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  • Is a man obligated to pay his wife anything else besides the meher which is agreed upon in the Nikahnama, after divorcing his wife?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer When a person divorces his wife, he must maintain her by providing shelter and food for her during the…
  • Meaning of Zeean

    July 29, 2012
    .IT is a name and i read it in an Islamic names book and it meant beautiful and decorative.I just…
  • Is marriage permissible between a girl and her step-father’s brother?

    July 29, 2012
    I have a friend whose mother is married to a man who is not her real father. She wants to…
  • Some people say that when making dua after salaah and wiping your face with your hands is bidah and say there is no evidence for this. Please explain this showing the evidence.

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Dua after Fardh Salaat is accepted. Congregational Dua is also proven from the Shariáh.…
  • What is sunnah way of wearing turban?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer A turban may be worn with a Shimla (tail) or without a Shimla. Was salaam Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
  • Is it halal for men to wear gold plated stuff (ex: gold plated watches).

    July 29, 2012
    Gold is not halal for men. But what about gold plated watches. etc. Many watches now a days have gold…
  • Is Allah every where?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Saadu-deen Taftazani has explained the aspect of 'Where is Allah' in the following words, 'And he is not at…
  • Can a Muslim priest compel a follower to take permission from him or his clergy to conduct Niqah or funeral rites? Charge an exorbitant fees to conduct the religious rites, rituals and ceremonies?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer If the priest is responsible to manage the affairs of the Musjid, then his permission is required to conduct…
  • Can a Muslim clergy compel a follower to take permission from him or his clergy to conduct aquika ceremony for the new born child of a follower?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Aqeeqah is a Sunnah act. One does not require the permission of a clergy to perform the act. and…
  • Can a muslim clergy compel a follower to take permission from him or his clergy to offer or lead prayers?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer If an individual has the necessary qualifications in Shari?ah to perform Salaat, he does not require the permission of…
  • Is sajdah or prostration permissible in paying respect to of to honour of an Islamic religious or spiritual leader?What does Islam (Holy Quran, Shariah,Hadith)say about this?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is Haraam (strictly prohibited) to prostrate before anybody besides Allah. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai…
  • What does Islam (Holy Quran, Shariah, Hadith) say , if at all, about the female circucision or FGM – Female Genital Mutilation? Is it permissible or not permissible? Thank you

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu 1. Circumcision for males is Waajib (compulsory) according to Imaam Abu Hanifa. If…
  • Is it permissable to employ adult male servant in the house where the women is staying alone?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer No, it is not permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Original Source Link
  • Does “Ahmer” have any other meaning in Arabic other then “Red” color. in Pakistan this name is common. Does Arabs also use it as name?

    July 29, 2012
    Meaning less Names According to Sharia and Sunnah Should I change my name? Answer We are not aware of another…
  • Salaams. I’m american. Who do you think I should vote for Al-Gore or Bush.

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is permissible to take part with the following conditions; a) there is no obtstacle in accomplishing the laws…
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