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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 55 of 60
- Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
I'm born in a Muslim family, and I do not wish to be Muslim, and haven't taking the religion to heart and I do not do anything to be a Muslim but cover am I still Muslim?
The greatest bounty of Allah Ta'ala upon us is the correct faith and religion - Islam. It is a complete and comprehensive way of life. It is a means…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
Salaam Mufti Saab, I am seem to be slipping away from my deen
I am seem to be slipping away from my deen even in Ramadan. I mean that I sometimes seem to doubt the power of Allah S.W.T.A, Astaghfirullah I know…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
Is it allowed to give a male name to a female?
Assalamu-alaikum Mufti saab 1) In my country(India) people give male names to females, the only difference they make is that they just add an "a"…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
Why do conditions come on us?
Recently, my mother and i have been experiencing some very extraordinary happenings. First of all both of our cars broke down causing us to pay…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jan 2002
I have a bad habbit of....
Hello..! I have a very habbit of masterbating...! Everytime I promise to myself that I wouldn't do it again, but I end up doing it again! I think I…
- Ask Imaam14 Jan 2002
Salaams, What is the Islamic ruling with regards to 2 sisters being married to the same man at the same time??Are we even allowed to socialise with them?what do we do if they refuse to change?
Molana, I am closely related to 2 sisters who are openly living with the same man & both claim that they are not living a haraam life because they…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jan 2002
Men dying hair and young marriage.
Assalam alaikum, 1) I am a man with black hair. Is it permissable for men to color/dye their brown, using mendhi or peroxide products? 2) I am a 20…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jan 2002
Please answer the following:
1. Is it a bidat to open lights at maghrib time? 2.should i pray allah to have me married as soon as possible or how should i do dua? i am also…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
Assalamualykum Mufti sb. please advice the shari'a rulling on breastfeeding during pregnancy. Jazakahumullah
It is permissible to breastfeed during pregnancy. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
Does my wife make purda from my Stepfather who is married to my mother
Your stepfather is a Ghayr Mahram to your wife. She should observe Purdah in front of him. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
Dear Brother Assalmualikim. My problem is - somebody did black majic to me and I am suffering from it for one and a half years. horrible situation. Please read information of my situations below.
I tried to get help from islamic treatment as well as medical help too. I had horrible situation. Thanks to Allah (S.W.T.) that I am better than…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
What Syed means? Some people add Syedna to the names of Sahabas (RA) and Prophets (AS). I though Syed was used only by the family (children) of Rasool SW.
My family name is Syed as well and I do not know if I am the descendant of Rasool SA or my forefathers just added Syed to the name. My parents do…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
Assalam o alaikum Mufti Sahab . 1.It is said that there would be 72 sects and one would be correct. As on today which one is correct.
Assalam o alaikum Mufti Sahab . 1.It is said that there would be 72 sects and one would be correct. As on today which one is correct. 2. Can a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
Blunder I made intentionally!
Two years ago, I did soemthing wrong to this girl but she doesn't know it was me... i want to appologize to her by telling her the mistake that i…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jan 2002
Generally when non-Muslims sneeze, others say God Bless You, can the Muslims say the same thing to them.Otherwise what should they say?
A Muslim should wisely avoid responding to the sneeze of a non-Muslim. If he has to respond for whatever reason, then he may say, 'God bless' and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Jan 2002
My wife made a mannat (Vow) without asking me (her husband) about naming a newborn.
She made a mannat that if boy born she will name him "Mohammed Abdullah". However fathers Parents wanted to name newborn (son ) something else. What…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam5 Jan 2002
Please provide step by step instructions on how to perform FARD GHUSL (Obligatory Bath).
IS YOUR GHUSL CORRECT? CHECK THESE FACTS: ALL YOUR PRAYERS ARE INVALID IF YOUR GHUSL IS NOT CORRECT. CLEANLINESS IS HALF OF FAITH. HERE IS THE…
- Ask Imaam5 Jan 2002
How do you explain to a <8 year old, who wants a Barbie, that it?s not allowed in Islam, without letting her feel that her religion is not presenting a hindrance.
In Islam, Shirk (ascribing partners with Allah) and anything relating to that is prohibited. That includes pictures and toys of animate objects as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
Assalamualikum, reg Removing un wanted hair on the body
Is it permissable to use some chemical like things to remove unwanted hairs on the body viz,hands legs and other parts of the body , please guide me…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
This is in regaurds to masturbation
Is one allowed to masturbate right after he has just awaken from a wet dream in order to get the rest of the semen out? And is one allowed to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
Can a newborn's Aqeeqah be performed in absentia?
