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 recently received the following message: Ihyaaud-Deen WhatsApp Broadcasts *Wearing black clothing in the month of Muharram* Q: In South Africa, should one avoid wearing black clothing during Muharram as the Shias wear black clothing? A: Yes, if wearing black clothing has some resemblance with the Shias then this should be avoided. My question is,… read more »
Q: My family has recently started giving food parcels to the less fortunate. It has gradually grown by numbers and is now once a week that a little over 100 food takeaway containers are given at 1 venue (more kids) and on another day, at a different venue, around 400 food packets are distributed. Majority… read more »
Q: I wanted to ask a query regarding Shariah compliant index funds. I read from Muft Taqi Usmani’s introduction to Islamic finance that investing in stocks is permissible based on 4 main conditions: 1. Majority of business activities being permissible, 2. Portion of income which is from Haram sources must be given to charity, 3. Majority… read more »
Q: For a long time now I have found it difficult to distinguish between the features of mazi and mani. I noticed that my everyday discharge has a smell to it, like the smell of mani. So when I do get mazi I feel it could be mani, but I’m always unsure. This is because… read more »
Q: Is it permissible to lease one’s property to a conventional bank? A: The majority dealings of all conventional banks are in total contradiction with the laws of Shari’ah. Their main operation revolves around interest and usury. Hence, it is not permissible to lease one’s property to a conventional bank. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى)… read more »
Q: Seeking knowledge vs time with family. I have two semesters left of a 4 year Arabic and Islamic studies program and I am also a 4th year student of the alim course program. I am in my early 30’s married and kids and also full time job. I have been a seeker of knowledge… read more »
Q: What is the document in shariah to take fatwa from majority of scholars? A: The procedure is that you look at an aalim who is reliable, reputable, authentic and not inclined towards the dunya and its comforts, and you may refer to him for all your deeni matters. And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows… read more »
Q: My native language is Chinese. Chinese language itself contains many daily used common words and phrases that can be classified as containing shirk. Of course, the majority of Chinese speakers never know what shirk is. For example, the Chinese word for “mind, thought, attitude”, which is a commonly used word, literally means “spirit/god” in… read more »
Q: The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) made dua: “O Allaah, cause me to live poor and cause me to die poor, and gather me among the poor on the Day of Resurrection”. He (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) also also said: “The poor will enter Jannah 500 years before the rich.” However on the other hand, Rasulullah… read more »
Q: The moisture left on my lips from washing my face/mouth during wudu, is this safe to be licked and ingested when fasting? Usually after I wiped my lips in wudu, I have to spit and then let my lips air dry and/or wipe with a tissue until dry. Today after wudu, the majority of… read more »