Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
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 44 of 60
- Ask Imaam10 May 2003
How to behave Mother after she has been misguided by some magician or Aalim?
I would like to know the reponsibilities and duties of a son who has already performed his responsibilities according to shaia. After the death of…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam10 May 2003
I am 15 years old and my family are not religious they all listen to music, watch tv & Swear, and don’t wear hijab.
It?s only my mum that wears hijab but she still listens to music and watches t.v. .me, my little 12 year old brother, grandma & grandad are the only…
Sister Amatullah - Ask Imaam8 May 2003
What is the right pronunciation & spelling of Muhammad/Mohamed & Ahmed/ Ahmad?
Muhammad and Ahmad are the correct pronunciations and spelling. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 May 2003
Meaning of Raamiz, Aarij, Mahrukh, Mahnoor, Nada
I was told that Raamiz means symbol as in symbolic, noble, is it true? also please tell me the meaning of Aarij, Mahrukh, Mahnoor, Nada
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 May 2003
Please give me the meaning of the following names Hassina Farouk Sarah Junaid Zain Zaccharaya Nadia
1. Haseena means beautiful 2. Farooq means one who separate truth from falsehood 3. Saarah refers to something pure, good and sweet smelling 4.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2003
Is it permissible to read certain books? Should I keep away from certain people, or give them Dawah?
1) Is it better for me to give Dawah to people who are not practicing deen or to avoid them so that they may not have any negative impact on my…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam7 May 2003
Is there any advise or help you can offer to me to help my skin conditions better?
Salaam-u-alaykum. I suffer from skin conditions, which involve acne, mild rash and have holes in my skin. Skin condition is not the only problem I…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam7 May 2003
What are the actual affects of watchin pornographic movies & pictures
Alhamdullilah, your earlier response was very encouraging but you did not actually answer my question,I've heard you can have memory lapses due to…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam7 May 2003
1)husband says that after marriage wife should give 1st preference/love/affection to husband and then to her mom and others. Is he right ?
1) I told & argued with my husband that he and my mom are like my eyes & I give the same level of respect to both of them. My husband says that…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam6 May 2003
I do not understand why Allah responds to those wishing bad upon others (jadoo).If someone tries to ruin anothers life by doing this Allah should not grant them, as they are doing evil.
JUMMU'AH GUIDELINES - JADOO / SIHR / BLACK MAGIC A R A B I C Say, I seek refuge with the Rabb of the Morning from the evil of created things; and…
- Ask Imaam6 May 2003
Name Change to avoid using a name of Allah...Is there a hadith that mentions anything about using one of the names of Allah for an individual without preceding it with "Abdul" ?
Assalamu alaykum, My last name in Arabic is AbdulMajeed. Majeed is one of the 99 names of Allah. However, before I was born my dad came to the USA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 May 2003
Meanings of Raamiz, Aarij
I was told that Raamiz means symbol as in symbolic, noble, is it true?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003
Is it possible to find out the sex of the unborn child,(ultra scan) during pregnancy?
The possibility of any scientific calculation based on scientific advancements cannot be ruled out. However, we should not place complete faith and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003
I have heard from a person that who ever uses the razor to shave his beard he his using the razor on the chest of our prophet. I was told that this is a hadith. Please verify authenticity
I have heard from a person that who ever uses the razor to shave his beard he his using the razor on the chest of our prophet. I was told that this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003
Our MSA at the University is having lecture & dinner. brothers are also showing a video that they made. The moral of the movie is to fight your Nafs. Are such videos permissible ???
Our Muslim Student Association at the University is having a lecture and dinner like every year. This year, the brothers are also showing a video…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003
is it sunnah to do musaafaha with two hands? give reference [hadith and name of book]
Rasulullah is reported to have said, ?The perfect way for one to greet is to shake hands.? (Mirqaat vol.8 pg.498) This was the way of the Sahaaba…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2003
My husbad wants me to get a temporary tatoo of a butterfly, he would be the only one who would see it. would be something like a sticker, i want to know if this would be permissable?
i have read your explanation about having a tatoo being haraam but what abt a temporary one? My husbad wants me to get a temporary tatoo of a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2003
Is foster care of children allowed in Islam? What is the proper method of adoption?
Is foster care of children allowed in Islam? What is the proper method of adoption? What about organizations that require a couple to be married 3…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2003
Also my mom is asking me to cut short my beard and I am very worried about this tell me what do I have to do …
My job is asking me to cut short my beard and lengthen my trouser (izar) below my ankle They actually don?t like the practice of such sunnah and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2003
when u facing problems what has holy prophet(peace be upon on him) told to how to come out of problem (sunnat method)
A person in such a state may see to many things: 1. Rectify any wrong actions being committed by him/herself (which is the cause of all…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Apr 2003
what is the meaning of seeing part of your house collapse after a night of very harsh winds
Asalamualykum, I recall having a dream were I witnessed the extension part of my house had been brought down and was in total ruins after I believe…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
i want a baby...i have only been married for few months now, and still young,and also i want to complete my education.
