Mufti Muhammad Ashraf

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Fatawa

1. Is it permissible, to stand for presidency with a fellow muslim on a College Student Council?AskImam · 5 Dec 2005
2. Could you tell me what the prophet said in his last sermon in great detailAskImam · 10 Oct 2005
3. I am wondering what is the difference between a Sunni Muslim and a Shiite Muslim?AskImam · 26 Sep 2005
4. Can i sell my TV?AskImam · 26 Sep 2005
5. the problem is, he says he said ‘talaq’ only 2 times while his wife says he said it three times!AskImam · 16 Sep 2005
6. The holy prophet(pub) visits the people sometimes in their dreams and at other times when one is awakeAskImam · 16 Sep 2005
7. Are Qadianis considered Muslims?AskImam · 10 Sep 2005
8. Eating food from a person who deals in RibaAskImam · 5 Sep 2005
9. I got confused about following fatwa, given by different mufti/scholars operating in different websitesAskImam · 5 Sep 2005
10. Is Data manipulation using logic HalalAskImam · 5 Sep 2005
11. Womens education in Islam and the importance of HijabAskImam · 30 Aug 2005
12. Loving a person more than loving AllahAskImam · 25 Aug 2005
13. we've been married for just over seventeen years and he will not pray his namaaz or read the quran sharif. Almost everyday i tell him to prayAskImam · 25 Aug 2005
14. 1. May I work in a company as their agent, taking the whole responsibility of problems with clients.AskImam · 17 Aug 2005
15. i want to ask about the job in bank? is it haram because of interest actitivities in bank?AskImam · 11 Aug 2005
16. Is the modern legal profession one that Islam can approve of?AskImam · 11 Aug 2005
17. Is it Halal/Haram? to buy & sell the new iraqi dinar to make a profit on the currency value over a period of time.AskImam · 11 Aug 2005
18. working in Auction business or buying from auction permissible? beting Allowed in IslamAskImam · 11 Aug 2005
19. Is it permissible, to stand for presidency with a fellow muslim on a College Student Council?AskImam · 10 Aug 2005
20. Provide references from Quran and Hadith which prohibits women from leading SalaahAskImam · 9 Aug 2005
21. Women leaders in IslamAskImam · 4 Aug 2005
22. If a father-in law rapes her daughter-in law wiht force, what will be the ruling of her marriageAskImam · 3 Aug 2005
23. Please correct my understanding that Christianity blames Hawwa a.s., solely for forcing Adam a.s. to commit the sin, and according to Islam both Adam a.s. and Hawwa a.s. were equally responsible.AskImam · 30 Sep 2004
24. If a married man goes to a prostitute for a masturbation, is it equivalent to prostitution? How can a person should ask for forgiveness in that case?AskImam · 29 Sep 2004
25. Was the fall of Basrah among the predictions of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.s.?AskImam · 23 Sep 2004
26. 1.)my self and my wife is cousin somebody is telling that she breastfedded with my mother when she was baby(less then two year)AskImam · 20 Sep 2004
27. Can woman divorce her husband,if riht of divorce is given by the husband at time of nikahAskImam · 20 Sep 2004
28. Is it permissible to bid farewell to someone by saying " Allah aur Rasul Sallahu Alayhi Wassalam kaay hawaalay." [ Urdu ] i.e. I give you in the Protection of Allah SWT and His Rasul SAWS?AskImam · 20 Sep 2004
29. What should be done during witr and qiyam ul lail prayers during ramadhan in Makkah and Madinah?AskImam · 20 Sep 2004
30. Question regarding leasing Agriculture land...Can I simply give him the land on pre-agreed terms.AskImam · 16 Sep 2004
31. Is it permissable to watch the Taraweeh prayer from Makkah on a computer screen only, without watching it on TV?AskImam · 14 Sep 2004
32. Even though I am better-off, more literate over my wife and of high noble lineage then on what grounds can some1 pass fatwa based on KufwuAskImam · 14 Sep 2004
33. Is not cutting the nails as described in Ta’leemul Haq bid’ah?AskImam · 14 Sep 2004
34. 1. I am Hanafi if I marry a Shafi do I have to convert and change my method of performing Sallah and other practices. (I am female)2. Is performing Salami and Maulid rituals bidah?AskImam · 8 Sep 2004
