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Masjid & Its Etiquette
952 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Masjid & Its Etiquette, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Masjid & Its Etiquette fatawa — page 21 of 24
- Ask Imaam16 Dec 2003
once I had been to prayer in a mosque and my son was with me, while I was in my salat my son took small book of quran and threw to play in air he is 3 yrs old ..please tell me wat shud I do now..
once I had been to prayer in a mosque and my son was with me, while I was in my salat my son took small book of quran and threw to play in air he is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2003
In our local masjid we were told by someone that salaat-ul-tasbih is bidat. The reason they gave was "How can you keep count of the amount of times you have read the third kalimah?"
They say that by counting the number of times you are reading the third kalimah, you are not concentrating on your salaat, you are only…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2003
A sad story about leading salaah in need of bath. what should be the procedure to inform our new generations that masturbation is haraam and makes compulsory bath neccessary?
I have a friend who committed a great evil indeed. When he was young nobody told him that masturbation was haram; he 'discovered' it. He 'liked it'…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2003
2. The brothers of the Masjid trust me and ask why is it that the Darul Uloom is giving such fatwa that is against the consensus of the Ulema e haqq. What do I tell them?
1. I am a Mufti, in my locality there are 3 Masajid, 2 of which follow the rulings of the local Darul Uloom. This Darul Uloom as issued a fatwa and…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2003
I would like to know in Islam what is the significance of agharbathi/incense sticks being lit when praying.
Lighting of Agharbatti/ Incense sticks while praying has no significance in Islam. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Oct 2003
I want to place a picture of ka'ba and masjid nabawi, but there are a lot of pictures of woman and man standing nearby. is it allowed to hand the pictures???
I want to place a picture of ka'ba and masjid nabawi, but there are a lot of pictures of woman and man standing nearby. is it allowed to hand the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003
I have stopped attending the Asr Jamaat at the masjid, because of uncertanity in my mind about difference in Asr salaat times between Hanafi and Shaafi’ee, Maliki, and Hanabali Madhabs.
While I understand and accept the answers provided, a simple Yes/No would clearify the following question: Can a follower of Hanafi Madhab call…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
I'd like to know the code of ethics of the trustees (Masjid), role of the Ameer, the ettiquets of Mashewra(Masjid Trustees) and importance of accepting Mashwera decisions
I have been appointed a Trustee recently and fear that the political set up in our committee could lead to destruction. I'd like to how to handle…
- Ask Imaam17 Sep 2003
haraam or makrooh to crack your knuckles of any joint in the masjid? 2. In my 40 days kharooj, I saw brothers doing
As'Salamu Alaikum Mufti sahib, is it haraam or makrooh to crack your knuckles of any joint in the masjid? 2. In my 40 days kharooj, I saw brothers…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2003
what is the role of an imam?
1. The role of the Imaam is to basically lead his community towards the right path. If you are referring to the Imaam of a Musjid appointed by the…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2003
On friday can Sunnah salat and Jummah Salat be offered during time of Zawal? In masjid they have the first jummah salat at 12:40pm which finishes before 1:30pm. Is this salat valid ?
Over here currently Dhur time starts at 1:45pm. But during Jummah first Adhan is made at 1:30pm and the Khutbah starts at 1:35pm. 1) should we pray…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Aug 2003
In what way Al-Masjid al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem) is significant to Muslims and Jews?
The Centrality of Masjid al Aqsa in Islam To Muslims, Jerusalem houses one of the holiest Mosques, the Masjid-al-Aqsa and represents a place of…
- Ask Imaam15 Aug 2003
Is it permissible to pray namaz with half sleeve t-shirts or should the whole of your arms should be covered.
Is it permissible to pray namaz with half sleeve t-shirts or should the whole of your arms should be covered. Pls can you provide with any back up…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2003
I would like to find out about the roles/duties the Imam is required to fulfill.
ADVICES TO THE TRUSTEES (MUTAWALLIS) OF THE MASJIDS It is not permissible to assume the post of mutawalli for the sake of honour and self-esteem. If…
- Ask Imaam20 Jun 2003
Masjid al Aqsa or Dome of the rock?
1) My understanding is that the Al-Aqsa Masjid is where our Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) led all the other prophets in prayer during the Isra (night…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003
There have been many politics at our masjid the shuyukh have been fired etc. is it recommended to talk about this with people involved in the masjid ?
There have been many politics at our masjid the shuyukh have been fired etc... is it recommended to talk about this with people involved in the…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
who should lead prayers? 7. A married person who has all sunnah but no Tajweed8. An Alim or Hafiz 9. A person who shaves but is very good Qari.
Who is more eligible for leading prayers of the following? 1. An unmarried Hafiz with beard 2. An ummarried Hafiz who shaves beard 3. A Hafiz who is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
Can we make the intention of i'tikaaf when entering a surau?