I really want to have a baby rite now, i have only been married for few months now, and still young,and also i want to complete my education. My…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
Can I stop contact with my father? Question 8203 - Sorry, I din´t ask for a psychological advice but for a islamic fatwa
thank you for your advices refering my Question 8203 from Germany. Sorry, I din´t ask for a psychological advice but for a islamic fatwa. It didn´t…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
I am a high school student in the USA of the age of sixteen. have been asking to go to Madrassa, but my parents don’t want me to be a doctor. how should I get my parents to let me go???
Since I was probably nine years old I have been asking to go to Madrassa, but my parents don?t want me to be a doctor. I am confused now, and lately…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
Girls and Boys relationships...I have never clearly understood how I should conduct myself around girls my age. I live in Britain
I am a 15 yr old practicing Muslim, and have a good knowledge of Islam currently, but I am always wanting to learn more. But I have never clearly…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
I've given up listening to music but family is making it difficult...can you advise me what I should do
I have this problem and I need your Islamic advise. I have given up listening to music and i have no temptation or intention to go back to this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2003
I have been blessed with 2 children now and from the time I was single up to now I think that my emaan is getting weaker and weaker.Pls advise me on what to do and make du'a for me
I have been blessed with 2 children now alhamdulillah and from the time I was single up to now I think that my emaan is getting weaker and weaker. I…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2003
My husband always hates me in all he says others women r good I am bad by god’s grace I am good house wife and house work and mother some time I do out side work also as he says still he hates me
My husband always hates me in all he says others women r good I am bad by god?s grace I am good house wife and house work and mother some time I do…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam16 Apr 2003
I am converting to Islam and am wondering: I am an illegitimate child, how does that effect the way people will treat me and will it effect my desirability as a spouse?
I have often read where illegitimate children are described as a "curse" or "plague" on a country. Often times there seems to be a poor opinion of…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
Actually my Grandfather passed away recently, my mom often sees him in her dreams
Asalam u alaoikum ! Actually my Grandfather passed away recently, my mom often sees him in her dreams , she was just curious to know if it was good…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
I need another name that means the same or close to Ammar(the builder, constructor, one who prays and fasts. Inshallah please reply
Aamir, Mustaqeem, Aabid. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
I recollect to have seen the angel Jibraeel in my dream. Is it possible? What could it mean?
1. Few years back, I now recollect to have seen the angel Jibraeel in my dream (I was then about 17 - now 21). The background was heavenly like,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
I wanted to know if we can talk to gair mahram regarding deen.Whenever I am working on computer.I get some chat messages from guys asking me to chat with them.
I wanted to know if we can talk to gair mahram regarding deen.Whenever I am working on computer.I get some chat messages from guys asking me to chat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
I am a 56 year old women and have recently found out that my name "Ruksana" has no meaning according to various Islamic name books.
I know that it is not good to keep a name with a bad meaning or with no meaning... Please advise me as to whether I can change my name now... and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003
Can you please tell me the meaning of the name Asma?
Asmaa means exalted or lofty. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Apr 2003
My mother is always getting the blame for something she did not do, she is trying to make everything better for her children and the family ...
1. My mother is always getting the blame for something she did not do (in the family) she is trying to make everything better for her children and…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2003
Could you please guide us as to what shall be the Islamic curriculum (Nisaab) for girls age 9-14 yrs if we were to open a madrassah for girls?
Could you please guide us as to what shall be the Islamic curriculum (Nisaab) for girls age 9-14 yrs if we were to open a madrassah for girls? Also…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2003
1- Can we tell a lie if needed at any situation. 6- How much profit can be taken on a thing according to Shariat
1- Can we tell a lie if needed at any situation.2- I have a big problem that mostly after i prayed my farz namaz of zuhr,maghrib,Isha my Wudhu…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2003
please interpret...1)i was running behind a tiny colourful bird in the garden and when I caught it it turned into a hajj and umrah book
I have had these dreams kindly interpret them for me thank you 1)i was running behind a tiny colourful bird in the garden and when I caught it it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2003
Is it necessary that a widow has to forfeit the guardianship of her minor kids upon remarriage ? If yes , who next is entitled ? What about the guardianship to their property ?
Q: Muhtaram Mufti Saheb; Assalaamu Alaykum What are the laws of Shari?ah pertaining to Custody and maintenance of children in the case of divorce or…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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