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  • How did the Black race originate on earth?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer It originated from one of the sons of Hadhrat Nuh (Alayhis salaam)and Allah Ta'ala Knows BestMufti Ebrahim Desai Original…
  • Is it good for a Muslim to believe in dreams, for example dreams where the dead demand the living ones to prepare food for Sadaqa?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer If the deceased advises or instructs one in his dream to perform a virtuousact, while it is not necessary…
  • Is it allowed shaving the hair when a relative has passed away?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer To mourn the death of a person by shaving the hair was the practise of thepre-Islamic era. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu…
  • Is it permissible for a Muslim to take part in non-Islamic prayers conducted for example at funerals?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer It is not permissible for Muslims to attend any burial proceedings ofnon-Muslims.And Allah Ta'ala Knows BestWas salaam Original Source…
  • If the wife is refusing to put Hijaab, is it wrong to divorce her?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer There are two aspects here:One is I?elaam (to inform) and the other is I?emaal (to make others practice). Informing…
  • Is a bridal party allowed in an Islamic Nikah?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer In Islam, a Nikah is simple. It is not a ceremony. The couple should wear the Islamic attire at…
  • Is the dowry meant for the lady or her parents? Please enlighten because in most areas the lady is forced to give the money to her parents?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer The dowry is the right of the wife.and Allah Ta'ala Knows BestMufti Ebrahim Desai Original Source Link
  • If you do not know long Surahs you should not perform Tahajjud Salaat?

    August 1, 2012
    Tahajjud Salaat requires one to remain on Salaat (especially standing position) for a long time, reciting long Surahs. Answer One…
  • After Ihtilam (wet dreams) one notices that no fluid is released. In this case is ghusul (bath) compulsory?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer If one did not ejaculate during a wet dream, there is no Ghusl.and Allah Ta'ala Knows BestMufti Ebrahim Desai…
  • I heard that it is not obligatory for a Muslim woman to perform her prayers at the Mosque. Does this include Jumuah (Friday) prayers?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer A male should perform his Salaat with Jamaat in the Masjid. Salaat with Jamaat in the Masjid is 25…
  • There are some people who say that putting on Hijaab is not Islamic, but rather Arabic culture.

    August 1, 2012
    They add that even Mariam (Alayhas-Salaam), the mother of Issa (Alayhis-Salaam), used to cover herself even though she was not…
  • Where a bride or a groom is forced or threatened into marriage against their will, is it valid ?

    August 1, 2012
    In some traditional societies, bride or groom do not have a say in their marriages. Their parents choose bride or…
  • I wish to know how a married woman can maintain her Twahara, without actually washing the whole head as it is discouraged by chemical producers to do so often.

    August 1, 2012
    Most women relax their hair to qualify their beauty. Answer If a woman is in the state of impurity, she…
  • Is it permissible for a couple to be, to discuss in advance the mahr – dowry- the lady would request on Nikah?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer The Mahr should be finalised before the Nikah.And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.Mufti Ebrahim Desai Original Source Link
  • For how many years did our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) preach?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer For twenty three years. And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best. Mufti Ebrahim Desai Original Source Link
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