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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 5 of 11
- Mufti Online5 Oct 2017
Are males created from noor?
Is this true that Allah Ta'ala has said in Quran that I have created a male from a little bit of my Noor in him so I have sent only men as prophets,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Oct 2017
Touching the translation of an Aayah in the state of haidh
Can a lady in haidh touch the translation of any ayat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Sep 2017
What to recite when the imam reads the last verses of Surah Gashiyah?
Should we read a dua when the imam reads the last verses of Surah Gashiyah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Sep 2017
Verification of an aayat
On the night of Miraj, I was told by my teacher that our Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was followed by a jinn or Shaytan, and that the angel…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Sep 2017
What is Taboot-e-Sakinah?
What is Taboot-e-Sakinah which is mentioned in the Quran?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Aug 2017
What does this mean "Whoever Allah misguides, no one can guide him"?
I read somewhere that whoever Allah misguides, no one can guide him. What does this exactly mean?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Aug 2017
Is Jerusalem only for Jews?
Is the holy land of Jerusalem only for Jews? May they be given place for their temple near Aqsa mosque? Is it only for jews? [17:104] After him, We…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Aug 2017
Explanation of an aayat in Surah Maaidah
In surah Maaida Allah has said to Hazrat Isa (Alayhis Salaam) that 'and when I taught you writing, Al‑Hikmah (the power of understanding), the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Aug 2017
Self study
This is about a friend. She was in a relationship with a guy and she committed a sin (major). She then got married with one of her cousins who used…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Aug 2017
The name Zulaikha
From where did the name Zulekha come. Because in Quran, the name Zulekha is not mentioned. If it is from any Hadith the please give reference.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Aug 2017
Who does Ulama refer to in the 28 verse of Surah Faatir?
Two senior ulama, Ml Salman Nadwi and Ml. Sajjad of India, in their bayans in South Africa, stated that the verse: Innama Yakhsha Allaha min ibadihi…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Jul 2017
Sharing verses of the Qur'an and Ahaadith on social media
Is sending Islamic quotes, verses, hadeeths and other content related to Quran and Islam on social media like whatsapp and facebook for the sake of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 May 2017
Pondering over the meanings of the Qur'an
Is it allowed to do tadabbur in Qur'an?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Apr 2017
Self study of the Quraan
1. Which is the best and most beautiful translation of the Quran in English available in India? 2.What is the best book to know how to perform namaz…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Apr 2017Roman Urdu
Aayat ki tafseer
Quran ki sura-e-araaf ayat no.172-173 ki tafseer sai tarha samja dan. Smj ni a re ap ki bri meharbani ho ge.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Apr 2017
Imaan and amal is a sample of Allah Ta'ala's mercy
I was reading in tafsir that, imaan and amal is the sample of Allah's mercy, but it's not the reason. What does it mean?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Apr 2017
What does "opening the chest" mean?
Hadhrat Musa (alaihis salaam) prayed to Aallah: Rabbish rah li sadri. Allah Ta'ala says to Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam): Alam nashrah laka…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Mar 2017
Giving a non-Muslim the tafseer of the Quraan
Is it permissible to give a non Muslim a tafsir of the Quran with ayat in Arabic?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Mar 2017
Revelation of aayaat are not based on our understanding
Volume 6, Book 61, Number 512: Narrated by Al-Bara: There was revealed: 'Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and those who strive and…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Mar 2017
The science of tafseer
I am unable to get how Hafiz ibn Kathir explained Quran in detail in his Tafseer, ie. Introduction of new words like bin kind etc... From what…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Mar 2017
Explanation of an aayat
In Quran, in a verse, Allah said that"Aur woh firon jo ulti bastion main rehtay thay" What is the meaning of this verse or what Allah is saying in…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Feb 2017
Tableegh Jamaat and verses of Hijrat
In the 10th para, the last page of the first quarter. And surah bara'at, Ayat 20, 1) Does tabligh jamaat come under this Ayat? Or does it refer to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Feb 2017
The love of Allah Ta'ala
I have come across an aayaat or Ahaadith that state the following: Allah loves it when.....Allah loves those who are...Allah loves this....Allah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Feb 2017
Quoting a verse of the Qur'an incorrectly
A senior South African Tablighi worker made a joke about the laws of inheritance being in Surah Lahab. He said the verse says "Ma ka sab," meaning…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Jan 2017Roman Urdu
Teen duao ka tarjamah
In mein se kon sa dua saheeh hai aur in teeno ka meaning kya hai? "Rabbi yassir walaa tu assir watambil bilkhair " "Rabbi Yassir Wala Tu Assir…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online31 Jan 2017
Hadith explanation
Well we know that there is no whale beneath earth? Here is the explanation from تفسير Tanwîr al-Miqbâs min Tafsîr Ibn Abbas And from his narration…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Dec 2016
Understanding the verses of the Qur'an in their correct context
Kindly guide me if ayat 53 of surah 39 being read alone without combining with ayat 54 gives a wrong notion of unconditional forgiveness from Haq…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Nov 2016
Translation of a dua
My question is that what is the translation of the following dua: SUBHANALLAH-E-WABEHAMDEHI SUBHANALLAH-E-ALAZEEM WABEHAMDEHI ASTAGHFERULLAH" Also…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Nov 2016
Explanation of Surah Baqarah, verse 7
What do you say about the Quranic verse 7 Surah Baqarah in which Allah Ta'ala says about the seal on hearts and eyes?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam17 Nov 2016Arabic
Tafseer of ‘Noon’ in Quran and Ahaadith.
فقد ورد عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أنه قال : ( أوّل ما خلق الله من شيء القلم ، فجرى بما هو كائن ، ثم رفع بخار الماء ، فخلقت منه السماوات ، ثم خلق "…
Imran - Mufti Online27 Oct 2016
Complexion of the hoors
In tafsir jalalayn by Allama Suyuti on this verse describing the hoor al ayn "And with them will be chaste females, restraining their glances…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Oct 2016
What does "Aale Muhammad" in Durood-e-Ebrahim mean?
In namaaz we are reciting durood in which we say Aale Muhammed. What is the meaning of Aale Muhammed. Does it include all wives of Nabi (Sallallahu…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Oct 2016
How many verses are there in the Qur'an?
Please tell me how many verses are there in the Qur'an. Is it 6666 or 6236? Please tell me.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 Sep 2016
What does marjaan refer to?
What is the meaning of al-marjan(corals). I thought corals were red, but I heard al-marjan refers to whiteness.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 May 2016
Was any aayah revealed in Babylon?
Was any Quranic verse revealed in Babylon to our beloved Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 May 2016
Listening to tafseer on the mobile phone without wudhu
It is permissible to listen to Qur'an tarjuma or tafseer on mobile phone without wudhu?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 May 2016
Teaching Qur'an
I want a detailed explanation in my matter. From past years, in my society there has been a rise in women opening Madrasah related courses in their…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Apr 2016
Studying tafseer under an experienced and qualified Aalim
Is it allowed for us the common people to teach others what we might have learnt from just reading Quran and it's translation or are we supposed to…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Apr 2016
English Qur'an
If one cannot read Arabic, can one read the English Qur'an?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Mar 2016
How to recite those verses of the Quran which have no harkat at the beginning
What is the ruling for reciting those verses of the Qur'an which have no harkat at the very first hurf? E.g verse no.5 of surah al ma'oon. What is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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