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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 49 of 60
- Ask Imaam12 Oct 2002
I like to know if keeping names like Abdul-Barelwi,Abdul-Khomeni,Abdul-Asad,Abdul-Shams,Abdul-Najm etc. allowed in Islam / Shariah ?
Mufti Sahib, Some people argue it is allowed to keep names like Abdul-Muhammad, Abdul-Ahmad, Abdul-Abbas, Abdul-Hussain, Abdul-Gibril,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2002
I am college student and want to become a doctor, but I am going to go to a Muslim country and become an imaam or Islamic Scholar first. Isn't that a good decision?
Help me understand.
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2002
My parents make life difficult for me, and object to me making decisions with my husband regarding our lifestyle. I have decided to stay in my home as opposed to living with them in his absence
We have seen the effect of jamaat especially when he did 40 days when I was expecting my daughter, alhamdulillah I have sent him to jamaat for 4…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam8 Oct 2002
1)we are not allowed to marry our first cousins, does this have any basis in the Shariah?2)If someone is fasting and eats something unintentionally, should the onlooker tell him that he's fasting
1)I read somewhere that we are not allowed to marry our first cousins(or that it should be avoided), does this have any basis in the Shariah? 2)If…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2002
I noticed that many people seek a short cut these days. When greeting, instead of saying "Assalamualaikum" they just say "Salam" ...is this permissible?
When greeting , instead of saying "Assalamualaikum" they just say "Salam" ... is this permissible? Also in sms's and when chatting on the net, many…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
6701 My husband wants to become rich overnight, I am in trouble. that’s why he cheat the people and do all those things which our Prophet prohibited
Last time I asked the question (6701) that my husband has some very bad habits, means he lie and cheat the other people, you recommended me to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
What does seeing a a burning mark of a fish on the neck mean ?
My sister saw a dream about 2 das ago and is very eager to know what this dream might indicate. In her dream she saw a burning mark on the left side…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
1.I have read we can't use black hair dye.can we use brownish black or grey hair colors available in markets.
Q: What does the Shariáh say with regard to dying hair? Is it permissible to dye one?s hair? A: To apply pure black dye is not permissible.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Oct 2002
I am not going well in my studies,i do not decide very quikly and make wrong decisions, my heart does not set in where i want it to, please help me set my heart to studying and my educational future
Your situation is ambiguous and we are unable to offer any specific advice. In general, if you are doubtful and you are unable to make a decision,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2002
I have been praying istekharah about this matter and so far I don't know what do. Please let me know what are the signs of istekharah?
I have been praying istekharah about this matter and so far I don't know what do i get so that I know for sure I should continue with this or I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2002
i was considering having hair extensions put in,but was wondering if my wudhu would be accepted as the hair is stuck on with hair glue
At the outset, we wish to point out that hair extension is Haraam (strictly prohibited). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ?Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2002
Iv wronged a muslim but was unaware I was wronging him because I felt as if I was getting in the way of this muslim’s life, however the middleman in this caused some misconceptions between us.
Iv wronged a muslim but was unaware I was wronging this muslim at the time because I felt as if I was getting in the way of this muslim?s life,…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2002
Please provide your esteemed opinion of the Amina Lawal case (the Nigerian divorced woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery)
Please provide your esteemed opinion of the Amina Lawal case (the Nigerian divorced woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for committing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
is it haram to read romantic books is it haram to talk to guys online
It is Haraam (strictly prohibited) to read romantic books. It is clear that such literature pollutes the mind, enhances one?s passion and animate…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
My husband keeps accussing me of things I have not done, he keeps hurting my feelings, and yet in my heart I have no such intentions
I care and love him but it means nothing to him. Is their a duaa I could recite to help my situation. Jazakallahu
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
How much responsibility do I have of my husbands ammal, and how am I to behave with him?
Assalamu Alaykum, after marriage, I see my husband miss salat quite often. At times through playing games. This angers me too much. I don't know…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam29 Sep 2002
how can just talking to someone of the opposite sex be regarded as adultery?
How can this be regarded as adultery if you dont see them, talk about haram things or are tempted to meet them and do haram?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Sep 2002
Can a sister pierce her nail to wear a ring on the nail?
It is permissible to pierce the nail to wear a ring. If it is a fashion to pierce the nail to wear a ring, then a female should not do so. and Allah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Sep 2002
Can i say 'i love you' to my future spouse? We are going to get engaged this year.
It is not permissible to have any premarital contact with one?s future spouse. That includes any form of expression of love. We also wish to point…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2002
Is it ok to keep two names?
It is fashionable to keep two names, a first an second name. Is this ok?
