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  • Is the South African Islamic marriage certificate recognized by South African law?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer The Islamic Nikah is not yet legally recognised in SA law. The only marriage contract permissible in Shari'ah is…
  • Uncalled family arguments.

    July 29, 2012
    My brother is a newly wed who was requested by his wife to rent his own place immediately after marriage,…
  • Is any seafood permissable? My Dad says eating shrimp, lobster etc is the same as eating pork,as it is forbidden for Hanafis. Is this correct?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer From seafood, only fish is made Halaal for us. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Two carions are made Halaal…
  • Will I have to pray normal prayers (Salaat) while in Dubai even if I intend to visit Ras-Al-Khaimah within 7 days?

    July 29, 2012
    Respected Mufti Sahab, As-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahui Wa Barakatuhu Jazak Allah for providing me an answer for my question No.…
  • What are the requirements when body excrement gets on your clothes?

    July 29, 2012
    If excrement spoils your undergarments, and you do not wash, yet you still sleep with the same clothes, do you…
  • Is it ok to have an operation to remove scarring on the face?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is permissible to have the scars on the face removed through an operation. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
  • Is there any ibadah (such as salatul tasbeeh, fasting on day of arafat, etc) that can be done to be forgiven of a major sin and not just a minor sin?

    July 29, 2012
    2) I want to keep a fist-length beard but my non-muslim parents insist I trim it shorter. Do they have…
  • Dear Respected Ulama, Does the Islamic belief include belief in Pantheism?What is the Islamic belief on the hand, face, eyes etc. of Allah?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Imaan bil Ghayb (belief in the unseen) is an integral part of our faith. It is one of the…
  • Can we greet with salaam while picking up the telephone?

    July 29, 2012
    Respected Mufti Sahab, Can we greet with Salaam while picking up the telephone? what if the caller is non-muslim? If…
  • When we make duaa, are all of our requests granted, whether they be something Islamic (forgiveness of sins etc.), or something material?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) states, 'Whenever a Muslim asks from Allah Ta'ala, He grants him his request so long…
  • What dua should one recite for exams?

    July 29, 2012
    Jazakallah. Answer Recite, 'Rabbi Inniy Mahgloobun Fantasir.' and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Original Source Link
  • My question is with reference to an Ishtikhara. It is on behalf of a relative that I’m sending this to you.

    July 29, 2012
    A blood relative of mine has been engaged for over a year. Because of continuing issues which keep arising either…
  • Is it permissable to pleasure ones wife by inserting the finger in the private parts.

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Original Source Link
  • Does salaat al istikhara works when you are not neutral and could you get an answer even before you say the duaa?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Salaatul Istikhaara is performed when one is in a doubt and is unable to make a decision. If one…
  • Can you tell me that if a person gives his wife a divorce in the court, according to the English law does this nullify his Islamic Marriage.

    July 29, 2012
    I would like to know whether my wife is still my wife according to the sharia. When I have signed…
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