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1,010 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Azaan & Iqamah, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Azaan & Iqamah fatawa — page 25 of 26
- Ask Imaam2 Feb 2007
Making Qadha of my fasts
I have to ask about a very serious problem pertaining to my fasts.I am a hanafi muslim and want an answer according to that.Now this the problem…
Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2006
What is the ruling regarding the adhaan of such a person who sells alcohol ....
What is the ruling regarding the adhaan of such a person who sells alcohol in his shops? The situation is that we have a man who sells alcohol and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2006
is it permissible to give adhaan with only the right hand raised to the ear....
is it permissible to give adhaan with only the right hand raised to the ear. does one have to turn the head when one says `hayaallsalaah and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2006
which view should a muslim living in country other than saudi do, follow majority for ramadhan orfollow saudi for their timing?-
asalam alaykum which view should a muslim living in country other than saudi do, follow majority for ramadhan orfollow saudi for their timing?- is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2006
Is it valid for a person who is not the regular Muazzin but has given
i) Our MSA here at University had been trying to get a room for Friday prayers for the summer but they were unable to do so for the correct time…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2006
1) Our neighbors have a pet dog. Whenever the Moazzan gives Azaan, the dog starts howling as if he is crying. Can I ask you what is the reason behind that and what can we do?
1) Our neighbors have a pet dog. Whenever the Moazzan gives Azaan, the dog starts howling as if he is crying. Can I ask you what is the reason…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Dec 2005
if you are about to read namaaz and you have'nt done azaan is the namaaz kabool.
if you are about to read namaaz and you have'nt done azaan is the namaaz kabool. Also do u have to do takbeer before namaaz, if u have'nt done it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Dec 2005
Mother and family have the last name of Sayyed and claim that they are descendants of Prophet Muhammad, to believe this or not? And then supposing it is true, what happens when you have given zakat money to them?
My question is regarding validity of ancestory. My husband's mother and family have the last name of Sayyed and claim that they are descendants of…
- Ask Imaam17 Aug 2005
When is iqaamah required?
When is iqaamah required? There are times when I have to read my salaah alone (at home) because I missed the jamaat (e.g. I was stuck in traffic).…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Aug 2005
Should one read the dua that is read after wudu First or should one read the dua which is recited after hearing of the adhaan
I would like to clarify what should be done first in the case where when one enters the mosque for any particular prayer and he does not have wudu.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2004
What should be done during witr and qiyam ul lail prayers during ramadhan in Makkah and Madinah?
Is it permissable to perform qiyam ul lail prayers in Makkah and Madinah during ramadhan that take place in jamaat in the middle of the night? I…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004
Kissing the thumbs upon hearing prophet (s.a.w) name during azaan
A friend of mine has told me that it is permissible to kiss the thumbs upon hearing the name of prophet s.a.w during azaan. I would like to know is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2003
She says: men (and women) do NOT have to pray Taraweh, it is acceptable to donate organs, pay fidya instead of fasting etc. Also she says adhaan and is imaam at salaat ...advise?
What can we do? Here in LA area, Sr Maha, is an "Islamic scholar and teacher" to women, young girls & boys. However a few feel she is teaching…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2003
the month of ramadhan many masajids perform shabeena, which is the completion of the Quran in three nights. Is this permissible?
My question is in the month of ramadhan many masajids perform shabeena, which is the completion of the Quran in three nights. Is this permissible?…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003
I want to know what is the significance of burning incence sticks like Lobaan and agarbahti etc. I find that to be quiet a common practice especially during holy nights and Ramadhaan etc.
I want to know what is the significance of burning incence sticks like Lobaan and agarbahti etc. I find that to be quiet a common practice…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Oct 2003
I have heard prople say that during Prophet Mohammad's time these lines were not a part of azaan-e- fajar"as-salatu-khair um minan naum".Is this true??
I have heard prople say that during Prophet Mohammad's time these lines were not a part of azaan-e- fajar"as-salatu-khair um minan naum".Is this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
Is it permissible to celebrate Shab-E-Baraath, I mean can we do ibadah on that night as we do in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan
Is it permissible to celebrate Shab-E-Baraath, I mean can we do ibadah on that night as we do in the last ten nights of Ramadhaan
Ml. Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam30 Jul 2003
Is it permitted to accept "hadyah" (not wages) for leading taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan?
1. Is it permitted to accept "hadyah" (not wages) for leading taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan? This is given at the completion of the Qur-aan and is…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam4 Jul 2003
Why is Witr read in jamaat in Ramadhaan and not other times?
And why is Witr read aloud in Ramadhaan?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003
my brother in morocco is giving adhaan everyday in magribh salaah and for jumma salaah as well.i would like to know what are the conditions and what are the rewards
my brother in morocco is giving adhaan everyday in magribh salaah and for jumma salaah as well.i would like to know what are the conditions and what…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2002
while keeping qaza fasts if we dont remember the number of fasts left in a year can we calculate approximately
if we dont remember exact number of fasts left per year can we calculate approximately and make niyat that we r fasting our first of the remaining…
- Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
In my masjid some brothers whose native tongue is gujrati have a hard time pronouncing certain words in Arabic, example say zalamin instead of dhalamin Or saying adhan like azan. Is this permissible
In my masjid some brothers whose native tongue is gujrati have a hard time pronouncing certain words in Arabic. They for example say zalamin instead…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2002
wat is the fatwa about azaan at qabrastaan(graveyards)?
