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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 8 of 11
- Mufti Online19 Nov 2013
The meaing of Istiwa' in the Qur'an
Please can you explain the 19 meanings of istawah in the Quran according to the muffasirun like abu jafar at tabari, ibn kathir and other great…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Nov 2013
Which Surah did the Jinnaat hear Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) recite
I have a question regarding Surah Jinn. When the Jinns heard the Quran e Paak they accepted Islam and they went back to their nation and started…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2013
Prescription of authentic books in Seerah, Tafseer and Tareekh
I am so curious to get to know more about Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) can you please tell me any of the true and authentic books which can define the…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Mufti Online24 Oct 2013
Taking one's naffs as one's ilaah
My question is about an ayat in a quran that says, "those who take there nuffs as there illah". What does this ayat mean? Can it be possible that a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online22 Oct 2013
Printing a translation of the Qur'aan without the Arabic text
Is it permissible to print the Qur'aan in only English, Afrikaans or Zulu without the Arabic text/writing for da'wah purposes?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 Oct 2013
Meaning of Surah noor ayat 57
Please explain to me this ayah of Quran Chapter 24 surah noor ayat 57?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Sep 2013
Reciting the Urdu translation of the Qur'an
I want to know that if we read quran by only the Urdu meaning with out the Arabic words, do we can get the same sawaab or not?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online7 Sep 2013
What does the 'Ibaadat of Allah Ta'ala mean?
When the Quraan say that Allah has created us for His worship only (something to the effect and I am not certain if there is such a ayaat), does…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Aug 2013
Where does the name Muhammad appear in the Quraan?
The word Muhammad comes in the Quran 4 times. Can you tell me where it comes and the reasons, as I have heard that there is a reason for each time.
- Mufti Online25 Jun 2013
An important lesson from the incident of Hazrat Nabi Musa (Alayhis Salaam) and Hazrat Nabi Khidr (Alayhis Salaam)
We are encouraged to recite Surah Kahf on Friday. Please mention the lesson we need to learn from the incident of Nabi Musa (Alayhis salaam) and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Jun 2013
Meaning of Durood and Salaam
Durood, Salaat & Salaam, do all these terms mean the same thing or do they all have different meanings?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Jun 2013
Why is taawwuz not written together with tasmiyah in the Qur'an
Why is Auzu billahi min-ash-shaitan-ir-rajim" not written with "Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Rahim" i.e. We find in the Holy Qur’an "Bismillah-ir…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 May 2013
Tafseer of Surah 4, Aayat 97
Please explain to me the tafseer of Surah 4, Aayat 97?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 May 2013
Why did Yusuf (Alayhis Salaam) hold back his brother bin Yamin
Reading the story of Yusuf (Alayhis Salaam) could it please be explained why did Yusuf (Alayhis Salaam) hold back his brother bin Yamin after his…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 May 2013
Why is there no Bismillah before Surah Tawbah?
Why is there no Bismillah in the beginning of Surah Taubah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 May 2013
Question regarding Surah Muzzammil
Surah Muzzammil speaks about "Stand in the night except a little", Allah is ordering Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) to read Tahajjud…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 May 2013
What does it mean to fear Allah?
What does it mean to fear Allah? 3:130-131 (O you who have believed, do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 May 2013
Female noun used to refer to Hazrat Adam (Alayhis Salaam) in the Qur'an
Why did Allah Ta'ala use a Female Noun (Isim mu'annas) to refer to Adam (Alayhis Salaam) in the following verse (7:189); "Huwa allathee khalaqakum…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 May 2013
The word Ulama' in the Qur'an
I would like to know that when the word Aalim or Ulama' are used in the Quraan or Hadith, does it refer to any person who did the Aalim course or…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Apr 2013
Qiblah of the Jews
In Surah Yunus ayat 87 when Musa (Alayhis Salaam) was told to turn the houses into a qiblah, which direction did they turn? What was the qiblah of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Apr 2013
The word Dayyaan
Where does the word dayyaan appear in the Quraan?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Feb 2013
Yusuf Ali Translation of Qur'an
What is the rank of the Yusuf Ali Translation of Quraan. Is it advisable to allow a laymen to take benefit from it?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Jan 2013
Reciting the verses of the Qur'an for Shifa
My best friend is suffering from cancer and I searched so many forums and I saw some suraahs. What is your opinion about this? Link:…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Dec 2012
Word for word Translation of a Durood
Can you give me a word for word translation for this durood: Allahhumma salli `ala muhammad wa `ala aalihee wa ashaabihee wa owlaadihee wa…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Dec 2012
Translation of a wazeefa
Can you give me word for word translation of this wazeefa it is: tawwakaltu ala lhayyil lazee la yamoot alhumdulillahil lazee lam yathakiz walada…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Dec 2012
Group of people whose duas are not accepted
Are there a group of people whose duas are not accepted?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online17 Nov 2012
The rewards for reciting tasbeeh-e-faatimi
I read a hadith in muntakab hadith, more or less that a person who reads tasbih faathima after fard salaat won't be disappointed. What's the meaning…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online11 Nov 2012
Hadith regarding how often should one complete the Quraan Shareef
With regards to the recitation of Quran, I have found two different hadith: 1. Quran should be read not less then seven days: Narrated Abdullah ibn…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Nov 2012
Hadith regarding the dua of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
What is the understanding of the Dua in which Nabi (Sallahu Alahi Wasalam) requested that whomsoever He (Sallahu Alahi Wasallam) has cursed, it…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Sep 2012
Breast feeding in the Qur'an
Which Quranic verse number refers to breast feeding and which is the surah?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Sep 2012
Meaning of Ghaasiq in the Dua when sighting the full moon
When we see the full moon then should we recite this dua: Allhumma inni aoozubika min sharri haazal Ghasiq? What is meant by the full moon being…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Sep 2012
Writing Quraanic verses in the state of haidh for Tafseer study
Is it permissible for a woman in the state of Haidh to write Quraanic verses for Tafseer study?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 Sep 2012Arabic
أحاديث في فضائل التلفظ بذكر لا حول و لا قوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم
هل هناك أحاديث صحيحة أو حسنة في فضائل التلفظ بالذكر التالي: "لا حول و لا قوة إلا بالله العلي العظيم"؟
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Jul 2012
Sajdah-e-Tilaawah upon Reading the Translation of the Qur'aan
If a person is reading the translation of the Qur'aan in English or Urdu and he reads the translation of an aayah of sajdah, then is it necessary…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2012
Listening to recitation of the Qur’an with translation.
My question is regarding Learning and listening Quran. In Hadiths and all we can see lot of virtues and rewards are offered for those who recite…
Mawlana Faisal bin Abdul Hameed - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2012
Can I look at a translation of the Quran while listening to it in Arabic?
My friend asked me a question that I was unable to answer, I was hoping for some help. He asked, since he can't read Arabic, he wanted to play the…
- Ask Imaam13 Mar 2012
How is the Tafseer of Farhat Hashimi? Do you know any online site for learning Tajweed for a female?
I am interested in reading the Qur’aan with Tafseer, could you please inform me about a good writer and preferable it should be in Urdu. How is the…
Moulana Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2012
What is the ruling of Tafseer in Shariah?
What is the ruling of Tafseer in Shariah?
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam28 Feb 2012
Can you please clarify the following verse in Surah al- Mulk?
I would like clarification on the Ayah in Surah al- Mulk where Allah says, “And indeed we have adorned the nearest Heaven with lamps”. According to…
Mawlana Ismail Desai - Jamiat KZN21 Oct 2011
Slaughtering overseas
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
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