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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 40 of 60

  1. Ask Imaam10 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...

    1) A daughter-in-law has no obligation to her in-laws (looking after them, staying with them etc) but if they ask her to cook, make tea, clean etc…

    Mufti Bilaal Cassim
  2. Ask Imaam9 Dec 2003

    1. Men must not look at women-totally haraam. 2. Women are excused-they can look at men if there is no fear of fitna...advise

    I heard Tafseer of Surah Noor yesterday at Taraweeh by our Young Imam and the points he told me I never heard in my life-that might show my…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam9 Dec 2003

    My husband is very distraught and wants to cut ties.What should I do? Parents are having a messy divorce,brother married a Christian, my sister has ran away from home...help

    I am at a very difficult point of my life.Need help with family issues.Parents are having a messy divorce,brother married a Christian, my sister has…

    1Social department
  4. Ask Imaam5 Dec 2003

    Is it appropriate to name a female Zahraa Tabassum Ali and male to Muhammad Zubair Ali? If yes, can you please tell me the exact Arabic spelling of these two names..

    Yes these are appropiate names. Zahraa is with a Zaa (the letter after raa) with an alif followed by a hamza at the end. Tabassum is with a taa,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam5 Dec 2003

    meanings of the names Zamaan (either pronounced as Za-Maan or Tha-Maan) for a Male and Zameenah (either pronounced as Za-Meen-Ah or Tha-Meen-Ah) for a Female.

    Please assist me with meanings of the names Zamaan (either pronounced as Za-Maan or Tha-Maan) for a Male and Zameenah (either pronounced as…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam5 Dec 2003

    Is there any kind of Du’as that you can read for your face to glow?

    Obey the commands of Allah, for Allah puts nur on the faces of those who obey and fear Him. The recitation of the Qur?aan and performing Tahajjud…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  7. Ask Imaam3 Dec 2003

    Please advise if it is compulsory for a woman to cover her head while eating.

    Please advise if it is compulsory for a woman to cover her head while eating. Some people say that if one does not cover one?s head while eating,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam3 Dec 2003

    Who should I please first?If a wife does not respect her mother-inlaw & be-littles,swears her in front of her husband,What should the husband do?

    Alot of couseling & talks but no solution -Is talaaq the only way out?

    1Social department
  9. Ask Imaam3 Dec 2003

    Are your mates chosen for you before-hand or can we change that with dua?

    I would just like to know what is destined for us and what is it that we can change. Like death is destined? But with regards to our spouses, can we…

    Mufti Bilaal Cassim
  10. Ask Imaam19 Nov 2003

    I just had a fight with one of my friend.Please let me know that not talking to my friend does it affect my Iman or my Faith somehow

    As i just dont want to keep any relation with that person. Would not talking to him affect my Iman in any way ?

    Mufti Bilaal Cassim
  11. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2003

    can you please tell me about the ruling concerning brushing out teeth during ramadaan

    I work in a karge corporate company and constantly in contact with investors and many other types of people.Can I brush my teeth with toothpaste…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  12. Ask Imaam14 Nov 2003

    Could you please tell me the meaning of the names Aria and Arman. Are these proper muslim names?

    We could not find a meaning for aria while arman means "Armenians". Both these do not seem to be suitable names. One should keep names that are…

    Ml. Hussein Kadodia
  13. Ask Imaam12 Nov 2003

    1)How long is the term for breastfeeding? 2)Will their be any sin on the mother if she stops breastfeeding before that time prescribed

    1)How long is the term for breastfeeding? Is it 2 years or 2 and a half years because in one place in the Quran it says 2 and in another it says 2…

    Ml. Husain Kadodia
  14. Ask Imaam10 Nov 2003

    my wife was abused by his teacher when she was in 5th or 6th standard may be on many occasions, the teacher use to come her house

    the teacher use to come her house for tution, at that time she was unaware of what is happening with her after some time she realized and stopped…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam6 Nov 2003

    can women's legs and stomach hairs removed from her body by any other women? can we pray for having pious chlidren before we are married?

    i am a 22 year woman 1)i wanted to know that, can women's legs and stomach hairs removed from her body by any other muslim or christian women before…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  16. Ask Imaam6 Nov 2003

    Kindly let me know the meaning of the name "BURZANA". My mother has suggested this name for my daughter.

    We couldn't find the meaning of such a name. It would be better to keep another, more suitable name. One should keep names that are mentioned by…

    Ml. Hussein Kadodia
  17. Ask Imaam4 Nov 2003

    dear Imam, Please help me. I saw several times in my life the same dream that my teeth are falling. i heard that the meaning is death very soon .Is it true?.

    The falling of the teeth is an indication of long life. Generally an old person loses his teeth at old age. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam4 Nov 2003

    Asslamuallikum I am in search of an Islamic name for my son (Gender Male), my sister advised me the name “HUMAYL”. I’ve searched out on net & found the meaning (A Companion of the Prophet S.A.W).

    I am in search of an Islamic name for my son (Gender Male), my sister advised me the name ?HUMAYL?. I?ve searched out on net & found the meaning (A…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam4 Nov 2003

    Im a university student. Is it necessary to do pardah strictly or we can jus have duppatas on head. Are we allowed to communicate with our male fellows or not.

    I want to obtain ISHQ-ALLAH, plz guide me through the path.

