1. Are spiritual powers permissible, powers like being to be resistant to Machete attacks, flying,giving deathly(literally) punches,chewing glass and not get cut and viewing jinns. I ask because i have seen Indonesian Muslims set explosives on their bodies and not blow up, also I know of people with these powers who are very pious. Are these powers permissible, your assistance is appreciated. 2. Can a muslimah(recently converted) live with her non-muslim(christian) family. 3. I live in a secular country, and I am still in school, my beard has grown to a length of about half of the little finger.My school’s principal and discipline masters are telling me to shave it off,i doubt talking to her will do much good since i am the only one who is persistent in keping a beard,also i wish to say that there are many ustaz in my country who do not keep a beard the length of a fist, will it be okay to trim it with a scissors? Thank You.
Allah Taala mentioned the miracles of some prophets in the Quran. For
example, the melting and moulding of steel in the hands of Dawood (AS), the
curing of the naturally blind, and dumb by Easa (AS). The splitting of the
moon by Rasulullah (SAW). Many companions and pious people also performed
miracles. For example, a Sahabi, Khalid Ibn Waleed (RA) drank a utensil of
fatal poison but did not effect him at all. In view of the aforegoing and
many more incidents, it is the belief of the Ahlus-Sunnah that Mu’jizaat
(miracles performance by pious people) are Haq (true) and they are powers
gifted by Allah and not earned. Shariah does not recognise training oneself
to perform miracles. If the powers referred to in your question are
performed by pious people who also adhere to the Shariah, then they will
regard as Karaamaat. If they are performed by people guilty of violating and
transgressing the laws of Allah or performed after training, then that is
not Karaamaat. Such miracles have no basis in Shariah.
In order for us to comment, kindly answer the following:
Does her family know of her reversion and what is their attitude towards
her?
Is she able to practice Islam while being with her?
Elaborate on any other family related issue and her reversion.
It is compulsory for a male to keep a beard to the length of ones fist. You
stated that you doubt talking to the teacher will make a difference. We
advise you seek an appointment with your teacher and discuss your religious
convictions of keeping a beard. For that, we advise you prepare
exceptionally well, with references from sources of Shariah, logic, and
religious freedom. The purpose is to convince and influence the mindset of
your teacher. You should also apply your discretion, wisdom and diplomacy
in your meetings and presentation to your teacher. If you are unsuccessful,
you should place your attempt on record and take the matter to the
principle. You may also consider seeking the assistance of your local
Islamic Organisation to represent you and other Muslim students at school.
That may be more effective. Obviously, the Islamically organisation must be
Orientated and sincerely advance the course of Islam. You should not succumb
to the advice or pressure of your teacher. Your steadfastness and patience
will yield positive results if you are sincere and turn your gaze to Allah.
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.