Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub

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Fatawa

1. Please clarify with authentic Ahadeeth that how many Rakah for Taraweeh is to be performed?AskImam · 14 Apr 2020
2. Are muslims allowed to invest money in share market or buy shares in company's?AskImam · 17 May 2010
3. 1. What is the ruling on Penalty of Death. ... 2. How to determine the religion of a deadbody.AskImam · 15 Jul 2009
4. 1. Is my Bayt valid as i had doubts regarding my intentions at that time and even now ... 2. Is it possible to change ones spiritual guide (after bayat is taken) to someone else whom one can easily contact 3. Can I take a second bayat online from Mufti Ebrahim Desai whom I can contact through email as wellAskImam · 13 May 2009
5. My mother sister’s little daughter is my razai sister (feeded milk of my mother in childhood) Can I marry with my mother sister’s elder daughter?AskImam · 14 Apr 2009
6. My wife has no income. But she has gold and money in bank that I have her as meher. Is it wajib for her to do Qurbani?AskImam · 14 Apr 2009
7. How can we find out the religion of dead woman body?AskImam · 14 Apr 2009
8. This incidence was took place when I went to perform haj alongwith my wife. We physically met (intercourse) during stay in Madinatul Munawara. After hajj I asked question aboutAskImam · 9 Apr 2009
9. Shaving the babys hair and Aqeeqa for my daughterAskImam · 7 Apr 2009
10. Why are Muslims suffering?AskImam · 7 Apr 2009
11. Is it permissible to sell a product classified as Video phoneAskImam · 7 Apr 2009
12. What is the opinion of the respectful Ulamas’s of the Ummat about the following two types of the lotteries. ...AskImam · 7 Mar 2009
13. Question regarding Fatwa #17519 from the United States concerning aqeedah. I have also wondered about innovation among practices of Tassawuf. I clearly understand...AskImam · 7 Mar 2009
14. i recentley had a car accident which was not my fault i sustained physical and psycologicai injuries regardind the accicent the insurance of the other party are willing to pay for...AskImam · 7 Mar 2009
15. It says in the quran that some people will abide in hell forever and never die. My understanding of justice is that the punishment should fit the crime. What crimes could someone possibly commit to deserve hell forever?AskImam · 16 Feb 2009
16. My question is regarding sufism, i have all the love and respect for the science of tassawuf, but ive been a bit confused, i just want to know why do they whirl and dance and do other unusual things?? is this allowed?AskImam · 15 Feb 2009
17. I currently have two bonds and an overdraft. The initial amount of the bonds have long been paid off, it is basically the interest that I am paying. In order to get out of this sin, I have decided to cancel my life insurance policiesAskImam · 15 Feb 2009
18. I am doing development of a mobile device, where I need to put Aazan and Duaa in the mobile. I want to know, if there is a copyright for this sound?AskImam · 12 Feb 2009
19. We are small muslim community over here in having 2 mosques. Majority of muslims goes to big mosque run by arab brothers. They do friday prayers in arab style with one azan and no separate arabic khutbah.AskImam · 10 Feb 2009
20. Please let me know the distribution of his estate according to the shariah.AskImam · 26 Jan 2009
21. I am writing to you about me feeling disturbed and I needed to express this.AskImam · 22 Jan 2009
22. If and when space travel does become a possibility for mankind and Muslims may travel into space as part of research or for travel, what is the correct way to pray?AskImam · 15 Jan 2009
23. I want to know which one is durood shareef.AskImam · 15 Jan 2009
24. Please help me to take the right decision no matter how difficult it will be.I will do anything to seek mercy from Allah swt inshallah.AskImam · 15 Jan 2009
25. I have a few questions that I would like to know the answers to in the light of quran and hadith.AskImam · 15 Jan 2009
