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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 43 of 60
- Ask Imaam19 Jun 2003
We named our new born "Hadi" which i was told is a title of our Prophet (SAW).But i recently learnt that this is also one of the 99 names of Allah .Is permissible to have a name "Hadi" ?
Yes, it is permissible. (Aalamgiri vol.5 pg.364) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2003
how can i keep beard? i promised my fiance that i will keep beard after two years of marriage,atleast.then i became active the work of dawah.now i want to keep beard.
i promised my fiance that i will keep beard after two years of marriage,atleast.then i became active the work of dawah.now i want to keep beard.i…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2003
Am 24 years old guy student at USA. The problem is in my life. I never success in any thing I do big or small. Now it worst. I get sick and before I get well from illness ...
Am 24 years old guy student at USA. The problem is in my life. I never success in any thing I do big or small. Now it worst. I get sick and before I…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2003
Insight into dream...I have a white, fatty substance inside my mouth (attached) which I am always able to tear off with my hands and/or by biting it off and then throwing away
I have been having this dream for the past few years and about 3 to 4 times a year. While the dream takes place in different situations the theme is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2003
1) How can we know the results of Istikhara? 2) Is there any dua that can help me control my temper?
Assalam-o-Alaikum 1) How can we know the results of Istikhara? How important are dreams in interpreting the results of istikhara? I have read…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam17 Jun 2003
1. i was cleaning my penis(not by stroking it)well i was shaving the hair off and clean it(not by hand,water and tissue wrapped around hand) is this wrong?
1. i was cleaning my penis(not by stroking it)well i was shaving the hair off and clean it(not by hand,water and tissue wrapped around hand) is this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2003
Priorities of Life...I need some direction to set them right; 1. Hajj on my wife and myself are due, 2, I bought a house 5 years ago on mortgage, 3. I owe Mahr money to my wife...
I have got conflicting priorities in my life and I need some direction to set them right. 1. Hajj on my wife and myself are due and we have been…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2003
1) Is it a major sin(gunah-e-kabeera) to cut the beard before a fist length?
1) Is it a major sin(gunah-e-kabeera) to cut the beard before a fist length? 2) I have never cut my beard and letting it grow but in the masjid…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jun 2003
hadith on the pants above the ankles.
slmz,moulana im a bit confused regarding the fatwa on the pants being above the ankles.some ulama r of the opinion that one has2wear it,whilst sum…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jun 2003
I want to do well in my exams and although I have already done them, I want to ask Allah for help for success in the future and want the results to be good.
Aslaam alekum. I am a 15 year old girl and I really want something. I want to do well in my exams and although I have already done them, I want to…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam5 Jun 2003
M i mahram or non-mahram to my cousin sister’s daughter?
You are a non-Mahram to her. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Jun 2003
is it permissible to go swimming in these places and conditions where other men’s satar’s are being exposed
On Sunday nights there is a Asian mens only swimming session at the local leisure centre.now some men come with shorts on covering there satar but…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2003
1) My mother dreamt that her nephew was showing her around a half built new building 2)I dreamt i swallowed a pound coin 3)are tears in a dream a good thing? 4)my mother was feeding a baby
May Allah Ta?ala grant you and your mother peace and happiness in life, Aameen. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2003
1) idols in the house, what is the best thing to do about it, 2) Can I still pray in my room where there are no idols but some figurines and stuffed toys featuring cartoon characters and animals?
1.There are idols in the house, what is the best thing to do about it, can it be given to other people, because i am afraid to destroy it because I…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2003
i want to know if the name saleena is an islamic name the name can also b spelt in ways like selina and salina. if this name is not an islamic name do u htink it should b changed
We were unsuccessful in locating the name Saleena. The closest to Saleena is Saleema which means the protected one. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Jun 2003
father has my credit card- and has a high amount on it. My husband is mad-and wants me to tell my father to give my credit card back- and stop using my credit card and building charges on it...
My father has my credit card- and has a high amount on it. My credit is bad and I am trying to fix it. My husband is mad-and wants me to tell my…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam31 May 2003
Abusing Imaams, Maulvis, Maulanas, Preachers! in today's world our Aalims are discouraged and abused by our own brothers in Islam. They have everything against Imaams and whoever preaches them.
It is very sad that in today's world our Aalims are discouraged and abused by our own so called brother in Islam. They have everything against the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2003
Father made me join his business, but does not take me seriously. I get blamed if anything goes wrong.
I did degree in IT. Worked in the IT industry for 4 years. Father asked me to join, so I thought as we should look after parents, I joined his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2003
If ones spouse is cold and causes disagreements amongst his own and his in-law family,what can be done by the wife?
The spouse is a very hard and cold person who is not on speaking terms with various people. He also is very unloving to his wife. His parents in-law…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam30 May 2003
I need to know what isthe correct islamic way to upbring the children, also what subjects to teach them and from what age, my kids are 4 and 5 respectively
I need to know what isthe correct islamic way to upbring the children, also what subjects to teach them and from what age, my kids are 4 and 5…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam30 May 2003
How can remedy the following problems: I frequently feel tired lacking in energy , I repeat actions several times eg I will check the same light is switched off 3 times, I keep washing my hands...
