Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic

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.

Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.

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Character & Manners fatawa — page 56 of 60

  1. Ask Imaam22 Nov 2001

    How can a mother bring up her children,in best way while she has Deoband aqeeda and husband is Baraylvi?

    Wife doesn't want to create a confused atmosphere but really wants her children to be true Muslims.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam22 Nov 2001

    Should I dress according to the Sunnah even though it may lead to my arrogance?

    In a kufr-dominated environment, I want to wear the Shalwar-kurta all the time because it is closer to the Sunnah. However, when I do wear it, I…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam20 Nov 2001

    Is masturbation only with hands? If one rubs his private parts without touching them, is it also considered as masturbating?

    while rubbing one does not think of any sexual things.

    for Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    Why is the color GREEN regarded as Islamic color? Are there certain colors more preferred by the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.s., over others? What were his preferred and disliked colors for his dress?

    Without mentioning the choice of the colour Green that is medically/clinically good for the sight, etc., the colour green is the colour of Jannat.…

    for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    How do I know if Allah is displeased with me?

    Assalamo Alaikum. Dear respected Imam I have made mistakes in the past. I am regretful for the sins I have commited. I try endlessly to become a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    regarding christmas/diwali

    Assalamualaikum i would like to know whether there is a ruling regarding wishing Christians well over christmas and Hindus well over diwali? i have…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  7. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    pls take time read this, i know it is long, but i need the help, i wrote it in the comments area, and plz try answer me rite away, when u read it u will know why, im afraid i will die b4 i get this

    , i need help please, the guy i had this cursed relationship wont leave me alone, he wont rest until he marries me, if i refuse to marry him, he…

  8. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    pls take time read this, i know it is long, but i need the help, i wrote it in the comments area, and plz try answer me rite away, when u read it u will know why, im afraid i will die b4 i get this

    , i need help please, the guy i had this cursed relationship wont leave me alone, he wont rest until he marries me, if i refuse to marry him, he…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  9. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    What does the name Owais mean, as in Owais al-Karni?

    Uways, dimunitive form of the word 'Aws' meaning, a gift, present, etc. Qarni is probably a reference to Qarn - name of a place. Qarni, one…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001

    may i know the meaning of word yashuroon .and name yasher too

    'Yash'uroon' is an Arabic word meaning, to realise, to be aware, etc. We are not aware of the word, 'Yasher'. Probably, it may be spelt and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  11. Ask Imaam7 Nov 2001

    Assalamualikum Mufti Saheb, womens education

    Can a girl go to school and study in an American Univerity. Covering herself completely except the face viel. Please advise

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam3 Nov 2001

    assalamulaikum i want to know that,"Is watching TV a sin?", i know that watching movies and listening to music is a sin but what about watching just a drama serial thrice a week.

    POISON IN A BOX "If we truly thought that T.V. had no impact on anyone, would we be spending billions of dollars on television advertising ? If…

  13. Ask Imaam3 Nov 2001

    What is the meaning of Arabic word "yashuroon"and how is the name Yasher?

    'Yash'uroon' is an Arabic word meaning, to realise, to be aware, etc. We are not aware of the word, 'Yasher'. Probably, it may be spelt and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  14. Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001

    Salaam Respected Mufti! I can not focus. My mind wanders endlessly....

    My mind wanders constantly. I am always thinking about the opposite gender. How do I stop. Is their a dua I can recite everyday. I need to cleanse…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam25 Sep 2001

    How to separate brothers and sisters in our schools Muslim Students Assocation.

    I would like to know what is the best way to separate brothers and sisters in our MSA and also if it is acceptable for sisters to be part of the…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  16. Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001

    How should you react (for a male) when a kafir provokes or threatens you?

    I heard that the kuffar should have fear in their hearts when they pass a Muslim. So if a kafir tries to threaten you, should you ignore it or stand…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  17. Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001

    I am having problem in naming my child,My parents want to name my wife want to name her child I have no problem in naming,Who has the rights in Islam to name the child ,mother or grand parents

    In Islam, the prerogative of naming the child lies with the parents. If a father and mother disagree on a name, then the father has the right to…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam24 Sep 2001

    assalamualikum please tell me will going out of the house for shopping, internet etc be a sin? i try my best to adhere to all rules of shariah including full purdah

    It is permissible for you to don your Hijaab and go out of the house for shopping, etc. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam20 Sep 2001

    What is the shar'i hukm on sending non-baligh (below age of cognisance) children into kufr-teaching education establishments?

