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  • Can a man marry his aunty?

    August 1, 2012
    My paternal grandmother and my aunties father are brother and sister, thus the woman mentioned in the above question becomes…
  • I know that Muslims can´t eat pork. But what about raw fish or raw meat? Can Muslims eats raw meat like sushi or raw kibe steak?

    August 1, 2012
    The Quran specify about the danger of eating pork and other meals but not about raw meat like sushi or…
  • There are Muslims who believe that Hawa was created from the rib taken from Adam that’s why we find in a man one rib less. I would like to hear what our oulamaa say on this matter.

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Rasulallah said that Hawa (AS) was created from the rib of Adam (AS). We are unable to comment on…
  • Can you kindly explain how to use the lota after one uses the washroom and why is it used?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer The lota is a water can used to fill water in order to make istinja. (Cleanse oneself after answering…
  • I am a confining mother. At the end of my confinement it is compulsory for me to have a ghusl bath. Is it compulsory for the baby to have ghusl and read namaaz with parent.

    August 1, 2012
    Answer The maximum period of confinement is 40 days. A female's period of confinement (Nifaas) ends upon the bleeding ending…
  • Is it permissable to photograph a person demonstrating the correct postures of salaat.These pictures will be used in a kitaab for illustrative purposes.

    August 1, 2012
    Answer The photographs should be without the head. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Original Source…
  • Please provide proof from Hadith that Witr prayer is waajib.

    August 1, 2012
    Salafis say that Witr prayer is not waajib but only a very much emphasized sunnah. Answer Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam)…
  • I wanted to know the meaning and origin of the name “Rida”. Is it a male or female name?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Rida in Arabic means the pleasure of Allah. A male and female can be named Rida. and Allah Ta'ala…
  • Dear Ustaz, what is the hukum of wearing a handlace with bells( like most dancers wearing on their legs)for a woman?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer It is permissible for females to adorn themselves with any type of jewellery. Was salaam Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
  • Is it permissible to sell ties? i.e. neck ties and bow ties?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu With regard to pants and shirt, this mode of dressing has…
  • Is Nandos in Fordsburg-JHB (South Africa) halaal?Which are the halaal nandos outlets in Gauteng/KZN areas?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer To the best of our knowledge, no Nando oulet is certified as Halaal by SANHA. Was salaam Ahmad Kathrada…
  • A Muslim jamaat in Philadelphia says to delay someones shahada is kufr and that the dalil is in the Holy Qu’ran. Please, is this correct?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer If a person wants to accept Islam, one should embrace the opportunity and explain the person the different tenets…
  • I am looking for a saying in Islam that is similar to the Judeo-Christian “Golden Rule” of “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'You are not a believer until you love for your brother what you love…
  • Can you please tell me the meaning of my name, Hassan?

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Hassan means handsome. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Original Source Link
  • Salaam, I would like to know what is the ruling on a married muslim woman dyeing her hair to cover grey hair. Was salaam Jazakullah khairun

    August 1, 2012
    Answer Pure black dye is not permissible. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, "There will be people who will come later…
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