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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 39 of 60
- Ask Imaam20 Jan 2004
My question regards the husband having intercourse with his wife during bath. Is this allowed?
1)I have read a hadeeth from Bukhari (book1) in which it is stated that the Prophet Mohammed (saw) used to take baths with his wife Aisha. My…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2004
1. tell me a zikr or dua so I can become a more gentle mother to my children and not hit .
My 1.5 year old daughter is a very intelligent girl but can be extremely naughty. 2.Also give me a dua for sabr, improving ahlaq and for laziness.…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2004
failure in marriage after 2 years waiting, please give your opinion about this story,
Assalam Aleikum , Dear brother, I knew a woman almost 2 years ago. I was never able to ask her for marriage , because she had some internal family…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2004
What if a person’s mother treats the grandmother unkindly, e.g. shouting etc? What can grandson or granddaughter do for his grandmother?
May Allah Ta'ala reward you for your kind caring heart and may Allah Ta'ala put such love, care and concerns into the hearts of people for our…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2004
TV sisters husband not praying salaah...My dad says that Maulana so and so keeps the TV in his house to watch the news so its allowed. What do I tell Them?
My sister prays her salaah five times daily and tries to do everything in accordance with islam, but her husband is not the same as her. He watches…
- Ask Imaam20 Jan 2004
4. is it sunnah for females to cover their head without any hair showing (like in salah) when going to bathroom
loud in a room where other people are busy doing something else but not loud enough that others can make the words out? ex. they here me as if i am…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2004
Are they right do not talk it is bad? I chatted with a guy over internet for long time almost 2 years.
I chatted with a guy over internet for long time almost 2 years. He is one of my relatives he lived in the United States and I lived in the UK. He…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
If a widow remarries, must the children be raised by relatives?
My husband and I have 3 children and have talked about remarriage after one of us dies. If either of us are widowed and wish to remarry, does that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
provide us with the meanings of the following names : Nusaibah, Ayesha, Fatima, Zahrah, Safiyya, Muhammed, Umar, Ismail, Abdullah
Through the grace of the Almighty we are expecting our first child. Insha-Allah. As soon to be parents we hope with the grace of Allah to provide…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
Normal way of reproduction is not valid in our case because of blockade of her tubes. Before going for test tube,I think it is necessary to know whether it is allowed in Islam or not.
I am 32 year old male from Pakistan. Married since laast seven years and have no child yet. After detailed checkups it is found that normal way of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2004
I would like to ask you two questions. One deals with a really close friend of mine and the way her father treats her, and the second one deals with her father's unIslamic beliefs.
My friend has done many wrong things, which I have tried to talk her out of, but she refuses to listen to reason. She has had a boyfriend for the…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2004
Marrying a woman with children? What do you advise for us both in this situation? Does she need a wali to agree to the marriage? Does she need to give up guardianship of her children?
Please could you kindly answer this question of mine. I am considering marrying a second wife. However, she has been divorced previously and has 2…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2004
My cousin sister is going thru a hard-time in her life. Her husband things that she has an illicit relationship, so wants to get Divorced.
My cousin sister is going thru a hard-time in her life. Her husband things that she has an illicit relationship, so wants to get Divorced. But my…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2004
What is my duty? My parents are allowing my sister to do whatever she wants...They tell me 2 mind my business, but i'm afraid 4 her
What can I do? My parents are allowing my sister to do whatever she wants. Everyone thinks our family is so religious, but all we do is pray salat,…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2004
I do not want to cause marital discord because of my dressing. She suggested I wear pants and tops and dress in a modern fashion. Since then my husband has also voiced occasional dissatisfaction
Assallamualaikum. Since Ramadaan I have made an earnest effort to dress in an islamic manner and pray all my namaazes on time. My mother in law…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2004
I’m suffering from severe depression because I don’t have any pious friends in this kafir country. My family is too westernised and treats me unfairly due to differences. Your advice please
It is most certainly a bounty from Allah Ta?ala, that you be chosen to follow and be close to Allah Ta?ala, Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam],…
2Social Dept - Ask Imaam12 Jan 2004
can u pls tell wat if u c water in dream..playing in water..
can u pls tell wat if u c water in dream..playing in water.. thank you
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2004
My grandpa is blaming me for something I did (not on purpose). I realized my mistake and now he is using false statements to belittle me. Please advice me so that I can alleviate the feeling of anger.
It is encouraging to note that you acknowledge the wrong you did. You could speak lies and wrong defend yourself. You spoke the truth and abstained…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2004
father and sister are of the opinion that we should not get sofas. Their reasons (a) it is shaytwaan's trick to get dunya in the house, (b) simplicity will leave the house ...