26. Do they have to renew the Nikah after she converts to Islam?AskImam · 13 Jan 2009
27. I have question regarding vitamins. Is it permissble to sell vitamins that contain pork or its not?AskImam · 13 Jan 2009
28. Please let me confirm that Ablution for Salah is broken of mother due to breastfeeding of her baby and required new ablution.AskImam · 11 Jan 2009
29. I have different questions and I am seeking a solution.AskImam · 11 Jan 2009
30. I want to ask whether I have comitted Kufr as this get together was for Christmas? And do I have to renew my Nikah?AskImam · 11 Jan 2009
31. I want to know that is our marriage relationship is still valid or not?AskImam · 7 Jan 2009
32. I am 15 years old and i have been wearing the headscarf for just over a year and i hate itAskImam · 7 Jan 2009
33. ZinaAskImam · 7 Jan 2009
34. I had a bet with a college of mine that he would not get his drivingAskImam · 24 Dec 2008
35. Is favoritism amongst ones children allowed in Islam?AskImam · 24 Dec 2008
36. I would like to know if there is any islamic way of saving our cash savings from inflationary devaluation of currency.AskImam · 24 Dec 2008
37. How we distibute her wealth & property among the following relatives.AskImam · 23 Dec 2008
38. Is it permissible to cross the meeqat without intention of umrah(for them) and not put on IhramAskImam · 23 Dec 2008
39. I have so many problems mainly dealing with riba. usa questionAskImam · 23 Dec 2008
40. Please provide answer regarding the correct way of doingAskImam · 19 Dec 2008
41. Is it compulsory to give hakeka meat to relatives and poor peopleAskImam · 19 Dec 2008
42. Where can Sadaqah be used?AskImam · 19 Dec 2008
43. I locked my car keys in the car.AskImam · 19 Dec 2008
44. According to Hanafi school of thoughts, how should I (being resident) complete my Four rakat salah following a traveler (Musafir) Imam performing Qasr.AskImam · 17 Dec 2008
45. I would really appreciate it if you could shed some light on an experience i had todayAskImam · 17 Dec 2008
46. Is the droppings of Sheep impure?AskImam · 13 Dec 2008
47. There is a common perception that the brtoher of the husband is "death".AskImam · 13 Dec 2008
48. Does saying "Talaq dia ki cheezain" without the intention of divorce constitute the divorce?AskImam · 13 Dec 2008
49. Can you make thikr or du-aa with your eyes closed all the time untill you done .AskImam · 13 Dec 2008
50. Recently, my father met a person who was a highly known astrologer.AskImam · 12 Dec 2008
51. I have read on your site that i is possible for a woman to take the power of talaaq at the time of nikahAskImam · 12 Dec 2008
52. I purchased an article. I paid the person via internet transfer.AskImam · 10 Dec 2008
53. Is there such thing lucky or unlucky wifeAskImam · 10 Dec 2008
54. I want to ask you that is it necessary for me to do Qurbani?AskImam · 10 Dec 2008
55. I want to ask you that is it necessary for me to do Qurbani?AskImam · 10 Dec 2008
56. Touching the screen of a digital QuranAskImam · 9 Dec 2008
57. Can you please explain the significance of not cutting your hair or nails in the first 10 days of Zul Hajj until Qurbani has been made?AskImam · 9 Dec 2008
58. Do i have to pray Qasr Salaah?AskImam · 5 Dec 2008
59. I gave one talaq to my wife by post. She is in india and I m in Australia. now we have realised our mistakes and want to reconcile.AskImam · 4 Dec 2008
60. Does my step father inherit from my mums estate? Placing flowers on the graveAskImam · 4 Dec 2008
61. Based on the time period since we are here so are we called as Makki?AskImam · 3 Dec 2008
62. What is the solution if husbands income is totally based on riba.AskImam · 28 Nov 2008
63. My field of study is Economics. I look like to get some insight into whether it is permissible to work in the banking sector. There are many people who have told me that it is not permissible at any cost because of the interest factor.AskImam · 26 Nov 2008
