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Q. My friend committed Zina and her child was born out of wedlock. Her child’s biological father (both of them are Muslim) claims that he has the right to keep the name of the child. He said that he did Aqeeqah for the child with the name he has kept and not the name the… read more »
Q. The constitutional court of South Africa has ruled that the personal use of Dagga is not a criminal offence. Is it considered an offence is Islam? A. In terms of Shariah, Marijuana/Dagga is an intoxicant and holds the ruling of prohibition as is the case of all other intoxicants. Umm Salamah Radhiyallahu Anha says,… read more »
Q. Is there any belief in Islam that after a person passes away, a person’s soul moves into another form, like a form of an animal, bird or insect and roams around one’s house, family and friends looking over them? A. The belief in resurrection and life after death is one of the fundamental and… read more »
Q. My mother who is divorced is not happy with me meeting my father’s sisters and his other relatives. At first she refused to let me meet them, then she left the decision on me. I know she won’t be too happy if I meet them. In this case, am I supposed to maintain my… read more »
If a legal notice of divorce is sent to wife at her home (maike), 1 talaq is completed or 3. Is it mandatory to give maintenance money every month to divorced wife? If she claims maintenance money through court, what I am supposed to do? Is Talaq not preferred in Islam by Allah Subhanahu Ta’ala?… read more »
Q. I work at a military organization. The social evenings in our organization are forced on us to be joined, and if not attended, it is considered a disobedience to the direct orders and disciplinary actions are taken accordingly. The social evenings include welcome and farewell dinners and other dinning out parties. The seating arrangements… read more »
Q. Is it permissible to charge an entrance fee for an archery tournament where the entrance fees are used for the cost of the courts, the cost of the referees etc.? The trophies and medals for the tournaments are given by the facilitators of the event. Is this a form of gambling? A. If the… read more »
Ref. No. 1295 Is it not compulsory for an Islamic expert to understand current situation and current knowledge in order to give their opinion (Fatwa) regarding these issues like Banking, Insurance, Alcohol, Business, Loan, Education, Science, Health, Photography, Videography, Internet, Computer etc ? Like for example alcohol is used as an disinfectant in hospitals and… read more »
Ref. No. 1306 Assalamualaikum, As you know that Videos, photos and many other things preserves events in a real time i.e. when it happens. So, to know the truth these techniques are extremely helpful to deliver the justice. Islam wants justice to be revealed at any cost and there must not be even a iota… read more »
Question: As Salaam Alaikum!! With due respect Mufti sb I wanted to ask a question. Please reply to it as it is urgently needed. If someone commits a sin requiring of Hadd penalty for example Zina or drinking wine so if Allah conceals his sin, should he conceal it as well and not confess in… read more »