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2002
1.My Aunt told me not to wear black shoes as black is the colour of sadness and un-happiness. 2.I have heard that pictures made on the carpets are allowed. clarify
1.My Aunt told me not to wear black shoes as black is the colour of sadness and un-happiness. Someone in my family also said that his friend saw…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2002
I am required to read Julius Caesar which has a lot of kuffr phrases and a book called Greek and Mythology, which is fully a kaffir book
I am required to read Julius Caesar which has a lot of kuffr phrases and a book called Greek and Mythology, which is fully a kaffir book. Is it…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2002
I would like to know whats the meaning of my name SALMAN AKBAR and can i have AKBAR as a second name. I would also like to know about my fathers name PERVAIZ AKBAR.
Salmaan - derived from the Arabic word 'Salaamah' meaning one who enjoys great safety, security, peace etc. Akbar- Superlative of the Arabic word…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2002
Please interpret a dream of mine where I heard that someone had passed away?
Salaamz,I recently dreamt of a person dieing.I was so upset about this I called out the persons name,a females name(a friend of mine)in my dream and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2002
Jealous and pride are kabeera sin, but what is the solution or cure for it? How can one avoid being jealous or having pride?
Jealous and pride are kabeera sin, but what is the solution or cure for it? How can one avoid being jealous or having pride? I think its difficult…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Sep 2002
what deeds and prayers should be made in order to find out the kind of life partner that one likes. what islamic ways r there for hurdles made by the others through magic,jealousy, etc.
i want to know what deeds and prayers should be made in order to find out the kind of life partner that one likes.what islamic ways r there for…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam19 Sep 2002
I heard there are three diff sunnats of hair..what are they? secondly is getting head shaven a sunnah of Janaab-e- Nabi Kareem (sallahu alahi wasallam) or Hazrat Ali (r.a)?
I heard there are three diff sunnats of hair..what are they? secondly is getting head shaven a sunnah of Janaab-e- Nabi Kareem (sallahu alahi…
- Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
Problems with the mental state of a family member. My father-in-law is living with us. He has terrible habits...talks on the phone when there is nobody on the other side. What can we do?
My father-in-law is living with us. He had nobody to care for him, as he divorced my mother-in-law many years ago. My wife cared for him until we…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
Why do we name our daughters after the wife of the ‘Aziz ( Zulaikha)?
After reading the translation and commentary of Surah Yusuf, I have been very curious about why Muslims girls are named Zulaikha (after the wife of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
please tell me something to read as my husbands has some very bad habits
i got married about 6 months back but i found that my husband has some very bad habits means lieing, cheating and fraud etc, if i try to make him…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2002
Is it haram to talk to someone of the opposite sex even if you are interested in them for marriage purposes only and you dont talk about haram things nor do you see them?
I dont see how you can fully know whether somoene is of good moral and ethical standing for marriage, if you dont talk to them and get to know what…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam16 Sep 2002
I keep reading how our dear Prophet, his sahaba, family members and many pious muslims used to stay awake in ibadat whole night. am trying to make up my lost fasts ... I work full time 5 days a week
I keep reading how our dear Prophet SAW, his sahabas, and family members and many pious muslims used to stay awake in ibadat whole night. And at the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
I would like to know if the name Dayaan can be given to a baby boy. What is the meaning? Is it a suitable name?
Dayyan with two 'y's is derived from the word, 'Dayyaana', which means to be honest. It is a suitable name for a boy. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
Salaams, Can you help me find the meanings to the names Sanaida and Saiqua , both are female names and from where/which country they originated.. thanks
We are unable to locate the meanings of the enquired names. We advise that names having good meanings with Islamic connotations and names of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
1) There have been a few shiekhs in the UK, who have said that it is permissible to rob and steal from non-muslims
There have been a few shiekhs in the UK, who have said that it is permissible to rob and steal from non-muslim civilians, be they in their homes, or…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
If we visit any Muslim and he offers some food to eat, but we don’t know that the food is halal or not. Can we avoid eating if we have a doubt of halal and haram.
The ruling will depend on the extent of the doubt. If one is almost certain that a certain Muslim does not know the correct concept of Halaal and is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2002
What is the exact age until which a lady is allowed to breast-feed her child?
According to the Hanafi Madhab, a child may be breast-fed for a minimum of 30 months. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2002
1) How to keep my mind present while offereing Salaat 2) 2)i am going in a Co-Ed college girls and boys study together. if u could tell something to keep my mind clear of bad thoughts
1) How to keep my mind present while offereing Salaat i get different thoughts of every kind 2)i am going in a Co-Ed college girls and boys study…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2002
I started mastrubating...later on I read more about it and wanted to stop. I want to stop but I can't seem to find a way...I wonder if Allah will grant me repentance after all the times I've tried
I started mastrubating a year ago, and when I found out it's haraam, I still didn't give much thought to it and considered it less of a sin than…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2002
Can you please code a hadith which explains the masah (of the head, ears, and especially back of the neck). 2; how we can distinguish between thick and spares beard
1. Hadhrat Mugheera ibn Shu'ba (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) once passed by some people, relieved himself and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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