What is the ruling pertaining to fruit growing on trees in a qabrustaan or a Musjid ground?
The fruit on trees in Waqf land depends on the niyyat of the Waaqif. If this is not known and the fruit is left to rot, then anyone may eat of it.
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In my wet dreams I see ghair mahram females some of whom I know, and some I don't know.
Generally, one is not liable for the evil one sees oneself committing in dreams. However, sometimes there is a relationship between the two states – what one does when awake and…
How do we gain moral reformation when there are almost no genuine Shaikhs of Tasawwuf nowadays?
The Mashaaikh say that when one is unable to be in the companionship of a genuine Shaikh, then the next best step is to read the anecdotes, advices and life stories of the Auliya.…
With total disregard for the wishes and needs of the majority of the musallis, the trustees of the Grey Street Musjid in Durban have installed high-pa
The problem is that these trustees are fussaaq and fujjaar. They have little truck with the Shariah. They are not concerned with Islamic hygiene. Filth is therefore quite…
A relative went to his wealthy uncle seeking assistance to pay his electricity bill.
The Qur'aan Majeed issues the following warning and naseehat to this evil bakheel (miser): "Those who are miserly with that (wealth) which Allah has bestowed to them by His Grace,…
I hear that an evil person should not be hated.
The concept of hating/ loving a person for deeds, could be understood on the basis of a father's reaction to his son's evil. If the son does evil, the pious father will scold and…
Our Musjid is over 30 years old. For the past 27 years, this Musjid used to have Annual General Meetings and trustees were elected.
According to the Shariah, it is permissible for trustees (mutawallis) of a Musjid to hold office for life. The practice of 'democratic' elections annually is not Islamic. As long…
What is the Islamic significance of the moon and star symbol?
The moon and star symbol has no Deeni/Sunnah significance. It has simply become associated with Islam as a result of custom.
Is it permissible to acquire treatment by psychologists/ psychiatrists?
If you are inclined to become mad, then these people are the best suited for inducing insanity. The treatment of psychologists/ psychiatrists is the figments of their opinion which…
A Molvi says that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had ordered a non-Muslim to be tied to the pillar inside the Musjid.
The molvi is a moron. The answer is that we are not Mujtahideen. Deducting masaa-il from the Qur'aan and Hadith is the wazeefah (function) of the Mujtahideen. For a mas'alah we…
Is a monarchy permissible in Islam?
Yes, monarchies are permissible. Some Ambiya (alayhimus salaam) were kings as well. Allah Ta'ala had established also the system of monarchy. A monarchy is permissible as long as…
I find it extremely difficult to keep control of my eyes.
As long as the presence of Allah Ta'ala, the Recording Angels and the closeness of Maut do not become realities, a person will in practical life conduct himself as if Allah Ta'ala…
There is a 41 year old Muslim sister who was born a deaf-mute & dumb; she recently suffered a heart attack and is currently hospitalized in critical c
In the circumstances the best is to remove the tubes if they are not performing the intended functions. The surgery suggested by the doctors is added torture. It is best to abstain…
Is it permissible for married people to use condoms?
Condoms are evil instruments manufactured specifically for people of zina. It does not behove Muslims to adopt these evil and filthy artefacts of western culture. Those who have…
Is it okay to distribute Islamic calendars from the Musjid if there is business advertising on the calendars?
Any advertising material should not be placed in the Musjid for distribution even if the posters, fliers, etc. pertain to Hajj, Qur'baani and even if they are Islamic calendars.…
During my young days some decades ago I had abused and hit some people.
It is never sufficient. You are dealing with a Being – Allah Azza Wa Jal – Who does not forget. It is your Waajib duty to seek forgiveness from every one whom you had unjustly…
Pamphlets advertising commercial enterprises are placed in the Musjid.
The Musaajid are being misused and abused. Advertising pamphlets should not be placed in the Musjid. It is the duty of the Imaam and the trustees to ban such pamphlets. Those who…
How is it to do physical training after Maghrib in a park using the equipment which is provided there?
The time between Maghrib and Isha' is a time when shayaateen and evil forces preponderate, hence Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) commanded that even domesticated animals…
Is it permissible in the Shari'ah to read the books and study topics such as hypnosis as a form of treatment for ailments or to protect oneself from n
Using hypnotism, mesmerism, language techniques and the like for treatment is not permissible. All such occult practices can be contaminated by satanic manipulation.
Which is the last aayat of the Qur'aan Shareef?
The last revealed Aayat of the Qur'aan Majeed is Aayat 281 of Surah Baqarah