Quran, Hadith & Dua · Subtopic
Hadith & Authentication
821 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Hadith & Authentication, part of Quran, Hadith & Dua. 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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Hadith & Authentication fatawa — page 19 of 21
- Ask Imaam19 Jun 2001
I am an ordinary Muslim following the Hanafi Madhab. Regarding the Shaykh Murabtal Haaj’s fatwa, "Following One of the Four Accepted Madhhabs" Translated by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. What does this mean?
Refer to: http://www.ihyaproductions.com/articles/fatwa.htm. Should I stop reading the Holy Quran and its translation( in Urdu) and the Hadith and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2001
Can you tell me on whether you have heard of the mujtahid Taqi uddin an Nabahani. He is meant to have established his own school of thought.
jazakallah khairan
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2001
I whant to do hifz but I didnt finish the Quran, but I now how to read it?
Your wish is highly commendable. You should go ahead and commence with the Hifz of the Qur'aan. It is advisable to do the Hifz under the supervision…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2001
Was original Judaism and Chrisitanity actually 'Islam'? And why is then that they were not titled 'Muslims' but referred to as 'Jews' and 'Christians'?
Yes, originally Judaism and Christianity was Islam as we know the religion by name today, however the term Islam was reserved exclusively for the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jun 2001
Your response (fatwa 3193) gave no reason why Maulana Maududi's Tafseer should be put away. Other scholars have expressed high opinion about Tafheem. Please be specific in your response.
During my stay in Saudia Arabia and Malaysia I met many scholars they all regarded Maududi with great respect and reverence and held his scholarship…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Jun 2001
Is it compulsory to follow only one madhab of the 4, what should one do where there are serious conflict in 2 madhab.
The concept of Taqlid simplified Taqlid refers to the practice of an unqualified, lay person (in a specific field of specialization) submitting to…
Khalid Dhorat - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2001
I want to learn Arabic so i can understand the Quar'an, can you tell me where to go? I live in London, England.
Also, can you tell me of any noble Shaikhs, in London where I can gain my Islamic knowledge?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
Books on Quran and Hadiths?
I want to know some good and authentic books in English and Urdu on the following topics and subjects :- 1. Quran - Translation and Tafseer 2. Sihah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2001
How should paper material containing verses of the Qur’aan, Ahaadith and Allah’s names be disposed off?
Any material containing translations or transliterations of Qur?aanic verses, Ahaadith and Allah?s name, for example, Jazaakallah, Assalaamu…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2001
Respected Mufti Sahab, should we (Hanafi) perform Sajdaa on reciting Ayat no. 77 Surah Al’Hajj as it is metioned “Al-Sajda’t inda Al-Shafi (R.A.)”.
Jazak Allah and Was Salaam.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2001
What madzhabs did imaam Muslim, Abu Dawud, Trimizi, Bukhari,and Ibn Majah follow?
1. According to Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA), Imaam Bukhari was a Shaaf'ee. Ibn al-Qayyim is of the opinion that he was a Hanbali. The preferred view seems…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Ahadith not protected from error only Qur'an is. If you say that ahadith were divinely revealed why they are not part of Qur’an?
The only infallible guidance from Allah is Qur?an. The narrations of people from people which were collected from the memories of people bound to…
- Ask Imaam16 May 2001
How did Rasulallah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) know which things Jibraeel A.S told him was the Quran?
I have read Hadiths and in the answer to How many ways can you read the Quran it says that Rasulallah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) kept asking…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 May 2001
At times of difficulty, is it really the Sunnah to hold “Yasin khatams” in the Masjid or any place?
At times of difficulty, hardship, calamity, we want to know whether it really was part of the ?SUNNAT TAREEQAH? of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 May 2001
I have some modernist Maududi, and wrong (modernist) translation and tafseer of Qur`an, I wanted 2 send it for recycle,is it allowed to do this, or to burn or bury it as it has Qur`anic ayats.
It is permissible to recycle such literature. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
I would like to view the site which offers the information on the numerical miracles of The Quraan and would also like to know whether this information is reliable.
Rashaad Khalifa is an imposter and none of his material should be read. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Please describe from Quran and Ahadith about Allah's Rahma (Mercy) on his servants.
Assalam Alaikum. We spend a lot of time learning about and listening to various Quranic Verses and Ahadith about the Wrath of Allah on the Day of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Who are 'munkireen-i-hadeeth'? There are people who say why is there a need to follow ahaadeeth, if Qur'aan is a true word of Allaah?
Moreover, ahaadeeth are compiled by men and there is no mention in Qur'aan to follow 'Ahaadeeth'.
- Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Who are Deobandis exactly and are they similar to the Wahabis? According to 4 schools of thought, is Allah on his throne or everywhere?
