does the Sahoor time end? According to the local Mosque here, it’s 5 minutes b4 Fajr. 2. provide meanings of the Du’aas that are generally recited at end of SahoorAskImam · 20 Sep 2002
  88. I plan to perform all my qaza salats. 1. Can I read qaza salat with ada salat azan or I need read seperate azan for qaza salat?AskImam · 19 Sep 2002
  89. Is it correct/permitted for a muslim brother to work for the revenue offices. 2)Is tax an oppression to us muslims.AskImam · 19 Sep 2002
  90. i prayed istikarah namaz for marriage purposes and i had this dream,what happened was there were loads of people and the girl i prayed for was thereAskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  91. no 6661 , i wish u further elaborate this 1. the descendant of Rasullah [s.w.]are through Hazrat Ali through his sons Hassan and Hussain why is this that it is just from his two sonsAskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  92. tell me about the basic concepts of Zakat regarding women, should I pay Zakat or not? some people told me that it is not due on unmarried females and some told me it is not due on income of ladiesAskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  93. about zakaat money? i would like to know if we can keep aside zakaat money for some body every year and then give that person the entire amount after a few years in lumpsum for his daughters weddingAskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  94. Can a man marry his wife's stepmother?AskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  95. Is intercourse in the bathroom/shower allowed?AskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  96. What is the meaning of the following surat in the quran - surat 7:verse 205 "And remember your lord by your tongue and within yourself,humbly and in awe ,without loudness"AskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  97. Forgetting that one has made an intention to fast. on Thursday morning he realises that he should have been fasting. since he has not anything contrary to fasting can he continue to fastAskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  98. 1. Is it okay to eat any meat by just saying bismillah? 2. Can we use products that have pig in them? 3.During Eid and Ramadan do we follow the moon in Saudi Arabia or our country?AskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  99. Husband's biological father my mahram? Step-grandfather? Parent marry their child's in-law? Salaat with a female Imam?AskImam · 18 Sep 2002
  100. My wife intended to fast the whole month of Rajab, without thinking about her period. Now her period has arrived...Does she have to make up for these days?AskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  101. Can I marry a second wife if it will bring embarrassment and shame to my family and my wife’s family?AskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  102. are we allowed to eat bovine gelatine?AskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  103. are we allowed to eat beacon gelatine?AskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  104. If people in Adams(pbuh) time were 60+ ft tall, how come we never find any remains close to that tall.AskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  105. Why do we name our daughters after the wife of the ‘Aziz ( Zulaikha)?AskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  106. I would like to know is wearing a white gold ring is Haram, somepeople told me I can wear it, and others said no because it made from gold, and it doesn't matter if it's yellow or whiteAskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  107. 1.is it sinful to miss sunat e muakada salat on a daily basis 2.is it makrooh for men if they do not wear a topi when prayingAskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  108. please tell me something to read as my husbands has some very bad habitsAskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  109. 1. If I wear a taweez as medication, do I have to take it off as soon as I am cured from that particular illness? 2. please read the article ‘On Raising the Hands in Prayer’ by Shaikh MubarakpuriAskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  110. what happens in case of a dispute b/w heirs on a particular item like piece of land. deceased left a piece of land, out of three heirs two want to keep it (as the market value of land is very lowAskImam · 17 Sep 2002
  111. Is it permissable for a man to hear a ladies voice over the radio?AskImam · 16 Sep 2002
  112. I keep reading how our dear Prophet, his sahaba, family members and many pious muslims used to stay awake in ibadat whole night. am trying to make up my lost fasts ... I work full time 5 days a weekAskImam · 16 Sep 2002
  113. My father treats my mother very badly...What should I do. My father beats and treats my mom and sister like animals cagedAskImam · 16 Sep 2002
  114. Can a hanafi read Asr once the Shafi time for Asr has set in(Hanafi time for Asr has not yet set in-usually Asr for Shafi starts earlier then that of Hanafi)AskImam · 15 Sep 2002
  115. Reciting sura behind the imam: what is the difference with hanafi and other madhad? Sharia proofs?AskImam · 15 Sep 2002
  116. saying 'aslamu-alaikum' to faasiqs. is it true that u can not greet a faasiq? almost whole of my kin have no beard, then how am i supposed to initiate conversations with them?AskImam · 15 Sep 2002
