If the musalli recites Surah Faatihah twice, instead of another Surah after Surah Faatihah, what is the ruling?
If he had done so mistakenly, then Sajdah Sahw is Waajib.
Vol 28 No 08
The Majlis Vol 28 No 08
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What are the Masnoon Surahs of Qiraa‟t in the five Salaat?
In Fajr and Zuhr, the Masnoon Surahs are the Tiwaal, that is from Surah Qaaf until Surah Burooj; in Asr, the Ausaat Surahs, namely, from Burooj until Lam Yakun, and in Maghrib, the…
After Surah Faatihah I recited a Surah, then mistakenly I repeated Surah Faatihah.
There was no need for Sajdah Sahw.
In Ramadhaan, should Hanafis follow the Shaafi‟ Imaam in Witr?
While Hanafis can and do follow Shaafi Imaams in Fardh, they should not follow in Witr. For Shaafis Witr is Sunnat while for Hanafis it is Waajib. Shaafis also perform 2 raka‟ts…
According to some of our Akaabir Ulama, while nikah with a Shiah woman is valid, nikah with a Shiah male is not valid.
It is not correct. The Akaabir have erred in this matter. That Shiahs are Ahl-e-Kitaab is a mistaken notion. The Ahle-Kitaab (Yahood and Nasaara) believe in their scriptures…
A man who is in much debt goes for Umrah while the creditors are demanding payment.
The debtor is a scoundrel, a crook and a thief. The person who is in debt may not go for
How does one recognize ulama-e-soo‟?
The hallmarks of the evil molvis and sheikhs are conspicuous. If a molvi/mufti/ sheikh appears on facebook, youtube or any of these haraam, immoral kuffaar internet platforms, then…
Some organizations pay their Zakaat collectors 20% commission from Zakaat funds.
It is haraam. It is not permissible to give a Zakaat collector any commission from the Zakaat funds. These organizations are abusing and misappropriating Zakaat funds.
What can a woman in nifaas/haidh recite?
During Nifaas and Haidh recite much Durood Shareef, Istighfaar and the first Kalimah.
I am the only relative of my kaafir mother who stipulates in her will that I have to cremate her.
Instruct some non-Muslim to do the cremation. In fact, it will be kuffaar who will be doing the cremation. You will not be physically doing the cremation nor should you be present.
What should one do during a moon eclipse?
During any moon eclipse, perform two raka‟ts Nafl alone and make any dua thereafter.
Since shares are haraam, what happens to the original investment?
The original „investment‟ is like betting money in gambling. It is lost. Just as one loses money at a gambling casino, so too does one lose money in these haraam riba shares. The…
Is it permissible for a woman to wear a 9ct gold ring?
9ct is not gold. It is not permissible to wear such a ring. It is not permissible to wear a 9 carat „gold‟ ring.
How should Zakaat be calculated on the Amaanat company shares?
Company shares are not Zakaat taxable assets. The same applies to the haraam shares of the haraam Amaanat company. The shares are not Zakaat taxable assets.
Is khula‟ a right which the wife has?
Khula‟ is a mutual voluntary agreement between a husband and wife. To obtain Talaaq she pays back the mahr to her husband and he issues Talaaq. But Khula‟ cannot be imposed on any…
The divorced woman left the marital home during her iddat and is living with her parents.
If she left the marital home without being expelled or without valid reason, then she is not entitled to maintenance.
Is there Janaazah rites for a baby who died the day he was born?
Janaazah services - kafan, dafan, Salaat - must be performed for even a one day old child who dies.
Explain when does a person become liable for paying Zakaat.
Zakaat becomes due 12 months from the day one has the Zakaat Nisaab amount. Currently the Nisaab is about R27,000. Say for example, you had this amount or more on 25th Ramadhaan of…
In the 18th Raka‟t of Taraaweeh, the Imaam did not sit for Tashahhud.
There are different views pertaining to this issue. One authentic view is that the first two raka‟ts will not be regarded as Taraaweeh. The last two raka‟ts will be Taraaweeh.…
May music be used as a therapy if its benefit is confirmed by a qualified practitioner?