Adhaan at the Qabr is not proven through any Shar'ee Daleel (proof). It is, therefore, a Bid'at (innovation). (Ahsanul Fataawa part1 pg.337) and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Aug 2002
I noticed that the muazzin in our mosque, before giving azaan recites durood - Is it correct to recite this before giving azaan ?
I noticed that the muazzin in our mosque, before giving azaan recites the following durood - sallallaho alannabiyye ummiye wa alihi sallallaho…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2002
1) If the hanafi time of Asr starts at 6:15p.m., while the Shafi's adhaan take place at 5:10p.m., will the Zuhr Namaz be Qada for a Hanafi at 5:10p.m
1) If the hanafi time of Asr starts at 6:15p.m., while the Shafi's adhaan take place at 5:10p.m., will the Zuhr Namaz be Qada for a Hanafi at…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jul 2002
is it necessary to read adhan and iqamath for qada prayers? How one can protect from attacks of Ruhani?
1. It is Sunnat-e-Muakkadah to give Adhaan and Iqaamat for Adaa (performed on time) prayers as well as Qadhaa prayers. (Shaami). There will be no…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
the muazzin has been told not to shave(beard) yet he persists in doing so.What is the position of 1)azaan & salaat and 2)employment.
is the commitee responsible or not? they have the task of seeing to his employment.please advise... request for duaa's
- Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
Can a person wihout beard say ADHAAN??
I have a few questions. 1. Should the person who says ADHAAN have a beard(is this a compulsion)?? If a person without beard says the ADHAAN then…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2002
What is your opinion with regard to the two eclipses to occur in the coming Ramadhan? What is supposed to happen after that?
I have read the attached information and here are my comments: A narration does appear in some books of hadith that a dual eclipse shall occur…
- Ask Imaam21 Apr 2002
Is the call to iqama the same as in adhan or it is different? I have recently read a hadith from Riyadh saleheen which says, in calling iqama the takbeerat, tashahudat and so on are all called once.
According to the Hanafi Madhab, the words of Iqaamat are same as the Adhaan, with the addition of 'Qad qaamatis salaat' twice after 'Hayya alal…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Mar 2002
What is the correct way to call Adhan in terms of position of hands, and feet? Is it necessary to have wudu? Please quote how Hadhrat Bilaal used to stand?What to say in response to each line?
Does the person who is saying Azaan, should he respond too? Please inform how the listeners should respond to each line.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Feb 2002
What are the Ahadith about fasting in the month of Dhul-Hijjah (Zilhijj)? What are the recommendations about fasting on the Day of Arafat, or during the days of Hajj?
It is Mustahabb (preferable) to fast on the day of Arafaat. It is prohibited to fast on the 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Dhul-Hijjah. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2001
Zakaat on investment property
I own a property which I have rented out for 11 months. Prior to renting the property I lived in the property. 1. Do I have to pay zakaat on the…
- Ask Imaam13 Dec 2001
As-Salaam-u-Alaikum. My question concerns the Iqaamah of Salaat. I also have a question on the dress that can be used. Please read the details concerning these two questions.
Question 1) I have been told that when the Iqaamah is given for the commencement of the Fard prayer in Jamaat, you should abandon any other Sunnah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
We break our fast with the Adhaan of the radio as there is no mosque in our area. Should my husband give adhaan again before he starts his salaah,will the radio surfice for it.
Can I,his wife, make Jamaat with him for the fardh salaah, n if so how do I stand ?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jul 2001
When one prays the Qadha of Al-fajr prayer, shall one call the Adhaan like the Adhaan of Al-fajr or like the usual Adhaan.
When one prays the Qadha of Al-fajr prayer, shall one call the Adhaan like the Adhaan of Al-fajr (i.e. with AsSalatu Khayrun MinaNnawm) or like the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jul 2001
I live in Denmark where I do not hear Adhaan. Are Adhaan and Iqamah (or one of them) obligatory for each prayer?
If a person offers his Salaat at home whether alone or in congregation, then both Adhaan and the Iqaamat will be Mustahabb for him on condition that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2001
Is the Juma Salaat Valid when the Juma Azaan and Khutba starts 15 minutes before the actual time
In some cities of USA, the actual Zuhar starting time is say at 1:30 pm, however, in some mosques the Juma Azan is called at 1:15 pm and the Khateeb…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Salat valid for females wearing long sleeves to cover wrists, but when in Sijdah a portion above the wrists show? Also, In our town there are many Azaans all at once.
1)Females in salaat. Wearing long sleeves to cover wrists, but when in Sijdah a portion above the wrists show. Is salaah invalid? 2) In our town…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2001
Can one proceed with Azaan at the time of Zawaal?
1. Can one proceed with Azaan at the time of Zawaal? 2. What if Azaan is given a minute or so before the end of Zawaal? Please explain in the above…
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