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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 45 of 60

  1. Ask Imaam1 Apr 2003

    For so many years(since I was a very young girl) I have been having a dream that I am getting married but in every dream I find my self angry and not happy

    For so many years(since I was a very young girl) I have been having a dream that I am getting married but in every dream I find my self angry and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam1 Apr 2003

    According to your fatwa's at various sections masturbation and zina are both major sins. Does this mean there is no difference between them for a single man?

    Both are major sins, however, of a different level. There is no worldly punishment prescribed in the world for masturbation. The punishment for Zina…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam1 Apr 2003

    i am in deep trouble please tme how should i come out of my problems

    Allah Ta?ala says in the Qur?aan, ?Do people think that they will be left alone because they say, we believe, and will not be tested? And indeed, we…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam30 Mar 2003

    can you please tell me if the name "Haad" is found in the Quran and if so what does it mean?

    Haad or al-Haadi means to guide. Haadi is a guide. The word Haad is in the Qur?aan. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam26 Mar 2003

    wearing of taaweez in the bathrooon? men and jewelery?

    i have to wear a taaweez for my female problem. In the taaweez, there is an aayat written on a piece of paper wrapped in plastic and then stiched…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam26 Mar 2003

    Is Shirzaan a valid Muslim name for a girl? If yes, what does it mean?

    We are unable to locate such a name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  7. Ask Imaam25 Mar 2003

    I had a dream of Hazrath Isa [As].please interpreate dream.

    About 2 years ago i had a drea of Isa[As] he decended on to earth and people were saying "ISA, ISA" however i did not see his face but i did see his…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam25 Mar 2003

    re-8123: I'd like to know if not being able to forgive another person who has caused much distress makes me a sinner and does the fact that the other person asked mean he is forgiven anyway?

    I am however still not very clear of the answers to the questions I raised. I know that you should forgive,as i mentioned in my original question I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  9. Ask Imaam21 Mar 2003

    I feel imense bitterness around beautiful women and intense jealousy if my husband just glances at these ladies.

    I'm a newly-wed, and I find that I am very bitter and angry when I see beautiful women, because i think my husband would prefer them over me even…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam21 Mar 2003

    What dua should i read when my baby is born n i see him or her for the first time in the delivery room aur elsewhere ?

    You should recite, ?Fatabaarakallaahu ahsanal khaaliqeen? when seing your baby for the first time. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  11. Ask Imaam21 Mar 2003

    what does a pair of black shoes means if one saw this in a dream

    what does a pair of black shoes means if one saw this in a dream

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam21 Mar 2003

    How much effect does the curse of a person one has wronged in past have? If the person has sought sincere repentence...Why is Prophet Isa (a.s.) referred to as "ruh-ullah"?

    How much effect does the curse of a person one has wronged in past have? If the person has sought sincere repentence, will he be forgiven for his…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  13. Ask Imaam19 Mar 2003

    Should a man help an old lady cross the street? Is this halaal even though he would be touching a non-mahram woman?What about helping a woman on the street with carrying a heavy item(s)?

    If the lady is very old and she requires assistance to cross the street, etc. a man may assist her if there is nobody else to assist and there is no…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  14. Ask Imaam17 Mar 2003

    Is "Nihal"or "Nehal" is a muslim name ?

    Nihal means a gift or present. It is permissible to keep this name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam17 Mar 2003

    Concerning the best way to adopt Islamic ways:what do i do when i am engaged and when that person is my class fellow??

    I am engaged to be married to my class fellow.However since we are still at the stage of internship in our field of medicine, we are not earning and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  16. Ask Imaam16 Mar 2003

    What will happen if i ever get infected ? Will my parents duas work for me ? Or whatvever is in my taqdeer will happen. I have read all your answers related to Taqdeer , Destiny.

    I am a sinful boy my father is a very religious man ( a responsible saathi of jamaat).My mother who was(non-muslim) has accepted islam since…

    Sister Fadila
  17. Ask Imaam14 Mar 2003

    someone asks you for forgiveness for hurting you, but because of the intensity of the pain they have caused, you cannot forgive them...Does that then turn the tables and make you the bad one ??

    If someone has said or done things to hurt another badly but that might be the influence of jinn(not being possessed but possibly influenced by some…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam14 Mar 2003

    Is it permissible to hold my wife’s hand in public?

    It will be against Hayaa (shame and modesty) to hold one?s wife?s hand in public. Verily, Allah loves Hayaa. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam13 Mar 2003

    I had a dream where someone had come and told me that my fiancé had donated money to a good cause and I was very pleased with him and happy.is this a good dream?

    I had a dream where someone had come and told me that my fiancé had donated money to a good cause and I was very pleased with him and happy.is this…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  20. Ask Imaam13 Mar 2003

    I am a boy of 16 years and inshallah i am Going to give my O'levels exam.Can you tell any Things to recite that would help me in my exams.

