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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 54 of 60

  1. Ask Imaam8 Mar 2002

    Can you please explain in detail about aqeeqa, about how to perform (e.g for a boy)

    AslamoAlaikum, a) Can you please explain in detail about aqeeqa, about how to perform (e.g for a boy) . b) Can we distribute the raw meat or is it…

    Moulana Imraan Vawda
  2. Ask Imaam8 Mar 2002

    1.What is islaams view on ocd? 2.Is the earnings one receives from a pyramid scheme allowed ?

    Assalamualaikum For some years now i have been suffering from what psychologists call obsessive compulsive disorder. It causes me to wash my…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002

    Assalam Alaikum Mufti Sahab, Can you please tell me meaning of names like Ayan & Ayman

    1. Ayman means 'right side'. The name of the woman who breastfed Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) was Umm Ayman. 2. As for 'Ayan', we are not…

    for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002

    Is a muslim allowed to change there name, to another muslim name?

    asalamualaikum rahmatullah wabarakatuhu is it allowed to change ones name if everyone keeps calling them by a nickname? jazakalla

    for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002

    Sleeping and Sajdah

    Is it wrong for a woman to sleep nude, if she lives only with her husband, and is completely covered with sheets the entire night? Also, what is the…

    for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam7 Mar 2002

    Managing a Islamic Kindergarden or Montesorri School

    In our small Suburb a qualified Montesorri school started this year. Previously our children were attending schools out of our suburb. We supported…

    for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  7. Ask Imaam5 Mar 2002

    WOMEN and MEDICINE

    WOMEN AND MEDICINE My wife insists on working in hospitals and studying further for medicine. For which she has already compromised her integrity…

  8. Ask Imaam5 Mar 2002

    plz help..urgent!

    Salam Mufti bro.I need ur advice plz! A few months ago, a 19 yr old guy added me n wanted to chat with me on internet! I don?t chat with strangers,…

  9. Ask Imaam24 Feb 2002

    I heard that it is a must to do aqiqa and shave babys hair within 7 days of child birth.

    Though in our area people shave the hair of thebaby within 40 days and do the aqiqa even when the baby is an year old or more. Kindly tell me which…

    for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002

    Assalaam-mu-alaikum Mufti Saheb,What would be the most advisable method in which a person would approach depression?

    Assalaam-mu-alaikum Mufti Saheb, What would be the most advisable method in which a person would approach depression, be it from loss or lack of an…

    Moulana Imraan Vawda
  11. Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002

    What is the meaning of the two names, Muhammad, and Ahmed, of Prophet S.A.W.S.Since Imam Mehdi will have the same name, what will be exactly his name?

    Since the Prophet S.A.W.S. did not have Mehdi as his name, how can Imam Mehdi have the same name as the Prophet S.A.W.S.?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002

    What are meanings of the following names: Simran, Jibraan

    We ate unable to locate a direct entry for these in our dictionaries. However, according to the principles of lexicology, a suffix of Alif and Noon…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  13. Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002

    could you please tell me the meaning of the names Nabeelah and Maleeha.

    Maleeha - a beautiful and charming lady Nabeelah - beautiful, intelligent, dexterous and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  14. Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002

    Please define the following names for me.

    I would like to know the Islamic translation for the following names: Salim, Idris, Khalid, Reid, and Ahmed.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002

    wearing silk

    Silk was disliked by Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) because people used it to show off their wealth and status. Such a behaviour is…

  16. Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002

    Is it permissible to kill spiders?

    I heard we should not kill spiders as a spider constructed a webb to protect Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) in Ghaar-e-Sawr (cave of Thawr).

  17. Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002

    What is the Shar’ee ruling on wearing wedding gowns by the bride on the day of her wedding?

    Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said that the Nikah which has the most amount of blessings is the one in which the…

  18. Ask Imaam14 Feb 2002

    Two girls in my office are unmarried and want to know detailed things about sex. What does Islam say am I allowed to answer these questions or not.

    Refer them to some reliable Aalim. Do not enter into such types of discussions, especially, where there is a danger that Shaytaan may use the…

    Moulana Imraan Vawda
  19. Ask Imaam13 Feb 2002

    Is name Hamd Bari (read as Hamd-e-Bari) a good name for a baby girl?

    Respected Mufti Sahib, Assalamu Allaikum Allah Almighty has gifted us a beautiful baby girl on Jan 28,2002 and she is now being treated for some…

    Moulana Imraan Vawda
  20. Ask Imaam12 Feb 2002

    Assalam-O-Alaikum, Mufti Sahib.Please Answer my Question about My father killing my younger brother.

