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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.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Character & Manners fatawa — page 59 of 60
- Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
What is the ruling regarding a Muslimcalling another Muslim rude for questioning a non-believer?
A non-believer said he was a journalist and asked our list our opinion of the situation in the Philippines. I questioned his credentials and was…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
Is it permissible for husband and wife to hold hands in public while travelling?
It is immoral for the husband and wife to hold hands in public. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2000
We, the parents named our newborn baby, but the grandparents objected asthey were not given the privilege to name the child. Did we do wrong?
The parents have the right to name their child. It is incorrect for the grandparents to become offended for not having the choice of naming their…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Sep 2000
If a Muslim falls to sleep during Khutbahdoes loose Jumu'ah? What should the khatib and/or other Muslims do?
It is compulsory to listen attentively to the Friday Khutbah. The sleep of a person during Khutbah should not deviate one's attention from the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Sep 2000
Is backbiting aginst Kuffars permissible?
I know back biting is haraam in Islam, but what is the view if you are back biting against Khuffars? Saying bad things against muslim brothers is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Sep 2000
I am looking for a saying in Islam that is similar to the Judeo-Christian "Golden Rule" of "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'You are not a believer until you love for your brother what you love for yourself.' (Mishkaat) and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Sep 2000
Is it obligatory for a grandparent to have the right to name their grandchild or do the parents have first right?
We, the parents, went ahead and named our child with a Muslim name. Does the grandparent have the right to feel offended and therefore have no…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Sep 2000
I wish to take muridh.Is it permisseble in Islam?A islamic Woman can take Muridh?
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 Imaam19 Sep 2000
For some reason I thought masturbation was allowed in Islam.
I have tried only a few times. Will I be punished as I did not know? I do not do it now.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2000
When we knock at the door and someone asks who is at the door should we say Salam or our name?
Wassalam
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2000
Before I converted,I used to look at pornographic picures. I knew this was wrong at the time but my desire was uncontrollable. The same problem is haunting me. How can I stop? I feel helpless.
We advise you identify a spiritual mentor who is well experienced, pious and strictly adheres to Shari'ah and receive spiritual guidance from him.…
- Ask Imaam11 Sep 2000
Is it okay for a good Muslim to think that the Non-Muslims around them, the ones they talk to but do not insult Islam, will not enter heaven?
It is incorrect for us to determine the ultimate faith of any non-Muslim. It is possible they accept Islam before death or die with Imaan in their…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Sep 2000
I have a 5 year old daughter. Is it permissible for me to cut her hair to shoulder length?
Her hair currently stretches all the way to her lower back.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2000
Can my 3 month old son wear a gold ring?
I know it is haram for an adult man but does the same apply to children? May Allah bless you for your efforts.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2000
Backbiting and forgiveness
By repenting and asking for forgiveness from Allah for backbiting Allah will not forgive you. You have to tell the person to to excuse you. It is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Should I keep family ties with relatives who have tried witchcraft on me and my family?
Maintaining family ties has been strongly emphasised in the Qur?aan and Ahaadith. Similarly, to protect oneself from possible harms is also a Sunnah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can we get toys like dolls and bears for our kids which have eyes nose and ears etc. What if we cover the eyes of the toys can we then use it?
It is not permissible to give Dolls and bears as toys to children. (Fayzul Baari vol.3) and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is there any prescribe style for hair cutting in Islam?
At the outset, it must be pointed out that it is not permissible for females to cut their hair. Males may shave their hair or cut it evenly. It is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Are we allowed to do tilawatul Qur'aan reading of the Qur'aan or Zikr at Zawwal time and Maghrib Time?
Yes. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best. Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it true that if you are holding the Qur'aan in you hands and it falls down, you have also to throw yourself down to show that you are guilty and also respect the Qur'aan?
No, one should not throw oneself down. Instead, pick up the Qur?aan and kiss it. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best. Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
In AI-Haqq Newsletter, it was answered that one can recite the Qur'aan, even while sitting on a chair. What if his or her shoes are impure?
