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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 46 of 60
- Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003
I have a mother, lives by herself and 2 servants, since all of her sons were working outside the city. She just had an operation on breast cancer lately, but she’s find, lecturing to fill up her time
She?s not fully practicing, 5 time shalat but not punctual. I was thinking to quit my job and find another one in the city where she lives. I don?t…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003
1-Can we make zikr while we are lying down with our wife? 3-We have some kitchen utentils given by others, we're not sure if they have used these utentils to eat pork. How should we clean these?
1. Can we make dzikr while we are lying down with our wife ? 2. The Halal pizza bar/ chicken, fish & chips, are cooking the chips with the oil which…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2003
I secretly visit my mother by lying to my husband and he has found out. He no longer trusts me and keeps me from going out anywhere now. I feel trapped and I think the treatment I am getting is unfair
I am married now for a year and a half and am expecting now. I live with my husband and in laws. I have lied to my hsband in the past about going to…
- Ask Imaam24 Feb 2003
I saw Lions chasing me in my dream could you tell me the meaning of this dream.
And I also saw a dream in which a star from the sky fell on earth and the earth vibrated for some time. I also wanted to know the meaning of this…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2003
Disposing of hair and nails...Why is that we're supposed to bury our hair and nails -- is this from hadith?
Why is that we're supposed to bury our hair and nails -- is this from hadith? If so, can you provide the hadith or explain?
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2003
regarding younger brother who is disabled physically.Can you guide me as to what our responsibilities towards him and what we need to do for regarding his Islamic duties
As a brother, your responsibility is to look after his physical and spiritual needs. It is your responsibility to educate him of his Shar?ee…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Feb 2003
1.Hanging Quran Ayats/Hadiths on wall where feet point when sleep permissible? 4. we are not supposed to sit with our feet pointing in direction of Kabba?
1) Is it permissible to hang quranic ayats or hadith in the direction where feet point when sleeping, even if this direction is not in direction of…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam10 Feb 2003
do you get more sawaab if you keep your beard first than shave it then keep it.
It is not permissible to shave the beard at all. Therefore, by shaving off and rekeeping the beard, the reward is not increased. What if a person…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Feb 2003
What if two Mufti's disagree? Sometimes two Mufti's give two different farwaas what shall we do in that case.
Sometimes two Mufti's give two different farwaas what shall we do in that case.
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Feb 2003
(1) Is there a way to increase my intellect level? 2.I accidentally touched a sharp object and cut my finger. Was my fast valid?
(1) Is there a way to increase my intellect level? (2) I accidentally touched a sharp object and cut my finger. The blood was flowing for a while…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2003
I have to make a choice whether I should work with jews. Is it allowed ir should we decline?
You may work with Jews. However, a person is affected by his environment. It is very easy to be influenced by their lifestyle and habits. Therefore,…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2003
My wife cannot give birth to children, please suggest me what options opened to me & its next to impossible to lead childless life,need of guidence is urgent
First and foremost, we should bear in mind that all conditions are from Allah Ta?ala. Allah in His infinite wisdom knows best the reason for doing…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2003
give me the meaning of these Names:Shabana; Rehana; Afreen ;Syed Khamar Ali; and Fahima
give me the meaning of these Names:Shabana; Rehana; Afreen ;Syed Khamar Ali; and Fahima Allah hafiz.
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2003
I dreamed that I was at a Imam's house with two people who needed advise. Please interpret.
I gave the two people advise (which they had come to the Imam for) & a Molanaar heard. He then told the Imam that my advise was sound and I'm surely…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
Mufti Jameel Ahmed Thanwi Sahib Marhoom of Madrassa-Ashrafia, Lahore Pakistan gave a written fatwa to me that NADEEM means to regret Should I change my name?
There is no need to change the name as a believer should always regret his sins and shortcomings. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
Kaba photo frame falling down what does this indicate?
The falling of the Ka?aba frame does not indicate anything. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
As a doctor here in America it is difficult to avoid female patients. Some scholars have said this is OK because of lack of muslim doctors serving the community here, it this right? What can be done?
As a doctor here in America it is difficult for me to avoid female patients. Some scholars have said this is OK because of lack of muslim doctors…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
Is the child of 'zinaa' considered the man's? If such an incident occurred between kufar, and child eventually became Muslim, should the now Muslim child be named someone ibn so-and-so ?
An illegitimate child is not considered as the child of the biological father as that recognition may lead to complacency to an adulterous…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
If I have a mother who’s in her old age now, and never cared for me when I was young. Can I avoid looking after her by doing other deeds like givin lot of zakat and dawah to non-Muslims ?
If I have a mother who?s in her old age now, and never really cared for me when I was younger. She is now suffering from a severe medical problem,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
Could you please give me the meaning and correct spelling of the names and is it appropriate and advisible to name a child this. Also the origin of the names would be appreciated.Niyaaz, Zaafir.