  117. Can i marry my wifes younger sister. If not why? What is the shariah ruling if i am already in nikah to this person?AskImam · 14 Sep 2002
  118. Can an existing Masjid & Madrasah be demolished to build a new one in it's place - please see details below.AskImam · 14 Sep 2002
  119. Paying money for graveyard maintenance. i visited graveyard, its keeper requested me for water tank. He will use the water for cleaning graveyard and for the plants. Will i get reward if i pay to him?AskImam · 14 Sep 2002
  120. 1) How many types of salaat exist ?If the list would be to extensive, could you please inform me just the names of all salaat,AskImam · 13 Sep 2002
  121. I want my friend who is Shia to convert to Ahl al Sunnah.AskImam · 13 Sep 2002
  122. Estate of man with no wife or children. in the event of an uncle's (mother's brother) death, how would his estate be dealt with? has no parents, no wife, no children. He has 1 brother and 1 sisterAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  123. Can I sell a particular brands duplicate (fake) irrespective of whether that brand is registered in my country or not?AskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  124. 1)If I forget the Dua-Qunoot in the Witr, Is it valid or Sajda Sahw is necessary. 2) Maghrib Salaat. Instead of 3 rakaat he did 4 rakaat. upon realizing this mistake, he repeated Salaat againAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  125. I would like to know if the name Dayaan can be given to a baby boy. What is the meaning? Is it a suitable name?AskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  126. who are syeds can u explain thisAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  127. does chewing gum break the fastAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  128. Is it sin fall on us if we don't wake him up? How can we handle this situation? While we perform 'duha' prayer at home we asked him to wake up...He was not happyAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  129. Salaams, Can you help me find the meanings to the names Sanaida and Saiqua , both are female names and from where/which country they originated.. thanksAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  130. I need to know what is the fatwa for passing gas from the front in women? will her wadhu be valid?AskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  131. Is Nikah valid with One muslim male witness and 2 Christan ones? Groom left two weeks after Nikah does not support her.We are in remote area with no Masjid, no ImamAskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  132. If we visit any Muslim and he offers some food to eat, but we don’t know that the food is halal or not. Can we avoid eating if we have a doubt of halal and haram.AskImam · 12 Sep 2002
  133. Is it permissblible for me too request for a discount on my goods from asomeone who has borrowed money from me...?AskImam · 11 Sep 2002
  134. A building that was used as a bar is on sale. I wish to buy and re-sell it. However, I am sure that I will only be able to re-sell it to some-one who will open another bar in its place. May I do so?AskImam · 11 Sep 2002
  135. 1) wearing taweez? if I wear taweez and go toilet is it not impure as taweez contain ayats from Quran. 2) I urine and don’t find water, etc. reach home, wash my parts. Do I have to change my cloths?AskImam · 11 Sep 2002
  136. please can you tell me straight if oral sex is haraam or not?AskImam · 11 Sep 2002
  137. can a jinn enter in a human body , can he harm humans.plz give the answer in detail from hadiths and quranAskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  138. What is the exact age until which a lady is allowed to breast-feed her child?AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  139. Are unit trusts permissible? Can the profits be used?AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  140. What is fatwa on saying "Ya Shaykh Madad" ? I have seen people saying "Ya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani give me 1000 dollars"AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  141. We have enough money,What should be our first preference Hajj or zakaat and Why?AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  142. 1) How to keep my mind present while offereing Salaat 2) 2)i am going in a Co-Ed college girls and boys study together. if u could tell something to keep my mind clear of bad thoughtsAskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  143. Referring to Question 4540 Marriage to a girl whose father is a banker. If I am married then how to deal with it?AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  144. I want to spent time in Medina in Ramadan. My friend is asking to go in Jamath and leave family at home and he will look after them and he will keep his wife at my home (presently I am in Saudi).AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  145. can u feed your pet dog with pet food thatis not halaal?AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  146. in R18 000 debt, unable to pay it, and wants to have it remitted. ready to receive Zakaat for it. earns R5000 a month. sends his children to private school. Is such a person Zakaatable.AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  147. Can the charges of debt collectors, be added to the actual amount that is being owed to me.AskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  148. Can you please code a hadith which explains the masah (of the head, ears, and especially back of the neck). 2; how we can distinguish between thick and spares beardAskImam · 10 Sep 2002