    SOCIAL DEPT
  20. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    How do we see Multiple Peronality Disorder in Islam? Could it be the work of Jinns?

    Person having MPD has more than one personality ruling him. He dosent remember the other personalities but they remember him and discuss him. Could…

    Sister Amatullah
  21. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    Can I perform the aqeeqah for my niece? My sister recently gave birth to a baby girl that she conceived with a Hindu boy

    My sister recently gave birth to a baby girl that she conceived with a Hindu boy. They're court married and neither of them are following any…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    I am 41 years old, very healthy. My doctor told my that due to my age its not possible for me to get pregnant. We are trying for the past 2 years. Please tell me some quarni duas

    I am 41 years old, very healthy. My doctor told my that due to my age its not possible for me to get pregnant. We want to have kids very much. We…

    Sister Fadila
  23. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    Pls,what is the meaning of dreaming 'janna, jaheem and arafat with a night visitant along with you?

    The dream of Jannah is to remind one of the bounties of Allah Ta?ala if one is obedient to Allah. The dream of Jahannum is to remind one of the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    Please give the meaning of Amreen,Madiha&Maliha.Can i keep my daughter's names like MadihaAmreen &Maliha, Afreen?

    1. Amreen ? unable to locate. 2. Madiha - praise 3. Maleeha ? pretty, handsome, beautiful, nice, pleasant. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    please thoroughly explain why its harram to watch tv and listen to music as well as why its harram to pluck eyebrows and hair. explain thoroughly with evidence please

    1. TV ? refer below. 2. The Ahaadith of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) clearly declares the prohibiting music. In one such Hadith, Rasululullah…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    Can I sweep my house after Maghrib,and cut hairs and nails. As I read at Faizul Uloom, Hyderabad, notice borad, that it brings, Iflass.

    I do not remember the exact wordings but it was clear to me that it was not recommended, in nights to do the listed above. Kindly advise me.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    I want to know that what are the rights of inlaws on a woman in Islam.How should she behave if they treat her badly.

    Islam is a religion based on kindness, mercy, tolerance, patience, good character and the list goes on. Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  28. Ask Imaam24 Oct 2003

    Rimsha, Ramsha, Rakia, Rumaisa, Kasiba - also Please let me know is Rakia name of prophet mohammed daughter because as far as i know (Fatima,Ruquiya) are prophet mohammed daughters

    I became father of a baby girl.I want to name her. Please let me know the meaning and significance of the following names.…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam24 Oct 2003

    view on body piercings in islam

    if the tongue and navel were pierced not to follow the western society but if done for ones own self,then is there any problem with it,if so wat is…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam24 Oct 2003

    I require your help to interpret a dream. what does dreaming of mice/rats and killing them in such a dream mean?

    I have been dreaming for 1year where i see mice/rats in my dream. now i dream that i kill these mice/rats. I dream that they are in my house. Most…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam24 Oct 2003

    I get depressed for every minute things and start taking things on my heart

    Assalam-o-alikum! I am a very confused type of person I get confused, depressed for all the things that go against my expectations. I am very…

    1SOCIAL DEPT
  32. Ask Imaam20 Oct 2003

    Please advise me some duas to have children.

    Jazakallah for writing to the institute. Children are an amaanat from Allah Ta'ala and insha'allah you will be granted this gift if it is in your…

    1SOCIAL DEPT
  33. Ask Imaam20 Oct 2003

    My husband and I do mashura for decisions for our lives and for our household. My husband says he is happy in our marriage and he has no worries,

    however mashura always is what works and is beneficial for him and I never get my request at all and hence he is happy. I have two children and I am…

    1SOCIAL DEPT
  34. Ask Imaam16 Oct 2003

    q9818.ive read on da mosque board dat one of da sins r da pants below da ankles?from which hadith is this?is it an authentic hadith?

    ive read on da mosque board dat one of da sins r da pants below da ankles?from which hadith is this?is it an authentic hadith?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam16 Oct 2003

    I would like to know the meaning of Thakira? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

    Zaakira with ?Z? is derived from the root word Zikr which means to remember. It is generally used in the context of making the Zikr of Allah.…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003

    i would like to know what the meaning of wearing white material in your dream means?

    asalamualikum mufti i had a dream where i saw my future husband covered in white material it was worn like a shawl round his head and covered parts…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003

    im having some more body hairs EXPECIALLY on my legs, chest and behind, i wish to trim it bit by bit, but i also heard your not supposed to shave the thighs?

    Hi, im 16 and im currently going throught puberty, my Q is Hairs, i shave my pubic hair every 4 weeks, if not earlier but now im having some more…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam14 Oct 2003

    what is the meaning of the names sadia,sadaf,sajid,and zafran?

    thanks.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  39. Ask Imaam9 Oct 2003

    1. What is the meaning of the name Nurfan (and its correct spelling)2. Is it permissible for a woman to remove her hijab if there is a possibility of her being attacked or even killed.

    1. What is the meaning of the name Nurfan (and its correct spelling)2. Is it permissible for a woman to remove her hijab if there is a possibility…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam9 Oct 2003

    Interpretation of dream in which a crocodile was guiding me out of a sandstorm??

    A crocodile symbolises an intelligent and crafty enemy. At times, Allah Ta?ala sends such person to help one in difficulty. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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