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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 7 of 11
- Ask Imaam16 Oct 2014
Qurbani overseas – valid ikhtilaf amongst muftis
Regarding qurbani done in another country, there is a fatwa mentioned by you at http://www.askimam.org/public/question_detail/27225. However, at…
Zameelur Rahman - Jamiat KZN3 Oct 2014
Qurbani overseas when Eid dates differ
Q. We live in US our eid is on 6th nov we give qurbani in Pakistan or India and usually they have eid 2 days after our,if they slaughter on 2nd or…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online29 Sep 2014
Slave girls
I would like to understand the limitation or placement of the ladies referred to in Surat al Muminoon 5-6 are the ones who "the right hand…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Sep 2014
Explanation of Jaraadum Muntashir in Surah Qamar
In surah qamar the jaraadum muntashir has come. I did not understand the tashbeeh. Can you please explain.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2014
Reading Qur'aan Shareef with the meaning
I used to read Quran sharif with the meaning and with that I used to read hadith books. I don't know where I have mistaken because since then when I…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Sep 2014
Carrying out Qurbaani overseas
In my country there are organisations that do Qurbani and send the meat to needy countries, the price differs by which country it goes to. Is it ok…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2014
Kalima Taiba
Is there a mention of kalima-e-taiba (full kalima) in the holy Qur'an? If yes, where and if no then in which book is it mentioned?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Aug 2014
Explanation of Surah 78 verse 8
In Quran chapter 78 verse 8 it is mentioned that we have made you pairs. Does it refer only to mankind or all the creation and does it have any…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam20 Aug 2014
Is it ok to quote half verses from Quran?
can I quote a half verse from Quran or not? For example people usually omit the “Qala” from verses of Surah Ta’ha (25-28). Here is a snapshot…
Hisham Dawood - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2014
Does Tafsir al-Mazhari contain any weak Ahādīth?
does tafsir al mazhari contain any weak hadiths?
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam15 Jun 2014
Tafseer commentary of the verse “وَسَارِعُوا إِلَى مَغْفِرَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَجَنَّةٍ عَرْضُهَا السَّمَاوَاتُ وَالْأَرْضُ أُعِدَّتْ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ”
Respected shaikh I would appreciate a tafseer commentary on the quranic verse – wa saari’u ila maghfitum mirrabbikum wa rahmat. Wallahi ya shaikh I…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Mufti Online13 Jun 2014
The dua of every Nabi
I heard that every prophet and messenger were given one Du'aa that Allah will definitely fulfil e.g Sulaiman (Alayhis Salaam) had control over all…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 May 2014
The dog of Ashab-e-kahf
The dog with Ashab e kahf will go to jannat with whose face?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 May 2014
Reciting from a Qur'an that has both the Arabic text and the English translation
I have a Quran that has both the Arabic text and the English translation. Is it acceptable for me to read out of this Quran?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 May 2014
Explanation of Surah 30 verse 21
In the Qur'an Surah 30 Verse 21 it is stated that Allah Ta'ala has created for you mates from yourselves. Does it mean that my wife is created from…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Apr 2014
Is everything revealed via Hazrat Jibraeel (Alayhis Salaam) part of the Qur'an?
Is every information that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) received from Jibrail (Alayhis Salaam) considered to be Quran?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Mar 2014
Reciting verses of the Qur'an by memory during haidh
When a women has her monthlies, is it forbidden for her to recite verses of Quraan the she had memorized?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Mar 2014
Meaning of a dua
Is there anything wrong with this du'a?: "Oh Allaah, save us from destroying our aakhirah"?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2014
Is it permissible to touch the frame or the covering screen through which a Quranic verse is displayed?
It is permissible to recite the Glorious Qur`an from the computer or any other electronic or digital device[1]. However, one must have ablution…
Hanif Yusuf Patel - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2014
Explanation of the verse 49:8, can this be used to justify fighting between Muslim groups?