64. On 29 dec I got married, 1.5 weeks later my wife said that she was pregnant, less than 2 weeks thereafter she orchestrated an argument...She has since then given birth to a son, I so far I have seen to my responsibility regarding providing for my son.AskImam · 26 Nov 2008
65. I am very lazy to perform SalaahAskImam · 26 Nov 2008
66. Tablighi Jamaat - Please can you clear the confusion I face when a good friend who is an Old worker and has been atleast for 5 times for 4 months of mine tells me the following ?AskImam · 24 Nov 2008
67. Alhamdollilah we take care of eating halal here. when we came here we heard abouhe chemicals mono and diglycerides.AskImam · 24 Nov 2008
68. Am i allowed to keep cats indoors?AskImam · 23 Sep 2008
69. My Question is that Talking in this way through phone call or Through sms before Marriage is Permitted in our Religion or not?AskImam · 23 Sep 2008
70. I have a serious problem since last few years.Whenever i try to get regular in namaz or want to recite some prayers,i get unwanted bad thoughts about Allah.AskImam · 22 Sep 2008
71. I have a serious problem since last few years.Whenever i try to get regular in namaz or want to recite some prayers,i get unwanted bad thoughts about Allah.AskImam · 22 Sep 2008
72. If a daughter is adopted by a couple as a baby and the child is breast fead by her adopted mother, when the girl matures - does she have to wear Hijab infront of her adopted father or not?AskImam · 18 Sep 2008
73. I want to know the effect of smoke (i.e. of Cigarettes, Vehicles or anything else) on Fast.AskImam · 18 Sep 2008
74. I have heard that once you do anal sex, your NIKAH is being terminated instantly with ur wife. Is this true???AskImam · 18 Sep 2008
75. Can i pay his funeral costs with Zakaat money?AskImam · 18 Sep 2008
76. Should i do Qadha Umri?AskImam · 18 Sep 2008
77. Soft drink coke contains alcohol,please give reason with Shari proof why its halal?AskImam · 18 Sep 2008
78. I am trying to learn the Holy Quran with meanings and fortunately I found a dictionary in Hindi. Alhamdulillah I am memorizing meanings from this dictionary and referring other translation to understand meanings of the holy verses.AskImam · 15 Sep 2008
79. I have recently found out that masturbation is Haraam and breaks ones fast?AskImam · 15 Sep 2008
80. My finger goes in while cleaning up my dischargeAskImam · 15 Sep 2008
81. Can we pray salaah in a room where there are pictures on newspapers, magazines etc and baby toys, dolls etc? Is it ok to cover these objects with a blanket and then pray salaah?AskImam · 15 Sep 2008
82. Can i pray sitting down?AskImam · 15 Sep 2008
83. If I bought a flat as an investment with the hope that I could sell it some time in the futureAskImam · 12 Sep 2008
84. My mother decided to going for Hajj this year.As my father is not alive,so my brother is going with her.AskImam · 10 Sep 2008
85. Can you guide me about Zakat? I mean we have to pay Zakat after completion of one year. What are the assets on which we have t o pay Zakat? What is basic rule for the payment of Zakat?AskImam · 10 Sep 2008
86. A female has a period more than ten days does she have to take bath and pray salah on the eleventh day Fajar or tenth day fajr?please reply with reference.AskImam · 10 Sep 2008
87. A female has a period more than ten days does she have to take bath and pray salah on the eleventh day Fajar or tenth day fajr?please reply with reference.AskImam · 10 Sep 2008
88. A person applys nicotine patch on the arms to avoid smoking is Fast valid?AskImam · 10 Sep 2008
89. My husband does not speak to his sister beacause a few years ago she moved out the house because of an argument with her father. she now lives her non muslim granparentsAskImam · 6 Sep 2008
90. Kindly answer the folowing questions for transactions that take place in Dubai:-AskImam · 6 Sep 2008
91. Is it permissible to give blood sample for analysis during fasting by a syringe, also there is a test in which a pin is pricked on the finger tip and 1 or 2 drops of blood comes out which is then taken for analysis. please specify are these both blood tests allowed during fasting? Will it invalidate the rozah ?AskImam · 4 Sep 2008
