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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 51 of 60

  1. Ask Imaam25 Jul 2002

    kindly interprit:1 : reading ayathal-kursi in dreams. 2 : Being offered a white dress and a green dress, I chose the white dress in my dreams.

    Alhamdulillah, both dreams are Mubaarak (blessed). In Aayatul Kursi, the qualities of Allah are expressed and reciting Aayaatul Kursi is significant…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam23 Jul 2002

    When Allah commands us to seek out knowledge, what type of knowledge is it?(Is it only DEENY)

    Kindly refer below our standard reply to similar queries. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  3. Ask Imaam22 Jul 2002

    i m very addicted to mastrubation.and to porn also

    I m a 15 year old boy.i m very addicted to mastrubation.and to porn also. i cannot get married right now.plz tell me what should i do

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam22 Jul 2002

    Is minor nose Cartilage surgery permissible?

    I have a problem in the sense that my nose is very round, big and slightly bent to the left. Due to this appearance I lack confidence in the sense I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam21 Jul 2002

    What is the situation with photographs? is it okay for me to have taken this photo, and is it okay for it to be on the wall

    i recently graduated from university, and 14st had the cere06ny. I didnt want to go but some people told me that i owed it to my parents, after all…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002

    Is it permissable to appear on a Instructional video?

    I have been asked by the company I work for to make a video showing good merchandising techniques which they want to distribute to all the stores in…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  7. Ask Imaam18 Jul 2002

    Is Ria an Islamic name? and if so what does it mean? And what are the meanings of Fareen, Nahid and Rafiq.

    Nahid - to always rise or gain promotion. Fareen - we are unable to locate this name. Rafiq - one who is a companion or friend. and Allah Ta'ala…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002

    Please define “Barkat” or “Barakaa”.

    Generally, Barakah is referred to something little but with many benefits to it. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  9. Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002

    Is it Good or Disrespectful to ask Allah s.w.t. to pass on the reward of your good deed to the Prophet s.a.w.s.?

    Isaal-e-Sawaab (to perform a virtuous act and grant the reward to any person, alive or deceased) is permissible. On numerous occasions, Nabi…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002

    How to get involved in Islamic Ummah after conversion?

    I converted to Islam about 6 months ago, I have been to a mosque only once even though there is a mosque across the street from where I work. I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  11. Ask Imaam13 Jul 2002

    what does the name Naseefah means in arabic.

    Naseefa is derived from the root word Nasaf. It means to scatter, blow, etc. It also means to talk secretly. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002

    With the current economic situation, if one is constantly worried about losing their job, does this indicate lack of Faith in Allah s.w.t., or is it just human nature? How should one react?

    This concern is human nature. Anxiety is no indication of lack of faith. Even the Ambiyaa went through periods of natural fear and anxiety. Your…

  13. Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002

    For aqeeqah,can 2 bulls be sacrificed? The bulls' age is 8 months(each).Is the age a factor? Wassalaam..

    Whatever animals are permissible to slaughter for Qurbaani is also permissible for Aqeeqah. For a bull to be slaughtered, it has to be 2 years old.…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  14. Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002

    1. Please interpret the following dream for me. Jazakallah 2. Please advise till what time can one read Magrib.

    1. It is a recurring dream in which I am being attacked by cats. I am a female and in reality I am not scared of cats nor have I ever been attacked…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002

    1.I have clothes (shalwaar kamiz) that are see through and one cannot do namaaz in them. Should I throw them away or give in charity to poor Muslims?

    2.it is a sunnat to read Surah Tabarak in 29 Parah every night or I think before going to sleep to keep away from azaab of grave. Do you have to…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  16. Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002

    which part of body to trim ?

    which parts is needed to be trim in sunnah and how to trim the extra hairs in body ?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  17. Ask Imaam2 Jul 2002

    How should we act toward the Ahmadis or (Qadianis)people who are in Pakistan also ,and they belive that Imam mehdi(A) has come to the world

    How should we act toward the Ahmadis or (Qadianis)people who are in Pakistan also , and they belive that Imam mehdi(A) has come to the world ,so I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam2 Jul 2002

    How do I find out if someone has done sorcery or black magic on me? What are the common symptoms? What is the remedy?

    How does one commonly feel when under such an evil spell?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam1 Jul 2002

    What to do if your husband doesn't like your dad/brothers and constantly curses them and complains about them behind them to me

    What to do if your husband doesn't like your dad/brothers and constantly curses them and complains about them behind them to me, but he doesn't say…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  20. Ask Imaam27 Jun 2002

    My son is going to Egypt for Islamic studies. My younger sister who has no children wants to go with him. However I feel reluctant

    My son is Inshallah going to Egypt, for Islamic studies. My younger sister who has no children wants to go with him. However I feel reluctant, as he…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  21. Ask Imaam25 Jun 2002

    The person who i may marry is away on 4months jamat,is it ok for him to contact me while he is away?

