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.
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Sects & Groups fatawa — page 7 of 10
- Jamiat KZN14 Apr 2015
Is using tasbeeh a bidah
1 Is using tasbeeh a bidah & is this an imitation of christianity. 2. Giving tasbeeh as a hadiyah is it permissible in islam.
Zameelur Rahman - Jamiat KZN9 Apr 2015
Aqeeda Ash’ari / Matureedi
is the Ash’ari’a sect bid’aat (an innovation)? Are its aqeedah (beliefs) not in accordance with the teaching of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa…
- Jamiat KZN8 Apr 2015
What is Waseela and Tawassul? Is it Allowed?
Is it bidat to make dua to Allah through the waseelah of Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam?
- Jamiat KZN6 Mar 2015
Esaale Thawaab
What is the ruling in Quran n Sunnah about doing tawaf or umrah for deceiced or alive people so that the Sawab from that Ibadah reaches to the…
Asim Patel - Jamiat KZN17 Feb 2015
“Haazir Naazir”(Omnipresent) and “Alimul Ghayb “
Is Our Beloved Prophet (salALLAHU Alayhi Wa Sallam)) “Haazir Naazir”(Omnipresent) and “Alimul Ghayb ” ( Has the Knowledge of the Unseen )
u Alaikum - Mufti Online14 Feb 2015
Shiasim
Please can you enlighten me on shiasim in Islam.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN12 Feb 2015
Why shouldn’t I listen to Imran Hosein?
I want askimam to do some research on Molana Mohammed Imran Hosein. I have listened to a few of his bayaans and have come to the conclusion that no…
Arshad Ali - Jamiat KZN6 Feb 2015
Jumuah Greetings
Is it permissible to greet another Muslim by saying ‘Jumuah Mubaarak’ or ‘Eid Mubaarak’ on the day of Jumuah and on the day of Eid?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2014
Miscellaneous questions/ Debate with a Salafi
I was debating with a Salafi and these are questions he posed, asking for Shari’ah evidence for the following, please advice what is the proof? 1)…
Asim Patel - Jamiat KZN5 Dec 2014
41 Yaseen
Respected Ulamaa My grandfather is unwell, we were advised by someone to recite 41 yaseens for his shifaa. Is this correct? Please advise. جزاك…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Jamiat KZN28 Nov 2014
Calling an Islamic Scholar by the title: Maulana/Mawlana
Could some one please tell me what does the word”MAWLANA ” mean? < allahumma salli `ala sayyidina wa mawlana Muhammad > Is it wrong to say that…
- Jamiat KZN25 Nov 2014
Finding out the gender of the foetus
Is it permissible to find out the gender of a baby before it is born?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2014
Praying behind Salafis who wipe over normal socks. Having thoughts of kufr.
1)i WORK IN A CHOCOLATE FACTORY WHERE MAJORITY OF THE MUSLIM BROTHERS ARE SALAFIS. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THEY DO MASAH OVER NORMAL SOCKS. I DO NOT…
Zameelur Rahman - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2014
What are our beliefs concerning the twelve Shia Imams?
I have a twelver Shia friend, many times he has told me about the 12 imams and that they believe that imam mahdi is alive but in hiding for now. I…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Jamiat KZN24 Oct 2014
Muharram
I want to ask that is there any special virtues or is it sunnat to fast and observe extra ibadat in month of muharram?
Muhammad Haris Siddiqui - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2014
How should we deal with Ahmadis?
How are muslims suppose to live with ahmadis? i hate them being a muslim, i also know that they have been declared as murtid, but i am not sure that…
Bilal Mohammad - Ask Imaam20 Jun 2014
Is our Imam Mahdi the same person the Shias refer to as Imam Mahdi?
Im from France and I have a problem on logging in the website, thus I cannot ask questions. I managed to subscribe but as I when to sign in it does…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Mufti Online3 Jun 2014
Kufr beliefs of the shias
Someone said this: "anyone who says that they believe and ascribe to the fundamental beliefs of the Shia is a kaafir" and also: "Anyone who believes…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN2 Jun 2014
Group Dhikr and recitation of Salat wa Salam.
Is it wrong to gather on a specific day or time, for a group dhikr including the sending of salat and salam on the Prophet. We have a gathering in…
[Mufti] Muhammad Adam - Ask Imaam15 May 2014
Is giving bribes permissible? Praying Salaah behind a barelwi Imam
1.is giving bribe for ones own right permissible 2.how is a salah behind a barelwi imam with shirkya aqaid of ilm gaib ,haajat rayaan and mushkil…
Muntasir Zaman - Jamiat KZN2 May 2014
Kissing Thumbs During Adhan
Can you explain the ruling with regards to insisting upon a recommended act? Also, is it permitted to kiss one’s thumbs during Adhan?
