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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 48 of 60
- Ask Imaam30 Nov 2002
what is the meaning of my name `MANAF AHMED', I have been told to change Manaf, please advise?
Manaaf is the name of an idol to which the pre-Islamic used to pray. (Taajul Uroos vol.12 pg.515) It is, therefore, necessary to change this name.…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2002
can u tell me if balsamic vinager is halal? and is perfume halal?
can u tell me if balsamic vinager is halal? and is perfume halal? and is lipstick halal or not?
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2002
My son wishes to be Haafiz inshallah. I‘m pleased with his intention but concerned later in life, his Quran may be forgotten due to economic pressure, getting married, etc. I have seen many examples.
Alhamdulillah, your son has a noble intention to put the Quraan in his heart. Concerns are many as pressures could be many. But we do not know the…
Shaykh Irshaad Amod / Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2002
if a someone promises to another that he will not "break his word" and his parents are witness(as this man would sign a contract) later he breaks his oath.what's islamic opinion?
if a someone promises to another that he will not "break his word" and his parents are witness(as this man would sign a contract)he even says his…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2002
My sons are becomming of age and with all the "sexual education" available at school, i have overheard them speaking about masturbation. How do i handle this topic with them?
I know that if one has sexual desires one should iether get married or fast. What does the Quran and Sunnah teach us about this. Is there such a…
Shaykh Irshaad Amod / Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam28 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of name Humairah?
Assalamu Alaikkum Mufti Sahib, please tell me the meaning of "Humairah", is it ok to give this name to a girl child. Jazaakallahu Khair.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2002
my last name is Kareem. Is it okay or should I change it to Abdul Kareem?
my last name is Kareem. Is it okay or should I change it to Abdul Kareem? If yes, is it obligatory upon me to change it in all official and…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2002
What to do after childbirth? Do u have to stay in doors for 40 days?
1. You don?t have to stay indoors for a single day after childbirth. You may go outdoors at any time after childbirth when necessary. 2. If this…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2002
Can one use Amatullah and Abdullah if one wants to remain anonymous?
When speaking on radio stations, can a female say that her name is 'Amatullah' and can a male say his name is 'Abdullah' if they want to remain…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2002
Are women allowed to colour their hair brown, using (colourwash)semi-permenant hair dyes? Is Wudhu/Namaz accepted if such dye is used? Wat about the alcohol content?
Are women allowed to colour their hair brown, using (colourwash)semi-permenant hair dyes? Is Wudhu/Namaz accepted if such dye is used? Wat about the…
- Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
I wanna get remember SORA-A-YASIN, so what should the steps should i take? Kindy tell me how it can be convenient to get remember immediately
- I wanna get remember SORA-A-YASIN, so what should the steps should i take? Kindy tell me how it can be convenient to get remember immediately. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
Is it allowed to send/receive religious mails and information to a gayar mahram ?
Any sort of contacts(mail, phone) in terms of personal matters with gayar mahram is prohibited. But Is the following allowed ? I wish a good islamic…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
My husband married his first cousin in 2001 so she could come over here. His family said this was the only way we could marry.Where do we stand Islamically? What advice can you give us?
When my husband was 14 he was engaged to his first cousin in Pakistan. We met at 16 (1997) and pursued a relationship. I knew of his situation but…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2002
When I go to bed I do dhikr laying down on my hands and I fall asleep doing dhikr is this a sin.or do I have to do dhikr on a tasbeeh
No, you don?t have to make Dhikr on a Tasbeeh. Falling off to sleep whilst engaged in Dhikr is a very commendable action. You should continue doing…
- Ask Imaam19 Nov 2002
We have been brought up with the concept, that you should never make any negative comments about any arab muslims
We have been brought up with the concept, that you should never make any negative comments about any arab muslims. They back this by a saying ?the…
- Ask Imaam19 Nov 2002
what are the Sunnat length of Imama? what are the sunnah colours of Imama? Mufti Rasheed Ahmed says that 'black imama' is not a sunnah
what are the Sunnat length(s) of Imama? I heard Mulla Ali Qaari said 7 yards b) what are the sunnah colours of Imama? Mufti Rasheed Ahmed says that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of the name Hairun?
What is the meaning of the name Hairun?
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam14 Nov 2002
Why is the name 'Rubina' not appropriate for muslims?
I know a few muslim females with the name Rubina. I was just wondering whether it makes them 'non-muslim'.
