Beliefs & Aqeedah · Subtopic

Sects & Groups

373 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Sects & Groups, part of Beliefs & Aqeedah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.

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Sects & Groups fatawa — page 10 of 10

  1. Ask Imaam19 Apr 2001

    Are the Shiaa kaafirs?

    I have read the explanation you have given about the expulsion of Shiaa from the faith of Islam in this web site. But these are things they (the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam5 Apr 2001

    Is the existence of such groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir correct according to shari'a as they are quite controversial.

    Sahih Aqeedah (correct beliefs) are a necessity of faith (Imaan) and are a definite criterion between Imaan and Kufr. It was for this very reason…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001

    Difference between shia and sunni? Why does the imam kneel down after the first half of khutbah before jumma prayer. Why do people point there fingers during prayer?

    1)what is the basic difference between shia and sunni, i am sunni and this has always puzzled me: beliefs, praying.. that kind or stuff i see some…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam29 Jan 2001

    Is this hadith talking about the twelve imams which Shia’s talk about. Am I correct? If not, why not?

    Narrated Jabir ibn Samurah: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: The religion will continue to be established till there are twelve caliphs over…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam15 Dec 2000

    Generally, in summer we use an electronic device (common in butchers) to kill insects like flies and mosquitoes. Is this permissible?

    It is permissible to use the electronic device to kill insects. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best. Mufti Ebrahim Desai (Al-Mahmood 12)

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000

    Shiaa school of thought believe in Imams as preservers of the faith & religion of Islam. Is this true?

    That is untrue. Kindly refer to ?Shi?ite Beliefs? at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/shia_fal.html and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  7. Ask Imaam15 Oct 2000

    Are Sunnis a sect, a division, are we right in saying we are sunni Muslim, please explain.

    I would like to know that I am a Sunni, but does that mean I am not a Muslim like Shias, because some people say sunnis are a sect and do not follow…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000

    Is Shaykh Al Albani a deviant, and why?

    Shaykh Naasir-al-Deen al-Albaani was a learned person. Many scholars had scholarly differences with him. It is incorrect to declare Shaykh…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  9. Ask Imaam21 Sep 2000

    How you can say Shia's are not Muslim?

    Kindly refer Shi'ism at www.jamiat.org.za/isinfo/shia_fal.html And Allah Taãla Knows Best. Was salaam Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. UNBRIDGEABLE…

  10. Ask Imaam19 Sep 2000

    Are Shia's and bhoras Muslim.If they are muslim on what basis we can consider them muslim?And if not how can we judge them non muslim according to quran and hadeeth? jazakallah khair

    Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Present day Shi?as are not Muslims. Kindly refer to ?Unbridgeable…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  11. Ask Imaam12 Sep 2000

    What is the fatwa of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah's ulama regarding Wahabi or Salafis?

    I am disturbed to learn that they place Allah swt in a direction. According to them that Allah is in the throne, Allah is above us. Am I right to be…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam1 Sep 2000

    Are the Shia considered Muslims according to the Ahle sunnah?

    Contemporary Shi?as have beliefs contrary to the fundamental beliefs of mainstream Sunni Muslims. They are not Muslims. Shi?ism:…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  13. Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000

    Please tell us about Mirzahees (ahmadees), What is their beliefs, and how can we confront them with the proofs from Quran and hadeeth

    THE BAATIL SECT by Dr Rashid (UAE) Ahmadiyya Movement is following in the footsteps of Christian Missionaries and is engaged in actively misguiding…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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