[Mufti] Muhammad ibn Adam - Ask Imaam29 Mar 2014
Organization/sect called the 'Nation of Islam'
1. I was doing research on Muhammed Ali, Malcolm X, etc. I came across an Organization/sect called the Nation of Islam, which is followed by these…
Hisham Dawood - Mufti Online20 Mar 2014
Qaadri and Sunni
My husband became a Qaadri. What is the different between qaadri and sunni? Has he chosen right?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam11 Mar 2014
Who are the Ahmadiyyah and can we pray behind them?
Are Ahmadi Muslims from alul sunnah wal jamah? Please respected ulama can you explain me what there beliefs are and can we pray salah behind them??
Muntasir Zaman - Jamiat KZN7 Mar 2014
True Dreams?
What are the conditions for a dream to be considered true?
Nabeel Valli - Jamiat KZN4 Mar 2014
Folding the Musalla after Salaah? (2/2)
Q. There were a few playstation competitions that took place recently, where you pay a fee to enter the competition and you compete against each…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN4 Mar 2014
Folding the Musalla after Salaah? (1/2)
Q. Is it true that after praying on the Musalla, you should fold it and not leave it open. If it is left open, Shaitaan comes to read namaz on the…
- Ask Imaam2 Mar 2014
Salafi Imam claims Imam Abu Hanifa said Sihr is a fantasy
A salafi shaikh said that apparently imam abu hanifah said magic is not real its a fantasy but I read in the hanafi madhaab a saahir is to be killed…
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online21 Jan 2014
Barelwis, Ahle Hadith, Jamaat-e-Islaami and salafis
Are barelwis, ahle hadith, jamaat e islaami, salafis part of ahlus sunnah wal jamaah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam22 Dec 2013
Is the 6 Kalimas proven from Hadith? Differences of the Shias.
I want to know from where the 6 kalimahs have been deduced and in which book can we find them either Quran or Hadees? A shia asked me, where is it…
Arshad Ali - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2013
A few objections raised by the Salafi Movement
Are the Saudi govt still on Hambali fiqh? haram sharif in Macca talked about salafi/ahle hadith beliefs. u cannot seek dua through waseela of Rasool…
Muntasir Zaman - Ask Imaam7 Dec 2013
What is your opinion on Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab?
What is the view of the Darul Iftaa regarding Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab and his movement in light of the views of the 'Ulama of Deoband? I…
Muntasir Zaman - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2013
Barelwis and Panjtan beliefs
1) The following verses are correct to read or we must abstain from reading it Shah Ast Hussein Badshah Ast Hussein (Ruler is Hussain, Emperor is…
Hisham Dawood - Jamiat KZN3 Dec 2013
The reality of Jadu/Sihr (blackmagic) and Jinn in Islām
What does sharia says about jadu (black magic) and Jinnat, whereby it is prevailing in our society and families are really in deep troubles and…
Nabeel Valli - Mufti Online2 Dec 2013
Debating with someone who has incorrect beliefs
I have one question. Mere neighbour hain he is Masha Allah a good person. But when it comes to religious beliefs he says that shias are muslims and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Nov 2013
Sunnis and Shias
From where the term sunni and shia came and why? Do Shias believe in the same Quran as Sunnis believe and in Bukhari , Muslim or they have other…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam22 Nov 2013
Can we read the translation of Quran by Ahmad Raza Khan? Should we regard him as an alim or curse him for his bidah?
(1)My question is that can we read Quran translation by AHMED RAZA KHAN? (2) As a hanafi (deobandi) can we say him Aalim, Mujadid etc? or just curse…
Zameelur Rahman - Jamiat KZN20 Nov 2013
Taziah of Hazrat Husain
Q. What is the Shariah ruling on Taziah where people march in procession in Muharram and mourn the death of Imam Husain (R.A)? Also what Is the…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online24 Oct 2013
Associating with shias
At our University we have Salaat al-Jumu'a in which 85% of the followers are of the Ahlus Sunnah wa al-Jama'a and 15% are of the Twelver Shi'a. The…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam23 Jul 2013
Is it allowed to pray salah behind the Imam who is Barelwi?
Is it allowed to pray salah behind the Imam who is Barelwi?
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