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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.
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 41 of 60
- Ask Imaam8 Oct 2003
What is the meaning of the female name 'Umaima?' Is it allowed for men to wear buttons made of 'gold'?
Umaima ? originate from root word ?Umm? meaning mother. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2003
What is the meaning of the name Wael? What about Israa?
1. Wael ? affliction or distress. 2. Israa ? nocturnal journey. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2003
Is it permissable to have drawings of animals and people in books?
Children?s Books. I wish to purchase some books for my 11-month-old daughter and read stories to her. Obviously I wish to teach her stories about…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam7 Oct 2003
Wet cloth over painting with Allah's Name...Must we have any particular care towards the objects cleaned with that cloth stained with that colour?
my wife has passed a wet cloth to clean a painting carrying the name of God and then used the same cloth to clean lots of other objects in our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
my name is Azeem actually muhammad azeem people call me azeem someone told me that i must not allow people to call me azeem as its wrong im making shirk ...true?
my name is Azeem actually muhammad azeem people call me azeem someone told me that i must not allow people to call me azeem as its wrong im making…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003
Can a muslim dye(colour) his hair? 4.My relative told me that our prophet liked people with white hair. Is this true?
I have heard a hadith in which a sahaba once approached our prophet(pbuh) and said that the jews dont dye their hair. To that our prophet(pbuh)…
Ml. Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam3 Oct 2003
Is the name Hanzala a suitable muslim name for a boy? What does it mean?
Hanzalah ? a colocynth. It is a suitable name and a name of a Sahaabi. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Oct 2003
When a child is born, in which ear do you do the Iqamat and which ear the Adhaan.?Also which dua is to be recited at time of labour
Salaam al aikum WR WB Jakak'Allah khairun
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Oct 2003
My husband doesn't have any love and affetion for me and he is always very careless, depressed, and always has bad moods and does not want to talk to me,
And he has a very low interest for sex.and he is not happy with this marraige too. he always wanted and tried for the second marraige but he is very…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2003
We named our son Inshaal.What is the exact meaning of this name? In case we need to change the name, can we name him “Shaheer” What is the meaning of Shaheer?
Is this name ?Inshaal? correct? If not, do we need to change it? Is this an Arabic We named our child ?Inshaal? (pronunciation similar to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2003
Could you please provide the meaning and correct spelling of the name Aseel. Also could it be prefixed by Muhammed.
Aseel is derived from the Arabic root word Asl which means original. It may be prefixed by Muhammad. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Sep 2003
What does it mean if you dream that you are slaughtering a sheep ?
The dream is an indication of gaining victory over a strong and influential person if the slaughtering of the sheep was not for its meat. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Sep 2003
Someone has a dream that a cat was slaughtered on their footstep by witchcrapt people and he is not sure what the blood is used for.what is the interpretation?
The dream has no significance. It is a Shaytaani dream which should be ignored. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2003
Doubt while speaking...use to have lot of thoughts related to kufr such as If i speak I would be disgraced. later came to know that merely thoughts have no meaning until you act on it or speak it.
My problem is , I use to have a lot of thoughts in my mind related to kufr such as If i speak I would be disgraced. Then later I came to know that…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2003
Halaal or haram! companies have legal right to change the ingredients at any time without prior notice, in present circumstances they are misinforming about the use of pork and alcohol products
We are totally confused about halal and haram in USA. In this country by law the food consumer companies have a legal right to change the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2003
I understand from the Shaafis when they are taking a Ghusal bath they are required to cover their Satar.Is this for Hanafis too?
According to the Hanafi and Shaafi'ee Madhab, it is not required to cover the Satr (area of concealment) when taking a bath. Obviously, that is when…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2003
How do I obtain a pure heart?
To obtain a pure heart, adhere to the following advise of Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu): At first to the rememberance of Allah Ta?ala, because it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2003
We believe we are under the influence of magic by my husbands sister in law. However we have no evidence only suspicion. His sister in law is barren for 18 years...
My husband and I have a 5 year son. We have been trying to conceive another child for about 4 years. They have found no problem with either of us. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Sep 2003
My boss is very injustice.He give preferences to my juniors and ignores me. Please guide me and tell some dua that my boss does not misbehave with me.
I am a Govt employee.My boss is very injustice. i am the most senior in my group but my boss give preferences to my juniors and ignores me although…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
I would like to know the exact meaning of the Arabic word Zayan, and also if it is acceptable in Islam to keep this name for a baby boy?
I have a baby boy and would like to name him Zayan, however I am not entirely sure of the meaning of the name and whether it is an acceptable name…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
Is Amara a suitable muslim name for a girl? What is the meaning? Any other suggestions with similar sound?