  149. When alone in the house or bedroom with her husband can a woman wear clothes which expose her sattar?AskImam · 9 Sep 2002
  150. Can women wear pants above ankle?AskImam · 9 Sep 2002
  151. Can I break relations with my sister if she does not follow Shariah Rules or at least can I become angry from her for one or two monthsAskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  152. Can I keep the keep my daughters name Maariyah? Insha-allah. What is the correct spelling, meaning and is it in the quraan, in which context?AskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  153. What is the Shar'i ruling on Ilm-ul-Ghaib? Was Nabi(sallallahu alahi wasallam)Aalimul Ghaib as some people claim? Please answer with proofs from the Qur'aan and SunnahAskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  154. I read this on a site can you please clarify this or explain? Is it true? 'You have not recognized the friend of Allah, Ali Ibne Abi Taleb (AS) as he deserved and you have given in to the enemy ...'AskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  155. I want to know regarding the duas after fard salat. eg. at zohar we pray 4 sunnat, 4 fard, 2 sunnat and 2 nafl. Now should I pray the duas after the 4 fard salat or after completing the whole salat?AskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  156. Would you please give me the detail of SURTH AL_NISSA verse 34.AskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  157. What is the meaning of the name Khizar? Is Khizar A.S. a Prophet?AskImam · 6 Sep 2002
  158. i own a small retail shop and inorder to celebrate 25 years of my business. I would like to know the islamic way of celebration of annivesaries of business firms/human beings?AskImam · 5 Sep 2002
  159. What are ALL the pre-requisites of a Mujtahid Mutluk Imam?AskImam · 5 Sep 2002
  160. What are your obligations to your stepparents?AskImam · 5 Sep 2002
  161. Is there anything we should do to repent? I am having problem during prayers. While I am praying I think about other stuff and this is not under my controlAskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  162. Is it permissible for me to perform prayers in my School?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  163. Is netmeeting through internet allowed with my father ? 1)Are we allowed to make video with our own video camera .AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  164. what is the fatwa of the qadhaa of qasr namaaz(hanafi)!does 1 perform the ntire namaz?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  165. I got married to an American Muslim (new) in an American court by an official without any witnesses. Is this marriage islamically legal?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  166. Is my husband's father my mehram? Can one marry their in-law?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  167. Should employee get paid if he didn't follow instructions, resulting in monetary loss to my business worthmore than his paycheck?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  168. is it haram to buy something from someone knowing it had been stolen? whether a bike, a stereo system, etc, is it haram?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  169. I have a friend (Muslim) but she is not that religious. I am confused if I should stay friends with her forever because this is just worldly friendship.AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  170. I plan to buy a house. My mother wants to register under her name. Because she is afraid about the future in old age and if she has any propery people will care about her in her old ageAskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  171. Q.No:5870. In that you said that all the children of Adam (al ) are sinners. Do the prophet Monhammed (sal) is a sinner ?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  172. Someone died leaving 3 daughters and 1 son..the deceased had 4 appartments...he gave one to each son/daughter, can this be done? or daughters will only get half of what the sons get?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  173. Is it permissible for a person to borrow or take out a loan through a bank and use the money to go for Hajj or Umrah?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  174. To do KHALAL of fingers, can we use the same water as the one in MASAH of head or do we have to use new water?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  175. I am a 19/f thinking of not getting married because I do not favor overly sexual marriages unlike many men. I would prefer intercourse to be restricted mostly to procreation. Afraid to die alone.AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  176. Could you please differentiate between a Muslim and a Mu'minAskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  177. If you don't know you passed gas etc. does your salat count? If you don't know a thing breaks wudu and you've done before must you make up your prayers? Are we counted for what we don't know?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  178. Are there any rituals that need to be followed when moving into a new house or apartment for ‘Barakaa’ and Security?AskImam · 4 Sep 2002
