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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 2 of 10
- Jamiat KZN30 Apr 2024
Punishments For Not Forbidding Evil (2/3)
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Command righteousness and prohibit evil otherwise Allah will appoint a tyrant ruler over you who…
- Jamiat KZN30 Apr 2024
Punishments For Not Forbidding Evil (1/3)
What is the source and authenticity of the Hadith regarding the three levels of ‘nahi ‘anil munkar’. i.e. Stopping the evil with one’s hands, by…
- Mufti Online29 Feb 2024
Dangerous beliefs and opinions of Maudoodi Sahib
What was the controversy regarding Maududi saheb?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN22 Jan 2024
Can a person be gay and Muslim?
Can a person be gay and Muslim?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (9/9)
I received the following message today regarding a particular Istighfar that should be read in Rajab and Sha’ban. It’s the first time I’ve heard of…
Home - Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (8/9)
Is the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fasting the first day of Rajab compensates for the sins of three…
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (7/9)
Kindly verify the following narration. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Seek much forgiveness from Allah in Rajab because in every hour…
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (6/9)
Are there any specific nafl prayers to be prayed in the night of Mi’raj, the 27th of Rajab?
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (5/9)
Is the following Hadith authentic? “The one who fasts on the twenty seventh (27th) day of Rajab will receive the reward of fasting for sixty years“
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (4/9)
Kindly verify the following Hadith: “Whoever alleviates distress of a Muslim in the month of Rajab, Allah will grant him a palace in Paradise”
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (3/9)
Could you kindly confirm the following Hadith: “Whoever prays twelve rakats on the night of twenty seventh of Rajab, in every rakat recites Surah…
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (2/9)
Is this Hadith authentic? من صام يوما من رجب وقام ليلة من لياليه بعثه الله تعالى آمنا يوم القيامة ومر على الصراط وهو يهلل ويكبر
- Jamiat KZN16 Jan 2024
Rajab FAQ (1/9)
Can you mention the reference and Arabic for this? “Rajab is the month to sow the seeds. Sha’ban is the month to irrigate the crop and Ramadan is…
- Jamiat KZN22 Nov 2023
Why is there Suffering in the World?
I have a question regarding suffering. People in general suffer, some a lot and some not at all regardless of their religion. What is the reason…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ibn Masood16 Nov 2023
Killing insects with a UV light
Is it permissible to use UV LIGHT insect zappers in a butchery, or in other settings? Cleanliness and having a sterile environment is important.…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN6 Nov 2023
Dead Sea Hotel Toiletries
Q. Recently I went for Umrah and the hotel I was staying in supplied us with toiletries which contained ingredients from the Dead Sea. Is it…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Jamiat KZN20 Sep 2023
Rabi’ul Awwal And Seerah
There has been much discussion with regards to celebrating 12th Rabī al-Awwal. You must be well aware of all the academic arguments in that regard.…
- Mufti Online18 Sep 2023
Following the group AICP
Here in France and in several places of the world such as the United States, England, Australia and other countries there is a group calling itself…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN18 Sep 2023
Fabricated Hadith: First to give news of Rabi-ul-Awwal?
Q. A few days ago, I received a bbm with a Hadith that says “Whoever is the first to give another person the news about the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal,…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online12 Sep 2023
Converting from Shia to Sunni
Can you guide me with the procedure of converting from Shia to Sunni as my fiancee is willing to do that but we don't know the proper way?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood7 Aug 2023
Beliefs of the Sunnis and Shias
1. There is a lady who is inclined to the Sunni sect in our Taleem. What would be the best way to guide her towards the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah?…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Camperdown19 Jul 2023
Are the first ten days of Muharram virtuous?
Dear Mufti saheb, Assalamu alaykum. I am a Sunni Muslim who was brought up believing that the teachings of Islam are not based on mere hearsay &…
Shahid Shaikh - Jamiat KZN14 Jun 2023
Why is the udhiyah/qurbani of one sheep not sufficient for the obligation of an entire family?
Why is the udhiyah/qurbani of one sheep not sufficient for the obligation of an entire family?
Download the pdf here - Jamiat KZN7 Jun 2023
Why is Homosexuality Prohibited?
Salam! I am a teenager from pakistan. I am 17 and doing my a levels. Several people around me are supporters of the lgbtq community. As much as I…
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - Jamiat KZN6 Jun 2023
Homosexuality and the Biological Argument
How should we respond to people who say that there is a biological basis for homosexuality?
- Mufti Online6 Mar 2023
Making salaam to Hazrat Husain (radhiyallahu anhu)
Is it permissible to pray on a prayer mat which has written السلام علیکم یا ابا عبد الله یا حسین on it?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood7 Feb 2023
Attending lectures of the Shias
The Shias are having a programme in Tanzania regarding the upbringing of children. Should we, as followers of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa’ah, attend…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Jamiat KZN3 Feb 2023
Attending school church mass
Q. My son has to attend a church mass every Friday at school. They do not participate in any prayers but merely observe the prayer. Kindly advise if…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ibn Masood10 Dec 2022
Taqleed and Salafism
What is the meaning of a Wahhabi? What is the difference between a Wahhabi and Salafi? If a person follows Imaam Abu Hanifa or one of the other 3…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood8 Nov 2022
Status of the Shias and Barelwis
Please can you clarify the status of the Shīʿa and Barēlwī sects: are their scholars and lay-people considered to be Muslim, and is it permissible…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood4 Nov 2022
Salafis and Sanafis
What is the difference between Salafis and Sanafis?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood18 Oct 2022
Beliefs of the Shias that render them as disbelievers
What is the fundamental difference between the Sunnis and Shias? Are they considered as Muslims? There are many people in our locality preaching the…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Jamiat KZN25 Aug 2022
Nikah in the Month of Safar
Q. I would like to know if it is permissible to marry in the month of safar as i am planning a nikah in the month of Safar, i have been told that it…
- Mufti Online18 Aug 2022
The consequence of uttering kufr statements
Khalid Sayed recently made an apology for his kufr statement against the Honourable Khulafa e Raashideen (radhiyallahu ‘anhum). We wish to find out…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN4 Aug 2022
Who was Yazeed ibn Mu`aawiyah?
Please enlighten us on who was Yazeed ibn Mu`aawiyah? He was once the Caliph of Muslims? In which era did he live and was he considered righteous?
Hanif Yusuf Patel - Jamiat KZN2 Aug 2022
Fast of Aashurah
Could you explain the Day of Ashura, the fast etc?
Hanif Yusuf Patel - Jamiat KZN19 Jul 2022
Horoscopes
My question is that should we believe in horoscopes and signs, because sometimes I read things about my sign and the prediction that is written for…
- Ibn Masood18 Jul 2022
Tafseer of Shia scholar ‘Al-Asi’
Can Mufti Saheb please provide a detailed Fatwa on a new Tafseer called ‘The Ascendant Quraan’ by Al-Asi? How reliable is it? What is the purpose of…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Jamiat KZN14 Jul 2022
The Day of Khalas; The Day Madinah Munawwarah is Cleansed of Hypocrites
Is there any narration regarding Dajjal camping outside Madinah and pointing towards Masjid of the Prophet (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) to his…
Moulana Suhail Motala - Jamiat KZN12 Jul 2022
Dajjal Will Not Be Allowed To Enter Four Masjids
I came across this hadith, and would like to know: Is this Hadith authentic? Does it mean that Masjidul Aqsa will be protected from Dajjal i.e. that…
Moulana Suhail Motala
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