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  • In ‘Reliance of the traveller’ from the Shafi’ee madhab it is stated that gambling is permissible. What does this mean? is this all types of gambling or one kind. jazakallah

    July 29, 2012
    what is the reward of praying in jamaat, but not in the mosque? Answer 1. Gambling is strictly prohibited in…
  • What is a blessed marriage? I have come accross a hadith stating “The most blessed nikah is the one with the least expenses.”

    July 29, 2012
    Dear Mufti Sahib, Assalam-o-alykum! I have come accross a hadith stating "The most blessed nikah is the one with the…
  • Can one see nude pictures for his/her own satisfaction?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is strictly prohibited to see nude pictures in order to satisfy oneself. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
  • Please could you tell me about Al-Khidr?

    July 29, 2012
    Some people say he is the living prophet and comes to you in your dreams - especially in Sri Lanka,…
  • Keeping of statues, does Shariah recognize concepts like ‘heritage belongs to all humanity’ in the case of pictures, images and statues, and Taliban.

    July 29, 2012
    1) The keeping of statues in museums and other public places? 2) The keeping of statues as objects of worship…
  • Allah has made only wives and slave-girls halal for men to have intercourcse with. Can you explain who these slave-girls are and what qualities do they have?

    July 29, 2012
    In this age and times who can be classified as slave-girl? Since the possibility of acquiring a slave-girl like the…
  • I have never had any contact with men (as I do purdah) and I dont think I could be a good wife and cope with intimacy. What can I do?

    July 29, 2012
    My parents are religious and I cant speak to them about such matters and I feel ashamed to do so.…
  • Regarding question 2454, I would like to know what the other mathabs say. Shukran again.

    July 29, 2012
    I received your answer on question 2454. I would realy like more information on this topic as to make a…
  • What is the ruling about hijab from brother-in-law? What is the ruling about the husband of sister. Is he mahram?

    July 29, 2012
    Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Sahib! I know the hadith that Brother of husband is death... and there is strict Hijab from…
  • Please explain to me what rukhsati is.

    July 29, 2012
    Answer The word 'Rukhsati' is an Urdu word literally meaning farewell. The word is generally used when the bride leaves…
  • Leaving dishes out at night.

    July 29, 2012
    My Mum says it is not permisable to leave out empty dishes, bowl etc curses descend at night and collect…
  • Is it permissible to fondle with one’s own chest?Also if water is used to satisfy one desires is it allowed?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is not permissible for one to awaken one's carnal desires and fondle with any part of his/her body…
  • Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a man who is not only member of Jamaat Islami (Maududi’s movement) but also a full time paid worker of the Jamaat?

    July 29, 2012
    Thank you. Answer It is permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a member of the Jamaati Islaami as they…
  • In one of the answers to your questions, you mentioned the prevailing madhabi principle of only taking ‘muttawatir’ issues into aqeedah and not ahad.

    July 29, 2012
    My question is, Mufti sahab please explain in detail as to why is it that Khabar-ul-Ahad is not to be…
  • I heard in a Friday Khutbah that we must do Astaghfar/Istighfar many times. What is the best way for this.

    July 29, 2012
    the Prophet Sallalahu Alaihi Wassalaam used to do it 10 times in the morning and night. What does this mean…
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