  179. Can a person do Fixed deposit in bank to help poor people.AskImam · 2 Sep 2002
  180. Does kufr break wudhu? If a person says or does something that kicks him from Islam then make shahada, can he pray if he had wudhu before getting kicked out of Islam or while he was out?AskImam · 2 Sep 2002
  181. My husband always dreams about me being with another male and not doing what he tells me or doing the opposite to what he says.AskImam · 1 Sep 2002
  182. What is the correct way of naming a child? If the father is called Masud Ahmed and he calls his son Khalid. Can he give the full name Khalid MasudAskImam · 1 Sep 2002
  183. Is Ramis an islamic name? Which language is it from? ThankyouAskImam · 1 Sep 2002
  184. Can a product containing “Gelatine” be applied externally onto the body?AskImam · 1 Sep 2002
  185. When you have a wet dream and the semen gets on your clothes and u put that piece of cloth in the washing machine ... Do i the wash the whole load again or just that cloth?AskImam · 1 Sep 2002
  186. Do I have to perform the Qada for those Salaats in which my abulution was invalid because I did not mention the name "Allah"?AskImam · 30 Aug 2002
  187. Regarding Q# 3530 and Q# 5159. Both the questions have different methods of cutting one’s nails. Please clarify which is mustahab, or are they both mustahab?AskImam · 30 Aug 2002
  188. When i was about 12 years old i masturbated. I didnt know that masturbation was haraam. How should i ask Allah for forgiveness?AskImam · 30 Aug 2002
  189. A -There is any Dua to concentrate on my studies as I have exams on october,B- I heard that mullah omar had a dream(istakara) about afhgan-US warAskImam · 30 Aug 2002
  190. regarding Authorative Rule - could you give me any reference from any Fiqh (or tareekh book) that Prophet 'forced' anyone to pray, or any other obligation of Islam ...AskImam · 30 Aug 2002
  191. What are the steps that must be taken prior of doing istikhara between a boy and a girl? Does boy or girl has to propose first, then after their agreement do istikhara?AskImam · 29 Aug 2002
  192. In my dream I saw a Huge Tree, black & white Birds What does this mean ?AskImam · 29 Aug 2002
  193. Can a female with Wudhu remove her shoes and perform her salaat sitting in a car (for safety) facing the correct direction which is parked outside a masjid with no salah facilities for women?AskImam · 29 Aug 2002
  194. If an Imam makes a mistake while reading a surah after al-Fatiha is the prayer valid?AskImam · 28 Aug 2002
  195. When I was about 12-13 years, or even younger, I heards from my elder cousin that when you fast, you can break it before 10:00am if you feel you can't do itAskImam · 28 Aug 2002
  196. was Hazrat Khidar a prophet? Was he a messenger? Is he still alive? Someone argued that he still did not die.AskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  197. I had a cut in my toe. I started my isha Salaat there was no blood on it, when I finished my Salaat, I noticed that there was blood on the bandage. So should I repeat my whole SalaatAskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  198. wat is the fatwa about azaan at qabrastaan(graveyards)?AskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  199. Is it necessary to change place after Farz Namaz in the mosque to read sunnat and nafl?AskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  200. Kindly advise me the complete procedure to start reading my umrikazaa(Missed Salaat)from start to finish,also advise the niyaat required and any info to benefit meAskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  201. O Muhammed, through your intermediary do i set my face towards my Lord......"??? What is this 'O Muhammed' in this supplication? is this not shirk? ... refer Hisn HaseenAskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  202. What is the Islamic view on the concept of LUCK? Can one wish someone ‘Good Luck’ or ‘Best of Luck’? As a Muslim can I believe in “Nahoosat” or ‘Bad Luck’?AskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  203. Dealing with an obsession with cleansing ones hands and body, accompanied with bad thoughts.AskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  204. If a man dies, how can his wealth be distributed?AskImam · 27 Aug 2002
  205. Suppose a husband (ofcourse muslim) divorced his wife and after some time (say after few years) he wants to re-marryher. She is also in the same opinionAskImam · 24 Aug 2002
  206. Can the sons of a deceased man inherit from their uncle upon his death?AskImam · 24 Aug 2002
  207. he being indian and myself pakistani the chances of my parents agreeing are virtually nil. To marry him would be without my parents permission...should o marry him even without my parents willAskImam · 24 Aug 2002
  208. What are the teachings in the four Madhahib that if a person eats a camel meat, he breaks his Ablution?AskImam · 24 Aug 2002
  209. someone dies having three daughters and one son, has four appartments. he gives one to each son/daughter (mentioned in the will), can this be done? or daughters will only get half of what the sons getAskImam · 24 Aug 2002