It is never permissible to use music even if we assume it to be a beneficial form of therapy. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that music creates nifaaq in the heart.
Even before most musallis finish reciting Tashahhud, the Imaam makes salaam.
If the Imaam had recited Tashahhud, even at his uncalled for haraam speed, then the Salaat is technically valid in terms of the rules of Fiqh. However according to the reality of…
Is Zakaat payable on income/earnings?
Zakaat is not paid on income. Zakaat is paid on the actual cash one has on the day when one calculates one‟s Zakaat.
Is it permissible for me to give my Zakaat to my poor father-in-law?
Yes, you may give Zakaat to your poor needy father-inlaw and his family.
If I pay my wife‟s Zakaat with my own money and with her consent, can I give it to her poor father who is struggling?
It is not permissible to pay your wife‟s Zakaat to her parents. She may give her Zakaat to her brother, uncle, sister and aunt. She may not give her Zakaat to her grandmother.
Is there a practice such as a halaal mendhi night?
All mendhi customs are haraam shaitaani practices. There is no halaal mendhi night.
Years have lapsed without the estate of a deceased being finalized.
procrastination in winding up the estate of the deceased is a major sin. Zakaat is not payable on the assets of the deceased as long as the heirs have not acquired physical…
The Musjid has a borehole.
Yes, water may be taken
Nowadays, is it permissible to buy and sell shares of companies?
Trading in company shares is haraam. On our website are several publications explaining this issue.
Some companies give all their shareholders, annually or occasionally, money as profit/dividend.
Such money in the form of „dividends‟ is riba. It should be given as Sadqah to the poor without intention of thawaab.
Some employers compensate their employees through a combination of a fixed salary and shares.
The same as above. The money acquired from the shares should be eliminated by giving it to the poor.
Must a person who owns shares pay Zakaat on the shares?
Zakaat is paid on Zakaat assets which are gold, silver, cash and merchandise. Company shares are not Zakaat assets, hence Zakaat is not payable thereon.
If a shareholder has received money in the form of dividends, what will be the hukm for Zakaat on this money?
Since the share money is haraam riba, it must be eliminated from one‟s possession by giving it to the poor.
If shares have been purchased with one's own money versus shares that have been provided by the employer, is there any difference between the two situ
There is no difference. The shares remain haraam regardless of the method of acquisition. The hukm is the same.
What is the hukm for shares received in inheritance?
The hukm is the same. Haraam artefacts cannot be inherited. for home use from the Musjid‟s borehole. However, a contribution should be made to the Musjid for using the Musjid‟s…
If I perform the Sunnat Salaat of Fajr at home, can I make Tahyatul Musjid in the Musjid?
No, it is not permissible to perform Tahyatul Musjid during Fajr time even if one has performed the Sunnats at home. Nafl Salaat during the entire Fajr time is not permissible.
Should Zakaat be paid on the value of cars which are hired out for rental?
Since the cars are given on rental, there is no Zakaat on the cars. To buy the vehicle is an option which the lessee can exercise. The primary function of the vehicle is…
Can Fitrah funds be used to give prizes to students?
It is not permissible to misuse Fitrah funds for doling out prizes to students. It is despicable to do so. This stupidity is in conflict with the Maqsad (objective) of paying…
Here in the U.S.A.
This Imaam and the trustees are indeed morons and perhaps worse. They may be robbers as well. It is not permissible to contribute to the „Umrah‟ fund organized by these moron…
I broke my fast one minute before the Athaan.
It is permissible and valid to make iftaar as soon as the sun has set. It is not incumbent to wait for the Athaan. If the sun had set, then your fast is valid. Iftaar is not…
Is Taraaweeh in Ramadhan obligatory?
Yes, Taraaweeh is obligatory in Ramadhaan.
On what value should Zakaat be paid for gold coins?
Zakaat on gold must be on the market value, that is, the price you will pay if you buy it currently. If the Zakaat is paid with gold, e.g. on 40 coins, then one coin should be…
There is much difference in the Sadqah Fitr amount here in the U.S.A.