35. Are we restricted to choosing names with only good Muslim meanings or can we also accept a general good meaning, like for example in the English or Malay languages?AskImam · 3 Sep 2004
36. I’m surprised as to how a father can be given shariah authority by some scholars to break our marriage.AskImam · 3 Sep 2004
37. How can I concentrate in my salaah with my eyes open?Clarification of having pants below anklesAskImam · 31 Aug 2004
38. what are the rules concerning rodents as pets (rabbits, hamsters, cavies, mice, rats)?AskImam · 31 Aug 2004
39. I just wanted to ask if being muslims are we allowed to be on a jury in the courtroom?AskImam · 28 Aug 2004
40. I got Nikah couple months ago and found out that the guy is homosexual-gay. He married me for green card. I heard about faskh. can you please tell me if I can get that?AskImam · 24 Aug 2004
41. Who has the preference to lead Salaat, a person who knows little Qur’an but has a small beard, or one with no beard but knows a lot more Qur’an?AskImam · 24 Aug 2004
42. Is my (mamoo) mother's brother considered a mehrem for my wife, and is there and source of kissing the hands of the elderly people in Islam?AskImam · 24 Aug 2004
43. HOW do I pray the Salaat for increasing my memory correctly. Help with some details.AskImam · 22 Aug 2004
44. Is medication/tablets/cream/spray permissible for longer love making?AskImam · 22 Aug 2004
45. TAQLEED- I am a Hanafi and would like clarification on the following and Taqleed of the four great Imams.AskImam · 13 Aug 2004
46. Is it allowed to sell any kind of clothing to non-muslim women? As they will wear it outside without Hijab. Please advise.AskImam · 13 Aug 2004
47. Ref 1712, 538 & 94. Answer was not permissible. But in today's world, can’t an educated independent Muslim girl marry a non-Muslim? Refer to the optional section for more details.AskImam · 6 Aug 2004
48. Is the renowned Indian Sufi Nizamuddin Aulia considered a Muslim? What about his current followers? Is visiting his mausoleum correct?AskImam · 6 Aug 2004
49. Regarding the meat of aqeeqah what r the orders, should it be distributed among relatives or thepoor, is there any shae between poor and relatives.AskImam · 6 Aug 2004
50. can a boy and girl still marry if they have sucked , kissed and see each other nude without nikkahAskImam · 29 Jul 2004
51. where did the story of Satan (not prostrating to Adam) come from? Would you kindly clarify me with authentic reference?AskImam · 29 Jul 2004
52. Helping in haram permittedAskImam · 7 Jul 2004
53. 1. In Barelvi Masjid, I find that during Iqamat, Immaam keep sitting ...Then Imaam stands up and begin Salaat. Is it proven from the Hadith?AskImam · 24 Jun 2004
54. Ibaadat not being accepted for 40 days. is it OK to eat spirit vinegar (ingredient you find in mayonaise and many sauces)?AskImam · 1 Oct 2003
55. please elaborate on the fact that the word day appears 365 times in quraan and week 7 times etc and if so please give me more egsamplesAskImam · 30 Sep 2003
56. Can i sell female cosmetics?AskImam · 28 Sep 2003
57. Can Zakaat be paid at different times, as per the needs? Doesn't Zakaat is to help poor and needy and to improve their financial conditions, rather than just paying off at one time at the year endAskImam · 19 Sep 2003
58. If some Qadiani says that he has embraced Islam and is no more Qadiani, how should it be verified.AskImam · 16 Sep 2003
59. My boss is very injustice.He give preferences to my juniors and ignores me. Please guide me and tell some dua that my boss does not misbehave with me.AskImam · 16 Sep 2003
60. How can a conditional divorce be cancelled? If I give my wife a conditional divorce for example I tell her if she goes to her friends house she will be divorced...AskImam · 12 Sep 2003
61. what does this dream mean? dreamed that we I was siting in a science theatre of a university or a lieu very similar to it It was full of people of all races and religionsAskImam · 9 Sep 2003
62. I am going through very hard time plzzzz give me good dua so I can recite?? My husband doesn’t wanna live with me anymore. Plzzz help immediately. He said he will give me divorce soon.AskImam · 9 Sep 2003
63. 1)What is the difference between a Molana, Molvi, Ulama and a Mufti? 2)Are there any other religious scholars which I haven’t stated if so please stateAskImam · 9 Sep 2003