Assalaamu 'alaikum. Please advise the best deeni solution after reading the following circumstances : We have ladies' ta'leem in our house. The…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2004
Should we or may we abort this child...a child (male) which has some problem like having no testicales or disformed male organ.
The question is about a child (male) which has some problem like having no testicales or disformed male organ. And these disformation is due to some…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jan 2004
What is the Aadaab relating to thanking someone (Muslim or Kufaar)? Can we say "thank you" even though all praise is for Allah (SWT)?
Also, how should we address the non-Muslims (men and women) in letters and emails, e.g. when applying for employment? For instance, can we address…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jan 2004
What does it mean to Sacrifice your life for your kids? when a man divorces his wife and then refuses the responsibility of the kids, it is said that she should sacrifice her life for them?
I have read in a number of places that when a man divorces his wife and then refuses the responsibility of the kids, it is said that she should…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jan 2004
Is there any Dalleel for placing one's hand on one's chest after shaking hands with a brother?
It is not correct to regard the placing of the hands on one?s chest after shaking the hands as compulsory. There is no basis in Shari?ah for such a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Dec 2003
Is it gheebat if I discuss the short comings of a muslim with a brother in order to correct him
Along with fellow muslim brothers we visit some muslims and tell them to come to the mosque. I told one of my brothers that i know a muslim who…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
1. what exactly public hair constitute and how often are they to be removed?
Q: What is the area of shaving the pubic hair for a male and female? A: The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. The area of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
How much child support is too much? Will I be cursed if I flee?
I have been ordered to pay 80% of my $42,000 income in taxes and child support for two children. This results in me getting $8,717 out of $42,000…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
Meaning of these names: Fabbiha, Shanaz, Ruzina, Farhana, Raj, Raza & Ibrahim
Fabbiha- Could not find Shanaz- Name of a flower Ruzina - One who is self-possesses and composed Farhana- Happy Raj- while raj means a bricklayer,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
I know Smoking marijuana is Haram Will it still be Haram if it is drunk or eaten? people in countries take it for medicinal purposes is it then classed as Haram?
Brothers this is an excellent website for knowledge to all muslims from all walks of life, congratulations and i hope Allah tha allah shows you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
Can you tell me the meaning and also if its OK to keep the name Laila for my daughter?
I've been told that it means 'dark' and also that it was the name of a drunken sahabiya, can you confirm if this is true please? Can you also tell…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2003
I would like to know the meaning of my name. It is Mariyam Akhsheela, but everyone use to call me Afsheela. I have come to know from a site that because of this name:
?Although your first name of Afsheela has created an expressive, fun-loving nature, it has not produced the qualities necessary for a full and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Dec 2003
wanted to know is one allowed to change a childs name in islam.the child is ten years old but his name really bothers him as he is teased . .The name is Turki.
The name Turki is not a name. The child should be given an appropriate and suitable Muslim name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2003
I plan to name my daughter, Ummu Maisarah, Maisarah or Siti Maisarah. Among those three names which one is better and what is the meaning?
Maisarah means "ease, comfort, prosperity, abundance etc. Ummu Maisarah means the Mother of Maisarah. We are unaware of the meaning of siti. We…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2003
How does one repent from the sin of cheating in exams, tests, homeworks, etc?
How does an individual go about doing tawbah for cheating in one's studies? If the student is now in university, and wants to do tawbah for cheating…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2003
Friend has consumed alcohol, how do i explain to him this is wrong? Could you tell me all the types of liquids (e.g.sperm, mazi etc) that come out of the male private parts...
Could you tell me all the types of liquids (e.g.sperm, mazi etc) that come out of the male private parts, and also tell me how you know if it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2003
1- Is it considered "gheebat" if we talk about something with someone but not mention any names?
It is Haraam to discuss a shortcoming of a person whose identity is well known in the discussion even without mentioning his name. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2003
What is the meaning of the name Shereen ?
Shereen means sweet. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Dec 2003
Incase dr. feel that the child may not be healthy they will suggest abortion to us.Is this kind of blood test permitted under Shariah ?
My wife is closed to 3 months pregnant and she had someproblems in the initial phases of pregnancy.The Dr has informed that they can do a blood test…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2003
If my father asks me to cut off relationship with his/my relatives (aunts or uncles etc) shall I obey him in doing this big sin?
If my father asks me to cut off relationship with his/my relatives (aunts or uncles etc) shall I obey him in doing this big sin? Or shall I keep in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2003
What exactly is Laghw? merely talking haram e.g. gheebat, Qadhf, lying, slandering, rumour mongering, swearing etc.????
Someone told me that laghw is merely talking haram e.g. gheebat, Qadhf, lying, slandering, rumour mongering, swearing etc. He (from Azhar…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2003
Can we use sex toys for fun.
Before answering the question, the following principles should be borne in mind: 1.Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned, 'Modesty is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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