One may recite the Qur?aan in any state, standing, sitting and even whilst having the shoes on. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is it allowed in Islam for a Muslim boy to fall in love with a Muslim girl?
In Islam, love, as is in the western culture, is prohibited. The negative consequences of such love are abundantly clear. Among other evils, some…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
In my past I had a girlfriend and had a child out of wedlock. We separated and since I embraced Islam. Do I have responsiblities to the child?
As the biological father, you should endeavour to convert the mother of your child to Islam so that she raises the child Islamically. Alternatively,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Backbiting and repentance
I have backbited about my friend because I was provoked and made me lie to her parents.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Please give some ettiqutes ofasking questions to the Ulama.
On you web site or in response, could you please give some ettiqutes ofasking questions to the Ulama. I believe that many times we made offend…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
If an elder gives a younger Muslim a ruling, is it permissible to askfor the evidence for such. Or is this a matter of disrespect?
Rulings of Shari'ah should be obtained from Allah-fearing and competent Ulama. If the younger referred to is a student of Deen, he may request for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
I recently became Muslim, I have no friends and feel alone, where can I meet people in Australia?
We are in South Africa and unable to advise you appropriately as you are in Australia. However, we have in our possession the email of ASSI…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
We live with my 2 brothers and parents. My wife cannot maintain the hijab all the time and we have limited privacy. I want to move out. What are my responsibilties?
. We want to host Islamic classes, attend lectures. Her responsibilities are enormous in the house with all the cooking, cleaning, making lunches,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can we as muslims scold parents when we know they are doing wrong or is this not allowed?
I have tried persuading my mum to eat less becuse it effects her health and the doctors have told her to control her weight.she says she will eat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Raising young daughter in the West
I belong to a fairly moderate income group. Recently my eldestdaughter attained the age of puberty. This development has placed me in agreat…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
How should tarbiyyah between sons and daughters differ, especially when they are naughty?
My daughters are 3 and 5 and my son is 1 yrs old.My mother recomends that you should never shout or hit your daughters. However on the rare occasion…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
We live with my 2 brothers and parents. My wife cannot maintain the hijab all the time and we have limited privacy. I want to move out. What are my responsibilties?
. We want to host Islamic classes, attend lectures. Her responsibilities are enormous in the house with all the cooking, cleaning, making lunches,…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Can Ahlus Sunnah use tasawvvuf way of Akhlaaq?
Tasawwuf is an integral part of Ahlus Sunnat Wal Jamaa` and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
I like the salvaarkamiz dress. Can a Muslim woman can wear this dress?
The Salvaar Kamiz dress has attractive designs and reveals the form and shape a female's body, therefore, a female should not wear that dress in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
If one asks Allah for forgiveness, how do we know that we have been forgiven?
If one fulfils the conditions of repentance, i.e. regret and make firm intention to reform, then surely Allah Ta'ala is Tawwaab (Most Forgiving)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
I would like to know the if there is any type of practice that occurs when a child loses a tooth.
There is no practise mentioned in Shari'ah upon losing a tooth. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is our parent in law our mahram? I have come across quoting a hadith that father in law is death.
We have come across a Hadith, 'Brother-in-law is death.' The father-in-law is a Mahram. However, if there is a fear of illicit relationship between…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
In what circumstances is child adoption permissible in Islam?
Child adoption is permissible. The circumstances of each case may differ from the other. In any circumstances, the important aspect is the consent…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
I am residing with my wife and her adult two sisters.What rights do I have over them, as regards their behaviour?
Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'The brother-in-law is death (to the sister-in-law). In view of the Hadith mentioned, you should…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
What are the responsibilities of a Muslim man who fathered a child out of wedlock and what are the rights of these children?
There is a popular belief surfacing among a certain sect of Muslim men that is giving them the impression that they have no responsibilities toward…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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