My question is regarding this verse of quran-‘’ And if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two. But if…
Zameelur Rahman - Mufti Online1 Mar 2014
The meaning of Tawbah
“Except those who repent and believe (in Islamic Monotheism), and do righteous deeds; for those, Allaah will change their sins into good deeds, and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam27 Feb 2014
What does verse 256 of Surah Baqarah mean?
I am having some trouble with interpretation of a certain verse. Almighty Allah has said: "Let there be no compulsion in religion..." [2:256]. What…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Ask Imaam25 Feb 2014
Is Dr. Israr’s Tafsir Reliable? Is it necessary for a 10 year old child to perform Qadha of prayers? May a woman recite Quran in menses? How about reciting the Qur’an in one’s mind?
I belong to the hanafi fiqh, can I listen to the tafseer by Dr Israr ahmad. Should a child 10 years of age or less has to perform the qada for a…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Mufti Online22 Feb 2014
Lohe Quran
Please advise what "Lohe Quran" is and whether we can read it to gain success in work and business and other difficulties?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Feb 2014
Translation of the Qur'aan Majeed without the Arabic text
1. I have a translation of the Qur'aan without the Arabic text, and it also has some explanation. Is it permissible for me to keep and read this…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Feb 2014
Listening to audio recitation of Quran with its translation
Pictures of Makkah and Madina is not allowed to view in Islam. My question is I hear audio recitation of Quran with its translation. Is that allowed…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Feb 2014
The fuel of jahannum
In the Qur'an Allah Ta'ala says that the fuel of jahannam will be insaan and stones. My question is what did the stones do to deserve that Azhaab…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam23 Jan 2014
What is the basis of Masah upon the Jawrabain? Can the Qur`anic verse facilitate performing masah over, as well as washing, the feet?
Is it true that Imam Abu Hanifa additionally [to qiyas] used the hadith of Mughira ibn Shu`bah and Qaiys to establish his opinion on Masah upon the…
Hanif Yusuf Patel - Mufti Online21 Jan 2014
Giving an English translation of the Qur'an to someone who intends accepting Islam
I wanted to know if one wants to convert to Islam and starts by reading the Quran in English then is it wrong? Because when one starts understanding…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online20 Jan 2014
Disabled people
Allah Ta'ala says he created man in perfect form, so what about disabled people?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jan 2014
Meaning of a Durood
When I think of Imam shafi'ees Durood, for some reason I dislike to say the second part of the Durood, using the amount of ghaflat the ghafil people…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Dec 2013
Studying tafseer independently
Can you recommend a good easy-to-understand English translation of the Quraan Shareef?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Dec 2013
Is Bismillah part of each Surah
My question is regarding the Bismillah sharif at the begining of each Surah. Are they counted as Ayats alltogether or are they regarded as…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2013
Meaning of "Ya Wadudu"
What is the meaning of ya wadudu?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2013
Last Ayah of Sura Naba
I have a question regarding the last Ayat of Sura Naba which states that when the Kafir sees the Azaab on the day of Qiyamah he will say that it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2013
Superstition and Speculation
There is a miracle in quran called 19 bond. Is it true.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Dec 2013
Insha Allah
In surah Kahf vesre 23 it is mentioned that never say surely I will do and in next verse Allah subhanhutala said illa aiyyasha Allah. So what is the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Dec 2013
Gald tiding in the Qur'an for the Sahaba (Radiyallahu Anhum)
To whom Allah subhanahutala has given the glad tiding of jannah? Only sahaba (Radiyallahu Anhum) or Tabi'een and tabe Tabi'een?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Dec 2013
How did the Malaaikah know that the children of Aadam (Alayhis Salaam) will cause mischief on the earth?
My question is that as per reference of Surah Bakra when Allah Ta'ala created Hazrat Adam (Alayhis Salaam) then the Angels said "this man will…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Nov 2013
Voting
What does the verse of the Quran at 4:85 mean? One explanation I read says that if we vote for a candidate in election and he indulges in anti…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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