How can remedy the following problems: I frequently feel tired lacking in energy , I repeat actions several times eg before sleeping I will check…
- Ask Imaam30 May 2003
i am a 19yr girl.But when i was 15,i masturbated and bleed abit. I repented, inshallah it will be accepted. How can i cover up my mistake to my future husband or is it haram if i re-stitch my hymen?
It is encouraging to note that you have changed your line of thinking and action (i.e. masturbation) and make tuba. Alhumdulliah. At the present…
2Social Department - Ask Imaam28 May 2003
Is Sex/phone chat considered fornicaation ??
Assalamualaikum I @ times have sex chat/phone sex with a friend . Is it considered a form of adultery/fornication even though i DONT touch myself or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 May 2003
There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, that are not appropriate for Muslims, e.g. Ballet, Modern dancing, Drama, Band, Piano, Cheer-leading etc.
There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, (not required, but optional), that are not appropriate for…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam27 May 2003
Please provide the Du’aas that will ensure that my family AND the rest of my progeny (Nasl) until Qiyamat will live and die on Imaan and be provided True Guidance by Allah S.W.T.
If you have any Du?aas taken from any Hadiths, kindly provide that source as well. Also, provide the translation of the Du?aas. Jazak-Allahu Khairan.
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam24 May 2003
If there are more than one person visiting someone can they take turnes knocking on a door three times if the owner of the house does not answer?
When visiting a person, the visitor/s may knock only three times. If there is no answer, then the visitors should return. The visitors should not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 May 2003
it's impermissble to trim beard below one fist - what is the opinion about those who want to pursue careers e.g. Law, Accounts, Doctors where it is required to dress professionally & clean shave
I realize that it's impermissble to trim the beard below one fist and I also know that Islam does not prohibit, in fact encourages Muslims to go…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2003
Could you kindly advise the meaning of the name Achmat Thanwi or Thanwir Achmat - which is the correct one and is it a suitable name
1. Achmat ? proper is Ahmad - meaning the praised one. 2. Thanwi refers to a place in India Thana Bowan. 3. Thanwir ? to give light. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 May 2003
My parents fight with each other a lot. Can you please suggest any dua for that?
Asalam O Alaikum.. My parents fight with each other a lot. They quarrel over small things like money etc. They even threaten each other with talaq…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam20 May 2003
Is it a sin to keep the pant under the ankel.and if it sin then can someone fold it up.
It is narrated from Hadhrat Abu Zarr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ?Three groups of people are such that Allah…
- Ask Imaam17 May 2003
Can the respected Mufti Saheb please give me some advice on how to conduct myself while at university and some duas to make my studying easy.
I am student studying at a university. Can the respected Mufti Saheb please give me some advice on how to conduct myself while at university. What…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2003
my husband and I have been having fights and problems, becuase he always helps others and gets himself in trouble. He hardly has time for me or our 3 children
Please give me dua to solve house problems. Like my husband and I have been having fights and problems, becuase he always helps others and gets…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam16 May 2003
permissibility of winning prizes and insurance questions
We recieved a letter through the post which said that we had won a prize and to call a number. We called the number and had won a prize, the call…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2003
lie in terms of make excuses in school etc. there are a lot of times when we have to hide the truth in our lives like if we have to miss a class/work for some reason that we cannot disclose
I have a confusion and i am sure your answer inshallah would benefit others too. there are a lot of times when we have to hide the truth in our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2003
Nasheeds? A friend of mine told me that it is bid'at to listen to nasheeds as it cannot be linked back to any hadiths
A friend of mine told me that it is bid'at to listen to nasheeds as it cannot be linked back to any hadiths, be found in the Quran or in any of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 May 2003
Are there any exceptions to the prohibition of music? 1) Love songs which are sung by a wife to her husband?
What about: 1) Love songs which are sung by a wife to her husband? 2) Piano or flute music which attract a husband to his wife? 3) What about…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 May 2003
What are the affects of porn? I am deeply distressed when I look at my friends around me watching pornographic images.
I am 16 years old & I am deeply distressed when I look at my friends around me watching pornographic images.I think if they know the consequences of…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam15 May 2003
Is it allowed to break the contact with my father from the islamic point of view in this case? my father tried to get in sexual contact with me
my question is about breaking up any cotact with my father. When I was about 17 years old my little brother and me where on holidays together with…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam11 May 2003
For istikahara salaat I never knew that you should not depend on your dreams 100%. Can you give me a list of the daily dhikr that we should do and include one for depression?
I had beautiful dreams and for every event there was rain, a sign of blessing. During the arrangements for our marriage, there was so much trouble…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam10 May 2003
I am a 27 yr old female.I have committed adultery which i am deeply sorry about and repent for it. My husband found out about it and has given me my 1st talaaq
My husband found out about it and has given me my 1st talaaq.He loves me alot and is very hurt , so he refuses to forgive me and take me back.The…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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