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Kaffarah For Broken Fasts

Question A person deliberately broke his compulsory fast. This happened many times during his teens. He is not sure of the exact number but a guess was...

Validity Of Nikaah Done Telephonically

Question Me and my husband did our nikah over the phone. According to my husband he had two witnesses and a Maulana with him by somebody’s house although...

Wearing Sunglasses In The State Of Ihraam

Question Is it permissible to wear sunglasses in the state of Ihraam? Answer Yes, it will be permissible to wear sunglasses in the state of Ihraam.Checked...

Authentic Translation Of The Quraan-e-Majeed

Question I have being gifted a 13 line Quraan with line by line English translations. The Quraan is based on the Yusuf Ali translation. Is it advisable...

Joint Functions

QuestionCan a person have a joint Walimah? Joint, meaning both the parties contribute.AnswerRasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam and Sahabah Radiallahu...

The Difference Between Qardh and a Dayn

Question Is there a difference between Qardh and a Dayn? Answer The difference between a Qardh and a Dayn is that Dayn is more comprehensive while Qardh...

Number Of Raka’aat in Taraweeh Salaah

Question Is it Sunnah to perform 8 or 20 Raka'aat of Taraweeh Salaah?Is it Sunnah to make Khatam during the entire month of Ramadaan , or in 10 or 15...

Collecting Rental In Advance

Question Can a landlord collect rental in advance? Can we compel the tenant to pay by the 7th of every month? Answer We assume that the landlord and...

Wudhu With Gel On The Hair

Question What is the ruling of gel on the hair when making wudhu because the hair becomes hard? Will the salaah be valid? Answer If the hair gel is...

Alcohol In Medicine

Question Some medication contains alcohol, are they permissible to use? Answer In principle, the usage of medicines which contain any Haram substances...

Determining Rightful Recipients Of Zakaat

Question I would like to know how do I determine who the rightful recipients of zakaah are?Are recipients those that do not have wealth, being cash and...

Masah On A Bandage Or Plaster

Question Can one wear a bandage/plaster on a popped spot or wound whilst one is bleeding and then later on when performing Wudhu, just do Masah on that...

Zakaat On Inherited Land Which Has Not Been Distributed As Yet

Question If some land has not been distributed between the heirs for some time, does each of them have to give Zakaat for their "supposed to be" share?...

Children’s Saff

Question1)When entering the musjid, and a child is in a saff, some people tend to move the children who have started salaah already,to a saff further in...

Choosing A Name For A Child

Question Please suggest which name can I keep for my son. Answer The Fuqaha (jurists) have mentioned a general rule one should take into consideration...

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Taking Photos Of Animals And The Income Earned Therefrom

06 November, 2024

Question Is taking photos of animals allowed? Is the income earned from taking photos of animals allowed? Answer 1. It is not permissible to take pictures of any animate objects. Please refer to https://www.iftadua.co.za/photos-and-video-calling/4285/ 2....

Maintaining Family Ties

05 November, 2024

Question We have heard many virtues of maintaining family ties. My question is to what extent should family ties be maintained? Is it only till brothers and sisters or does it extend till 1st cousins, second cousins, 3rd cousins etc? OR is it just for...

Prohibition Of Diwali And Christmas Ceremonies And Well Wishing

31 October, 2024

Question If a Muslim wishes a Hindu Happy Diwali or Happy/Merry Christmas what is the position of his Imaan? If a Muslim attends a fireworks ceremony on the occasion of Diwali, what is the status of his Imaan? Answer We are commanded by Allah to refrain...

Giving Gifts To Non-Muslims On Their Revered Days

31 October, 2024

Question It is argued by family and friends that it is permissible to give presents to non-Muslims at the time of Christmas and Diwali as it is a social custom and not a religious act and their intention is to show courtesy to a fellow human being; not...

Applying Mehndi On A Non-Muslim At The Time Of Diwali

31 October, 2024

Question If a lady applies mehndi as an occupation, will it be permissible for her to apply on non-Muslim woman for Diwali? Answer The lady applying Mehndi offers a service to the public where she applies Mehndi for clients and charges a fee in return....

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Taking Photos Of Animals And The Income Earned Therefrom

06 November, 2024

Maintaining Family Ties

05 November, 2024

Prohibition Of Diwali And Christmas Ceremonies And Well Wishing

31 October, 2024

Giving Gifts To Non-Muslims On Their Revered Days

31 October, 2024

Applying Mehndi On A Non-Muslim At The Time Of Diwali

31 October, 2024

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