My brother took a false oath. He knew that he was lying.
The oath your brother took is called Yameen Ghamoos which is an oath on a known falsity. For such oaths, the expiation is not the normal Kaffaarah. It is repentance. He should make…
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General Fiqh
Are there any particular colours and styles of headgear which are not permissible?
Red, pink, yellow and all feminine colours are not permissible for males. Also, if the headgear resembles the shape, style or exclusive colour of the kuffaar, fussaaq or a deviant…
Is it permissible to keep a dog as a pet and watchdog?
It is haraam to keep a dog as a pet. A watchdog or a sheep dog is permissible. But it is not permissible to allow the dog entry into the house.
Is it permissible to wear artificial rings?
Artificial rings are haraam for both males and females.
Is it permissible to wear a goldplated watch?
It is not permissible to wear a gold -plated watch.
In the book, The Scourge of Salafi'ism you mention that the four Math-habs are as old as Islam and had existed from the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu
The Shariah of Islam is the product of Wahi (Revelation) from Allah Ta'ala. It was perfected and finalized during the very lifetime of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and…
How can differences of opinion among Ulama be prevented?
Just as the conflict among lawyers, doctors, engineers, economist, judges, etc. cannot be prevented, so too is it not possible to prevent conflict of opinion among Ulama. Allah…
What is the status in Islam of university level education?
Whilst secular education is permissible, the environment in universities and colleges is decidedly immoral and kufr. It is therefore not permissible for Muslims to attend the…
Some Muftis say that we should not make Amr Bil Ma'roof Nahy Anil Munkar (commanding virtue and prohibiting evil) in practices in which there are diff
Nahy Anil Munkar should be done even in issues in which there is difference of opinion. How is it possible for us to act like dumb devils when we believe, for example that the…
Is it permissible to wear shirt and pants?
Shirts and pants are kuffaar dress. In the scenario prevailing in South Africa, Islamic dress has already become widely prevalent (it is aam). Thus, shirts and pants are Tashabbuh…
Are shirt and pants acceptable garb for Muslim?
Shirt and pants are kuffaar dress, hence unacceptable.
Is it permissible to wear a Jinnah cap?
A Jinnah cap is the dress of the Fussaaq. It was the headgear of Jinnah the first governor general of Pakistan. It became a popular headgear in emulation of Jinnah. It is not…
Is it permissible to fish with live bait?
Live bait is cruel and haraam. The curses of the tortured animal will settle on the cruel person. It is absolutely baseless to claim that fish do not feel pain. Also, fishing is…
Is it permissible to wear a kurtah which reaches the ankles when one goes into Ruku', and is it permissible to wear a kurtah which is halfway on the t
It is not permissible to wear a kurtah which reaches the ankles or below the ankles when in Ruku'. It is also not permissible to wear the obscene female's mini-dress.
Please explain the meaning of Talaqqi bil Qubool.
We are not a Madrasah. Attend a Madrasah if you are interested in technicalities. We lack the time to delve into a detailed explanation of technical issues. However, Talaqqi bil…
Is it permissible to slightly bow when greeting – making Salaam?
It is not permissible to bow when greeting. It is permissible to kiss the hand of one's Shaikh without bowing.
Is it permissible to hire a cottage at a holiday resort to spend a few days with the family?
You are dwelling in self-deception with the idea that 'purdah' will be maintained' at a holiday resort where all and sundry – kuffaar, fussaaq and fujjaar – stay and frolic. You do…
Pigeons are making a mess in our yard. They have built nests under the roof.
As long as there are eggs/chicks in the nest, it will be haraam to break it. It will be zulm. The curse of the pigeons will fall. When the chicks are big and fly away, the pigeons…
Here in the prison in the U.S.A. all the inmates are given a gift bag of a variety of foods at Christmas time.
It is permissible to accept the gift bags from the prison. Those who say that it is not permissible are in error.
What is the meaning of Talaqqi bil Qubool?
Talaqqi bil Qubool is acceptance accorded to a Hadith by the Fuqaha. When the Fuqaha cite a Hadith as a basis for the formulation of a mas'alah, it signifies the authenticity of…