    The education establishments in the kafir-dominated world teach kufr ideas - non-baligh cannot judge between halal/haram - can we send them to such…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  20. Ask Imaam18 Sep 2001

    What does islam say about breaking of Family ties

    under what circumstances is it acceptable ?,and what are the implications ? . should I make maaf , aven though it is not my Fault. Jazakallah

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  21. Ask Imaam15 Jul 2001

    My husband and I have no children yet. I am capable of having them but need fertility drugs. Should I take the drugs?

    My fear is that by not taking them I am preventing Allah SWT from performing a miracle. Is it haraam not to want children?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam3 Jul 2001

    For some reason I feel that i am dirty from the inside, I want to purify myself from the inside.

    I know i really didnt do anything wrong but sometimes when you get caught up with very minor things that might be haram. Few months back i used to…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  23. Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001

    Could you interpret this dream my mother-in-law has had a few times?

    She is lying down and trying to get up. Every time she tries Shaytaan stops her. Her husband is there and trying to help her but Shaytaan pokes his…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001

    Is it permissible to ask the doctor whether the child is a boy or girl when one is pregnant?

    The information given by the doctor will be based on the information through scanning which may be incorrect. Such information may be misleading and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  25. Ask Imaam24 Jun 2001

    Nazar from aggrieved family without child.

    Dear Mufti saheb, Is it possible that if one family have everything except child, and they need child desperately, have bad nazar. All (Three)…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001

    Mufti Saheb, what do I do if I make salaam to a person in my family & never get a reply. I have always learnt as a Muslima that I should always make salaam to my brothers & sisters in Islam.

    A sister in law of my husband. (we live in the same home). is very moody by nature & does not reply to my greetings. For a week now she has stopped…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001

    I am a college student, studying away from home. When I suggested to my mother that I might want to eat less and fast more, she said no, and she was upset. Should I listen, or do it and not tell her?

    In general, there are certain points about following the Sunna that my mother is not comfortable with. For example, she prefers me to pray Fajr at…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  28. Ask Imaam16 Jun 2001

    Is it permissible to find out the gender of a child using ultrasound?

    Doctors usually do ultrasound during pregnancy but determining the sex of the child is optional. We could not resist the excitement and found about…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam16 Jun 2001

    I have read that it is forbidden to take photographs. So my question is: Is it also then forbidden to have a mirror at home as both the camera and mirror capture images?

    By photographs I mean of family and friends with or without hijab. Kept in albums or displayed ina living room.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam16 Jun 2001

    Is it allowed to breastfeed a child after intercourse or in other words what are the norms of breastfeeding.

    Is it allowed to breastfeed a child after sexual intercourse or in other words what are the norms of breastfeeding. At times there are situations…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam9 Jun 2001

    What should a Muslim family do if their daughter runs away?

    What should a muslim family do if their daughter runs away. This daughter ran away once before, and then was convinced to return. However now she…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam3 Jun 2001

    Upbringing of A Special Child

    Recently my brother has been blessed by Allah with a Baby Girl,but by Allah's will she has a problem in her Spinal Cord as a result of which her…

  33. Ask Imaam28 May 2001

    Whenever I have gone in jamat I have heard that there are three positions for sitting while eating which are sunnah. Can you please give me the hadith substatiating this.

    Abu Juhayfa (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'I never eat while reclining.' He used to say, ' I am a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  34. Ask Imaam28 May 2001

    I live in England. I would like to know if I can say Salam Alai kum to non-Muslims.

    The majority of the Ulama are unanimous that one cannot greet non-Muslims with the quality of Allah 'Salaam'. (Ma'riful Qur'aan) and Allah Ta'ala…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam26 May 2001

    What is the Shar’ee ruling on studying Actuarial Sciences (financial probabilities)?

    Allah Ta?ala says, ?And help one another in virtue and piety and do not help one another in sin and oppression.? (Maaidah 5:2). Abdullah ibn Masóod…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam26 May 2001

    How should unwanted hair and clipped nails be disposed off?

    The hair and nails may be wrapped in a piece of paper or cloth and disposed off at a place that is free of impurities. It is also better and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam22 May 2001

    I am going through a lot of pain and trouble in my home. I have a lot of problems. Please help me?

    Due to problems at home my eman is suffering and my taqwa is very low. Out of anger for the way my life is I am committing sins (not major sins…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam22 May 2001

    Ghusl Method

    Please tell me the exact & correct method of performing ghusl

  39. Ask Imaam22 May 2001

    If one makes fun out of my religion, how shall I retaliate?

    A few days ago someone made fun of my religion. I stood quiet, if this happens next time, should I retaliate in a physical manner?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam19 May 2001

    Does giving frozen maternal milk to an adoptive baby make it mahrem to me & other members of my family? What about the quantity of milk?

    although I have frozen a small amount - I need to know ASAP because my youngest child is already being weaned. Therefore I need to know how much and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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