1. Niyaaz ? means hope, desire, humility, noble gift. 2. Zaafir means one who groans a lot. We suggest Zafar which means success. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
1.Is music halal in any circumstance, and how do you class singing, most of the naats and nasheeds I hear today are like rap songs with Music is this permissible. How far is the Duf permissible?.
Q: Muhtaram Mufti Saheb; Assalaamu Alaykum Is it permissible to listen to Islamic songs with the sound of music in the background. Some people…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2003
is there a sin in shaving off the beard and not allowing it to grow
Imaam Bukhari (Radhiallaahu Anhu) reports on the authority of Naafi' who narrates from Abdullah ibn Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Rasulullah…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam30 Jan 2003
My mother had a dream that she is dead & before dying she has asked us to keep some thing above her head ...
My mother had a dream that she is dead & before dying she has asked us to keep some thing above her head which is of (Huzoor).& the next day she got…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2003
Is it true that if a person does hifz al Quran, that his parents are granted paradise?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) mentioned, 'The parents of the child that completed Hifz will be honoured with such crowns that will shine…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2003
If a sister has children, when she takes on a husband, what is his role in their life?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) married Umm Salmah (Radhiallaahu Anha) who was a widow with her child from the previous marriage.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
Interpretation of dream regarding hifz...it had to do with qutting hifz), but i remember that when i awoke, i felt depressed and didnt feel like doing hifz anymore
Alhudillah, i'm currently doing hifz. But recently, i had a dream. i dont remember what happened (it had to do with qutting hifz), but i remember…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
What is the punishment for a person who causes a husband and wife to argue and fight?
What is the punishment for a person who causes a husband and wife to argue and fight? My sisters in law always tell my husband bad things about me…
Shaykh Irshad Amod - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
could u please interpret my dream? inside the mosque in Saudi Arabia and I was listening to Shaikh Sodais
I dreamt I was sitting inside the mosque in Saudi Arabia and I was listening to Shaikh Sodais I did not see him although I was aware he was at the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2003
Is it right if I got a little bit upset that My older brother got a new baby
My older brother got a new baby, that?s fine and Alhamdulillah but the reason why I?m upset is 1) I live in another country and I didn?t even know…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2003
What is the rule for a lady having her body waxed by another lady, including above her thighs etc?
What is the rule on a lady wanting to have her body waxed by another lady thereby removing her hair, including her legs above her thighs and other…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2003
Would you regard music as being haraam? would all forms of music be regarded as haraam? even Arabic music?
would all forms of music be regarded as haraam? even Arabic music? what does the Qu'ran say on this matter.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2003
The dream was about a spider-well I thought it was a spider but then it seemed to be more like a scorpion and it was chasing me but I managed get away from it by locking myself in a car ...
I wanted to ask for your advice. I had a dream the other night and since then I was unable to sleep properly for a couple of nights. The dream was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2003
All of us can speak and understand "URDU". I speak in "PASHTO" as I feel comfortable with this language. between the talk, I start talking in "URDU". Is it a sin or not?
I speak "PASHTO" in a "MAJLIS" with other "PASHTO" speaking brothers while there are other brothers in the same "MAJLIS" who do not understand…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jan 2003
1. Can a wife call her husband by his name if he does not mind? What does Islam say about this?2. my question is if I can cut my hair from the front.
1. Can a wife call her husband by his name if he does not mind? What does Islam say about this? 2. I know that women can only trim her hair from the…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam21 Jan 2003
Many people say Allah-hafiz or Qudah hafiz when departing or ending a conversation. Is it right to say this, what about wassalaam? How do Muslims'depart' ?
The words, ?Allah Hafiz? and Khudda Hafiz? are Du?aas commonly used for saying ?Allah protect you.? There is no wrong in bidding farewell to someone…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Jan 2003
Please give me the meanings of the following names: Farida, Raeesa, Mohamed Iqraam & Tamima
1. Farida ? a precious pearl or gem. 2. Raeesa ? a woman who possess leadership qualities. 3. Muhammad ? praised one 4. Iqraam ? derived from the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2003
wife gave birth to a little girl. Could Mufti Saheb please give us the meaning of the name Masiehah.Is it permissible to give that name.
The name, Maseeha, is derived from the root word ?Masaha? which means to pass one?s hand lightly. There is an expression of compassion in the name,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2003
What to do? Mufti belittles & hits my son, (6) Now he hates madressa
Mufti Salem belittles & hits my son, (6) Now hates madressa>
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2003
What is the sharee ruling regarding sending children to catholic convent schools.
Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said that every child is born with the Fitrah (Islam). This Hadith goes on to say it is the parents that make him…
Shaykh Irshad Amod - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2003
Someone told me not to visit aborad ever , should I follow that? He said that I will face very very hard time? I am very much upset he said all these things, He also said it is effect of my name
I talked with an Aalim, He asked my name and after listening that he told me not to visit ever anywhere out from the home country, even I am engaged…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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