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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.
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Sects & Groups fatawa — page 8 of 10
- Mufti Online4 Jun 2013
My father in-law is a Qaadiyaani
I am Alhamdulillah married and my wife's father is a qaadiyani. However, I am not too sure what type of qaadiyaani he is. I know he does not believe…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 May 2013
Names of the 73 deviated sects
I want to know whether the 73 sects are created today or not. Please tell the names of all the sects created today.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN3 May 2013
Supernatural Healing?
How Islam belongs to the healing, some people claim that they have supernatural abilities to cure people without medical intervention – imposing of…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online1 May 2013
Ahlul Athar or Atharees
I would like to find clarity and closure on the school of 'aqidah that is ascribed to Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (RA) which is refered to as the Ahl…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam18 Apr 2013
Is It Permissible To Wear A Shia Pendent?
My friend when to Mumbai and got a pendent of Aqiq which has name of Allah taa’a and Prophet Muhammad saws and Hazrat ‘Ali k.w, Bibi Fatima r.a,…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2013
Beliefs Of The Ibādhi Sect That Resides In Oman
I am Hanfi and follow Ulama of Deoband.In near future I want to settle in Oman. I have heard that the majority of population of Oman follows Ibadi…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Jamiat KZN12 Apr 2013
Azan on the occasion of accepting Islam
Assalaam-U-Alaikum Wa- rahmatulahi-wa-barakaatu! I wud lyk 2 no, apart 4rm d persn havn 2 take a ghusl bath an reciting d shahadah, does d adhaan…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN21 Jan 2013
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.…
- Jamiat KZN6 Dec 2012
Advice for nightmares and bad dreams?
Q. I often have bad dreams and nightmares. Most of the time I don’t pay attention to these dreams but there are times when I become worried. Is…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2012
Is it permissible to work for one who belongs to the Shīa sect?
Asalam u Alikum, The owner of my company belongs to SHIA sect, by heart he is a very generous person. Is it permissible for me to work for his…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Ask Imaam25 Jun 2012
Which Kitaabs regarding deviated sects should be taught in a girls Madrassah?
Which Kitaabs regarding deviated sects should be taught in a girls Madrassah?
Moulana Ismail Desai - Mufti Online14 Apr 2012
Shias say the Qur'an is Altered
Do the Shias really say that our Qur'an is altered? If so, do they still remain as Muslims?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam29 Dec 2010
What are the questions that will be asked in the grave? Can one follow the ideologies of the Shias?
1) What are the exact questions that will be asked in the grave when we die and how many will there be? Certain muslims say that 4 questions will be…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2010
It has been said that qadianis are murtid because they left Islam after reciting the kalma. But isn't this valid only for the first generation of Qadianis, the ones who saw and followed Mirza Qadian ? The generations that followed them followed the belief of their forefathers, not
It has been said that qadianis are murtid because they left Islam after reciting the kalma. But isn't this valid only for the first generation of…
Ml. Abduz Zaman - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2010
i want to ask that can we join or go to the event of BARAILVI SECT, 2ndly plzzz give me the information about these BARAILVIS,what beliefs do they have which are wrong.
i want to ask that can we join or go to the event of BARAILVI SECT, 2ndly plzzz give me the information about these BARAILVIS,what beliefs do they…
Ml. Muhammed Sindhi - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2010
1. Can a Sunni woman marry an Ahmadiya (Qadiyani) man? .. 2. What if a Sunni woman has married an Ahmadiya (Qadiyani) man.
1. Can a Sunni woman marry an Ahmadiya (Qadiyani) man? 2. What if a Sunni woman has married an Ahmadiya (Qadiyani) man. What is the ruling and what…
- Ask Imaam4 Sep 2009
I am a Sunni Muslim girl from Pakistan. I have a proposal of marriage from a Shia Muslim boy. I want to know " Is it possible for a Sunni Muslim to marry a Shia Muslim? Are marriages between Sunni and Shia ok? - Is it allowed in Islam? - What implications will it have?
I am a Sunni Muslim girl from Pakistan. I have a proposal of marriage from a Shia Muslim boy. I want to know " Is it possible for a Sunni Muslim to…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2009
Alhumdllah I'm Hanfi, I been told by salafi that it is not right to fully answer salam to Bidati/innovaor as per ibn Baz shaikh. Is that true we shouldn't we only say them wa alikum instead of walakum asslm wr wb?.
Alhumdllah I'm Hanfi, I been told by salafi that it is not right to fully answer salam to Bidati/innovaor as per ibn Baz shaikh. Is that true we…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2009
Who are the Awliyas and why do Barelwis believe they are alive in the grave?
I want to know who are the awliya and brelivis believe that they are alive in the grave?? 1. can u give me proofs from quran and hadith that they…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam24 May 2009
I have named my son Aziz Ahmad. Some people have said it is not permissible to name a child Aziz as it is one of the names of Allah swt. ..
As-salamualikum I have named my son Aziz Ahmad. Some people have said it is not permissible to name a child Aziz as it is one of the names of Allah…
Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir - Jamiat KZN20 May 2009
Books of previous Ambiya
In the Qur’aan it states that we as Muslims believe in the books Torah and Bible (revelations) and that Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)…
- Ask Imaam18 May 2009
I'd like to know about your view about this matter. Here in my country, salafi/wahhabi claim that they are the best ummah among the other islamic group which has different...