Sadaqah Fitr is the price of about 2 kg flour. Ascertain the price of flour at your end and calculate the amount.
Can I give Zakaat to a person to pay his legal fees?
Zakaat is the right/haq of the poor. If the person who is in debt with legal fees was compelled to resort to court action, and if he is poor and qualifies for Zakaat, then Zakaat…
Someone gave me 1000 dollars to distribute as Zakaat.
You have to first give the money physically to the students who qualify as Zakaat recipients. After they have taken possession of the money, then you can ask them to pay the fees.…
Is it permissible for a man to give his own Zakaat to his ex-wife and family members?
A man may give his exwife Zakaat if she qualifies for it. However, it is advisable that he should give it to her via someone else. A person may not give his own Zakaat to…
It is extremely and almost impossible to gain access to the Raudhah Mubaarak in Musjid Nabawi.
It is not permissible to pay the haraam bribe which the evil person charges for access to the Raudhah. Access to the Raudha Mubaarak is not Fardh, but it is Fardh to abstain from…
What is the correct method of making dua after Fardh Salaat?
After the Fardh of Zuhr, Maghrib and Isha, the Imaam should silently recite only the Allaahumma antas salaam…… dua. The muqtadees should also recite it. After the Fardh of Fajr and…
I have saved up the dividends which the Islamic bank has paid me.
The dividends which these illegitimate rascal banks/ companies pay are haraam riba. There is no Zakaat payable on haraam money. All of it must be eliminated from your possession.…
Can I pay someone‟s debt with Zakaat?
Zakaat cannot be used to pay someone‟s debt. However, you may give him Zakaat, then ask him to pay the debt.
Should the Imaam face the musallis after the Zuhr, Maghrib and Isha‟ Fardh?
The Imaam should not turn to face the musallis after the Fardh of Zuhr, Maghrib and Ishaa‟. Only after Fajr and Asr should he turn.
Please offer me advice as to what am I supposed to do regarding my sister, she is extremely rebellious.
Your sister is the bitter and poisonous fruit which your parents had planted. Your parents have ruined her. Your parents have made her a murtaddah and a zaaniyah. Now they should…
My husband has separated himself from me for the past 4 years.
Since the husband did not make an oath of separation which is known as Eelaa‟, your marriage is still valid regardless of the years of separation.
A person has a voluntary pension fund towards which he contributes.
He has to pay Zakaat annually on the amount of his savings in the fund even if the money is not immediately accessible. There is no Zakaat on the amount contributed by his…
The deceased has bequeathed life-long residence for his wife in the house.
The bequest is haraam. It is not valid. A bequest for an heir is valid only if all the baaligh heirs happily consent.
After completion of Taraaweeh, our Imaam makes a 25 minutes loud dua using the microphone.
The Imaam is most inconsiderate in making a 25 minute dua, and that too a bid‟ah dua aggravated by the haraam use of the microphone. He should make his long 25 minute dua at home…
I recently came across an article titled "Destruction of Virginity." In it, Mufti Saab mentioned that "In the hadith it is stated that women should no
The „many people‟ are talking drivel. Basic education refers to Waajib Deeni masaa -il, not to kufr education. We are not in agreement with the fatwa you refer to. The prohibition…
Is it permissible to take photos of my little daughters from the neck downwards.
The method of taking pictures of the children as described by you is also not permissible.
Is it permissible to take photos of a person from behind?
Taking a picture from even behind whether of the head or body is not permissible.
My deceased mother had not performed Salaat for many years.
Since the deceased had not issued a directive to pay Kaffaarah for her omitted Salaat, it is not an obligation on her heirs to pay Kaffaarah. Nevertheless, they may give as Sadqah…
Are Salafis from the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama‟ah?
In this age only the followers of the four Math-habs constitute Ahlus Sunnah. While Salafis are Muslims, they have deviated from the Sunnah.
If I send a parcel to a customer via courier and the glasses break during transit and the buyer organized the transport and the buyer will pay for the
If the buyer had arranged and paid for the transport, he suffers the loss. If you arrange the transport, then you are liable.