In Malaysia there are places called surau which are different from mosques. The Friday and Eid prayers are not performed in a surau but daily azan…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Apr 2003
I would like to know how should we stand when offering our prayers in a mosque. i.e with the imam
Recently my father told me that a person in the mosque told him that one should stand in a line when standing to offer prayer with other people…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Mar 2003
Whats the purpose of an imam giving the person becoming muslim shahada in the masjid in front of the congregation?
Asalamu alakum wa Rahmatulahi wa barakatuhu, My question relates to one declaring Islam. According to my understanding, all one needs to become…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Mar 2003
i wana know that the word mosque is suitabe to use
According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ?Mosque? in the English language refers to a place of worship for Muslims. It is correct to use the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Mar 2003
Allowing non-Muslim women to enter the men’s area ... It is called the interfaith meetings where members of the three religions discuss concurrent matters about their religions
A member of the Shura committee in the masjid in our city- in USA- asked me to write to you this email about a issue that the Shura committee…
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 Imaam24 Feb 2003
Is it true that someone praying at home should offer their salaat after the jamaat of the local masjid has been completed?
For example if Asr begins at say 2:45pm and the jamaat of the mosque is at 3:55pm. Is the person who is praying at home required to read it after…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Feb 2003
Following an Imam doing masah over socks. If I am offering prayer behind an Imam who I knowhas done masah over regaular socks what should I do.
In the masjid I go to sometimes the brother leading the salat is someone who does masah over regualar cotton socks. If I am offering prayer behind…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
is it allowed for a person that is just a hafiz and does not have a beard or trims it or shaves it and performs the jummah salaat
'For Muslim males to grow a beard is Waajib (compulsory), and to let it grow a fist length is Waajib. Without any Sharée reason to cut or shave is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2003
Can a person offer prayer in mosque when is he not pure/taahir/paak
Sometimes it happens that when we have to take obligatory Ghusul and we are sick. and if we take bath we fear that it may make make us more sick.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2003
Please help with directions or contact details for masjids in the Port Elizabeth area
Jazakallah Khair
- Ask Imaam12 Jan 2003
Is it not a sin if you have your dry skin falling all over the Masjid Floors?Is'nt this considered unhygenic?
I Would just like to know that in the masjid, some people have dry skin on their feet which falls all over the carpets. Dont You think that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Dec 2002
My local mosque is a Barelwi mosque. I have been going there for a few years. They recite Asalaatuwasalaam after every asr and fajr salaah. I have recently been called a wahabi
My local mosque is a Barelwi mosque. I have been going there for a few years. They recite Asalaatuwasalaam after every asr and fajr salaah. I have…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2002
1. when in mosque, after how many safs or how many meters/feet one can cross a person busy in salat.
2. I have read about the qazah salat that one has to perform. I have also gone through the concept of sahib-e-nisab. Kindly consider my situation.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Dec 2002
Sunnath salaat or tahiyyatul-masjid, which I should pray if I have less time?
I'm practicing hanafi and I hv the following doubts, 1. when I go for zuhar prayer to the Masjid it is 2 mins to starts Jamath. In 2 mins I can't…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Dec 2002
How many Degrees deviation allows from Qibla, on either side?Is it 221/2 or 45 Degrees?
Hadhrat Mufti Rashid Saheb Ahsanul Fatwa Volume 2 Pages 313 stated 45 Degrees & Few off U.K Mufti saheb agreed on this rulling, apart from 1.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Dec 2002
Is it permissible for a woman to pray behind a male Imam (in or outside a mosque)?
The Salah of a female performed behind an Imam is valid. According to the Hanafi Madhab, the Imam is required to make intention to lead the females…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2002
If a man recites the sajdah tasbeeh in ruku is his namaaz accepted?
The Salaat is valid. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT.
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
if Jumma prayer can be held in a mosque where 1) five times prayers are not held for example at work place.
i ask a question about conditions for holding of jumma prayer. if Jumma prayer can be held in a mosque where 1) five times prayers are not held for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - 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 Imaam19 Nov 2002
if I know that imam is making money for himself but don't show it to people is it alowed to pray salaah after him?
if I know that imam is making money for himself but don't show it to people is it alowed to pray salaah after him?
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam9 Nov 2002
1:Duaa coming up from RUKU before going into soedjood. Can we make our own prayer after saying "RAB-BA-NAA WA-LA-KAL HAMD", not neccessarily qunoot ?2:Fancy musallahs distracting
(1) : From hadeeth, I read that the Nabee(SAWS), sometimes made duaa asking for ALLAH hu ta-alla, to forgive people he mentioned by name. Can we do…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
Are we allowed to miss salaat with Jamaat in the masjid if we have important exams (as far as the world is concerned) scheduled for the next day?
Are we allowed to miss salaat with Jamaat in the masjid if we have important exams (as far as the world is concerned) scheduled for the next day?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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