    I am going to give my exams in one month and i am very much depressed but i hope that allah would help me and i do try to learn everything but…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  21. Ask Imaam11 Mar 2003

    I know that it is haraam to get a tattoo. But what should a person do if he receieved it before becoming Muslim.

    All efforts should be made to remove it. However, if that is not possible, then there is nothing wrong. Sincere repentance should be made. and Allah…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam11 Mar 2003

    I often see in my dream that my teeth are breaking, I want to know what it means.

    Assalaamu Alaikum, I often see in my dream that my teeth are breaking at a very fast speed, sometimes I get this feeling that all have broken. Since…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  23. Ask Imaam10 Mar 2003

    I have had three dreams about looking after babies

    I have had three dreams about taking care of a baby, I am an unmarried young female. In the dreams the babies are not mine, the 1st one the child…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam9 Mar 2003

    1- How does one create and engrave the love of Prophet Muhammad (SWS) in his heart besides abiding by the 5 pillars of islam?

    1- How does one create and engrave the love of Prophet Muhammad (SWS) in his heart besides abiding by the 5 pillars of islam? 2- What can Muslims do…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam6 Mar 2003

    Can you please interpret the following dream and give some advice? If one has a dream in which there are taking a shower does it have any meaning? This has occured 3 times

    1) If one has a dream in which there are taking a shower does it have any meaning? This has occured 3 times, the first dream I was taking ghusl, the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam5 Mar 2003

    What Islams says about Abortion in this situation? 5 months pregnant, husband said, neither he will gave his name to that kid nor take any responsibility

    My friend is 5 months pregnant and they have filed a case for the divorce, but her husband said, neither he will gave his name to that kid nor take…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam5 Mar 2003

    Is the name 'Ziyna' a muslim name?If so,What is the meaning of the name 'Ziyna'?

    Ziyna without a ?t? means adultery. Ziynat with a ?t? means beautiful. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  28. Ask Imaam4 Mar 2003

    i have an question some of my friends in my school making a bad habit... thats called (maany or secret habit) which they get their sperms out. is it haram or halal?

    i am very interested by this site. i have an question some of my friends in my school making a bad habit thats called ( maany or secret habit )…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  29. Ask Imaam4 Mar 2003

    i am 15 years old. im am doing my gcse (exams) .is there any dua i can read so i can pass my exams because i am really worried

    Recite, ?Rabb inniy maghloobun fantasir? as much as possible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam4 Mar 2003

    I need advice on which college to go to? I am confused, if I don’t go to college Y, they will talk bad about us. Should I listen to my uncle an go to college Y even though I don't want to go there?

    college X, but my brother doesn't want me to go there for some reason I don't know. Also my uncle (my dad's older brother) says that college X is…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam4 Mar 2003

    Can a woman travel alone to Pakistan from USA?

    I have been away from my parents for the last 3 years. Can I go alone to meet my parents without mahram.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam3 Mar 2003

    My mum had a dream..she went to the market with her mum..they bought lemons and syrup lemons and herbs..she is afraid a message is there but what does it mean..can u perhaps help...

    There is nothing to be afraid of that dream. As Muslims, we place our trust in Allah and request for Aafiyah, goodness. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  33. Ask Imaam3 Mar 2003

    My father in law drinks wine. Alot of it sometimes. He invites other Muslim friends over and they all drink together. How can we stop him...?

    My father in law drinks wine. Alot of it sometimes. He invites other Muslim friends over and they all drink together (Astaqfur?Allah). My husband,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  34. Ask Imaam3 Mar 2003

    I want to know the meanings of 2 names "LAIBA" and "ANILA"

    1. Laiba originates from the Arabic root word ?Laba? which means to play. Laiba is also the name of some of the maidens in Jannah. 2. We are unable…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam3 Mar 2003

    Is suspicion/spying allowed when the fruits of such efforts prove to be true in reality?

    By looking through my wife's journals, cell phone,etc I found out that she has been having "improper communications" with a "first love" both before…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam28 Feb 2003

    Four years back I met a citizen girl of UAE regarding my interview, since a year she is coming in my dream & proposing me for marriage, i am already married, please guide me.

    Four years back I met a UAE citizen girl regarding my interview, about 2 years back i again called her for a job for my friend, when i said just…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam28 Feb 2003

    1. Is not wearing hijab great sin? 2. What is the procedure of washing clothes with najaz? If I read the Friday Prayer without listening to khutba is it valid? ...

    1. Is not wearing hijab great sin? 2. What is the procedure of washing clothes with najaz? 3. If I read the Friday Prayer without listening to…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  38. Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003

    is coeducation allowed in islam? i am a girl and if the institute in which i want to study is combined for girls and boys then can i study there?

    i am a girl and if the institute in which i want to study is combined for girls and boys then can i study there?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  39. Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003

    Is 'Alisha' a bad name?

    I have a quetion about mya daoughter's name. We have named our daughter, Alisha. We found that name on some muslim names site,and they said Alisha…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003

    Can you please tell me the meaning of the name Fariha?? i am 25 years old but i still dont know the meaning of my name.

    Fariha means cheerful and delighted. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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