Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui

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Fatawa

1. Giving Interest funds to a poor MuslimJamiat KZN · 16 Oct 2026
2. Is My Salaah Valid If I End It After the Imaam?Jamiat KZN · 15 Oct 2026
3. Is Separate Accommodation Enough Without Privacy?Jamiat KZN · 7 Oct 2026
4. Is it permissible to issue Talaaq to a woman who is pregnant or just after she gives birth?Jamiat KZN · 6 Oct 2026
5. Can a Muslim inherit or accept a bequest from a non-Muslim?Jamiat KZN · 29 Sep 2026
6. Will a Separated Wife and Her Children Inherit From the Father?Jamiat KZN · 23 Sep 2026
7. Can the Family Claim a Deceased Person’s Bequest?Jamiat KZN · 23 Sep 2026
8. Drawing up non-Shariah WillsJamiat KZN · 15 Sep 2026
9. Depriving one’s siblings (daughters / sons) of their rightful inheritanceJamiat KZN · 9 Sep 2026
10. What steps must be taken to ensure the deceased’s estate is handled in accordance with Islamic principles?Jamiat KZN · 8 Sep 2026
11. Taking Food Home from Weddings and Functions Without PermissionJamiat KZN · 1 Sep 2026
12. Zakaat on monies owed in lieu of servicesJamiat KZN · 27 Aug 2026
13. Performing Salaah in front of the Imaam in Masjid al-HaramJamiat KZN · 25 Aug 2026
14. How to Deal with Post-Urination DropsJamiat KZN · 12 Aug 2026
15. Conversing during TawaafJamiat KZN · 3 Aug 2026
16. Can a woman perform Fard Ghusl without undoing her braids?Jamiat KZN · 29 Jul 2026
17. Nikah in the Month of Muharram/SafarJamiat KZN · 20 Jul 2026
18. Committing suicide as an expiation for ZinaJamiat KZN · 13 Jul 2026
19. Inheritance of predeceased childrenJamiat KZN · 29 Jun 2026
20. Can the Qurbani meat or skin be sold? (2/2)Jamiat KZN · 15 May 2026
21. Can one eat from an Isaal-e-Thawaab Qurbani?Jamiat KZN · 15 May 2026
22. Is it permissible to perform Haj or Umrah when one is in debt?Jamiat KZN · 6 May 2026
23. Advice on the Public Perception of a Husband’s Protective NatureJamiat KZN · 30 Apr 2026
24. Is Wudhu a requirement for Sajdah Tilaawat?Jamiat KZN · 22 Apr 2026
25. Can excess Zakat be applied to future years?Jamiat KZN · 15 Apr 2026
26. When is Salaah on a Chair Permitted?Jamiat KZN · 8 Apr 2026
27. Which Location’s Sehri Time Applies When Travelling?Jamiat KZN · 19 Feb 2026
28. Will a penalty be due upon a woman who covered her face whilst in Ihraam?Jamiat KZN · 13 Feb 2026
29. Fasting after the 15th of Sha’baanJamiat KZN · 4 Feb 2026
30. Listening to music or musical instrumentsJamiat KZN · 14 Jan 2026
31. Why must a woman travel with a MahramJamiat KZN · 11 Dec 2025
32. Performing Salaah before the time sets inJamiat KZN · 10 Dec 2025
33. Refund on lost luggageJamiat KZN · 4 Dec 2025
34. Is it permissible to wear smart rings for health tracking?Jamiat KZN · 3 Dec 2025
35. Islamic Ruling on Using Multiple Accounts to Exploit DiscountsJamiat KZN · 25 Nov 2025
36. Salaah for deaf and mute individualsJamiat KZN · 19 Nov 2025
37. Status of a Salaah if a woman’s hair is exposedJamiat KZN · 13 Nov 2025
38. The status of wiping the hands over the face after making DuaJamiat KZN · 12 Nov 2025
39. Am I Entitled to Keep a Car My Ex-Husband Gave Me as a Gift?Jamiat KZN · 11 Nov 2025
40. The Islamic Ruling on Requesting Repayment of a LoanJamiat KZN · 6 Nov 2025
41. The Principle of GiftingJamiat KZN · 6 Nov 2025
42. Responsibility for Stolen AmaanatJamiat KZN · 4 Nov 2025
43. Claims from the estate for past contributionsJamiat KZN · 27 Oct 2025
44. Time-Frame for removing Pubic hairsJamiat KZN · 21 Oct 2025
45. The implications of breastfeedingJamiat KZN · 14 Oct 2025
46. Musaafir on the return journey due to change in NiyyahJamiat KZN · 7 Oct 2025
47. Using estate funds to pay for funeral mealsJamiat KZN · 30 Sep 2025
48. Do Heirs automatically become Partners in the Deceased’s Business PartnershipsJamiat KZN · 29 Sep 2025
49. Using Future Inheritance to Pay DebtJamiat KZN · 18 Sep 2025
