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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 57 of 60
- Ask Imaam19 May 2001
Can a Muslim share an apartment with polytheists?
Asallamu Alaikum, I am a college student who is living on campus in a dorm room. As school is closing, I need to live off campus for the rest of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 May 2001
How can I control my anger?
I have this problem,its my anger. When i get onto Islamic chat sites,the Kufar come on and say bad about Islam (you dont want to know what they say…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Being a married girl, What are your financial duties to your parents? Especially when your father is sick and not working.
I am the eldest girl, I only have two younger brothers. My father lost his job 4 years ago. My 2 brothers are still studying in university. However,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Can we greet with salaam while picking up the telephone?
Respected Mufti Sahab, Can we greet with Salaam while picking up the telephone? what if the caller is non-muslim? If we unknowingly greet with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 May 2001
Regarding Adoption
This is an extention to question No 2757 which I have asked for adoption of a child. What exactly the Islam says about Adoption. Can I give my name…
- Ask Imaam10 May 2001
Can we say 'yahdeekumullaahu wa yuslihu baalakum" to non-Muslims?
Some of the Christians say 'bless you' when i sneeze. Can I pray for them?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 May 2001
In Islam, does faith flow through the mother or the father to a child?
Your question is unclear. However, according to the Shari'ah, if one of the parent, father or mother is a Muslim, the child will be subordinate in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 May 2001
Uncalled family arguments.
My brother is a newly wed who was requested by his wife to rent his own place immediately after marriage, which we carried out. The problem is our…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Father's suffering from black magic.he's close to a nervous breakdown. nothing works,have no one else to turn, please help/give advice.
My father has been suffering from Black magic. He has been experiencing enormous physical pain for months now. Nothing seems to work. All aamils…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2001
Swearing (bad words)
1) How bad a sin is it to swear (as in say bad words)? How do I approch a brother who swears a lot? 2) If one accidentally breaks a statue that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 May 2001
Are men allow to give salaam to women and vice versa?
If yes should the man or the woman give it first? and to which extand are we allowed to dicuss with a stanger of the opposite sex? i.e. how are you...
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 May 2001
Is it allowed to go to a house warming party?
1. Is it permissible to have a house warming party (a party when someone buys a new house)? 2. Are we allowed going to a house warming party, or to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2001
If parents dispute amongst themselves and the father tells the son to tell mum off, what should the child do?
Child does not know who is wrong and has to respect his parents.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2001
How long husband and wife stay separate for sake of earning money?
Q: How long can a married person stay away from his wife? A: A married person may stay away from his wife for whatever period that was mutually…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Apr 2001
Wearing clothes while standing, seated.
An Alim mentioned that there are two positions for putting on garments. When you put on the lower garment (trouser/pyjama/shalwar), do so in a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Apr 2001
Say the father himself is not practicing (praying), feeling obviously guilty at his own state: is it right for him then to tell his child or someone else to start praying?
Or as he not practicing himself, he got no right to tell others! First he should mend himself? Please do comment and explain this dilemma, as I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2001
What are the obligations of the 'ebaad? Do we admonish & then ostracize?
I know of a situation where a Muslim brother's wife had committed adultery - they were on the verge of divorce but decided to give their marriage…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2001
What the the name Moshik (or Mushiq) Ur-Rahman mean? Is the girl's name Tahmin/Tahmina Islamically acceptable, and what does it mean?
Assalamu Alaikum Dearest Bhaiya Mufti Saheb, After thanking Allah for all His continual help, I would like to thank all involved with this site. May…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Is it permissable for sisters to greet sisters with kisses on the cheeks and a hug? I heard that this is not permissable or recommended.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu It is permissible for females to greet one another with hugs and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Social obligation for going to Jihad
Respected Mufti Ebrahim Sahab, As-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu. I am a regular reader of Dharb-I-Mumin (Pakistan) and through it I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
Should the head of ones bed in the bedroom be positioned to the east (should we sleep with our head positioned to the east)? Is it haram not to sleep this way?
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu One may place one's bed in any position on condition the feet does not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2001
is it permissable to hug each other on the days of Eid?what was the Prophets practice on celebrating Eid Please give references from Quran and authentic hadith
To shake hands and hug one another on happy occasions is Mubaah (permissible). The general principle of a Mubaah act is not to regard the act as…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2001
I have been in love with a girl for the last 5 years. We wanted to get married, but her family did not agree.
They forced her to get married to someone else. Her husband started to beat her from the first day they got married. She does not love him nor feels…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2001
Since we are seeing each other, can we perform a secret marriage to avoid committing adultery and officially marry next year?
I am proposed to a girl. Our families want us to marry only next year.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2001
What is the Shar’ee ruling of determining characteristics of people through the zodiacal signs?
The Zodiacal signs evolved from the ancient Babylonia and moved into China, India, the West, etc. They in turn added their traditions and practices…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2001
My brother says that you should not believe in saint (peer)?
Sufism is a process of spiritual upliftment. It is a way of reforming oneself and attaining closeness to Allah Ta?ala. Spiritual upliftment,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Apr 2001
Is it tue that if you see your face in the mirror at night your face changes?
It is not true. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Forgiveness
I came to know that if brother 'A' in Islam on this earth did not forgive another brother 'B' in Islam due to any reason maybe brother 'B' has given…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Can A old person of the age of 78. Dye her hair she does not dye it black but close and she is a Muslim.
Can A old person dye her hair dark brown looks black. And if she can not read all her life.. can she just listen to the Quran on tape because she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
What does islam say about throwing litter?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Purification is half the faith.' (Tirmidhi) Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) also advised to…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
When you sneeze, should you cover your mouth?
I've been told that you should not cover your mouth while sneezing. I have found this difficult at times in certain places eg. the library.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Is cosmetic surgery, for my nose, to reduce the size of it, permissible?
I have a very big nose and for years it has caused me and is still casuing me many social problems in day to day life. Because of it my appearnce is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
Regarding question 2454, I would like to know what the other mathabs say. Shukran again.
I received your answer on question 2454. I would realy like more information on this topic as to make a more informed decision. Shukran, you are the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2001
I do lot of day dreaming please show me how to get rid of it and also show me some ayats by reading of it i could become courageous and strong
Since day dreaming is brought on by Shaytaan to distract one from the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala, so whenever one realises that he has been day…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2001
Is tasawwur of a non-mahram woman is also haram? Is lobster haram for the Shafiis as well?
1. To fantasise and make Tasawwur of a non-Mahram woman is Haraam, and tantamount to committing Zina with the heart and mind, as mentioned in the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Mar 2001
Why do Muslims sit and eat and drink water? Is it Shariah Law, and is it it any Hadiths?
Hadhrat Anas ibn Maalik (Radhiallaahu Anhu) is reported to have said that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has prohibited one from standing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
How does one get rid of jealously and envy from the heart?
The following is an extract from Bahisti Zewar, which answers your question. The harms of jealousy and its cure When you see a person living…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2001
I feel very weak. I've lost my motivation and my strength of will. What word of advice can you offer or is there a dua I should read?
After having several miscarriages, I left my job and now I'm at home. Nothing stimulates me anymore, I got into the university course I thought I'd…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2001
Breaking oath: I made a friend swear on God for my own sake however I no require him to stick by it, does that effect the validity of the swear?
Before I ask my question I need to explain a little bit of the situation: I have a friend, whom I made him swear on god to never do a certain thing.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Feb 2001
Mother wants to send daughter to University but daughter does not want to go
If someone's mother tell her daughter to go to haram place that is University where ther are mixings should the daughter still go and study hard to…
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