Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Character & Manners
2,370 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Character & Manners, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Character & Manners fatawa — page 1 of 60
- Ibn Masood14 Oct 2026
Obedience To Parents
A mother recommends to her adult children that they make Dua for those who selflessly assisted them in years of hardship, making sure to mention the…
Mufti Muhammad Yusuf Sulaiman - Mufti Online6 Oct 2026
Being blessed with the tawfeeq of doing good deeds and avoiding sins
I would like some advise. Ever since I have started reading Tahajjud, making more Zikr and going out in jamaat, I find myself being very judgmental…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood5 Oct 2026
False Accusations And Slander
What is the sin for falsely accusing and slandering a person?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Ibn Masood28 Sep 2026
Quraan Apps On Phones
Can we read with a stylus on a phone without Wudhu? And are we allowed to hold the phone without touching the screen without Wudhu?
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online8 Sep 2026
Making dua in salaah or after salaah
Is it preferable to make dua in sajdah during salaah or after Durood Ebrahim or after salaah in sajdah or while lifting your hands and making dua…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood8 Sep 2026
Character Reformation
I feel unhappy with my character and wish to improve on it. The closer I feel to Allah Ta’ala, the harder it is to accept certain character traits.…
Mufti Muhammad Yusuf Sulaiman - Ibn Masood7 Sep 2026
Aligning With A Mufti/ Darul Ifta
Would the Darul Ifta I consult with be considered as my “Mufti”? I used the Behesti Zewar as my guide to Masaa’il before finding a Darul Ifta.…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood4 Sep 2026
Islaahi Query
I’ve recently returned from Umrah Alhamdulillah, but it feels like it’s been years ago because that spiritual boost is dying off so soon. Please…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood31 Aug 2026
Making Tawaaf While Wearing Shoes
Is it permissible to wear one’s usual outdoor shoes when making Tawaaf of Baitullah?
Mufti Muhammad Bhayla - Mufti Online30 Aug 2026
Getting a degree after cheating in the exams
If I am cheating in my exam fully, after getting a degree, if I apply for a job which requires the degree to sit in a company and if I get the job…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood26 Aug 2026
Improperly Storing Amaanah For Safekeeping
A person was given gold coins from different family members to keep for safety. He kept them all together without separating or labelling which one…
Mufti Umar Farooq Rangila - Ibn Masood25 Aug 2026
Father Entitled To A Child’s Wealth
Q1) Does a father have the unrestricted right in Islam to take and use his adult son’s money without the son’s permission, simply because he is the…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood17 Aug 2026
Wedding Cake
Kindly advise what is the Islamic view on having a wedding cake cut at a wedding reception? This will take place on the stage in full view of all…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood12 Aug 2026
Gaming
Is it permissible to play games when one has free time? If a game has Stickman figures or just shadows of humans, would this be acceptable?
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online11 Aug 2026
Making dua for a non-Muslim
Can a Muslim make dua for a non-Muslim?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood11 Aug 2026
Urinating On Graves
Is it permissble to urinate on the grave of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiyani?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Mufti Online23 Jul 2026
Having a sunnah ghusal for jumuah when the azaan goes for the jumuah salaah
I heard that when the Azaan goes for Jumuah Salaah, then it is not permissible to do anything but proceed for jumuah or make wudhu or fardh ghusl.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood22 Jul 2026
Hating The Kuffaar
A person mentioned that whoever hates the Kuffaar is not Muslim. Is this true?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Ibn Masood15 Jul 2026
Inability To Fulfil Conjugal Rights Due To Illness
An elderly man had a heart attack and due to the medication, he is unable to fulfil his wife’s desires. On account of this, the wife chooses to…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood15 Jul 2026
Exaggerating Financial Standing
Can I submit exaggerated financial statements in order to secure a loan which I intend to pay off, and will be able to pay off Insha’Allah?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood14 Jul 2026
Stay-At-Home Husbands
Please comment on the current trend today where men remain at home while women go out to work and earn an income for the household. In some cases,…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online2 Jul 2026
Meaning of having pride
My questions concern the notion of pride in Islam. I would like to clarify that I am a man, and I apologize for the length of my questions. I would…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville1 Jul 2026
Jumping/Cutting A Queue
What is the ruling with regard to cutting the queue in stores etc.?
- Mufti Online30 Jun 2026
Touching the screen of a cellphone which has the Quraan Majeed on it
With regards to touching a cellphone which has the Quraan on it without wudhu, is it permissible to touch this cellphone with the Quraan on it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Jun 2026
Having audio of the Quraan Majeed with its translation on a video reel
Is it permissible to make a short video reel for Islamic dawah purposes in which a Quranic aayah is being recited in audio, while the complete…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood22 Jun 2026
Forgiving Others
With regards to forgiveness of a fellow Muslim, does it extend to people who have harmed you physically, emotionally or sexually who aren’t family?…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood22 Jun 2026
Using A Phone During Tawaaf
What is the ruling regarding taking pictures of the Ka’bah and using your phone during Tawaaf or Umrah?
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online18 May 2026
Defending the person who is being spoken ill of in your presence
If someone is backbiting someone else in front of you, is it better to defend the person or leave the room/place?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown11 May 2026
The Ruling Regarding Blowing over the Food
What is the ruling regarding blowing over the food? is it true that shaitan blows over the food
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Ibn Masood6 May 2026
Disinclined To Bear Children
Please advise if the desire of a female to not have children is Haraam?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online4 May 2026
Telling a child that the new born child will bring stuff from jannah
A long time ago, my parents told my young self that when my little brother comes into this world he will be able to bring stuff from Jannah that we…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 May 2026
Eating cheese on its own
Is there any Islamic evidence that cheese can't be eaten alone. I heard for the first time that it must be eaten with bread or a biscuit not on its…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood22 Apr 2026
Husband Lying To His Wives
A man has two wives. When he travels for work, he takes one wife along for that week, and they continue their stay for another week with the…
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood19 Apr 2026
Quraan Stands With The Name Of Allah Ta’ala
Is it permissible to attach the Name of Allah Ta’ala on Quraan stands?
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood13 Apr 2026
Recounting One’s Past Sins
I have read a Hadith wherein the Sahaabah Radiallahu Anhum mentioned sitting with Raulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam after Fajr, and they would…
Mufti Umar Farooq Rangila - Camperdown11 Apr 2026
Qaylūlah
Qailulah - when does the time for qailullah begin and end? From zuhr? Till asr? - what should be the duration of the sleep? min time and maximum…
Baba Abu Bakr - Ibn Masood6 Apr 2026
Befriending Younger Children
I am an 18 year old male. Is it appropriate for me to befriend 13 year old boys without any evil intention?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online2 Apr 2026
Finding faults in others
Is it a sin if someone points out a sin that I am doing and I in return point out one of his sins to him? Is there any hadith regarding this?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood16 Mar 2026
Designing Symbols Of Other Religious Sects
Is it permissible for a Muslim to design, print, or embroid symbols associated with other religions? The work is carried out strictly on a…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood9 Mar 2026
Entering And Leaving The Home
Is it a Sunnah to enter one’s home with the right foot and exit with the left foot?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
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