Quran, Hadith & Dua · Subtopic
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 9 of 11
- Ask Imaam26 Jul 2011
What is the ruling on touching TRANSLATION ONLY (no Arabic) Qur'aan without Wudhu? How about other books?
Q1) What is the ruling on touching TRANSLATION ONLY (no Arabic) Qur'aan without Wudhu? Q2) What is the ruling on touching Tafseer& books of Fiqh…
Mufti Faizal Riza - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2011
Would it be ok if I read the translation of the Quran in English instead of the Arabic text, which I don’t understand? I don’t want to read both at once.
I want to read the Quran but I don’t understand the meaning. Would it be ok if I read the translation of the Quran in English instead of the Arabic…
Ml. Faizal Riza - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2010
1. I was just wondering if a female is on her periods . and a male has given 3 divorces is it still counted?...2. What is the meaning of the dua allah huma la takilni ila nafsy tarfataaiyn. and what is it read for
I was just wondering if a female is on her periods . and a male has given 3 divorces is it still counted? What is the meaning of the dua allah huma…
Ml. Abdur Rahman Shareef - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2010
I would like to know the correct method of reciting the verses from Qur'an while reading the Salah.
I would like to know the correct method of reciting the verses from Qur'an while reading the Salah. 1) Should the surahs be recited according to the…
Ml. Abdur Rahman Shareef - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2010
Question regarding the Tafseer of Surah Noor?
I wanted to ask you a question in regards to a story which I have heard being related and even read in the tafseer of Surah Al-Insaan (Ad-Dahr). The…
- Ask Imaam1 Nov 2009
I would like to know about some verses from the Quran.
I would like to know about some verses from the Quran. The verses are: [Hud said:] “O my people, seek forgiveness from your Lord, then turn to Him…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam22 May 2009
I read your Fatwa # 17927 from South Africa dated 14th may 09 regarding recitation of quranic verses over the deceased in the graveyard like surah fatiha , yaseen , ikhlas etc
Fatwa # 17927 from South Africa as salam alai kum , I read your Fatwa # 17927 from South Africa dated 14th may 09 regarding recitation of quranic…
Ml. Zakariyya bin Ahmed - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2009
I would like to know what should we do with the Islamic newsletters after we have read it.Some of these newsletters contain Quranic verses and others Hadith.Also i would like to...
I would like to know what should we do with the Islamic newsletters after we have read it.Some of these newsletters contain Quranic verses and…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam10 Feb 2009
Can I know the name of the sahabih who was authorized to gather all quranic verses and create one QURAN and the sahabih who has a dream of how to convey salah to others in the form of Azaan.
Can I know the name of the sahabih who was authorized to gather all quranic verses and create one QURAN and the sahabih who has a dream of how to…
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2008
I am trying to learn the Holy Quran with meanings and fortunately I found a dictionary in Hindi. Alhamdulillah I am memorizing meanings from this dictionary and referring other translation to understand meanings of the holy verses.
I am trying to learn the Holy Quran with meanings and fortunately I found a dictionary in Hindi. Alhamdulillah I am memorizing meanings from this…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2008
Translation of Jumuha Khutba
Can you provide me the translation of jummah Khutba and the rules regarding it.. Also my brother was marriag to english girl who converted 4 months…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2008
Can anyone do Tafseer of Quran themselves?
I have a question regarding reading the Tafseer of the Holy Quran. Can you please tell us whether we can read the Tafseer of the Holy Quran as some…
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam1 Feb 2008
the verse of holy Quran3:90 speaks about.. people who leave islam after accepting &then incerase in diss belief there is no repentence.. for them. And at anothere place in quran Allah ( SwT) speaks...
the verse of holy Quran3:90 speaks about.. people who leave islam after accepting &then incerase in diss belief there is no repentence.. for them.…
Ml. Safraz Mohammed - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2007
My father-in-law died 2 years back and his 2nd wife - the step mother of my husband made his grave cemented with Quranic verses...
My father-in-law died 2 years back and his 2nd wife - the step mother of my husband made his grave cemented with Quranic verses written all over it.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2007
Is it permissable to underline verses in the Quran as an aid to study?
Is it permissable to underline verses in the Quran as an aid to study?
Imran Hatia - Ask Imaam9 Oct 2007
I used to send SMS of Hadith or Quranic Verse, Is it ok? ... I want to buy a car and I have these two options...
Q1.......................... I want to buy a new car. But here in our country car dealers have two options for us to buy the new car. First option…
- Ask Imaam11 Aug 2007
Can we give a copy of the Quraan in Arabic with English Translation to a non-muslim.
Can we give a copy of the Quraan in Arabic with English Translation to a non-muslim.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2007
Is there any basis from the Quran & Sunnah to recite the last verse of Surah Nuun to protect oneself from the evil eye?