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam12 Nov 2002
Please interpret .I dreamt dat Commander Umar Al Khattab was telin me 2 evacuate from uk n take all my belongings wid me. He spoke ]both english n Arabic he sed der was gona b a war.
Adhere to the Shariah and practice on the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) as much as possible. Avoid imitating the kuffar.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Nov 2002
what is the meaning of the name Imran
It means longelivety (a long life) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imran Vawda FATWA DEPT.
Moulana Imran Vawda - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2002
What is the meaning and relevance of the name Thuraiya/Surayya - can I keep it for my baby??
It is the name of a bright star. It is permissible to keep such a name. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT.
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2002
please could you tell me the meanings of the following names? Rubina, Ruhina, Rumina
Assalamualaikum, please could you tell me the meanings of the following names? Rubina, Ruhina, Rumina jazakallah
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of name "Shaadmin"?
We are unable to locate the meaning of this word. Nevertheless, similar words of this type indicate that this word could mean happy, delighted and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
Can Muslims answer the telephone with "Asalamualaikum"?
Bearing in mind that we dont know if a non Muslim is on the other end? If Muslims cant answer the telephone with "Asalamualaikum", than how should a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
Could you please interpret the below Hadith for me. My father passed away recently and my mother and younger brother saw these dreams.
Dream which my mother saw: My mother, father and my younger brother are in a place where there are a lots of shops. My younger brother is telling…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
Unsuccessfullness in life, Use of Perfume, About Salaam, Use of Stones
1) I am unsuccessfull in everything I do beacause of which my financial conditionIs is in bad shape to overcome this unsuccessfullness can you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2002
Is it Sunnah to keep a cloth/shawl hanging over one’s shoulders?
Kaffaarah (fasting for two months continuously) has to be given only if you have sexual relations interntionally in one of the private parts. If you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2002
Is my husband right? In my family, when baby is born, we give bowls with sweetmeat & have big aqeeqa party. my husband says this is wrong.
In my family, when baby is born, we give bowls with sweetmeat & have big aqeeqa party. my husband says this is wrong.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2002
I have seen many times in my dream as if I am giving dawah of deen to some one. What does this mean.
May Allah Ta?ala accept you as a Daa?ee (inviter) to Deen, Aameen. You should engage in the noble act of Da?awah which is the Sunnah of all the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2002
I dreamt that I had eaten human excreta and I was feeling quite ill. What does this mean?
May Allah Ta?ala grant us the ability to earn and consume Halaal income, Aameen. There is Barakah and blessings in Halaal income and Haraam is void…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
What is the law of wearing ones pants or any garment below a mans ankles. I have discovered it is a great sin . Can you please elaborate
It is narrated from Hadhrat Abu Zarr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ?Three groups of people Allah will not talk…
- Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
Is it a sunnah to drink water empty stomach early in the morning.
No, it is not a Sunnah. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
Non muslims also wear beard, esp jews, so how can we distinguish?
"Hazart Abdullah Ibn Urnar (R.A) relates that; "He who imitates the kuffar (non-believers) and dies in that state he will be raised up with them on…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
A dream where some one is eating me up?
Salaams Moulana,I had this dream where some one was eating me up,this dream lasted for about 2 hours,The next day when I woke up I found my self…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
Sometimes I saw very strange dreams, please tell me what does they mean.(part2)Sometimes I recite holy quran in my dreams and it happens usually at least once in a month
Sometimes I recite holy quran in my dreams and it happens usually at least once in a month, I recite verses from the open holy quran and most of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
If a husband and wife are exchanging their negative thoughts about, or experience with someone, would this be regarded as Gheebat? If so, how do they caution each other about someone’s habits?
If the exchanging of thoughts or experiences are regarding a third person who will dislike this, it will be Gheebat. Such discussions should be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
Is it compulsory to give answer to the Adhan?
In our Mosque, when we usually finish our fardh Salaat in congregation, the muazzin of nearby mosque calls Adhan and we can hear the Adhan clearly…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2002
Is the below permissible? To reach a deep relaxed state of mind and body which is alpha. A process that alter brainwaves with multi-layered patterns of sound frequencies
A process that alter brainwaves with multi-layered patterns of sound frequencies. When heard the brain responds by producing a third sound (called a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2002
I have a female relative who openly admits that she commited adultery, is it acceptable for me to cut ties with her?
she is currently going through a divorce and might need emotional and financial assistance, am i obligated to help her?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2002
if i am looking to get landing in a country can i get married in the legal court without nikah then get a divorce just for my papers?
question?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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