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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.
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Hadith & Authentication fatawa — page 20 of 21
- Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
Regarding the 72 sects, are they worse than the kuffar also?
My friend had read in a book called " Sunni Bahisti Zewar " a hadith, which was compiled by Imam Bayhaqi, that said that the 72 sects that are going…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2001
How come only Hadrat Mariam (Alayhas salaam)'s name is mentioned in the Quran from all the other women?
The Qur'aan tells us, 'When the angels said, O Maryam! Indeed you have been selected by Allah, He has made you pure and chosen you over the women of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2001
Is wearing dua written from Quran bidah?
Allah Taãla says in the Noble Qurãn, 'In the Qurãn is (spiritual, physical) cure for people.' The opening chapter of the Noble Qurãn, Surah Faatiha…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Jan 2001
Which are the best suras to pray in the morning, at the afternoon and at the night?
I would like to see a recommendation of the imam on which suras of the Quran are perfect to pray or which suras should I select to pray?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jan 2001
A sunni couple got married and after some time the husband changed to shiasm. Is the marriage still valid since the girl is still sunni?
Contemporary Ja'fari Shi'as have beliefs that are inconsistent with the Qur' aan and Ahaadith. Hence, they are not Muslims. Kindly refer to Shi'sim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Jan 2001
When I hear the prophet's (pbuh) name I kiss my thumbs and then those thumbs touch my eyes. Which is the right group?
There is a hadith,which: that there are 73 groups of muslims, one shall go to Heaven and the rest will (72) will go to Hell. Every individual group…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Jan 2001
What does one have to do if they drop the Quran? I heard that you have to give charity?
It is not necessary to give charity if one drops the Qur'aan by mistake. Make Istighfaar (seek repentance) and exercise precaution in the future.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Jan 2001
Please explain and comment on the beliefs of the "Ahle Hadith" group? Arethey a different sect or do they fall within the accepted Mathaahibs.
The Ahlul-Hadith are from the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaa` but do not Taqleed (follow one Madhab). Kindly refer Taqleed at www.ask-imam.com and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Jan 2001
Were can I find some detalieted comments over al-Quran, especially surah 75. I have to write an historical essay for college.
I have to explain all the meaning of the word in Surra 75, in a complex essay so I'd like you to help me in this matter, because I don't know were…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2001
Allah says the Quran cant be changed. How can we prove that this verse was not man made and how do we know the Quran is perfect only because it is from Allah and not because any errors were corrected.
As-Salaamu? alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu and Eid Mubarak to all true Muslim believers in the heavens and the earth.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jan 2001
He whom Allaah guides shall not be misguided, and he whom He misguides shall never be guided. If this is in the Quran then, why would Allah misguide someone?
The Quran, our beloved Prophet Mohammad (sallalahu alayhi wa sallam) and his Ahadith are means of guidance. Allah Ta'ala assists those who are…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jan 2001
Who is the saved-sect and what scholars of the past have said taqleed is Wajib?
The reason I have asked this question is that it has not been answered sufficiently in previous questions, just definitions of taqleed have been…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jan 2001
How do I dispose of papers with ayats from the Quraan on them? These are mis-prints of some papers I was printing and also some books in very bad condition which are almost unreadable.
Papers with AYAATS of the Quran, Ahadith or the name of Allah should disposed of respectfully by burning them. And Allah Ta'ala knows best Mufti E.…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2000
In Surah Yusuf, it talks about that when Yusuf (A.S) was young he saw a dream about 11 stars, one moon and one sun doing sajdah to him. What is meant by that?
The dream of the eleven stars refers to the eleven brothers os Yusuf (A.S.), the sun refers to his father and the moon refers to his mother. The…
Mufti E.Desai - Ask Imaam18 Dec 2000
According to Quran, Is Dajhal human or could it be a nation?
Dear Sir, I am very curious about dajal, whether he is a man, a nation or some form of Artificial intelligence? I read Quran and am grateful to my…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2000
Do you have to recite ayyahs or hadith when inviting to Islam?
What if you don't know authentic proofs from quran and Sunnah for convincing a kaffar do you continue? How to always have proof in words when…
Mufti E.Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2000
Can recite the Holy Quran and do Zikr and pass on the merits to a dead person?
It is permissible to perform acts of virtue, for example reciting the Quran, making Zikr, giving charity etc. and give the reward to the deceased.…
Mufti E.Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2000
In the Surah Al-Kahf, it talks about Zul karnain making a wall between the people and Yajuj and Mojuj. Are Yajuj and Mojuj still in the world?
Yajuj and Majuj are still in the world and are resticted behind the wall built by Zul Karnain. They will emerge just before qiyyamat. And Allah…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2000
Who was Zul karnain? and Who's ummat was he in?
