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.
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Character & Manners fatawa — page 21 of 60
- Ask Imaam20 May 2014
Is it permissible to draw cartoon characters?
I know drawing is haram, but I heard cartoons can be permissble depending on purpose, Is all kinds od drawings forbidden or are there exception if…
Hanif Yusuf Patel - Mufti Online15 May 2014
Reciting Qur'an on an iPad
Is it permissible to recite qur'an on an ipad or phone without wudhu whilst touching the screen with a pen not with th hand to go up and down and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 May 2014
Writing the Salaam incorrectly
Please explain the severity of writing Salams, Slmz, Salam Alaykum, Slms etc instead of writing Assalamu Alaykum. People think it's no big deal when…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 May 2014
Greeting someone with اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
When a man makes salam to a woman, should he say assalamu alykum or assalamu alyka?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 May 2014
Saying Masha Allah sarcastically
If somebody uses "ma shaa Allaah" sarcastically in response to a sarcastic sentence, this is surely wrong, is it not? And is this kufr? Secondly, if…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2014
Joking in Islam
By nature, I understand that the Sahabah used to joke amongst themselves. Was there any Sahaba or pious person who in their nature did not like…
Hisham Dawood - Mufti Online17 Apr 2014
Eating with gold and silver utensils
I know that gold and silk are haram for a man, but I heard that one cannot eat with utensils (spoons, forks, etc.) that are made of silver? Is it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Apr 2014
Refraining from drinking while eating
I wanted to know, is it sunnah not to drink whilst eating?A reference would be appreciated.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2014
Is it permissible to eat while standing?
Is it permissible to eat while standing?
Immad Bin Arshad - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2014
Should I pray behind an Imam whose actions contravene Shari’ah?
I am asking this question on behalf of someone who does not have Internet access. The question asker feels some reservation for the Imam of his…
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam26 Mar 2014
How can I stay away from pornography and masturbation?
I am 18 years old and currently doing Hifz and studying more with an alim.my problem is tht i have a dirty habit of porn and masturbation.i do…
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2014
If my parents don’t want me to keep beard, should i obey them or deny them? What should i do even i intentionally want to keep beard?
If my parents dont want me to keep beard, should i obey them or deny them? what should i do even i intentionaly wants to keep beard?
Ismail Dawoodjee - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2014
Is it necessary to obey parents in such a case?
I want to know is it advisable to not listen to parents when they are going against the sharia ? my problem is, alhamdulillah i have received a…
Saleem Ibn Sajawal Khan - Mufti Online24 Mar 2014
Backbiting
If a person has committed backbiting against someone, and wants to make taubah from backbiting, and the person he was backbiting about does not know…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2014
Obedience to Allah vs Obedience to parents
What if the practical work of a child in islamic way denied by his parents like my parents dont like me to keep beard, clothes upper from ankle, to…
Immad Bin Arshad - Mufti Online19 Mar 2014
Rewards for controlling one's anger and lust mentioned in the Hadith
What are some of the rewards for controlling and withholding the emotion and urge of aggression and lust?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online19 Mar 2014
Joking
Is lying in a joke permissible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Mar 2014
Controlling one's anger
Any wazifa to control my inner anger and frustration?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Mar 2014
Telling someone about the sin's one is involved in
I know we shouldn't advertise our sins. I mean we shouldn't tell others about our sins. I was told if you tell others about your sins, your sins…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2014
How can i remove the Dua I made against someone?
I was proposed by someone in family. Infact his family was interested in me, the brother was too but then he married off with a sis of his choice…
Arshad Ali - Ask Imaam8 Mar 2014
Will my sins be forgiven?
I am writing this on behalf of my friend who is in great distress. "In the time of my sinful life i made a facebook account by the name of a female…
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2014
Can you please explain the term 'fahisha'? What are the things that are termed under fahisha?
Can you please explain the term 'fahisha'? What are the things that are termed under fahisha? I ask this bcoz a muslim brother from my class is…
Muntasir Zaman - Mufti Online23 Feb 2014
The correct way of making Salaam
What is the correct way of greeting? Assalamu alaikum or Salam alaikum or Assalam alaikum?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2014
Listen to father or mother?
What do I do if my mom wants me to do something and my dad has ordered me not too?
Bilal Mohammad - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2014
How can I be like Umar Radhiallahu Anhu?
I a completed Bachelors and moved to US couple of months back and here o continue my education is tough bcz they are telling me to take some…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Mufti Online17 Feb 2014
Holding the Qur'an Shareef respectfully
Is it permissible to hold the Holy Qur'an in the hand while it is hanging downwards?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2014
Is permissible to watch animated porn?
Is watching animated porn is OK since we are not seeing the real characters?Secondly how to control the sexual desires if a person is unable to get…
Saleem Ibn Sajawal Khan - Mufti Online12 Feb 2014
Reciting Qur'an without wudhu
Can we read Qur'an without wadu?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2014
Should I boycott my cousin or be friendly to him?
I have a cousin who had illegtimate relationship, had kid and married the same lady. As a Muslim, I do despise his actions, but I still need to…
Saeed Ncane - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2014
Can my parents visit me and stay at my home for a long period of time?
I live with my husband and daughters. My elder brother and my elder sister also lives near us. My parents live in India and visit us occasionally.…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2014
As a dentist can I treat female patients as I would have to touch their faces?
I'm a final year student of dentistry and need detailed guidance over the following issues. 1. After graduating from here can i treat female…
Zameelur Rahman - Mufti Online6 Feb 2014
Joking with friends and family
Is joking with friends and family allowed? If yes please explain to us to what extent and with what type of relatives can we joke?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online6 Feb 2014
Downloading a Qur'an application on one's phone
Is it correct to download Quraan paak application on one's mobile or some quraanic verses?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2014
Can a male teacher teach a female without Niqab and Hijab being observed?
1. Is it permissible to go to the masjid to listen to a lecture. I dont normally go to the masjid, but sometimes my teacher wants me to go if a…
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online27 Jan 2014
Placing ads on the Musjid wall
Is it permissible to place advertisements on the outside wall of a musjid, house for sale etc?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2014
Non-mahram entering the house.
My question is a personal one. In my past, before understanding the religion of Islam I was one who committed zina, and from that I became pregnant…
Arshad Ali - Mufti Online21 Jan 2014
Someone using one's name to steal
Somebody used my name and stole money. So Islamically they never stole from me but wouldn't have got that money without defrauding me. So on the day…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Jan 2014
Bad mouthing and swearing under one's breath
If you bad mouth or swear someone under your breath, meaning no one can hear you, is that still backbiting or sinful?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Jan 2014
Reciting Qur'an on a digital device
Can we read Qur'an on any digital device without touching (laptop or on mobile)? Can we can listen to Qur'an during menses?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Jan 2014
Taking money from a non Muslim government
In a dar al kufr country, can the money from the kafir government be halaal to take by any means? Such as taking it by deceiving them through lying?…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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