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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 53 of 60
- Ask Imaam30 Apr 2002
1.Are women allowed to have long nails in Islam? 2.Are we allowed to read the nightly waazifaas (eg surah sajida,waqiyah) before magrib salaat?
1) It is Mustahabb (commendable and desirable) to pair the finger nails every Friday. Only a Mujahid is exempted from this and it is preferrable…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2002
My question is related to istikhara i had done few months back
I had done istikhara and had asked about a girl that whether she is better for me or not, in that 7 day period i saw her in my dream for the very…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2002
Is it permissible to apply"Bryl Creem"to one's hair?
Yes, it is permissible to apply Bryl Creem to ones hair. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Apr 2002
Eating or drinking with the left hand
Imam Sahib, I am a 26 year old muslim girl and would like to know some ahadith according to which eating or drinking with the left hand is forbidden…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Apr 2002
Procedures in welcoming a newborn - I am not sure whether it is required that the babies hair to be shaved completely off to the skin or ...
I am a revert. My husband is a muslim. I am currently 7 months pregnant with our first child. I have read many articles regarding the Islamic…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
Is having a Slave (girl) for sex nowdyas is allowed?
A man may have intimate relations with his wife or slave girl. This applies no matter how many slave girls one may possess. He may not have intimate…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
2 Q's - 1. Is 'Yoga' allowed? 2.how can fasting stop someone from masturbating during the night when he/she has gone to bed
1) Is 'Yoga' allowed? Is a Muslim allowed to do Yoga? It has some Un-Islamic steps (positions) in it (e.g. Putting your hands together like Hindus…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
I would like to know if you are allowed to kill an ant without a reason?
Asalamualaikum 1.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
Should I do wudu if while lying in my bed ready to sleep, my wudu breaks?
JazkAllah Khair
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
Is it shameful for an unmarried muslim teenager to be curious about Islam's view on sex ?
As salaamu Alaikum Respected Mufti Taking into consideration that sex is a fact of life , is it shameful for an unmarried Muslim teenager to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
Is watching Cartoon Adult Jokes Allowed in Islam
We assume that your query is about cartoons viewed on television. At the outset, television is not permissible. Furthermore, it is not permissible…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2002
My friend who is an english convert,has dark patches on her face and was wondering if it is ok to use taning lotion,would wudu/ghusal be valid if used?
No, it is not necessary. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Moulana Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT. CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2002
Can you give us Reference of hadith with numbers and book names in which It is said that Allah will not look at a person who do not bare his anckles.Please refer Question 4836.
Refer to: 1. Sahih Bukhari; Chapter on Dressing: Hadith Nos.: 5783, 5784, 5788, 5791 and 2. Sahih Muslim vol.2 pg.194-195 and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam23 Apr 2002
What is the meaning of the lorie: “Hasbi Rabbi Jallallah, Maafi Khalbi Khair Allah, Noor Muhammad Sallallah, Haq’ Laa Ilaha Illallah”
Hasbi Rabbi - Sufficient is for me my Rabb. Jallallaah - Allah is Great Ma fi Qalbi Ghairullah - There is none in my heart besides Allah. Noor…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Apr 2002
What are the things to do for a newborn baby?
Assalaam u Alaikum Mufti Sahib. What should the father do as soon after the baby is born?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
What are the criteria and/or the attribute a person or a nation should have to get the help of Allah the Almighty?
1. What are the criteria and/or the attribute a person or a nation should have to get the help of Allah the Almighty. 2. Is it necessary that every…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
Kindly define idols?
Are photos of family members and children's soft toys considered idols?
- Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
Assalaamu alaykum. Could you please tell me what the meaning of the name "Muhammed Shivaan" is?
We are unable to locate any entry into the 'Shivaan'. The closest entry to the word is 'Sheewan' which means sad and depression. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2002
What are the meanings of the following 15 names: 1. Farhat; 2. Hashmat; 3. Iffat; 4. Ishrat;5. Ismat; 6. Izzat;7. Liaqat; 8. Nikhat;9. Nuzhat; 10. Raffat; 11. Rifaaqat 12. Riffat;
13. Sibghat; 14. Virasat; 15. Wajaahat
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Apr 2002
Is it haram to think you are better than one who doesn’t pray five times a day?