64. divorce...i have been married for over 5 years and i live in america and husband is living in another country, i dont know where exactly he is.AskImam · 9 Sep 2003
65. Dua for men infertilityAskImam · 9 Sep 2003
66. Does it state anywhere that a sayeda cannot marry a non-syed boy? pls give refs,AskImam · 8 Sep 2003
67. 1) parents' angerness ...they always tell me that keep these pigeons on roof..but problem is that cat will eat my all pigeons ..roof is not safe...they are not understanding my prob..??AskImam · 5 Sep 2003
68. 1)What should I read to protect myself from grave punishments? 4)Can any one become a saint if so how?AskImam · 3 Sep 2003
69. Whoe wer da best interpretors of the quran?besides our bloved nabie(saw)AskImam · 29 Aug 2003
70. I read in the book Bahishti Zewar that trees with trunk are properties of others but plants without trunk, grass can be used by general public even if on private propertyAskImam · 29 Aug 2003
71. what else is sunnah after+before praying? 5) what r some ways person can save himself from trials of the grave and jahannam?AskImam · 29 Aug 2003
72. 1)is it true that having a big stomach is going against the sunnat of Nabi(SAW)as his stomach never went out more than his chest?AskImam · 29 Aug 2003
73. Can a female memorize the Quran whilst on Haidh?AskImam · 14 Aug 2003
74. 1. Is water in the US halal even if contaminated by pipes, e.g. rust, etc.? 3.) Is it halal for me to wear garments that cover the satar area but are tightAskImam · 14 Aug 2003
75. Is it haraam to sell fireworks for bonfire night and Divali in the UK? Do they help in rizq, health, preventing calamities etc…?AskImam · 13 Aug 2003
76. Trimming the hair by the ears and following sequence of Surahs in SalaahAskImam · 13 Aug 2003
77. 1) Somebody was telling me that there is some wazifa to see Rasoolallah SAW in the dream. Is it true? If is yes then please provide the wazifa and other required info.AskImam · 13 Aug 2003
78. Can the donor ask for his donation to be refunded?AskImam · 8 Aug 2003
79. (1) In Saudi Arabia, the notes currency has the kalima "La ilaha illallahu muhammadur rasoolallah" apears on the currency.AskImam · 6 Aug 2003
80. deoband was formed when the British were ruling india. They put muftis there to form this group to eliminate the love for our Nabi and fabricate hadiths,and religion to form part of free masonsAskImam · 5 Aug 2003
81. Are sythetic alcohol and Kosher foods permitted?AskImam · 1 Aug 2003
82. I want to ask u that can a syed girl marry with a non syed boy.AskImam · 31 Jul 2003
83. Is it permitted to accept "hadyah" (not wages) for leading taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan?AskImam · 30 Jul 2003
84. Does a Sayed Girl have to have consent before marrying a Non-Sayed Boy? Is it a must that a Sayed Girl has to marry a Sayed Boy?AskImam · 29 Jul 2003
85. Q1. Why Hadrat Abu Bakar (RATA), Hdrat Umar (RATA) and Hadrat Usman (RATA) break the door of Hadrat Fatima (RATA) house.AskImam · 23 Jul 2003
86. What is the difference between deobandis, wahabis and barelvies in the Indian incontinent?AskImam · 26 Jun 2003
87. Masjid al Aqsa or Dome of the rock?AskImam · 20 Jun 2003
88. marriage and destiny? could you advise me whether evil such as NAZR/JADOO can interfere with destinyAskImam · 17 Jun 2003
89. 1) How can we know the results of Istikhara? 2) Is there any dua that can help me control my temper?AskImam · 17 Jun 2003
90. What can i do to bring my family into Islam?AskImam · 11 Jun 2003
91. 1) idols in the house, what is the best thing to do about it, 2) Can I still pray in my room where there are no idols but some figurines and stuffed toys featuring cartoon characters and animals?AskImam · 4 Jun 2003
92. 3) is it permissible for a women to shave her arms and other body parts, 1) Is the water in the US halal?AskImam · 31 May 2003
93. Duas to help someone revert to Islam? is our Salaat valid with braids in?AskImam · 28 May 2003
94. “Allahu Lateefun bi I’baadihi Yarzukhoo Mayyashaa’oo wahuwal Khaviyyul A’zeez”What is the meaning of the above?AskImam · 28 May 2003
95. Duas so i can excel in my computer programmingAskImam · 28 May 2003
