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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.
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Character & Manners fatawa — page 31 of 60
- Ask Imaam26 Sep 2006
It is permissible to have a therapeutic massage
Asalaamu alaikum Would it be permissible to have a theraputic massage in the month of Ramadaan? This would be with a certified therapist/physio.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Sep 2006
I have heard that a woman, who's milk supply drops or dries out completely, is a woman who has sinned alot. Is this true? Can this statement be substantiated with an Ahaadith.
Can you answer the following question: I have heard that a woman, who's milk supply drops or dries out completely, is a woman who has sinned alot.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Sep 2006
Is it ok if i remove my cap and other muslim/ traditional attire before i come into the campus for work/home, because i really dont want to be seen as the only muslim over here
I work/live in a place/campus in US where there are around 4500 non-muslims and me being the only Muslim. Is it ok if i remove my cap and other…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2006
is it allowed to eat standing, sitting on chairs in Hotels, or now a days parties are arrange to sit on chair without taking out shoes?
is it allowed to eat standing, sitting on chairs in Hotels, or now a days parties are arrange to sit on chair without taking out shoes?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2006
I would like to know if it is acceptable in Islam if the elders always use harsh comments in a threatening manner towards children to get any work done.
I would like to know if it is acceptable in Islam if the elders always use harsh comments in a threatening manner towards children to get any work…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam26 Aug 2006
Are we allowed to praise someone either in or not in there presence?
Are we allowed to praise someone either in or not in there presence? I read in a seerah that the prophet(saw) said something to the effect of praise…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Aug 2006
wife can masterbate her husband when she is at her mensus period and also learn that self masterbation is not permissible..
in one of your Q&A I read that wife can masterbate her husband when she is at her mensus period and also learn that self masterbation is not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Aug 2006
is salwar kameez is sunnat then why dont the people in the gulf region and the rest of the muslim world besides the indian subcontinest dontwear it
is salwar kameez is sunnat then why dont the people in the gulf region and the rest of the muslim world besides the indian subcontinest dontwear it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2006
Do I bound to take permission from my father for the second trip with my wife, as my brother family is looking after him?
I m trying to contact you since long time but failed because every time when I wonna enroll my question, the entries stopped. I m very disturbed…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam8 Aug 2006
you see circumcision is Sunnah as I Have read and i was just wondering for my wuld it be recomended to get it and if i should where should i go to get it
I Am A Recent Convert Or Revert to Islam,what ever one wishes to call it & i had a question come to my mind, you see circumcision is Sunnah as I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jul 2006
My question has to do regarding the length of beard. I understand that the sharee length of the beard is a fist length. Does this fist length account for the visible portion of the beard or the length of the hair in the beard?
My question has to do regarding the length of beard. I understand that the sharee length of the beard is a fist length. Does this fist length…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jul 2006
Should Muslim talk while eating and can you please back this up with hadith
1)Should Muslim talk while eating and can you please back this up with hadith 2)my friends name is amraiz but he is unaware of the meaning could you…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jul 2006
Allah gives child who he wishes. However, for me what can I do best according to sunnah?
Allah gives child who he wishes. However, for me what can I do best according to sunnah? I've got married one year and 2months before and have no…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2006
if my husband is allowed to spend time with his ex-wife without my knowledge and must he support her financially as he does support his children.
if my husband is allowed to spend time with his ex-wife without my knowledge and must he support her financially as he does support his children.…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jul 2006
long nails are allowed in islam or not?can we do wadhu with long nails?plz explain it
long nails are allowed in islam or not?can we do wadhu with long nails?plz explain it.. 2.can we recite quran sitting on a floor while someone is…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam10 Jul 2006
Does Tahneek have to be performed immediately after the birth of the child?
Please advise me regarding the practice of Tahneek. The father is afraid that he is too sinful in nature to perform Tahneek personally and wishes to…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2006
left this bad habit a year ago.Now the problem is this I 'm regularly suffering from wet dreams
I'm 17 years old.I did masturbation for over a period of 3 or 4 years,but I left this bad habit a year ago.Now the problem is this I 'm regularly…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2006
Many male when hugged each other in such a manner that their sex organ touched each other
Many male when hugged each other in such a manner that their sex organ touched each other(without any sexual feelings), What about this?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2006
Also does a heart affected with the desease of criticism or doubt can also be a source of such thoughts???