    Jazak Allah

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam25 Jun 2002

    Can you tell me something about jinns. When I work midnight shift, I hear noises and whistles. Do they harm you in anyway?

    Assalam u alaikum Can you tell me something about jinns. When I work midnight shift, I hear noises and whistles. Do they harm you in anyway? Do they…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  23. Ask Imaam23 Jun 2002

    is it a Sunnah to cut nails on friday or thursday?

    It is Mustahabb (commendable and desirable) to pair the finger nails every Friday. Only a Mujahid is exempted from this and it is preferrable that…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam21 Jun 2002

    What about removing of unwanted hair surrounding anal? Which portion i have to remaove and how long duration required for next?

    The area immediately under the navel is not to be shaven. The area of shaving for a person (male / female) is above and around the private parts. If…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam20 Jun 2002

    About Tatoos.I want to know what is a tattoo?

    Assalam-O-Alaikum Mufti Sahb, I live in Pakistan and I am Urdu Speaking. I read a word tattoos in your questions and answers. I want to know what is…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam20 Jun 2002

    I saw in my dreams that there is very unusual hard inflamed spot on my left hand. It was so terrible that it so the flesh of hand is just looking like a roasted skin

    Assalamualikum Mufti Saab, Can you please interpret the following dream of mine? Last night I went to sleep very late almost 4 AM. I tried to sleep…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam15 Jun 2002

    Is it permissible to attend law school in the west?

    Salam Walaikum, I am in the process of applying to law school in Canada and I am unsure as to wheather it is halal or haram to study law other than…

    Justice Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani
  28. Ask Imaam10 Jun 2002

    Sometimes when I sincerely make a Du’aa, or ask Allah for forgiveness, or admire the creation, or when standing up for or during Salaat, I get a chill that runs down my spine and my body shivers.

    Would it be possible to explain this phenomenon? It generally happens when I am in seclusion, but for prayer in public as well. The shiver is only…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam10 Jun 2002

    Was there any reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alay Wa Sallam named his daughter Fatima us Zahra? What is the meaning of this name?

    Was there any reasons that Rasool Allah Sallallahu Alay Wa Sallam named his daughter Fatima us Zahra? What is the meaning of this name?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam8 Jun 2002

    Is drinking Haram even in small quantities?

    Assalaum O Alaikum brother Mufti, Some of my husbands muslim friends drink alcohol.When they talk they try to say its ok, that they only drink a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam8 Jun 2002

    Pls let me know is wearing red or keeping things of red colour prohibited in islam?

    Did our Nabi (S.A.W.S) disliked this colour. Are we believer women allowed to wear this colour? Which all colours are prohibited ?Jazak Allah

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam4 Jun 2002

    what should i do??I have gone to night clubs and I want to repent. What should I do. I asked forgiveness and I did it again and again

    As-Salaam O Aalikum 1) I have gone to night clubs and I want to repent. What should I do. I asked forgiveness and I did it again and again. I am…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  33. Ask Imaam4 Jun 2002

    What is the definition of promise in Islam?

    What is the definition of promise in Islam? Consider two examples. 1.My wife asked me when I am going to finish my Ph.D.I told her Insya Allah by…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  34. Ask Imaam2 Jun 2002

    Is it permissible for a male to get a tongue ring?

    Kindly refer below our standard reply to similar queries. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Muslim males should not wear…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam30 May 2002

    I was told that the name Zaki has multiple meanings depending on it being spelt with the Arabic letters “zay” or “czaal”, please advise for all cases.

    The word may be pronounced with a 'zaal and 'dhaal'. The meanings of both the letters are different. Dhaal (Dhakiyy) means to be intelligent Zaal…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam30 May 2002

    Are the following mahram: Mother’s sister or father’s sister, Step mother’s sister and step father’s sister, Sister’s mother in law.

    Dear Mifti Saheb. As-salamualaikum. Are the following people mahram or ghayr mahram : 1) Mother?s sister or father?s sister. 2) Step mother?s sister…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam28 May 2002

    can we give money to hindus during festivals?They use this for shirk practices.Meccan period prophet prayed in front of idols. sahabah did not pray to them.Idols removed after Islam was completed.

    Surah Haj 40 says worshipping places sh be protected. This favours shirk?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam28 May 2002

    What is the best way to make our children obedient to Allah (S.W.T.), our Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.S.), and the parents?

    Kindly refer to Upbringing of Children by Moulana Moosa Olgar PARENTS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi…

  39. Ask Imaam26 May 2002

    3 q's on son and misc - I heard from a Pakistani business women that bibi khadija was a successful business woman. Does that mean that women are allowed to do business?

    Salaam, 1) I am a very sad mother. I got this 23 year old son doing nothing at all and staying home all the time reading Islamic books. He doesn?t…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam26 May 2002

    by not listening to views of other groups am I being narrow minded and sinful. could you give me advice on the best possible approach to matters like this involving different sects in Islam.

    Am I beeing narrow minded? I wanted some advice on different sects in Islam. I personally have great love for the Ulama especially the Deobandi…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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