92. Can the Jamaat join in 2 rooms?AskImam · 4 Sep 2008
93. Is it Ok to use Nasal Spray while fasting - prescribed by GP. The Spray is meant to surpress inflamation or reduce nasal polyps. JZKAskImam · 4 Sep 2008
94. In my country,Bangladesh, we use to pray 4 rakat sunnah before jumma prayer (kablal jumma) and 4 rakat after ( ba'dal jumma ). When I visited Sudan, I found them performing nothing like these. Would you please tell me the status of these sunnaAskImam · 4 Sep 2008
95. I had bought a clothing and later discovered that it has name of Allah and Rasul salalahu alai wasalam on it . I had worn it a few times as well. What must I do with it. How do I compensate for the wearing of it?AskImam · 4 Sep 2008
96. Please Clarify if the prophet (saw) wore a green turban or not!AskImam · 2 Sep 2008
97. I have purchased shares through National Invest Trust (www.nit.com.pk). As you know that share prices increases and decreases. I have two questions to ask:AskImam · 2 Sep 2008
98. In recent days the developers in UAE are selling the properties (flats, villas) on just acquiring the land, before the start of the construction, they just make a plan and take the amount in form of multiple installments like...AskImam · 2 Sep 2008
99. If someone while in salah gets hurt (like ankles somehow gets twisted or got hurt in any other way), what should he or she do? Break the salah and restart after feeling at ease or should he or she continue with the hardship?AskImam · 27 Aug 2008
100. I have read many fatwas that interest is Haraam and I have no doubt sabout it.AskImam · 27 Aug 2008
101. Mufti Sahib, does the following Hadith refers to Tableeghi Jamaat?AskImam · 26 Aug 2008
102. I wanted to know its permiseable in our islam to do eyebrows , we have look beautiful to our husband so what can we do.AskImam · 26 Aug 2008
103. As a student I have to attend a 3 day trip to a location 190 kms from home during Ramadan. I want to ask if I have to fast during these days. ...AskImam · 26 Aug 2008
104. Can i just pray the Fardh and leave out the Sunnah Salaah?AskImam · 26 Aug 2008
105. Can this person accept Zakaat?AskImam · 25 Aug 2008
106. VodacomAskImam · 25 Aug 2008
107. Can you please advise me whether vodacom shares are shariah compliant?AskImam · 25 Aug 2008
108. What are the rules regarding performing Qadha Salaah?AskImam · 15 Aug 2008
109. Your fatwa no. 5848 – a glorifying eulogy to Muhammad ibn Abdal Wahab mentions the views as held by the said individual.AskImam · 14 Aug 2008
110. How much money do you need in possession, in order to give Zakat?AskImam · 4 Aug 2008
111. I live with my non Muslim mum and she has a puppy in the house. I cant remember the Qunut for SalaahAskImam · 25 Jul 2008
112. Can i muslim women have a water birth?AskImam · 25 Jul 2008
113. I follow Hanafi school of thought and I would like to know that during Salah, is it permissible to move to the front rows or move to our left/right to fill the gaps that unfortunately come up due to late settling of the people.AskImam · 25 Jul 2008
114. Please can you advise me if it is permissible to stay at a hotel associated with a casino. There are many such hotels here in SA that have a casino as well as a hotel. Is it permissible to stay there? ....AskImam · 15 Jul 2008
115. Various places around the Western World Ulamah have started Part-time alim courses for people who are interested. Could you please comment on how you feel regarding these part time institutions.AskImam · 15 Jul 2008
116. Is it permissable to get a tattoo?AskImam · 10 Jul 2008
117. Dua for a person in debtsAskImam · 9 Jul 2008
118. Is my grandfathers sister my Mahram?AskImam · 9 Jul 2008
119. Is there any narrayion that Shaytaan urinates on the head of someone who does not cover their head when eating, or if a woman leaves the house without hijaab.AskImam · 8 Jul 2008