50. What are the Shar’i guidelines regarding bequests in a Will?Jamiat KZN · 15 Sep 2025
51. Four Entitlements from a Deceased’s WealthJamiat KZN · 11 Sep 2025
52. The repercussions for depriving an heir of their rightful inheritanceJamiat KZN · 10 Sep 2025
53. Validity of bequests for a predeceased personJamiat KZN · 7 Sep 2025
54. Withholding Inheritance due to personal reasonsJamiat KZN · 2 Sep 2025
55. Permanent eye makeupJamiat KZN · 28 Aug 2025
56. Sister’s Grandson and Husband’s nephew as MahramsJamiat KZN · 26 Aug 2025
57. Deceptive tipping bills in restaurantsJamiat KZN · 22 Aug 2025
58. Pigskin shoesJamiat KZN · 19 Aug 2025
59. Penalty for an Incomplete Nafl TawaafJamiat KZN · 6 Aug 2025
60. Permissibility of Conditional Purchases for PensionersJamiat KZN · 23 Jul 2025
61. Is it permissible to attend comedy shows?Jamiat KZN · 15 Jul 2025
62. How to determine the Fidyah payable as an executor of the deceasedJamiat KZN · 8 May 2025
63. Usage of the leather socks whilst travellingJamiat KZN · 17 Apr 2025
64. Changing the intention for fasting after dawnJamiat KZN · 10 Apr 2025
65. Zakaat to those with Deviated AqeedahJamiat KZN · 28 Feb 2025
66. Fasting after the 15th of Sha’baanJamiat KZN · 24 Feb 2025
67. Fasting on a FridayJamiat KZN · 14 Feb 2025
68. Stipulation of the MahrJamiat KZN · 4 Feb 2025
69. The status of Ghusl & Wudhu with eyelash extensionsJamiat KZN · 29 Jan 2025
70. Male & Female massagesJamiat KZN · 28 Jan 2025
71. Reciting Surah Mulk at the onset of MaghribJamiat KZN · 23 Jan 2025
72. Is it permissible to sell or use hair extensions or wigsJamiat KZN · 15 Jan 2025
73. Does one’s Tahajjud Salaah break with the entering of the time of Fajr?Jamiat KZN · 14 Jan 2025
74. Time Frame for removing ones Pubic HairsJamiat KZN · 18 Dec 2024
75. Can a person perform the two Rakaats of Tawaaf after Fajr and Asr?Jamiat KZN · 6 Dec 2024
76. What to do with a customer’s unclaimed itemsJamiat KZN · 28 Nov 2024
77. Obligation of Hajj when one has not yet been accredited for HajjJamiat KZN · 26 Nov 2024
78. Using good quality fragrant soap to wash the deceased bodyJamiat KZN · 8 Nov 2024
79. The status of a non-Muslim’s marriage after she reverts to IslamJamiat KZN · 6 Nov 2024
80. Is it permissible to issue Talaaq to a woman who is pregnant or just after she gives birth?Jamiat KZN · 5 Nov 2024
81. Timeframe for women to make up missed fasts of RamadaanJamiat KZN · 29 Oct 2024
82. Blowing on hot food and drinks to cool it downJamiat KZN · 23 Oct 2024
83. Zakaat between adoptive parents and childrenJamiat KZN · 18 Oct 2024
84. Donating or Receiving Breastmilk from Milk BanksJamiat KZN · 17 Oct 2024
85. Is it compulsory to make ghusl after giving ghusl to the deceased?Jamiat KZN · 10 Oct 2024
86. Performing Salaah before the time sets inJamiat KZN · 9 Oct 2024
87. Accepting the nomination of being an executor to a deceased’ estateJamiat KZN · 4 Oct 2024
88. Permissible jewellery for men and women and men’s silver ring with titaniumJamiat KZN · 3 Oct 2024
89. Zakaat on lost jewelleryJamiat KZN · 1 Oct 2024
90. Is it permissible to euthanize healthy animals?Jamiat KZN · 30 Sep 2024
91. Noticing a few drops of semen after performing GhuslJamiat KZN · 23 Sep 2024
92. Validity of bequests for a predeceased personJamiat KZN · 21 Sep 2024
93. Depriving an heir of their due right of InheritanceJamiat KZN · 18 Sep 2024
94. Missing the pre-Sunnah of Fajr and Zuhr and performing them laterJamiat KZN · 5 Sep 2024
95. Performing a Public Nikaah after a Secret NikaahJamiat KZN · 29 Aug 2024
96. Can the Jumuah Khutbah be delivered in English?Jamiat KZN · 28 Aug 2024
97. Adhering to Islamic business ethics when transactingJamiat KZN · 20 Aug 2024
98. Removing hair & nails during HaidhJamiat KZN · 16 Aug 2024
99. Giving fish in Sadaqah as a means of curing the illJamiat KZN · 12 Aug 2024