Whose duty is it to look after aged parents?
It is the Waajib (compulsory) duty of the sons to take care of their parents and to maintain them financially if they (the parents) are in need. If there are no sons or if the sons…
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General Fiqh
A non-Muslim has been appointed principal of an Islamic school.
It is never permissible to appoint a non-Muslim to be a principal/head of an Islamic educational or any other Islamic institution. When Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash'ari (radhiyallahu anhu)…
There is a new thing in the market called 'relaxer'.
Since it is an intoxicant, it is not permissible. It should not be used for even purposes of incense. There are valid incense products existing since time immemorial. This product…
A non-Muslim friend asks for a Qur'aan. May I give him an English translation in which appears the Arabic text as well?
It is haraam to give a Qur'aan copy to a non-Muslim. Even a Muslim may not touch the Qur'aan without wudhu nor may he recite it in the state of Janaabat. A non-Muslim is…
While reciting the Qur'aan Shareef, if one hears someone mentioning the name of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), should one stop reciting and
Whilst making Tilaawat and hearing someone mentioning the name of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), one should not stop reciting. Continue the Tilaawat.
Is it permissible for me, a male, to tie my long hair in a pony tail to keep it in position?
Tying your hair into a ponytail as described by you is not permissible. According to the Hadith, Allah's curse settles on a man who emulates a female style and vice versa.
Is it permissible to shave the moustache?
Although it is permissible to shave the moustache, the preferable view is to clip/cut it.
It has now become common for Muslims, both men and women, to go for hair removal treatments such as laser and IPL.
Undoubtedly, it is haraam to submit to the laser treatment for hair removal in the conditions mentioned by you regardless of whether this method may not be harmful. The immorality…
What is the minimum amount of Thikr one should make daily?
There is no minimum amount of thikr. Thikr has to be perpetual – while walking, sitting, lying down, working, etc. The Mu'min's tongue must be engaged in Thikrullaah at all times.…
The Department of education has instructed that all the pupils should daily sing the national anthem.
The Constitution of South Africa enshrines the principle of freedom of religion, opinion and thought. It is unconstitutional for the state to impose any political…
The evil and immorality raking universities and all western educational institutions are undeniable.
While it is permissible to become a doctor, it is not permissible to study at a haraam university where a host of evil and immorality is committed. It is also not permissible to…
Is it permissible to buy a tame cat to keep as a pet?
It is permissible to buy and sell a tame cat to keep as a pet.
Is it permissible to open a stall/ bazaar near to the place of worship of the kuffaar on occasions when they gather for their religious festi- vals?
It is not permissible to open a bazaar near to the places of worship of kuffaar on occasions of their festivals. Such action is tantamount to aiding kufr and shirk.
Is it permissible to sell cats? Is declawing cats permissible?
It is permissible to sell cats. Declawing cats is cruel and haraam. It is not permissible to sell cats to a person who will be declawing them. Allah Ta'ala did not create their…
If one slips, falls and injures oneself at work, will it be permissible to sue the employer and claim damages?
If one slips, falls and injures oneself at work, it is not permissible to sue the employer. The accident was not caused by the employer, hence the Shariah does not permit suing as…
The Qaaris who recite the Qur'aan should not be branded faasiq because they shave their beards.
The Qaadhi judges people in terms of the Shariah. If your idea of judgment relates to even the judgment of the Qaadhi, then you are barking up the wrong tree. Judgment in the…
Is it permissible to study the kitaabs of Ulama who shave their beards if the kitaabs are authentic?
It is not permissible to study the kitaabs of fussaaq unless the intention is to refute their baatil. The fisq of the writer permeates his writings.
Is it permissible to salute? Is it like bowing?
Saluting is a kuffaar style of respect. It is haraam to emulate the styles of the kuffaar. Greeting with their styles is not permissible. While saluting is not the equivalent of…
Do non-Muslim grandparents have rights over their Muslim grandchildren?
Yes, they do have rights. Even non -Muslim grandparents have similar rights over their Muslim grandchildren as Muslim grandparents. This applies to all worldly issues. As long as…
These Qaaris whom you are branding faasiq have spent their whole lives learning and reciting the Holy Book of Allah.
Yes, they are deserving. But they deserve Jubbul Huzn. While these qurra may have 'spent their entire lives "learning and reciting the Qur'aan', the Book of Allah Ta'ala has had no…