96. I was told by a friend that there’s a Hadith that says that “Salaam” cannot be said to 3 people: a kafir, a person who drinks alcohol, and a non-Mahram.AskImam · 28 May 2003
97. I am married to a converted muslim who use to follow Islam. But recently, he has come under the influence of his family. He says he still believes, but I am afraid of him converting back.AskImam · 28 May 2003
98. How are shrimp crab and lobster halal ? How do most scholars know the difference between fish and shrimp are there scientists that help them research this?AskImam · 28 May 2003
99. sentence "FOR EVERY SIN THERE IS DIFFERENT METHOD OF REPENTANCE (TAWBAH)" Please elaborate some big sins and explain all the different methods of repentance.AskImam · 28 May 2003
100. Please provide the Du’aas that will ensure that my family AND the rest of my progeny (Nasl) until Qiyamat will live and die on Imaan and be provided True Guidance by Allah S.W.T.AskImam · 27 May 2003
101. Salaah of a Musafir MuqtadiAskImam · 27 May 2003
102. What is the maximum, or minimum age difference in Islam between spouses?AskImam · 24 May 2003
103. When preaching/informing something good to others, I have heared this many times that "first see yourself and then preach us or others"AskImam · 23 May 2003
104. 1. Good muslim but shia is he still a kafir? 2. He thinks that Hadrat Ameer Mawiya (R.A) had something to do with the Shahadat of Hadrat Ali (R.A). Also about the war, who was on the right path?AskImam · 21 May 2003
105. 1) I am prone to accidents and frequently have open wounds/ cuts on my hands. Can you please tell me as much as possible about the fiqh pertaining to wounds and wudu/salat.AskImam · 11 May 2003
106. How to behave Mother after she has been misguided by some magician or Aalim?AskImam · 10 May 2003
107. Whether Mufti Rashid Ahmad(of ahsan ul Fatawa) is a correct aalim or notAskImam · 9 May 2003
108. amar bil maa'roof wanahaya anilmunkar - How many times is it mentioned in the Quran?AskImam · 7 May 2003
109. Is it wrong for a female to go to work during her iddat period after 2nd talaaq?AskImam · 7 May 2003
110. Umar attacking Fatimas house? What is the history behind it?AskImam · 6 May 2003
111. qur'an,suraII,190 + 216 and Sura IV,95, as wel as Sura V, 51 + 54. i.e. a muslim cantake a non believer (infidel),giv him a chance2becom a Muslim, but when he refuses he can kill him.true/falseAskImam · 30 Apr 2003
112. There have been many politics at our masjid the shuyukh have been fired etc. is it recommended to talk about this with people involved in the masjid ?AskImam · 30 Apr 2003
113. 4) If the students (say 20-30%) are not satisfied with the teaching of a teacher then the salary is pure or not according to Sharia.AskImam · 30 Apr 2003
114. Can I do Electrical/Electronic engineering after which I may be employed for making Television sets, cameras, etc.?AskImam · 25 Apr 2003
115. My parents are delaying our marriage. Can we elope?AskImam · 25 Apr 2003
116. My friend told me that if there is a islamic battle and after winning that battle if muslims capturesome women they are free to do whatever they want to do with them...AskImam · 24 Apr 2003
117. If one is travelling to ones native place(150 km away) do we pray in full or pray 2 rakats. I have received differing opinions. I make this trip ones a week to a day or two.AskImam · 21 Apr 2003
118. I am converting to Islam and am wondering: I am an illegitimate child, how does that effect the way people will treat me and will it effect my desirability as a spouse?AskImam · 16 Apr 2003
119. I would like to know whether Qawali is allowed in Islam. I know that many of the Sufis of the past used to practice this. Is it allowed in Islam??AskImam · 12 Apr 2003
120. Does the dissolution of marriage at an American Court effect the Nikah? If so how?AskImam · 9 Apr 2003
121. Could you please guide us as to what shall be the Islamic curriculum (Nisaab) for girls age 9-14 yrs if we were to open a madrassah for girls?AskImam · 4 Apr 2003
122. 1- Can we tell a lie if needed at any situation. 6- How much profit can be taken on a thing according to ShariatAskImam · 4 Apr 2003
123. Is it allowed to Take any profit on Saving Certificates?AskImam