Find answers to your Islamic questions by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.
Q: I have a question regarding the Hateem. Please assist. The following riwayats come in Musnad-e-Ahmad, Abu Dawood and a few other famous Hadith books روي عمرو بن حزم قال: رآني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم متكئا على قبر. فقال: «لا تؤذ صاحب هذا القبر.» أو «لاتؤذه» رواه أحمد بإسناد صحيح. وعن أبي هريرة… read more »
Q: 1. Is it permissible to travel to attend the funeral of a close relative like one’s parents? 2. Can one travel after the burial of a close relative like the husband of one’s sister to console one’s sister and others? A: 1. Yes. 2. Yes And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered… read more »
Q: My father is a Hindu! He says he believes in one God but his religion is Hindu. He doesn’t take part in any of the beliefs and he does not attend the temple. The only thing he does is when a death happens he will do what the religion says until the burial. My… read more »
Q: What is the ruling regarding delaying the ghusl and burial of a deceased person? If a person dies at night or in the evening and it is possible to wash him/her that very day but burial can only be done the next day due to restrictions from the cemetery, is it better to wash… read more »
Q: Kindly advise on below inheritance issue: Marhoom left behind wife, 3 sons and 4 daughters. No will, nor any wasiyyat made (written). Marhoom left cash , car and clothes, and house behind. 1. How will estate be distributed? 2. As far as qadha rozas and salaahs are concerned, how should the estate sort this… read more »
Q: In case of a death in a family, for example the father dies, then who is responsible for fulfilling the requirements such as bringing kafan, digging the grave, making arrangements for the guests to sit and stay, and so on? Because the near ones such as the wife, sons and daughters of the deceased… read more »
Q: My father passed away approximately seven years ago. My brother was the appointed executor of the estate. However, until today, he refuses to wind up the estate. Over the years since my father’s demise, my brother has continued to run the business and deal in the assets left by my father at his own… read more »
Q: My grandfather, may Allah have mercy on him, owns a land that was a burial site about 40 years ago. It was deserted but now the land is in the middle of the city and we want to sell it or make use of it. I want to know if it is halaal to… read more »
Q: My question is regarding the fidya for salah of my grandfather that passed away (May Allah forgive his sins and bless his soul). Our family (including aunts and uncles in Pakistan, USA and UK) decided to pay the fidya for his 29 years worth of salaahs that he didn’t pray but the problem we… read more »
Q: I have converted to being a Muslim from an Ismaili (Ismailee) sect and Alhumdulillah, my wife and my children have also converted. I can’t thank Allah Ta’ala enough for His guidance and mercy! However, unfortunately none of the other members of my family have accepted the truth. My parents, my sister, my in-laws, and… read more »