My husband and I are expecting our first child in June, InshaAllah and would prefer to send money to his family over seas for them to do the animal…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Dec 2001
I am Alim who studied in Gangoh,same village as Mufti Rashid i am very depressand my prayers are going unanswered
I alwlays feel depress i consider sucide
Moulana Imraan Vawda / Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
Is Bait of any shariah Prson(Peer) is allowed?If allowed in which cirumstances?
Hazrat Sb! I have a every thing in my life but have shortage of sakoon-e-qalb and my soul is totally disturbed.Even then I try to offer five times…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Dec 2001
visited a girl for potential marriage and ended up doing everything but sexual intercourse that included hugging, kissing, oral sex Do these acts fall under fornication?
Salamalaikoom, I visited a girl for potential marriage and ended up doing everything but sexual intercourse that included hugging, kissing, laying…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2001
I used to go mosque 5 times a day, pray tahajud read Quran. Now I don’t do any of that, I miss salah regularly. I’ve got no taqwa. I sin all the time then ask forgiveness but then do it again&again.
In order to assist you to get back to your previous routine and gain spirituality and closeness to Allah, I advise you to consult with Mufti Ismail…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Dec 2001
Is it ok to have a girlfriend who I like?
Is it ok to have a girlfriend who I like?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2001
Two ?'s: risq and current situation
1) What is the best thing to read (dikr) for risq? 2) My husband and I have very differing opinions of the current situation. We both make du'a for…
Shaykh Irshaad Amod - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2001
What duas should I make to find solutions to various problems I am curently facing n my life?
Salam Mufti Sahab: I am facing problems with my parents as they are developing very negative approach towards every issue in life. They criticize on…
Shaykh Irshaadh Amod - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2001
Kindly explain the etiquette of drinking zam-zam water. Stand or sit, 1 or 3 sips, etc.
Zam-zam may be drunk standing or seated. Standing and drinking in 3 sips or more whilst facing the Qiblah is preferable. Also, a short Du'aa could…
- Ask Imaam15 Dec 2001
Toilet (bait ul khala) adab/appropriatness, please see below.Jazakallah.
AA Mufti Saab. Is it permissible to say ?Inshallah, mashallah, astaghfiruallah? etc in your HEART while relieving onself, seated on a toilet seat???…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2001
bismillahirrahmaniraheem. During sexual intercourse should a sheet be slaced between the husband and the wife? jazkallah
Your question is not clear please rephrase. Probably, you mean to be covered by a sheet. If so, it is advisable to do so. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2001
Assalamu Alikum. Can you Please help me to in this question? If husband uses his hands on wifes private parts, does it come under masturbation? Allah bless you
No. That is not masturbation. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2001
Dear Imam, I have been on the Deen for several years now & its had more sad times than good. Ive been told its Allahs way of testing me.
According to Surah Ankabut Ayah 2? Because most of my friends are born into Islam & they have life so easy. Whatever they want they get with ease &…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Dec 2001
After Fajr, no matter how hard I plan to stay up and memorize Qur?an, sleep takes control, and I get up after couple of hours and offer Ishraq. What?s the best way to solve this problem?
Would I still get the same reward for Ishraq as compared to staying up?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2001
ASSALAMU ALAIKOM,I am revert to Islam, i choose JADILA as my name. I need to know if this name really exist, if yes what is the origin and the real meaning?
Jadeela- (fem-Arabic) meaning path, tribe, faction. Also soundness of opinion. If the root is Jadala , it could mean strong or strongboned. If the…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2001
If we see a religious dream, does it mean its a true dream? Do only friends of Allah see religious dreams? I had the following dream;
There was a gathering of mostly males, and a few females, we were all sitting doing dhikr of Allah loudly, and waiting for a special sheikh to come,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Dec 2001
Child Abuse in Islam
Where does the issue of sexual child abuse fit into Islam? What is Islam's stance on this? Is it mentioned in any hadith or verses from the Quran?…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Dec 2001
Cousins inappropriate behaviour. PLEASE HELP!
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh I found out that my cousin is spreading rumours about me behind my back, saying i wanted to marry him…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Dec 2001
please interpret this dream
a while ago, i saw myself in a dream after fajr in which i was standing on something and giving adhan. the setting appeared to be saudia arabia.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
I am a young woman frequently overwhelmed by sexual desires. I try fasting, but it doesn't seem to help. At times I even resort to masturbation. Unfortunately I don't know any Muslim men to marry.
I am a young American woman, a recent convert, a university student in a city with very few Muslims. Frequently I have extremely vivid sexual dreams…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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