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Tafseer & Meanings
402 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Tafseer & Meanings, part of Quran, Hadith & Dua. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Tafseer & Meanings fatawa — page 10 of 11
- Ask Imaam19 Sep 2003
1. 15 th Nisfu Shabban, is it commemorated by our Prophet. 2. Please tell me the meaning of this qasida:(9491)
Can you give me the list of sunnat fasts of our Prophet. Antum foo roo zeewa nuflee ( Gay Lanee Gay Lanee ) Antum hayaatee wa kulli *N.B Ya qiblati…
Ml. Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam29 Aug 2003
In Quran, Verse 3 of Surah An-Nisa, it says do not marry orphens if you cannot do justice to them but marry 2, 3, and 4 women. Please explaine this.
In the same surah, I read that soldiers can have sexual relation with slave girl captured during the war without having married them. Am I right? Is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2003
What should a person do if he has pieces of paper on which ahadith ,quraanic verses , duaas , or zikrs are written ?
The pieces of paper on which verses of the Qur?aan, Ahadith, etc. are written should be disposed off respectfully, for example, by burying them. and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2003
1) can we enter rest room with this small paper contaning the quranic verse tied across our neck, or arm.
in which u suggested to Write the following verse (in Arabic script) on a pice of paper and tie it around neck or arm, ?Qul innal fadhla…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Jul 2003
I want to understand the verse in Quran that says "Al tayboun lel taybat" and the other verse that said that a man engaged in audltry will not marry except a woman engaged in adultry.
It is permissable for a person (male or female) who committed adultery to marry a chaste person. The Nikah will be perfectly valid. This is an…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2003
Is it written in the holy Quran somewhere that shaytaan is the king of Darkness? If so wht is the meaning of it? And wht maximum shaytaan can do to believers?
2.And also wht are the timings of chaast salah and its virtues? thank you.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Apr 2003
What verses in Quran deal with death, life, abortion, and euthanasia?
I am writing a research paper on bioethics from a Quranic perspective. The issues I intend to discuss are about death and life; specifically, the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2003
Please inform the ummah, about the evidence for the witr salaah, being declared as wajib amongst the ihnaaf, also please explain the meaning of wajib,
Ussalaamu alaikum Mufti Sahib, Please inform the ummah, about the evidence for the witr salaah, being declared as wajib amongst the ihnaaf, also…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
is byhearting of the holy quran allowed in english that is can i byheart the english translation?my native language is not arabic and i do read the quran in arabic.
Qur?aan is the actual Arabic. By byhearting the English, that will be byhearting the translation and not the actual Qur?aan. You should endervour to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
What is the meaning of the letters that occur in the middle of Ayats in the Qur’an? Common are, Toay, Geem, Laam, Khaaf (2:93), Swad (2:16), Seen, Zay (2:7), Swad-Laam-Yay, Waw-Khaaf, 3 dots (2:2),
No. 5 (2:114), Khaaf-Fay (2:285), Waqfa (2:286), Short Seen (10:2), etc. There are also some that appear at the end of an Ayat, like, Ain, etc. And…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2003
1.What does the word An Naas (the final surah of Qura’an) mean someone said it has 52 meanings is this true. And does Nabi mean the one with knowledge of the unknown.
1. The meaning of An-naas is people. We are not aware of the other 51 meanings of An-naas, even after consulting Arabic dictionaries. 2. The root…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2003
Does the use of "WE=Allah " in the english translation of Quran logically explain the fact of Allahs', the Seer of all things presence everywhere?
Is the following explanation for Allahs presence everywhere stand valid -"Allah is a Noor a divine Light" ...that is Allah is like light -- an…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2002
The Holy Quran read in English Verses the Quran read in Arabic. Why is it better to read the Quran in Arabic, please substantiate your reply
Why is it better to read the Quran in Arabic, please substantiate your reply. Surely if you read the Quran in a language foreign to your own it will…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2002
I read somewhere that Shaitan told the prophet (s) some false Quranic verses to confuse the prophet (s). I was wondering if this really did happen, was the Prophet really tricked by shaitan this way?
Although certain books of Tafseer have quoted this incident, this narration is incorrect. The most that can be said is that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2002
Can a female pray, or listen verses from Quran-e-Pak without covering her head. 2nd Q is Can a female wear a green Pants, Green Skirt, and Green Salwar
Can a female pray, or listen verses from Quran-e-Pak without covering her head. 2nd Q is Can a female wear a green Pants, Green Skirt, and Green…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
What is the meaning of the following surat in the quran - surat 7:verse 205 "And remember your lord by your tongue and within yourself,humbly and in awe ,without loudness"
Firstly, the translation of the Aayat is, 'And Remember your Lord within yourself'. The words, 'by your tongue.' do not feature in this Aayat. Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Aug 2002
My brother and I were debating if Witchcraft is in the Quran.Please would you let me know with the relevent tafseer.