I made a vow to Allah Ta‟ala that each time I commit a certain sin, I will give X amount as Sadqah.
The vow is like a Yameen (Oath). Each time you commit the sin, you have to either pay the stipulated amount or pay the Kaffaarah Yameen which is to feed ten masaakeen (poor…
We will be in a non- Muslim hotel.
While washing the non- Muslim utensils will clean them and it will not be sinful eating from such utensils, nevertheless, it will be like eating from a chamber pot which was washed…
I am a Shaafi‟ female.
The Iddat commenced from the time the Talaaq was granted. According to the Shaafi Math-hab, the Iddat consists of three Tuhr periods. The first of the three is the one in which the…
A customer came and bought an item from me and paid for it but did not take item and said he will take it at another time when comes back this side, s
What you had done was not permissible. The item you had kept was an Amaanat. You had no right to sell it with the intention of replacing it with new stock. Regardless of the new…
My husband had given me one Talaaq.
If you had reconciled with your ex-husband after the Iddat of 3 haidhs, but without Nikah, then you were living in zina with him. The second „divorce‟ had no validity because you…
Is it true that a person who sees Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in a dream is guaranteed to die with Imaan?
While the person is fortunate for making ziyaarat in his dream of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam), there is no categorical teaching of the Shariah that guarantees that he…
I am from Gambia.
Gambians are followers of the Maaliki Math-hab. According to the Maaliki Math-hab, the Nikah cannot be performed before delivery of the baby.
Is it permissible to use solar-heated water?
Yes, according to the Hadith water heated in the sun causes or can cause skin disease. However, we cannot say with certitude that the prohibition stated in the Hadith applies to…
A senior scholar says that it is permissible for women to drive.
Iblees has weakened (made dhaeef) the brains of the „senior scholar‟, hence he disgorges rubbish. Allah Ta‟ala curses women who ride horses. The curse applies in greater degree to…
How does the new marriage law affect our Nikahs?
The new marriage law of Taaghoot has no affect on our Nikahs. The law merely aids murtaddah women to usurp money from their exhusbands. The courts of Taaghoot will assist the…
Is it permissible to publish the Qur‟aan in another language without the Arabic text?
It is not permissible to publish the Qur‟aan Majeed without the Arabic text.
Should one perform Sajdah if the Sajdah Aayat is read in English?
Sajdah Tilaawat is not incumbent if a translation of the aayat is read.
In the maktab naabaaligh children are taught to recite the Qur‟aan Majeed even if they are without wudhu.
It is not correct. Even naabaaligh children should be instructed to be with wudhu.
What should a Hanafi do if there is a Janaazah Salaat taking place in a Shaafi‟ Musjid?
No! He may not join in the Janaazah Salaat which is being performed inside the Musjid.
What is the status of an imam who plays padel?
This lout is a vile faasiq. It is haraam to appoint him to act as the imaam. Those who appoint him are sinful. If he leads the Salaat, then despite his villainy, the Salaat remains…
According to the Shaafi‟ Math-hab, the Imaam makes Sajdah when reciting an Aayat for which there is no Sajdah for Hanafis.
The Hanafi Muqtadis should follow the Shaafi‟ Imaam and make the Sajdah.
In Surah Swaad, there is a Sajdah Aayat for Hanafis, not for Shaafis.
The Hanafi Muqtadis should also not make the Sajdah.
What should the Hanafi muqtadi do when behind a Shaafi Imaam who recites Qunoot in Fajr Salaat?
The Hanafi Muqtadi should remain standing silent. Q.Is it permissible for a Shaafi‟ to perform Tahyatul Musjid during Fajr time? A. Yes, it is permissible, but not for Hanafis.…
Is trading in shares on the stock market permissible?
Trading in the stock market is not permissible. We have explained this issue in articles and booklets which are available on our website. Shares are haraam.
A man gave his wife three Talaaqs without intention of divorce.
All three Talaaq are effective. The word Talaaq is not reliant on intention for validity. The Talaaqs are irrevocable and the Nikah has terminated. There is no scope for…
The divorced woman of her own accord left home to pass the Iddat at the home of her parents.