  210. I wish to repay a person for damage caused to his property some while back, but the person is no longer contactable. How should I relieve myself of this obligation?AskImam · 23 Aug 2002
  211. I have been brought up in a community where we have a common problem between the "sunni" and "Thabligh"?who are the sunni's and who are the thablighs and where did SALAAMI originate from?AskImam · 23 Aug 2002
  212. Who should perform Hajj for a deceased person who has left money for his request?AskImam · 23 Aug 2002
  213. My Nephew's name is Zayyaan, but i've noticed that there are girl's with the same name.Can it be Unisex?The meaning is Beautiful.AskImam · 23 Aug 2002
  214. How does one deal with non-Muslims when questioned on the age of Bibi Ayesha RadhiAllahu Anha at the time of her marriage to the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam?AskImam · 23 Aug 2002
  215. What is the meaning of Al-Shuraim or Shuraim?AskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  216. If someone in ramadan doesn´t pray namaz with jamat can he lead the witr namaz?AskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  217. Is Shiryan a muslim name?AskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  218. Is it allowed to give monetory help for a girl who may marry a Hindu. He asked me money to get her daughter married. I have promised him long back that I will help him in his daughter's marriageAskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  219. I am looking for as many Qur'an, Hadeeth & Math-hab references concerning the validity of saying thikr loud and in congregation i)after salaat and ii)during any other non specified timeAskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  220. what is read in the nikkaAskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  221. Is it allowed to make dua in my prayers for the name of the girl I want to marry.AskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  222. 1) I work at a grocery store and they are english songs that are played in a low volume. Is my Salaat valid - no matter how I concentrate on my Salaat, the noise of the song goes into my earAskImam · 22 Aug 2002
  223. Ref Q 4969 , would Chicken Feet be regarded pure irrespective by whom it has been cutAskImam · 21 Aug 2002
  224. I have heard in speeches that it is Sunnah with great reward if we eat our meals sitting on the floor versus a dining table. Please provide the directives of Prophet s.a.w.s. in regards to this.AskImam · 21 Aug 2002
  225. A friend of mine is about to get married to lady who has 4 children from previous marriages. She has put some conditions...is this marriage valid??AskImam · 21 Aug 2002
  226. If there is a God then how come there is so much bloodshed, war, poverty, murder, rape, child abuse and many other social injustices in the world and why doesn't God do anything?AskImam · 21 Aug 2002
  227. I dont get along with my father,I speak loudly to him now a days when his temper is high,He don't get along with my mother too... what should I do to be in control?AskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  228. How to avoid marital disputes? if a woman is displeased with her husband regarding sth that he did, how should she handle it so as not to be ungrateful?AskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  229. Is is part of the PURE and original usool of Moulana Ilyaas that the Tabligh Jamaat's activities are only concerned with amr-bil-ma'roof and not nahi-anil-munkar ?AskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  230. What proof is there for Awliya, Akhyaar,Abdaal, Abraar, Awtaad , Noqabah and Ghous from Quran/Hadith.AskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  231. A mass Jumuah was recently held.Another sister refused to attend the Jumuah salaah as she says that women cannot perform Salaah behind men in JamaatAskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  232. are we allowed to pay goodwill when purchasing a business.AskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  233. “Allahumma inna najalooka fi nuhoorihim, wana audhubika min shuroorihim”; Please provide the related Hadith and benefits of the above supplication.AskImam · 20 Aug 2002
  234. what is the meaning of the name AzmeenaAskImam · 17 Aug 2002
  235. Please provide the source Hadith and translation of this Du’aa: Allahummakfinee bi halaalika a’n haraamika wa aghnee bi fadhlika a’mman siwaakaAskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  236. Please advise if I can use the stories of the Sahaba from the foll. website for Ta’leem.http://web.umr.edu/~msaumr/reference/companions/AskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  237. what is the maximum rate of profit (if any) that one can charge while trading.AskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  238. My sister living with me who is single passed away. I have one sister and a brother. How will her property be divided and she have also nominated me as her beneficiary 100% in some of her property.AskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  239. Is this permissible in Islam for a woman to remove hairs from her Hands, Legs and Private parts?AskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  240. I am living sepeartely from husband 2 months now.He wants to stay with parents.we r not divorced.I need him physically,is it haraam.7 years married 2 childrenAskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  241. I have been visitng this website regularly. At one place I read that Yusuf Ali's commentary on the Holy Quran is not so reliable. There is an instance where only he has translated Quran correctlyAskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  242. What should i do to control my angerAskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  243. 