I'd like to know about your view about this matter. Here in my country, salafi/wahhabi claim that they are the best ummah among the other islamic…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2009
We have an electric bat(Something similar to tennis bat), If We hit it with flyes and insects, it will immedialy die by electric shock or by burning, Will it be allowed in islam to kill...
We have an electric bat(Something similar to tennis bat), If We hit it with flyes and insects, it will immedialy die by electric shock or by…
- Ask Imaam8 Mar 2009
1. How any sects of the ummah has created till now as Prophet (saw) stated in a hadith that there will be 73 sects of his ummah? ...2. Is ahle sunna wal jamaa is considered as one sect or four madhabs are considered 4 sect?
1. How any sects of the ummah has created till now as Prophet (saw) stated in a hadith that there will be 73 sects of his ummah? please mention the…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam25 Aug 2008
Barelwi Ulama say it is Makruh to have the trousers above the ankles
Muhtaram Mufti Ebrahim Saheb D.B i would like you to analyse the Fatwa given by the Brelvi Ulama regarding folding the trousers above the ankles in…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam1 May 2008
Is it permissible for a sunni man to marry a ahmadi woman still if she is unwilling to be a Sunni?
1. Is it permissible for a sunni man to marry a ahmadi woman still if she is unwilling to be a sunni. 2. Can i do Istikhara for my exam. If yes then…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam29 Mar 2008
Salafis say voting is Shirk
Sorry for the inconvenience Mufti Sahab. One of my friends came across a salafi (probably) and that guy told him that voting is shirk as the one who…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam29 Feb 2008
I'm very disturbed by how yanabi.com has written so many things and made so many videos against Deobandis ...Can we read kanzul iman by ahmad rida khan?
1. I'm very disturbed by how yanabi.com has written so many things and made so many videos against Deobandis and sai that unity is better with shias…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2008
Usuli Shias and can dead people hear?
1. Going back to question no 15753, the belief of the usuli shias is that the Quran is complete, the sahaba were muslims but became sinners and…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2008
I have heard a hadith wherein it is mentioned that Hadrat Ali [ra] missed his asr salah because Nabi [saw] was sleeping on his lap....What has Imam Ahmad Raza mentioned that is shirk? Did Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi consider him [Imam Ahmad Raza] to have been a great aalim?
1. I have heard a hadith wherein it is mentioned that Hadrat Ali [ra] missed his asr salah because Nabi [saw] was sleeping on his lap. He began to…
- Ask Imaam20 Feb 2008
Can a sunni girl marry to a shiaa boy. They are not kaffar. He pray and have good iman. Can you pleas tel me more about shiaa.
Can a sunni girl marry to a shiaa boy. They are not kaffar. He pray and have good iman. Can you pleas tel me more about shiaa.
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam22 Oct 2007
Are the zaidi shias muslims?...Is the usuli sect of the jafri muslims?...
1. Are the zaidi shias muslims? 2. Is the usuli sect of the jafri muslims? 3. Was hazrat Ali ra born inside the kaba shareef? 4. Please explain the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2007
Is a Nikah between a ithna ashari (Jafri Shia) woman and a Sunni man valid?
is a nikah between a ithna ashari (jafri shia) women and a sunni man valid/ recognised and if any children born from that marriage are they halaal…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam20 May 2007
Are all Shias Kafir?
I recently found out my friend is a shia he proposed to my wifes cousin and told her family that he has imamat and he is a shia my wifes cousin is…
M. Jawed Iqbal - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2006
Could you please provide a detailed explanation of the verse in the Burda, which the Salafis accuse of being shirk
Assalamu alaykum Mufti Sahib: Could you please provide a detailed explanation of the verse in the Burda, which the Salafis accuse of being shirk,…
Moulana Suhail Tar Mohammed - Ask Imaam1 May 2006
I had a question about the Nadwatul Ulema. It seems that many of the Ulema from this institution are Salafi inclined in their Aqeedah and Fiqh.
I had a question about the Nadwatul Ulema. It seems that many of the Ulema from this institution are Salafi inclined in their Aqeedah and Fiqh. This…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2006
A friend of mine is Shia I asked him about his belief
A friend of mine is Shia I asked him about his belief. He said the only difference between us and them is they believe the first Caliph should have…
- Ask Imaam13 Mar 2006
Would it be wrong to dissect a fetal pig for a class with gloves on?
In my science class, my teacher said that we would have to dissect a fetal pig. Is it haraam to touch a pig? If so, would it be wrong to dissect it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Nov 2005
Many sunni ulema (not just barelwi), of all four madhahib, are of the opinion that saying "Ya Rasoolullah" if one does not consider rasoolullah (S.A.W.) to be hazir wa nazir is alright
I would like to ask is deoband a sect or school of thought. There are scholars who differ with deoband on some topics on which the deobandis hold…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Nov 2005
i was readin a book written by the people of "barelwee" and in that book it said that da ulema issued a fatwa of kufr for hazrat gangohi and hazrat qasim nanotwi
i was readin a book written by the people of "barelwee" and in that book it said that da ulema issued a fatwa of kufr for hazrat gangohi and hazrat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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