I wanted to ask a question which has become a serious issue in regards to my concentration in the worship. The question is that according to islam…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Jun 2006
irreversible contraceptives are not allowed.. but how can I go abt with the reversible ones
Firstly I like to thank you for your great informative website. But I have one problem with it, and that is it is so hard to get a question thru u…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Jun 2006
What is the importance of hope?
My question is regarding hope. I only know that hope is required by a person who hopes for the mercy of Allah and also when and after making Dua. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jun 2006
If a person's wife/sister/mother doesn't observe purdah, what is the shariah ruling
If a person's wife/sister/mother doesn't observe purdah, what is the shariah ruling about them, especially if someones' wife doesnt follow the purdh…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jun 2006
'sex education'. My question is: Is this allowed?
i am a father who has a older son in madrassa and became a hafiz recently, now my second son is in his final year in a primary school before joining…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 May 2006
I would like to know what the niyat should be of the two rakat nuafl namaz that we were instructed to pray by our beloved Habib Rasulullah (S.A.W)
I would like to know what the niyat should be of the two rakat nuafl namaz that we were instructed to pray by our beloved Habib Rasulullah (S.A.W)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 May 2006
I want to know the meaning of the Arabic word"Ar-Rayyan"
I want to know the meaning of the Arabic word"Ar-Rayyan" other than a gate in heaven which will allow the fasting ones to enter through it.Is it an…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Apr 2006
I am fond of growing ornamental trees. Is there anything sinful (in the sense of theft) if I pick up few seeds of a certain tree growing in the university, where I work, and grow them at my home?
I asked a colleague about this and he said it is okay since university is a public place and trees growing there are not a personal property of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Apr 2006
If my dad tells me not to read salaat and gets really angry, what am i supposed to do - do i respect him
If my dad tells me not to read salaat and gets really angry, what am i supposed to do - do i respect him by obeying his order or do i continue to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Apr 2006
My wife has developed a skin problem called vitiligo. This happened just 4/5 months after marriage. My parents think that my wife's family hided this issue from us
I was married about 2 years ago. My wife has developed a skin problem called vitiligo. This happened just 4/5 months after marriage. My parents…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2006
She masturbates and she has been trying to stop for a while, now she does it less. when she does, she arouses, does she need to do ghusl everytime and if she just thinks about bad stuff,
1) She masturbates and she has been trying to stop for a while, now she does it less. when she does, she arouses, does she need to do ghusl…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2006
What are the obligations towards the biological and the step father?
I wish to add some details since the question is incomplete without them. I took khula in my marriage and my ex-husband never paid a penny in naan…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2006
some pious Shaikh without taking a Bayah, is it possible? Can I find somebody with correct beliefs in Qatar?
I want to be spiritually attached to some pious Shaikh without taking a Bayah, is it possible? Can I find somebody with correct beliefs in Qatar?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2006
Please tell us if handing out sweets and methai after the birth of the baby to family and friends is permissible?
1. Inshallah soon we will be having a baby. Please tell us if handing out sweets and methai after the birth of the baby to family and friends is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2006
I am currently experiencing immense hardship in sticking to the faraid of islam. I used to pray five times a day few years back but now i dont even pray once
I am currently experiencing immense hardship in sticking to the faraid of islam. I used to pray five times a day few years back but now i dont even…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2006
1. After baby born, what is the maximum time to keep an name to baby.
1. After baby born, what is the maximum time to keep an name to baby. and what is the procedure to choose a baby name. Very Very good like saheb aur…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2006
my mother and father in law and husband keep playing tricks and constantly doing black magic on me. My in-laws want to take control all the time
I got married last year my mother and father in law and husband keep playing tricks and constantly doing black magic on me. My in-laws want to take…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2006
wife finds three more for her husband
I am married woman whose husband is a convert.We had met in university, he had shown interest in Islam, and I introduced him to my parents. My…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2006
pious children struggling with parents
I have a problem sometimes with my parents. I don't want to be unrespectful, I really respect them and love them. Since some time my brother and me…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam17 Mar 2006
Do mentally affected people get forgiven by Allah on the day of judgment?
Do mentally affected people get forgiven by Allah on the day of judgment? Asalamalaykum my Muslim brother. My mother is English and my father is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2006
regards to how I need to behave in front of my father
My question is in regards to how I need to behave in front of my father, a little background is when I was very young, I can't even remember exactly…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2006
1)what are the times and situations were to convey Salam are not permissable? Refrence where possible.
1)what are the times and situations were to convey Salam are not permissable? Refrence where possible. 2) Stop all other activities for Answering of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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