1) If a Muslim does not have time for prayer, is there any other alternative to replace the prayer?AskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  244. Can one keep his eyes closed during Salaat for greater concentration (or atleast during the Qiraat part)? Also, can one repeat the Qiraat silently after the Imam, when praying in Jamaat?AskImam · 16 Aug 2002
  245. can a women put a "loop" as a means for contraceptive under any or specific circumstancesAskImam · 15 Aug 2002
  246. If a male masturbates while fasting (farz or nafl)(saum), will this break his fast?AskImam · 15 Aug 2002
  247. What is the preferrable age for a boy to get married?AskImam · 15 Aug 2002
  248. i have heard that before every farz prayer if there are sunnats they are not compulsoryAskImam · 14 Aug 2002
  249. Who are the people who derserves to be given sadqaAskImam · 14 Aug 2002
  250. Are coke and soft drinks haraam or mushkook(doubtful)? Please reply!AskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  251. What is the meaning of the name Luqman? Was he a Prophet? Please list out his advices/teachings.AskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  252. I have been praying my qazaa that I missed in my lifetime. Do I pray 4 farz or 2 farz for all the jumma farz I have missed? Should my niyah be:- salatul jumma,2 farz praying qazaaAskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  253. Shud I, being a hanafi, attend the Asr prayers at the masajid here (that are carried out at the early shafie time) or shud i pray the asr prayers at homeAskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  254. I would like to goto Jihad in Palestine to free MAshid Al-Aqsa, without my mothers permission is allowed?AskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  255. what do I do with this excess money? Recently, someone knocked my car. he paid me R1300 for the damages. went to the panelbeater who quoted me R1400.AskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  256. What are the Faraid (obligations) of performing Rukoo and Sajda (in terms of posture, position of hands, fingers, forehead, nose, eyes, feet, duration, etc., for men and women)?AskImam · 13 Aug 2002
  257. Can a woman not in ihram wear niqab (touching face) during salah, inside or outside masjid al haram and during nafl tawaf, when non mahram men are around?AskImam · 9 Aug 2002
  258. kindly provide step by step instructions on how to perform salatul-hajah Many Thanks. ZarinaAskImam · 9 Aug 2002
  259. Is it the woman right that I have circumcision or is it not possible for her to insist me to do that?AskImam · 9 Aug 2002
  260. Are men allowed to pray on pure silk prayer mats?AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  261. I have been in contact with a boy through emails only sometimes for school work. I did Istikhara about whether to be friends with him or not because he is a boy.AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  262. 1) If the hanafi time of Asr starts at 6:15p.m., while the Shafi's adhaan take place at 5:10p.m., will the Zuhr Namaz be Qada for a Hanafi at 5:10p.mAskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  263. Who should we curse more for the genocide in Gujrat, the fascist Hindus who are the enemies of Islam, or the Muslim governments, for not even opening their mouths, FORGET doing something about it.AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  264. Why do masjids in South Africa not cater for females ? Why do alims stop women from going to masjids ?AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  265. I read about our Prophets (saw) uncle who was very good to him and who died without accepting Islam. What I don't understand is that why didn't rasool saw pray to Allah to make him accept islam?AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  266. What's the difference between 'Ya' & 'Al'(e.g. Ya-Rashidu / Al-Rashidu) & the difference between messengers,prophets,Imams and a Caliphs?AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  267. i would like to know what is the maximum time after the nikkah can the walimah be heldAskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  268. according to answer #5287 sura Al-Fatiha is not read in janaza salaat.I refer to hadith #673 in sahih Al-Bukhari pls comment.AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  269. My father has diabetics, has not been fasting for many years. what should he do to make up for that?AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  270. The jews call their state "Israel",the Quraan refered to the jews as children of "Israel" 1400 years agoAskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  271. My (house)wife is concerned that since I am the earner, I am the one who gets all the reward for giving money in charity, while she does not. Is this true?AskImam · 7 Aug 2002
