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: There is a girl whom I like very much and when my family met her family, my parents didn’t like her family much because they don’t follow parda. My parents said they don’t like the girl but if I am persistent with the girl they don’t have any problem. The girl is pious and committed… read more »
Q: What is the Islamic ruling on dating? Will there be any difference in the ruling if the boy and girl are engaged and intend to get married in the future? A: In Islam, it is not permissible for a non-mahram male and female to be in contact or to have a casual relationship with each other…. read more »
Q: I want to know whether listening to contemporary nasheeds are ok or are they haraam? A: Personally we do not encourage nasheeds. Some of the reasons are: 1. Many are sung in musical tones. 2. Sometimes there is a discreet background music. 3. Many a time, these singers themselves are not concerned about deen. 4. People who… read more »
Q: I am a youtuber and making programming language tutorial videos. So is it halaal or haraam to use simple music (without voice) in video background? A: All types of music is impermissible, whether simple or complex. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Source
Q: When giving a loan without interest, we charge a loan process amount. Is this haraam or not? A: Obviously it is haraam. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach) Source
Q: A person wishes to take out third-party insurance. He claims that this form of insurance is permissible because the insurance company will not pay him anything in the event of an accident but will rather pay out the third party. Is third party insurance permissible? A: All forms of insurance are haraam due to the elements… read more »
Q: I have a restaurant and for marketing I am giving Netflix subscription for free. Netflix is a platform where there are educational and other tv shows, so is it permissible to do so? As it depends on the person for what he uses it. A: Since Netflix is a movie streaming website which shows… read more »
Q: Is flying kites makrooh-e-tahreemi? If yes, what should I do with the kite? Can it be sold, purchased, hired, or given to anyone for free. If an item is makrooh-e-tahreemi or haraam, does it have to be destroyed or can it be sold or purchased or can I keep it or hire it or give… read more »
Q: My father works in an insurance company which is being run by Muslims and follows Muslim laws. He himself is an insurance agent who does insurance of different people and the more people participate, the more commission he gets. I want to know whether the money he earns is considered halal? Because the insurance… read more »
Q: Is it permissible to serve pork in your house for your non-Muslim guest? A: This is not permissible. Just as consuming it is haraam, similarly, touching it, purchasing it, selling it or feeding it to others is also haraam. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best. Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked &… read more »