Is there any basis from the Quran & Sunnah to recite the last verse of Surah Nuun to protect oneself from the evil eye? Also is there any basis for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 May 2007
which quraanic verse describe the prayer timings and prohibition for ladies to go outside without hijab
which quraanic verse describe the prayer timings and prohibition for ladies to go outside without hijab
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 May 2007
Please explain...'The verse of stoning and of suckling an adult ten times were revealed, and they were (written) on a paper and kept and a lot more...
can you please explain these narrations Ibn Umer said: Verily among you people one would say that he has found Quran while he does not how much the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2007
what is the rules when you are travelling with a car and at that time you are reading quran. There is some verses in the quran that you must make prostration
what is the rules when you are travelling with a car and at that time you are reading quran. There is some verses in the quran that you must make…
Ml. M. Jawed Iqbal - Ask Imaam13 Sep 2006
On a daily basis I send out short enlightening phrases/verses from hadeeth to my friends via SMS (text message) to their cellular phones
On a daily basis I send out short enlightening phrases/verses from hadeeth to my friends via SMS (text message) to their cellular phones. I am in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2006
It was during Quran's tafseer that I knew of this sin as one of the most hated by Allah and I heard of its punishment... Now i want to know what should I do?
I, with my few friends, committed sodomy for a few times. It started when I was not mature and I matured during the time...We did it for just…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2006
what is the meaning of curse as in when allah curses someone, what is the meaning of curse and also when allah says in the quran wayl,
what is the meaning of curse as in when allah curses someone, what is the meaning of curse and also when allah says in the quran wayl, (woe) what…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2006
heard a tafseer from the holy Quran shareef that if our good deeds exceed even an atom more than our sins then and only then will we enter jannah and vice versa
I have read quite a few responses on your site regarding no matter how big the sin, if we make tawbah and repent to never repeat the mistake that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2005
Can you tell me a bit more about Tafseer-e Jalalain? Info like : who it's written by, when it was written, how authentic and indepth it is, etc.
Question 1: Can you tell me a bit more about Tafseer-e Jalalain? Info like : who it's written by, when it was written, how authentic and indepth it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Aug 2005
Confused about the real meaning of the word "sunnah"
Confused about the real meaning of the word "sunnah" i know that growing of the beard to a fist length is wajib, but i do notice many people in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2004
Please give authentic hadith/quran verse that state that our book of deeds and other claims such as what fortunes and mishaps are open/cloosed on Shabe Bharat.
I read pamflets in various mosques regarding shabe bharat. Its states that various things occur on this night such as our book of deeds open for the…
Ml. Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam16 Sep 2004
could you please enlighten me as to the exact meaning of the phrase "Sadaq- Allaahul-Adheem",
?Allah Ta?ala, the Most Great, has spoken the truth?. The idea behind this phrase is to inform the listener of the completion of the recitation of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2004
Meaning of Siratul Mustaqin is straight or right path. Tafsir by Imam Ibn Kathir clearly states that Sirat is a bridge over hell that everyone must pass over on the Day of Judgment. Which is right?
I have understood the meaning ?Siratul Mustaqin? as straight path, right path until now. But the Tafsir by Imam Ibn Kathir clearly states that, the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2004
Imam Abu Hanifa saw a dream where he conversed with Allah and Allah advised him to recite a dua. Could you tell me the dua?
Allaamah Najm al-Ghaytee reports that Imaam Abu Hanifa [ra] has mentioned, ?I saw Allah in my dreams ninety nine times. Then I told myself, ?If I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Aug 2004
I photocopied some Qurani verses and use to keep them in my pocket always, but unfortunately they got washed up in my clothes, but I do have all of its pieces. What do I need to do?
You should bury its pieces. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Aug 2004
please tell me the meaning of the following verse "ugaasoo bimaa'in kal muhli yashwil wujooh"
please tell me the meaning of the following verse "ugaasoo bimaa'in kal muhli yashwil wujooh" and the parah number too. it keeps coming into my…
Ml. Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam19 Jul 2004
Plz explain this verse of the Glorious Quran Surah Maryam; Verse 76
[ 19:76 "And Allah doth advance in guidance those who seek guidance: and the things that endure, Good Deeds, are best in the sight of thy Lord, as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jun 2004
What is the punishment for touching the Qur’an without Wudu? Does a person who reads the Qur’an in the english translation still get the same sawaab as a person who reads the Qur’an in Arabic?
One who get the punishment of perpetrating a Haram action and would deserve the wrath of Allah. While reading the English translation has its…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jun 2004
i have american friend who wanna know about Islam ? can i send Holy Qoran in english with its Tafseer ,is that OK
he ask for some books ,i was wondering if you can suggest me good books ,and if can i send Holy Qoran in english with its Tafseer ,is that OK!! or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Mar 2004
There are some words in the Qur’an like Aleem (w/Alif), and A’leem (w/Ain). During the Qiraat I get confused as to which is which. Is there significant difference in the meaning?
How do I avoid making such mistakes, does this warrant Sajda-Sauw? Please provide a list of words of this type that occur in the Qur?an that start…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2004
1) I don’t know Arabic. Alhamdulillah I recite the Quran-e-Pak in Arabic and also read the translation...Please advise some dua (with translation)
But after 1 or 2 Juzv (Ruku) I don?t remember fully that I have read. I want to remember all the orders and the incidents mentioned but am not able…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Dec 2003
How can one who memorises the Quraan in English not be considered as Hafeez Al Quraan? Surely knowing the meaning is just as good as not.
The definition of the Qur?aan is - that which is written in the Masaahif (books), narrated through Tawaatur (unlimited narrators). The definition…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003
Meaning of the Muqatta'at letters
Assalamu aleikum wa rahamatuallah wa barakatuhu. Insha'Allah, there is a simple and obvious solution for the Muqatta'at letters. In the Zabur of…
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