  272. I want to know whether gusl haiz and gusl janabat are two different things.AskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  273. I got a proposal from a guy who is a few months younger to me. So can marriage take place between us?AskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  274. when a teenage boy reaches the age of puberty when having the wet dream what must be done and what is ones restrictions.AskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  275. Allaho rabbo Mohammadin Salla alayhe wasallama, nahano ebado Mohammadin salla alayhe wasallama ... This dua could have a meaning of shirk and should be avoided ??AskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  276. Regarding pictures. I do know that angels don't enter the house in which animal resides or pictures are contained. But in todays times, it is so difficult not to have pictures at home. School booksAskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  277. 1) If one has a wetdream and the sheets of the bed are soaked with semen, and one does not wash the sheets and sits on it after it has driedAskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  278. Where should the hands be placed in salaat? Can you give me proof from hadith that says what we should do?AskImam · 6 Aug 2002
  279. We are living in a place where muslims are very less. I told my wife to wear hijaab. She is wearing when we got outside. But if she has goes through our neighbourhood, she is not wearing hijaabAskImam · 5 Aug 2002
  280. I have been told that: 1) Hadith are not true, they are what some people have said long after our prophet 2) can not be punished in the grave for our sins and expect to be punished again after qiyamatAskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  281. are men allowed to wear shorts?AskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  282. I performed one umra and forgot to cut my hair and at night i went to bed with my husband. We did not do intercourse but ofcourse he touched meAskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  283. 1) I read that in Hadith, that we should not blow in a vessel. So is it haraam to blow while drinking something hot? b) forgetting qunoot in witr - salaat valid?AskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  284. Is this site reliable? : www.submission.orgAskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  285. I read that it is not allowed to even chat on the internet with non-mahram men or women.AskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  286. is it haram to write poems?AskImam · 2 Aug 2002
  287. If I am leading a Salaat, and am about to complete my Rukoo, or about to say ‘Salaam’ to finish, and hear/sense people rushing to join, can I intentionally lengthen my action to allow them to join?AskImam · 1 Aug 2002
  288. Tafseers are really long and at the speed that I read I can’t finish the Quran in half a year. So would you suggest that I do both qirat of Quran and read tafseer daily?AskImam · 1 Aug 2002
  289. 1) “Ya Rasullulah, please ask Allah to help me”, is this permissible? 2) Was the Fiqh ul Akbar and Fiqh ul Absat written by Imam Abu Hanifah 3)AskImam · 1 Aug 2002
  290. Please let me know the meanings of names Kiyan & Ramis. JazakallahAskImam · 1 Aug 2002
  291. What are the names and meanings of the different Doors of Jannah?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  292. Onyour site you have mentioned that the you provide lodging meals etc for Rs.350,00 ($50). I was wondering if its a typing mistake becauase $50 is more that Rs. 350.00AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  293. if one recites Quran with the aim that the sawab is given to the dead, does that really help the one who died?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  294. I wish to read Qazaa salaat. When are the suitable times for reading Qazaa?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  295. My father saw a dream that someone is knocking very hard on the door. After that he wakes up. He has seen this dream many times. Kindly please tell the meaningAskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  296. If the Jamaat has started, and I am completing my Sunnahs, can I say Salaam early? If so, at what point (pls clarify this point for each of the 4 rakaats or 2 rakaats of Sunnah that we offer)?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  297. What should I recite if I see a snake in my dream? Also is their any significance in the time of a dream, i.e., during sleep b4 Fajr, after Fajr?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  298. Recently I had a dream where i was surrounded by women in black from head to toe, who say that they are here to help meAskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  299. How come the four madhabs cannot unite and become one? There can only be one truth can't there?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002
  300. Are pictures and videos, on TV and computer monitor of animate objects forbidden if they serve the purpose of education?AskImam · 31 Jul 2002

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