Search through over 69,000 Islamic AnswersThis answer was collected from DarulIftaaMW.com, which is the official website of Darul Iftaa Malawi, head by Mufti Safwaan Ibrahim.
He completed his Aalimiyyah studies in Darul Uloom Azaadville and further studied his Iftaa course at Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah – both in South Africa.
Question: Assalamu alaykum Today on whatsapp we have family groups where many information is passed on easily. One of the things discussed is making eesale sawab for the deceased eg reading a quraan khatam for a family deceased where the paras are distributed amongst those that are willing to read happily. Will this permisible?… read more »
Question: Is it okay to use PBUH or other initials or letter besides writing out the whole thing? Please answer with proof, proof from what the fuqaha have said will suffice Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. A Muslim obliged to send Darood and Salaam… read more »
Question: Asalaamu ‘alaikum, I know this issue was addressed on 6th November 2014 where understandably the water permeability of the brand “Inglot” was questionable. However, since then there have been nail polish created by Muslims with the purpose of being breathable so that it would not nullify a woman’s wudhu. A recent brand “Ruhi Essentials”… read more »
Question: Asalaamu walaikum, I need the air clear on a few things for fear of fitnah and misguidance InShaaAllah. 1. Is Cannabis considered to be an intoxicant? If so, does it has the characteristics of an intoxicating substance? 2.What are the medical permissibility of using this herb, as it has been proven to aid depression,… read more »
Question: Is it permissible to touch the words of the Quraan displayed on a phone, computer etc in a state of major or minor impurity? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Wudhu is required to touch the Quran. Therefore one should not touch the… read more »
Question: What is the ruling on turban like scarf which girls/women have adopted now? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The turban like scarf which women wear nowadays does not fulfil the compulsory requirements of covering the body, whether Hijaab in front of non Mahram… read more »
Question: Can one use mobile phone in bathroom, if there stored on his phone quran app or images of duas or Islamic literature? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. If the screen of the mobile phone is switched off, then the mobile phone being… read more »
Question: During the actual burial procedure – is there at any time a period where the mourning (paak-) ladies (remaining at the deceased’s home) are not allowed to read any Quraan; Dhikr, etc on behalf of the Marghoom? JazakALLAH and Regards Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum… read more »
Question: assalam.o.alaikum sir is it permissible in islam to read quran while sitting on bed? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible to read the Quraan while sitting on a bed. In doing so, one should sit upright when reading from the… read more »
Question: Slms mufti id like to know if its permissible having a quraan and yaseen recital a week before the wedding jazakaAllah Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. While we understand that the recitation of the Quran is indeed a means of barakah and blessings,… read more »