    Dear mufti Sahib, My father Stabbed my younger brother on Dec 25th 2001. He is in jail now. We don't want him in the family back. I still love him,…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  21. Ask Imaam9 Feb 2002

    What is the best method to correct Jealously?

    Confront the person with a cheerful countenance and good character. In his absence, make Du'aa for him in abundance. Also, talk good about him at…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  22. Ask Imaam9 Feb 2002

    Is watching soccer haraam?

    Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "Every game of man is Haraam except three: a man plays with his wife, breaking (training) one's…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  23. Ask Imaam8 Feb 2002

    What are the meanings of the following names?Nasiha, Taqi, Zaki.

    I was told that the name Zaki has multiple meanings depending on it being spelt with a ?zay? or ?czaal?, please advise for all cases. Also, which is…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam8 Feb 2002

    What are the meanings of the following names? Muhammad or Mohammed, Ahmed or Ahmad, Fathima or Fatima,Hassan,Hussain or Hussein

    1. Muhammad - the praised one 2. Ahmad - the most praised. 3. Fatima - to leave breastfeeding 4. Hassan - handsome 5. Hussain - handsom and Allah…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam3 Feb 2002

    Please help me !

    Assalamualaikum Mufti Brother, Please advice in my matter.I have 3 very good friends among which 2 are boys (X,Y) and one is girl (Z). I had made…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam3 Feb 2002

    Can one perform zikr while taking a shower? How to perform a Nafl Ghusl (as compared to Fard Ghusl)?

    Please keep in mind the bathrooms in the west include a toilet, but there is no ?dirt? around once flushed, plus the bathtub is curtained off when…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002

    Teddy Bears, stuffed animals, cuddly toys, cartoon characters, walking and speaking robots, are these toys allowed in Muslim homes, for their children to play or sleep with?

    Islam prohibits the keeping of pictures of any animate objects in one's home. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned, The angels of…

    Moulana Muhammad Hashim
  28. Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002

    I am having problems with my marriage & iman, please help & advise me.

    I stop & start praying, my wife tells me to be good but I ignore her. My iman goes up & down. I argue with my wife over silly things. I have even…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam30 Jan 2002

    What is the meaning of the name "Waheeda"?

    What is the meaning of the name "Waheeda"...what are its roots? Is it derieved from one of Allah's names? Is it appropriate and advisible to name a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002

    Please provide the Hadith that deters taking of family pictures.

    How can one share pictures of their children living in a far off country with their grandparents, relatives, etc., who may not get a chance to see…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002

    What does islam say about sports? what are haram and halal? or are they all haram.

    i want to be in a sports but i dont know if sports are haram or halal. i dont really know which one is halal or haram. thank you

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002

    What is the meaning of the female name "MISHKA" and is it a recognized muslim name? Jazakallahu Khairun!

    Ismail Jhazbhai Hunt Lascaris Advertising Private Bag X6 Westville 3630

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  33. Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002

    What is the meaning of the name Rubina?

    We are unable to locate an entry for 'Rubina' in our dictionaries. A few matches are as follows: 1. Raboona (Arabic) - something given to the seller…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  34. Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002

    Dear sir please tell me the meaning of name eesha is it Islamic name.

    'Eeshas (Arabic) from the root word, 'Aish', meaning one greatly alive or to remain alive. Some close matches from the same root word are: 1. Aaisha…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam26 Jan 2002

    my family members critycise deen and laugh at me for wearing nikab,ect..

    is it ok if i cut ties?

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  36. Ask Imaam22 Jan 2002

    Can you listen to Nashits which only have the beat of one drum?

    If there is no music accompanied with the beating of the drum, then one may listen to such 'Nashits'. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam22 Jan 2002

    whi is chatting with ghair mahrams not allowed?

    Assalamualaikum I know that making boyfriends/girl friends is not allowed in Islam..but I made some boys (non-mahrims) as my brothers in order to…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam22 Jan 2002

    What are the signs of a munafiq, faasiq and faajir. Can you also tell me whether it is correct to define a faasiq as immoral. Jazakallah khairan

    Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'The signs of a Munaafiq are three; When he speaks, he lies; When he disputes, he is vulgar; and When…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  39. Ask Imaam21 Jan 2002

    Please can you tell me the meaning of the name Uwais and Uzair. Are they good names to give to children (boys).Shukran Zaheera

    Uways: a dimunitive form of the word, 'Aws' meaning a gift, present, etc. Uzayr (Arabic) derived from Ta'zeer meaning to assist, support, etc.…

    Mufti Bilaal Cassim
  40. Ask Imaam20 Jan 2002

    The Prophets Sunnat of not shaking hands with women

    Salaam Sheikh, I practice the sunnah of not shaking hands with women, but in this day & age it seems to cause more trouble than benefit. I have lost…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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