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  • If one asks Allah for forgiveness, how do we know that we have been forgiven?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer If one fulfils the conditions of repentance, i.e. regret and make firm intention to reform, then surely Allah Ta'ala…
  • Can you elaborate on the well being of those Muslims who died while performing the Hajj? Is it true that they are actually selected by Allah SWT?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer A person who passes away while performing Hajj is selected by Allah and indeed very fortunate. Such a person…
  • Do Jews believe that Jesus (Peace unto him) did not die on the cross for our sins?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer We are not aware of the Jewish belief. Mufti Ebrahim Desai Original Source Link
  • Do we need to recite Sura Fatiha while in Jamaah, while preforming namaz behind Imam?

    August 1, 2012
    Some people say we should not recite Sura Fateha whenever in Jamat. Some say we have to recite Sura Fatiha.…
  • If I perform my wudu in the morning and wear socks, and then break my wude (while socks on) can I wipe water over my socks during wudu instead of taking them off?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Masah on regular socks is not permissible. In order for the Wudhu to be valid, one must remove the…
  • If a sister has children, when she takes on a husband, what is his role in their life?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) married Umm Salmah (Radhiallaahu Anha) who was a widow with her child from the previous…
  • Is singing about Islam allowed even if it doesn’t involve instruments? What if it only involves a duff (drum)

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Singing about Islam without any musical instruments is permissible.Present day drums is an integral part of music, therefore, not…
  • Does dry-cleaning of clothes make them paak (pure)? What if they are mixed with those of non-muslims?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer If the dry-cleaner uses a washing chemical repeatedly, the impure clothes will make the chemical impure.and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
  • The example given from Sura 59 does not mean covering the face – a cloak only covers the head/body. Correct?

    August 1, 2012
    The above question is in response to one of your answers about veiling the face. I have never heard of…
  • Can Muslims drink Coca Cola or Pepsi?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Principally, if the alcohol is extracted from grapes or dates it is notpermissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, 'Khamr…
  • Is crab and prawn (shrimp) a haram food?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer According to the three Madhaahib, viz. Shaaf'ee, Maaliki and Hanbaliy, Craband prawns are permissible, irrespective of them being fish…
  • Is it permissible to eat Vanilla Ice-cream in any of the restaurants where they sell haram food as well?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer If a restaurant sells Haraam food, how can they be trusted regarding the icecream being Halaal.and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
  • I would like to know the if there is any type of practice that occurs when a child loses a tooth.

    August 1, 2012
    Answer There is no practise mentioned in Shari'ah upon losing a tooth.and Allah Ta'ala Knows BestMufti Ebrahim Desai Original Source…
  • When praying salat is it necessary for the heels of the congregation as well as the shoulders tobe touching? Also, is it bidah to pray collective dua after fard salat?

    August 1, 2012
    I would prefer to get the evidence concerning this matter. I follow the hanafi madhab and have been practising collective…
  • I read that one of the signs of judgement day is women being subordinates to their husbands.

    August 1, 2012
    Does this mean that women have no value in Islam? Answer Kindly refer to our article, 'Equality and Status of…
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