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 17 of 60
- Ask Imaam21 Sep 2016
I am being made a scapegoat in front of my whole family, with enmity and animosity being developed between all siblings and mother/father.
Aslaamalaikum, I have a question alluding to the treatment of myself by my father. 7 years ago, my father gifted me a property, in which I reside…
Muadh Chati - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2016
What is the ruling regarding making salaam to people engaged in a conversation?
Some people were discussing. Now, which one is morality according to Islam. Say Salaam to them while crossing them. Or avoid Salaam as they were…
Ridwaan Ibn Khalid Esmail - Mufti Online5 Sep 2016
Making salaam to one's pets
Can one greet one's animals/pets in the Islamic greeting and also communicate the way he would with a muslim eg. Alhamdulillah, As salaam mu alykum…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online3 Sep 2016
Covering utensils at night
1. I have heard that all utensils must be covered at night as sickness or evil can come down. Is this true? If things like the cap of a shampoo…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam28 Aug 2016
My elder brother has a drinking problem and if I inform my mother it will cause problems. What should I do?
Brother committing major sins (urgent) Assalamu Alaykum. Please reply as soon as possible. Thank you for having this very beneficial service, may…
Mufti Sohail ibn Arif - Mufti Online27 Aug 2016
Bringing children to the Musjid
From what age can a child be brought to the Musjid? Should his dress code be with a hat and long sleeves?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Aug 2016
Drinking from a copper glass
Are we allowed to drink water from a copper glass for medical benefits?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Aug 2016
Mocking and ridiculing people
Person A tells Person B the following joke. He says the memon was in Jahannam when he met his friend. His friend said to him that you were so pious,…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Aug 2016
Wear a topi when drinking water
Is it necessary to wear a topi when drinking water?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Aug 2016
Insulting Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
What is the punishment if someone insults the Prophet? Will he or she still be hanged to death even if he or she repents sincerely?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Jul 2016
Changing one's age
In Pakistan it is possible by unfair means to reduce your age on a official level. So 5 years ago when I was I a child 12 or 13 years old I don't…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Jul 2016
Playing sports around the Musjid area
I want to ask about playing football outside the mosque and hitting the football on mosque walls, is this allowed and can you relate me an authentic…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Jul 2016
Musaafaha
Is it sunnah to make musafaha when greeting another person? Is musafaha with 1 hand or 2?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Jul 2016
Reciting Qur'an on the cellphone
Can Quran be recited on a cell without wudhu and also off by heart without wudhu?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Jul 2016
Reciting Qur'an from the laptop
Can one read Quran on the laptop without wudhu? Not touching the screen but using mouse for (scrolling)?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Jul 2016
Shaking one's legs while sitting
When I was young, I heard from the person who taught me how to read qur'an, that shaking your leg while sitting shouldnt be done. He said that its…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam7 Jul 2016
I think I am a Hypocrite
I think i am a hypocrite, and i have totally lost my eman!i don't know how to go back to Allah SWT.My main problem is internalizing and…
- Mufti Online28 May 2016
Reciting Surah Kahf on the eve of Friday
I have been reading Surah Kahaf on the eve of Friday (ie. before the time of Fajr). However I have been informed that Surah Kahaf should be read…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 May 2016
Moving a cat from the blanket
I sleep on the floor in a friends house and during the night the cat always comes around me and when I go asleep it creeps up and also sleeps on top…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online26 May 2016
Speaking lies and deception
I get schooling allowance for my kids from my company. Let say 1000. But actual fee is only 100 because the school is not of good standard. For that…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 May 2016
Daughter being wrongfully accused
My 13 year old daughter is accused of something which she didn't do. I want to prove her innocence. She is a special child. What should I do to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online9 May 2016
Is it permissible to touch the Qur'an without wudhu?
A muslim brother of mine who is becoming an Alim told me that according to Imam Malik, you are allowed to touch the qur'an under some circumstances…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 Apr 2016
Reciting the Qur'an on a laptop or phone without wudhu
I had a question regarding whether or not one is allowed to read the Qur'an through his phone without wudu? I have the PDF version of the Qur'an on…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam19 Apr 2016
Can i please know how can I get my Imaan strong enough to overcome these habits?
I wanted to ask few question but before i go further i want to tell you my story Allah had bessed me with his strong imaan but suddenly i fell in a…
Ahmad Jafari - Ask Imaam18 Apr 2016
How can I lead a sinless life?
My question pertains atoning for the sins of drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and acts close to zinah. I have done many wrongs over the years…
Huzaifah Deedat - Ask Imaam15 Apr 2016
My brother and to-be sister in law talk behind my back and are being mean to me. How do i treat them?
I haven't been talking to my brother and to-be sister in law since 6-7months. I keep telling him I am busy or I will talk when I will have time. The…
Safwaan Ibn Ml Ahmed Ibn Ibrahim - Mufti Online13 Apr 2016
Cursing people
I have a question I am confused about. When I am in some situations some people are bad and wrong from there side according to Islam also. In such a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online4 Apr 2016
Displaying good character before one's non-Muslim family members
I am a revert. Does this make me responsible for my family on the Day of Resurrection if they die as non-Muslims and am I a Dayooth if the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online2 Apr 2016
Watching movies on a phone which has the Qur'an Shareef stored on it
People recite the Qur'an from the phone and watch YouTube or movie on the same phone. So is it right to download the Qur'an on the mobile phone?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Mar 2016
Eating from chipped utensils
Is it permissible to use glassware that is chipped e.g. Plate, jug, etc and glassware that is ornamental but chipped?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online5 Mar 2016
Accidentally dropping the Qur'an
I was holding the Qur'an but it accidentally fell on the ground. What should I do?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Mar 2016
Performing Salaah after playing sports
If one just built up a lot of sweat after playing sports and it's time for Salaah, can he perform his Salaah with all that perspiration?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online29 Feb 2016
Bringing children to the Musjid
The following appears in an article on the Website of the Jamiat. Is all of this correct? Tolerating Natural Toddler Antics Babies grow older to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Feb 2016
Making salaam to non-mahrams
I know that interacting with a non-mahram without any reason is not allowed. But I want to ask that when I was a child I used to make salaam to my…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Feb 2016Arabic
كتابة السلام في ابتداء الرسالة
ما حكم رد جواب الكتاب لم يتضمن سلاما؟
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Feb 2016
Eating and drinking from chipped utensils
We noticed slight chips on our teacup and saucer and dinner plate. Is it permissible to use these dishes?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam5 Feb 2016
Wants to leave homeland and marry a non-Kashmiri
I've 2 Questions mentioned below:- 1:- How's the Use of social networking , web designing etc. To propagate The message of Haq, where time is…
Ahmad Jafari - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2016
Waswasa
I have a waswasa problem i have mere doubt over wudhu and ghusl sometimesl i am not 100% sure so should i have to repeat my salah, tawaf or it will…
Ismail Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2016
Marital
Asaalaam Aleykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu. 1. Is it halal to use sex toy such as a vibrator to aide in having a mutual pleasure with husband to…
Bilal Issak - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2016
Marital
Assalam o alikum i want to ask u about the relation of husband and wife,can we meet with our wife backside(mean back hole) .if not please tell me…
Ismail Desai
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