Q: A mutawalli was asking regarding items made Waqf specifically for the Masjid: 1. Do the mutawallis have the authority to borrow it out to other people? Eg extra chairs / carpets etc. 2. Can they give old Quraans to other organizations? The Qurans were given and stamped…
Q: I do keep fast on the 13,14,15 of every Islamic month. I would like to know in the month of Zul Hijjah how do I keep the next 3 fasts? Do I keep from 14,15 and 16? A: You may keep these fasts on the 14, 15th…
Q: Would cupping break wudu according to the opinion in the Hanafi Mathab that ikhraaj (removal) of blood will not break wudu and it must flow on its own? A: Cupping involves making incisions on the skin which results in blood flowing. Hence, the wudhu will break. And…
Q: I have been given money from my bank as a token of apology, and to retain my business with them. Like a gift. Now, most banks in the UK are riba based. I have read fatwa from Hanafi Ulema, that it is acceptable to accept whilst few…
Q: Is it haram (forbidden) to play cards socially without any gambling involved? A: If there is gambling involved then it is Haraam. If there is no gambling involved then it is detestable as it is generally frivolous and time consuming. However, if it leads one to being…
Q: Is it permissible to store or feed a pig? A: The entire pig (not only the meat) is Najis and impure. A pig should be totally abhorred and one should therefore stay away from pigs in totality and avoid being in close proximity to them. And Allah…
Q: Would it be permissible for a Muslim hairstylist to cut the hair of non Muslim women? A: It is not permissible for him or her to cut the hair of Muslim or non Muslim women. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Q: We have had an incident at our maktab where I am trustee where the Maulana has admitted 4 instances of mildly disciplining the child. In the first instance he slapped the child in the face. The parent claims marks were left but Maulana is not certain that…
Q: Is gelatine halaal or not? A: Gelatine derive from halaal slaughtered animals would be halaal. Although some ulama have permitted gelatine derived from non halaal animals caution demands abstention. Mufti Aadiel Moosagie
Q: There's a hadith something to this effect that all nations were presented on a plain of land to Nabi sallallahu alaihi wa sallam he saw some Prophets standing with less than ten followers, and some Prophets were standing all by themselves. And Nabi sallallahu alaihi wa sallam…
Q: Sometimes I have doubts as to whether I passed wind or not; what is the ruling with regards to Wudhu? A: If you are sure of passing wind, then only does your Wudhu break. That is by hearing or smell. If you did not hear or smell…
Q: There is so much disunity these days. Is there any easy receipt to attain unity? A. Humility and Selflessness Humility - Regard oneself as nothing Selflessness – Sacrifice your comforts for the benefit of others.
Q: I experience a lot whispers throughout my day. How do I overcome this? A: The remedy to whispers lies in ignoring them and not paying attention to them. If this advice is followed then gradually the whispers will disappear. Carry your daily chores and duties. If you…
Q: If one hears an Ayah of Sajdah from an audio recording or on a radio station – is it necessary to make a Sajdah Tilawah? A: Sajdah Tilawah is a Sajdah that one has to perform as an obligatory duty when one reads, recites, or hears, in…
Q: Is it permissible for women to wear imitation jewellery? A: Women are not allowed to wear imitation rings. They are only allowed to wear gold or silver rings. However, besides rings, other types of imitation jewellery (such as bangles, necklaces, etc.) are permissible. [Aurat Ke Lie Banau…
Q: What colours of clothing are men prohibited from wearing? A: Men should not dress in plain red and yellow (saffron) colours. These two colours are abominable for men. Likewise, men should abstain from those colours which are specific to females, e.g. pink, purple and other bright colours,…
Q: While performing wudhu, when should one make khilaal of the fingers? A: Khilaal of the fingers will be made after washing the hands. [Raddul Muhtaar]
Q: The Quraan encourages us to make Taubatun Nasuha? What is the criteria for Taubatun Nasuha? A: The word taubah, literally, means 'to turn' or 'to return', in the sense of turning or withdrawing from sins. In the terminology of the Qur'an and Sunnah, it signifies 'to regret…
Q: What is the Kaffarah (compensation) for breaking an oath? A: The Kaffarah for breaking an oath is: to feed ten poor people two meals on one day or provide them with clothing. If one is not financially able to feed or cloth, then he/ she should fast…
Q: Is it permissible to read WhatsApp messages in the toilet? A: One should abstain from using the mobile phone in the toilet, as reading and talking in the toilet are against the Islamic ettiquettes of using the toilet. [ Hashiyatut Thahtaw 54] Furthermore, these days, Islamic content…