120. I have not had ihtilaam even though I am 17.. Is there any shari implication of it?AskImam · 8 Jul 2008
121. Mahomed wanted to open a business. He approached his friend Zaid for help. at partnership(50/50). Mahomed invested R60000.00 and Zaid invested R60000.00 plus the equipment..How do Zaid and Mahomed dissolve this partnership?AskImam · 8 Jul 2008
122. My grandma passed away in 1999. She has left a property. She has 3 daughters alive and one dead, 4 sons alive and one dead. her another son died after 6 years and so she has only 3 daughters and 3 sons alive at the moment....AskImam · 8 Jul 2008
123. What is the ruling about SASOL INZALO Shares?AskImam · 25 Jun 2008
124. What is the source for minimum number of people required to pray in congregation behind the imam in the different Madhahib?AskImam · 17 Jun 2008
125. Clebrations like dholki, mayoon, mehndi, shaadi are rampant in the cultureAskImam · 8 Jun 2008
126. What is the ruling concerning the manufacturing and selling of coffins which will be utilized by non-Muslims?AskImam · 21 May 2008
127. If the committee of the masjid has appointed a faasiq as imam, do the musallees still receive sins by praying behind him?AskImam · 15 May 2008
128. Is it permissible to do plastic surgery on my face?AskImam · 15 May 2008
129. Why do gays have to be killed in Islam?AskImam · 15 May 2008
130. Is such money that my father gives me in exchange valid to fulfill the requirements for Hajj?AskImam · 11 May 2008
131. What is the view of ulama regarding the comntroversial film Fitna by dutch filmmaker Geert Wilders?AskImam · 11 May 2008
132. Is it permssible to become a bone marrow donor?AskImam · 25 Apr 2008
133. I have a question regarding competitions, There are 3 ways to enter a competition [1] by text , [2] by phone , [3] by email . So are we allowed to enter the competitions by email.AskImam · 13 Apr 2008
134. A) Is it okay if I wear hair weaves (fake hairs)? B) If my health does not allow for me to grow hairs properly, is it okay for me to wear hair weaves? C) I feel so less of woman and I cry too much when looking in mirror and I feel big embarrassment for...AskImam · 13 Apr 2008
135. Am i allowed to take out mine and the company's contribution and utilize for my use?AskImam · 30 Mar 2008
136. Salafis say voting is ShirkAskImam · 29 Mar 2008
137. How much Information can be determined from Istikhara?AskImam · 13 Mar 2008
138. Dawat & Tablig - Is it Fardh?AskImam · 13 Mar 2008
139. Is this correct way to pray wajib witr to raise hand in third Rakat?AskImam · 12 Mar 2008
140. Is this Rabita Sharif as practised by Naqshibandis a Bidah? Or Shirk?AskImam · 17 Feb 2008
141. I am unmarried but i want to marry a woman who has taken KhulaAskImam · 15 Feb 2008
142. According to our Aqeedah, only person Masoom (sinless) are only the Imbhiyah (Prophets)AskImam · 12 Feb 2008
143. I work for building TOOLS for other software professionals who work in Banks. Is my job Halaal?AskImam · 11 Feb 2008
144. Can you please tell me if my spoken words or utterances of divorce statements to myself due to repetitions of divorce statements in my mind are going to cause or effect any real divorce?AskImam · 10 Feb 2008
145. Why is Mahr compulsory?AskImam · 10 Feb 2008
146. Your Question has been kept privateAskImam · 5 Feb 2008
147. Can I feed a pet , pet food bought from the supermarket, Husky etc.AskImam · 5 Feb 2008
148. How would the fathers estate be distributed?AskImam · 1 Feb 2008
149. I am a Software Engineer,I do Software testing for applications. I work for a reputed Indian Software Company, they work for a Client called 'Charles Schwab' ...AskImam · 25 Jan 2008
150. I have a query on the 10 of Muharram as stated under by two respected Ulemas. Can you please through some light on it.AskImam · 23 Jan 2008
151. If a man marries a widow with a 20 year old daughter is her daughter mahram or ghair mahram...AskImam · 21 Jan 2008
152. My question is that can one follow In all misael of Namaz fiqh of Imam Hanbal or Imam Shafi.. Only misael of namazAskImam · 21 Jan 2008