1) Is it haram to think you are better than one who doesn?t pray five times a day? 2)At the mosque, when the prayers are finished, dhikr is done…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2002
my life is falling apart ... Why is Allah so cruel?
I am so unhappy,and I believe that Allah doesnt care for me.All I want is to be happily married.Ive been making so much of dua,whenever I come…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2002
Is being aroused by animal on accident a sin and how do we repent?
Asalam Alaekum. My wife and I were swimming on private beach, and dolphin come and play with us. We play with it but some time we both become little…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2002
I am asking if a married women that wears full hijab talks to the men in her class at college gets haram?
and i also would like to know if my teacher shakes my hand at college if i get haram?i really feel bad about it but i dont know what to tell him…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2002
Please advise me the meaning of "ARSALAN"
'Arsalan' is an Arabic word from Rasala, Yarsalu which means to deliver, to convey. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2002
PLease answer these questions.
Is it compulsory to read Bismillah before performing Wudhu?Isnt it right that we are not allowed to take Allah's name in the bathroom? Can we mix…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Mar 2002
With what’s happening in India, where innocent Muslims even children are being burnt alive, the question being asked by Muslims and non-Muslims alike is, why is Allah s.w.t. allowing this to happen?
This is with reference to the massacre of Muslims in Gujarat last week (end of Feb ?02). Even though the Muslims may not be following their belief…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2002
i want to know the meanings of Sumera, Sania, Rubina, Uroosa, Anisa, Sheeba, Sheela and Sumayya
The following are the correct spelling and meanings of the names which will enable you to pronounce them correctly: a) Sameera - one who narrates…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Mar 2002
Dua' in Islam = Tawakul + Bathl Al jouhd In the case of women in islam, how are we supposed to get married? A woman cannot look for a man, can she?
For example, a man can look for a woman. A woman can't. What's the verdict on answering marital ads? Especially when the parents arent aware of it?…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam27 Mar 2002
Regarding the rule of tattooing in islam, i would like to know is it permissible to get a tattoo and if not, is there any hadith which clearly states tattooing is haraam?
Tattooing is not permissible in Islam. Imam Bukhari (RA) has recorded a Hadith in his Sahih on the authority of Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2002
Black dye
As salaam alaikum...please explain that what does Islam say on dying black hair.Is it totally prohibited.Some peole say that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2002
i wanna ask a question
an impotent person should'nt marry, what about a person who is very responsive and gets readily and quickly excited ( have erection and/or release…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2002
Please tell me the meaning of Zeyan, Maaiz, Maha and Zoha.
Are these arabic muslims names and were there any famous muslims with these names in the history. Also will it be good to na me our chaild with any…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2002
salaamou alaykoum, alhamdoulilah, i'm 20 years old and i've been involved in the work of da'wa. however, my situation since then is the following, see details...
it's very hard to explain but i will do my best: every time we are in khourouj, or in djawla, or even the simple fact of me going to the masjid, i…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
Istikhara Prayer
Dear Respected Imam My husband left me 3 months ago as he is involved with another woman. so I was waiting for him and he did not return. So I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
Islamic Studies
Assalamualaikum InshAllah next year i will be starting university and have decided to do Islamic Studies but i have been told that you should only…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2002
Can a wife perform the circumcision of her husband
Dear Mufti Saheb we are married 12 years my husband is not circumcised can I circumcise him he is afraid. Can I get the procedure done without…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2002
Could you tell the meaning of the Arabic name Tamir and also whether there were any famous Muslims throughout history with this name?
We are unable to locate such a word nor trace a person of such a name in Islamic history. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2002
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
I have been suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for nearly 11 years. My symptoms are characterised by incessant, obtrusive, obscenely…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2002
The meaning of my daughters name Atiqua and Saira
My daughter born on 9th Zilhizza I named her Atiqua can you please give me the meaning and the significance
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Mar 2002
What is taqwa??
Salaams, could you please clarify for me what exactly is taqwa, how does one aquire taqwa, and what are the benefits/rewards if one does have taqwa…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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