Ammaarah is a suitable name. It means long-lived. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
I would like to know whether the name "Tanya" is an acceptable muslim name. Can you please give the meaning of "Tanya" as well
Tanya ? unable to locate. We suggest you keep names of the Sahaabiyyaats Zaynab, Aaisha, Fatima. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
regarding dreams early in the morning, im a 13 year old girl and I was wonderin' if it is true dat dreams seen in the morning around fajr comes true
There is no general principle that dreams seen in the morning are certainly true, also depends on the type of the dream as well. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
Is Maheen a suitable name for muslims? What is the meaning? What about Alissa (Aleesa), and Samia (how would you pronounce this?)
Also for boys is Shan/Shawn a good name? Whats the meaning?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
can woman show her breast to other woman? can we wear brassiere and cover from navel till knees and swim in ladies only pools?
If the satr of man and woman is the same i.e., from navel till knees, can one woman see the top of other woman? One of my friends while feeding her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2003
I had a dream in which my deceased father ,i and a girl is in a house.My father wants me to marry her.Than my father give 3 currency notes to me for prpration of marriage.
Respected Imam. Please interpret my dream. This year during HAJ in mecca i saw a dream in which i,my deceased father,my younger sister and a girl is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
I met Rasulullah in a garden (paradise) and it is the place where his family will be placed. He showed Saidina Hassan's and Hussain's place and marked the boundary by bending a branch of the tree.
I met Rasulullah in a garden (paradise) and it is the place where his family will be placed. He showed Saidina Hassan's and Hussain's place and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
I want to ask u that,if sombody swear wrongly,but he knows he is lieng.What is the sin of it,and what is the kafarah of it.?(describe in Shafi fiqh)
A false oath is described by Rasulullah sallallahu `alayhi wasallam as one of the greatest sins. The expiation for an oath is set out in the 89th…
Shaykh Taha Karaan - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
What does Nadeem mean in arabic, not persian.
good names for muslims are must or optional?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
I have recently be a victim of sexual harassment. Alhumdulillah it was only an advance that was made. Do I report this to higher authority or leave it in Allah's hands for he is the best judge?
Jazakallah for writing to the institute regarding the sexual harassment you have experienced. You ask if you should report the matter. It depends by…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
what does this dream mean? dreamed that we I was siting in a science theatre of a university or a lieu very similar to it It was full of people of all races and religions
there was this Hindu girl sittng near me tellng ppl around us in the past a Hindu army defeatd a Muslim army led by Muhamed As she was sayng her…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
plzzz tell me any good dua to reconcile with my husband he is very mad at me and don't trust me and want ti give me divorce, i love him too much and wanna live with him
Jazakallah for writing to the institute about your problem. You write about your husband's anger and dissatisfaction with you and that he wants to…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2003
is divorce an option because my husband ignores me 3 days out of 7
My husband and I have been married for 18 months and i am now 16 weeks pregnant every week more or less he goes into him self and totally ignores me…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2003
Can a muslim girl leave her family and live alone witout bieng married, due to her family abusing her?
I am a female, & have a very bad relationship with my father. He treats me very badly. My father hates women, thus he hates me. He always curses me…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2003
Can My Son Name be "Mohammed Aashiq Khan" and what is the meaning of "Aashiq"?
Can My Son Name be "Mohammed Aashiq Khan" and what is the meaning of "Aashiq"?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Sep 2003
If someone has non Muslim parents are the rules the same as having Muslim parents in regards to being obedient to them?
I know that one should love and respect there parents but most often non Muslim parents do not know enough about deen to really know what is best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Sep 2003
Can my sperm be introduced to my wife's egg in a controlled laboratory?
As I have low sperm count, the doctor says my sperm and my wife's egg can be fertilised in a lab., then entered back to my wife's womb for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2003
i dreamt i was reading namaaz in madina and then went to the roza mubarak and kissed it.. What does this mean???
Two weeks ago, i dreamt i was reading namaaz in madina and then went to the roza mubarak and kissed it.. What does this mean??? 2. A friend of mines…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2003
Once a girl reaches pubity, can she stil hug her dad and Brother?, Also what is the meaning of the name Shahzad, Shahbaz, Shazia, Nazia, Nazish, Riasat thank you
1. In principle, it will be permissible to hug any ?Mahram?, i.e. that person whom it is Haraam to marry forever, father, brother, etc. However, if…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Sep 2003
Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Saheb. Someone called me Ibn Taymiyyah in my dream. What does that mean ?
I dreamt that i was running in the night in India, I don't know why but I knew i was in India. It was really dark. I saw people fighting: they were…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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