JUMMU'AH GUIDELINES - JADOO / SIHR / BLACK MAGIC A R A B I C Say, I seek refuge with the Rabb of the Morning from the evil of created things; and…
- Ask Imaam16 Aug 2002
I have been visitng this website regularly. At one place I read that Yusuf Ali's commentary on the Holy Quran is not so reliable. There is an instance where only he has translated Quran correctly
I have been visitng this website regularly. At one place I read that Abdullah Yusuf Ali's commentary on the Holy Quran is not so reliable. However,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2002
Please state all Ahadith about the benefits of Ayat-ul-Kursi? What is the meaning of Ayat-ul-Kursi, and why is it called thus?
Once Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) asked Ubayy in Ka'ab (Radhiallaahu Anhu), 'Do you know which is the greatest Aayat in the Qur' aan?'…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2002
Tafseers are really long and at the speed that I read I can’t finish the Quran in half a year. So would you suggest that I do both qirat of Quran and read tafseer daily?
1. I read in the book Fazail e Amaal that it is the haq of the Quran to be read twice in a year. I usually read tafseer with the ayahs and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002
Can u tell me the meaning of this verse of the Quran? “let there arise amounst you a Jamaat, which enjoys the good and forbids the evil”
In the Quran it say?s ?let there arise amounst you a Jamaat, which enjoys the good and forbids the evil? what is the mening of this verse, and what…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jul 2002
dreamt i was reciting d surah "subanaziill mulki",meaning please.
There is no Surah named, 'Subhaana zil Mulk'. It is a portion of a Du'aa praising Allah Ta'ala. We are advised to praise Allah Ta'ala as much as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jun 2002
Please explain the asbabun nuzul of ayat19-20 surat Taubah, as well as verse 41
1. Imaam Baghawiy (RA) has recorded a narration of ibn Abbaas (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that on the occasion of Badr (first battle fought by the Muslims…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2002
i want to read easy and concise interpretation of holy quran. which tafsir should i read? what do you say about tafsir by alllama shabbir usmani in 3 volumes
assalam alaikum, allah hafiz
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2002
With respect to your response to 4725, as to why people attending the bayaans of Tablighi Jamaat are NOT encouraged to study the translation and tafseer of the Qur’an, the question still stands.
I agree with your response that one should make an effort to understand the Qur?an, and appreciate the list of valid tafaseer, but the question…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2002
Please provide the history behind the book, Manzil, as to how it came into existence and the criteria used to select the Qur’aanic verses therein.
INTRODUCTION 'All praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be upon His messenger'. The aayaat (verses) of the Qur'aan compiled hereunder are…
- Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002
Is it permissible to touch the translation of the Qur’aan without Wudhu?
In principle, if the actual verses of the Qur?aan are more than the commentary, then it is not permissible to hold the Qur?aan without Wudhu. If the…
- Ask Imaam9 Feb 2002
Why is it that during the bayaans of Tablighi-Jamaat, we are encouraged to read from Fazail-e-Amaal, but no emphasis is given on studying the translation or tafseer of The Qur?aan.
Actually, in many cases, people have been discouraged from studying the Tafseers or translations of the Qur?an by the Saathi. Aren?t these people…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2002
Is it permitted to read the translation of the quran without wudu where the arabic and translation is side by side?
If a person reads such a translation wherein the actual Qur'aan is more than the translation, then it is not permissible hold the Qur'aan without…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
About tafseers and hazrat dhul-kifl
assalaamu alaikum mufti saheb, 1) i would like to know why some classical tafseers are preferred over others , ie what is the criteria for rating…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2001
As Slamu Alykum, I want to the correct way of praying different Nimaz behind the Imam as per Hanfi. (meaning should we recite surah Al-Fatiha etc ....)
According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is prohibited for a Muqtadi (follower) to recite Surah Faatiha behind the Imaam in any Salaat. and Allah Ta'ala…
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 Imaam4 Jun 2001
Why do you advise against reading Maulana Maududi’s scholarly written Tafheem-ul-Quran? My experience with Maulana Maududi’s tafseer is very positive.
Maulana Maududi?s Tafheem-ul-Quran has completely changed my life from a non-practicing and secular Muslim to a firm believer and practicing Muslim.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
Has Maulana Maududi critisized Hadhrat Yunus(alaihissalam) in his tafseer Tafheem AlQuran?Who is Rashad Khalifa?
I'm very impressed by the literature of Maulana Maududi. Someone has told me that he has criticized Hadhrat Yunus (as) in his tafseer Tafheem ul…
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 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 Apr 2001
Assalaamualaikum In school I have to do a scripture reading of about 150 words. What is the best verse that can be taken from the Quran to be read to a non-Muslim audience?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu We suggest you choose Aayaatul Kursi in which ten qualities of Allah…
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 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 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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