Deoband Darul Uloom Deoband (also other institutions based on Darul Uloom Deoband ideologies) is sourced and referred to often. Inevitably, Deoband…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Transliteration of ayah ul-kursi.
Could you tell me what ayah ul-kursi means? Also what is the transliteration for this ayah? And what duas can one say every day for protection,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 May 2001
How many ways are there to recite the quran 10 or 7? What are their names? and how and why did they come about? also how do you perform gusl on a dead body?
THE QUR?AAN WAS REVEALED IN THE SEVEN DIALECTS Allah Ta?ala has created man so that man may worship Him. He sent the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus salaam) to…
- Ask Imaam18 Apr 2001
What is the ruling on reading quran if one does not know how to read quran? Does it count to read it in English? Is the reward the same as reading it in English?
To learn to recite the Quraan in the Arabic language is compulsory and more rewarding. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2001
I am 28 years and 6 months old. I am a doctor, jobless. I want to learn Quran by heart (Hafiz) and want to become religious scholar (Mufti) . What best advice you can give, Jazakallh.
Your intention in wanting to study the Deen of Allah is indeed noble. We advise you enrol yourself as a Student of Hifz at an established class.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
When you come across a sajdah ayaat in the quraan, whilst listening to it on tape, do you have to preform a sajdah tilawat?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu There is no Sajdah Tilaawat when the Aayat of Sajdah is heard on tape.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Is it allowed to raise hands for dua after fardh salaah? Did Prophet (SAW) ever do this?
I read a hadith extracted from 'majma-uz-Zawaaid' vol.1, pg. 169, narrated by Abdullaah Ibn Zubayr radhi Allaahu 'anhu. Please let me know what is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Why is it necessary to follow only ONE Imam/Mazhab?.
I am a follower of Hanafi Mazhab. I would like to know " Why is it necessary to follow only ONE Imam/Mazhab?. Why cant we choose all the good things…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
I have a question ragarding the Ark of the Covenant. Is it mentioned in the Noble Qur'an and/or Hadith?
It is said that, according to the Jews and Christians, the Ark is a chest or a box that contains the Commandments carried by Musa and his people,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Dear Imam Sahib, where can i find dua e ganjul arsh in quran in which surah? Why is Kaaba shareef covered with black cloth and what is its significance?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu 1. Du'aa Ganjul Arsh is not in the Qur'aan or Hadith. One may recite…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Can you tell me where I can get both volumes of the book 'Faslul Khitaab' of al-Tabrasi? Some anti-Shi'ah individuals have a tendency of only giving the volume of the Shi'i Hadith only.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu We do not know where the book is available from. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2001
What is the difference between Western revolution and the Muslim revolution?
.We are busy with the study of the internal conflict and Afghanistan is one of our case studies. One task we must do is to look at the differnt…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2001
Is there such a Hadith that drinking Quranic verses in warm water makes a person healtheir. Particularly, I heard about the Surra-Yaseen verses.
We are not aware of such a Hadith. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
Are Barelwis/Brailwis part of Ahlus Sunnah?
The Barelwis are not part of the Ahlus Sunnah. Bid'ah is a distinguishing feature of this sect. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
What is the difference between Barailwis and Deobandis?
Assalamu alikum wa rahmatullah Mufti Sahab ! I wished that you explain to me what is the difference, if any, between the Barailwis and Deobandis?…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2001
Can I do hifz al Quran with the intention of paradise for my parents?
My parents arent the best muslims in the world. They pray salat once in a while but they follow all of the other pillars of Islam. I pray for their…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Feb 2001
Which Imam do you follow: Abu Hanifa Ahmad Hambal, Imam Malik or Imam Shafiee?
We are Hanafis. Was salaam Darul Ifta
- Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
How do people practice black magic? Surely it is up to Allah if any bad thing happens to us not the magician?
BLACK MAGIC Q What is the reality of jadoo (black magic)? Does it really have any effect on people? Many people resort to the use of ta'weez…
- Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
As a new Muslim should I confine myself to the teachings of one School of jurisprudence?
Yes. Kindly refer Taqleed (at the site) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Why is it that Prophet Muhammad SAW received the Quran verse by verse and not all of it at once?
The Qur'aan was revealed in stages over a period of 23 years and not as a complete book in one single revelation. Hereunder some reasons for that:…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2001
Regarding madhabs and the obligation of following one. Is it compulsory that i follow a scholar who adheres (taqleed) to one of the four madhabs?
#1 Now, the role of the scholar is no doubt vital for the ummah in guiding the general people on Everyday issues of ibaadah...is it compulsory that…
- Ask Imaam9 Feb 2001
Please explain the Tafseer & Ahadith and circumstances of the revelation of Ayat Nos.33 & 56 of Sura e Ahzaab.
'And stay in your homes, and do not display yourselves like that of the times of ignorance. And establish Salaat, and give Zakaat and obey Allah and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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