Zul Karnain was a king who travelled extensively around the world and he put up the wall to prevent the dangerous people- Yajuj and Majuj , from…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2000
I have a friend who tends to stutter sometimes. He tends to stammer on some words. I was wondering if there are any Quranic ayaat to recite that can help him decrease his stuttering.
We advise the person recite verses 25,26,27 of Surah Ta Ha in the 16th juz of the Quran. And Allah Ta'ala knows best Mufti E. Desai
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2000
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?
If a person does not know how to read Arabic, he/she should make an effort in doing so. Until then, the person may read the english translation of…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2000
Is it allowed to place Quran Sharif in the luggage while travelling by air where one can carry it into a hand bag?
Is it allowed to put Quran Sharif in the Luggage during a flight while one could carry it into a hand bag. Some people says that "You can carry a…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2000
Who's Ummat was those pious people in, who slept in caves for some hundred years in Surah Al-Kahf.
They were the Ummat of Hadhrat Eesa (Alayhis salaam) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2000
What does Islam have to say about the theory of evolution?
FROM NON-BEING TO BEING The questions of how the universe originated, where it leads to, and how the laws maintaining its order and balance work…
- Ask Imaam23 Nov 2000
I've heard that people practice black magic via reading the Quran backwards, can a holy book be used for such evil?
I really dont believe this can be the case? As the quran is so holy but someone told me that this is how the evil practice magic by reading the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2000
Kindly let me know where is it mentioned in Quran that men cannot wear gold & tattoe body. Very sorry, I really need to know because I've got explain to my husaband. Thank You.
Almighty Allah Ta'ala said, '. And abstain from whatever the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) of Allah prohibits you from.' Rasulullah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2000
One ayat in Quran mentions Samiri at time of Mussa A.S. Is Samiri the founder of Hinduism because his act was very same to Hinduism.
That is the opinion of some of the commentators of the Noble Qur'aan. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2000
If you say that salafis are astray, What is the isalmic ruling on people like bin baz, albani and yusuf qaradawi?Are they astray too?
The names of persons referred by you are scholars and with due respect to them and their knowledge, they have erred in not making Taqleed. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2000
I go often to tableegh jamaat but some muslims tell me that their aqeedah etc. is not correct. Is it true? I think that the work they are doing is great and they are sacrificing a lot.JazakAllah.
Allah Taãla states that one reason for this Ummah being titled as the best of Ummah, is the practice of commanding good and preventing evil'. Nabi…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2000
Is it better to kiss the Quran before or after reading it? What about with other Islamic Books?
Kissing the Quran and other Islamic books before and after reading them is a mark of respect. Was salaam Mufti E Desai Fatwa Dept.
Mufti E Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2000
Could you please tell me some of the places in the Quran where Jerusalem is mentioned?
Refer to Sura Bani Israeel Verse 1 Was salaam Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2000
In the Quran it says that the hour of the last day will only start when the Jews and Muslims start fighting and when one Jew will go behind a rock and the rock will speak and say kill the Jew.
But the jews and Muslims have fought so many times so does this mean the hour of the last day has already started?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
Is there basis to the claim that the Quran consists of elaborate mathematical structures.
The Quran is a book of many miracles. If it consists of a unique mathematical structure it will be regarded as another miracle of the Quran. And…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
What is the better day or the better time to read the Quran? In the morning or in the night? Also what are the best Suras of the Quran to read ?
Usually I read the quran on every Friday in the morning. But sometimes I asked to me if it is the best time and day. Also I would like to take a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
My question is why "Bismillah-irrahaman-irrahim" is not mentioned at the beginning of sura At-Tauba, Sura number 9 in the Quran.
Bismillah was not revealed before Surah Tawbah, therefore, there is no Bismillah before Surah Tawbah. However, since the contents of Surah Tawbah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Oct 2000
I am almost 40 years old and want to do Hifz al Quran. Can I still do iteven this late in life?
What if I dont finish hifz during my lifetime? Also what are the rewards of doing hifz? JazakAllah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2000
Is there any basis to the claim that the Quran consists of elaborate mathematical structures.
Examples of mathematical structures is for example the theory by the 'Kafer' Rashad Khalifa that all the Quran is structured around multiples of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
I heard that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) asked Jibreel (A.S.) which is better him or Jibreel (A.S.), him or the Holy Quran, him or the deen. Is there any hadeeth, and where is it?
We are not aware of such a Hadith. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
Many maktabs teach Hanafi fiqh.Some children attending are not Hanafis.What procedure should be adopted for such children.
Their parents are not practising their mathhab and have very little knowledge of their original mathhab.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
Did Imam Nawawi make taqleed to Imam Shafi'i or Imam HAnafi? IS he mujtahid ulama?
Imaam Nawawiy (Rahmatullaahi Alayhi) was a Shaaf?ee. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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