If she had left of her own accord without valid reason, then she is not entitled for maintenance. It is Waajib to be in the marital home for the entire duration of the Iddat. Q.The…
My husband issued three Talaaqs to me.
In the circumstances explained by you it is permissible, in fact necessary, to move out from the marital home and live with your parents.
Some years ago I stole from a non-Muslim.
Give the amount as Sadqah to the poor.
Is it correct that there will be no accountability in Qiyaamah for having usurped the rights of kuffaar?
It is baseless. On the Day of Qiyaamah, the kuffaar will demand his rights and even Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) will demand from the Muslim on behalf of the non-Muslim.…
My neighbour‟s doublestory house has large windows which are high above my house.
It is not permissible to have windows in the position described by you. It is Waajib that your neighbour permanently seals his windows. The windows should be removed. For air and…
I am a building contractor.
It is haraam. It is haraam to aid on projects of kufr and shirk.
What should I do with sweetmeats, etc, which my Hindu neighbour sends on their holy days?
Dump it in the bush. Perhaps some mongoose or rat will devour it. Never eat of it. Their „holy‟ food is najis and mal‟oon.
I bought merchandise payable in monthly instalments.
Yes, the condition is permissible. The creditor may demand full payment of the outstanding amount.
Before the Salaam in Nafl Salaat I absent-mindedly made a dua in Urdu.
Yes, you have to repeat the Salaat. The introduction of even a single non-Arabic word invalidates the Salaat.
Can I make intention of Salaatul Awwaabeen when performing the two Sunnatul Muakkadah?
The two Sunnatul Muakkadah are not part of Awwaabeen. The two Nafl after the Sunnats may be included in the Awwaabeen. The best is to perform six raka‟ts Awwaabeen after the two…
Should Salaat made in a plane be repeated on the ground?
On the plane one will be a musaafir, hence Qasr is to be performed. The Salaat made in the plane should be repeated on the ground. The same Qasr should be performed.
Is kefir halaal?
Kefir is a fermented milk drink, hence it will be alcoholic. It is not halaal.
I am the Imaam of a Musjid.
Understand well that being employed does not absolve you of your duty to Allah Ta‟ala. Your first allegiance is to Allah Ta‟ala. It is haraam to obey any person, even parents, if…
About 22 years ago I took a loan of R400 from a friend.
The only way to free yourself from this calamity is to pay the debt to the heirs of your deceased friend. Understand that the currency in which the loan was given to you 22 years…
My six year old son was laying by me looking out the window at Fajr time on the 1 Ramadhan.
The white line your son saw was the „white thread‟ mentioned in the Qur‟aan. It heralds the beginning of Subh Saadiq. Try to sight this phenomenon for a few nights. This happens…
My late father had passed away in 1985 (40 years ago).
The Shariah states that your father and your brother who have usurped the entire estate are to be assigned to Jahannam. The punishment is severe, and they will be deprived of…
How does a Trust impact on Islamic Inheritance?
The entire trust deed is in conflict with the Shariah. A trust entity has absolutely no Shar‟i validity. However, it may be adopted to circumvent certain kuffaar laws. But the…
A friend who was in need and who was entitled to accept Zakaat due to his poverty, asked for a loan.
Your Zakaat was discharged when your friend had accepted it. The best is to give the money as Sadqah to a poor Muslim . If you are in need, you may use the money for yourself.
A house was bought with haraam money which was acquired from gambling, interest and other haraam ways.
No! The house must incumbently be given away as Sadqah or it may be sold and the money given as Sadqah. It is not permissible for the heirs to even live in the haraam house.
Is it permissible to combine and shorten Salaat on a journey?
Followers of the Shaafi‟ Math-hab are allowed to shorten and combine Salaat on a journey. It is not permissible for Hanafis.
Is it permissible for a principal to sit in a meeting with an apa who is in pardah alone in a class then records the conversation and hides the fact t
The two fornicators/ adulterers were not alone. Shaitaan was present without doubt. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that when a man and a woman are „alone‟, shaitaan…