Mufti / signatory

Arshad Ali

205 fatawa · Answered 205

Ask Imaam · 201Jamiat KZN · 4

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Fatawa

  1. Does the devil grant fame? What is the point of a hijab? Why is music bad? Why do Muslims not eat meat?Ask Imaam · 22 Jan 2025
  2. Sunnah of keeping a beard.Jamiat KZN · 14 Sep 2024
  3. Ghusl with contact lensAsk Imaam · 5 Jun 2024
  4. Imam Bukhari’s life and MadhabAsk Imaam · 4 May 2022
  5. Should I leave my job to pray the Jumuah Salah?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2021
  6. Leading Taraweeh with impermissible haircutAsk Imaam · 20 Apr 2021
  7. Sunnah of childbirth - What can i do/not do?Ask Imaam · 7 Jun 2020
  8. Taraweeh Salah behind an Imam who shaves/trims his beard - Is it permissible?Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2020
  9. Menopausal bleeding clarification.Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2016
  10. Can 1 Qurbani suffice for the entire household?Ask Imaam · 10 Sep 2016
  11. I would like to know if u miss a sajdah in the Taraweeh Salaat, do we have to repeat the 2 Rakaats?Ask Imaam · 17 Jul 2015
  12. Employment AgencyAsk Imaam · 2 Jul 2015
  13. Employment AgencyAsk Imaam · 13 May 2015
  14. When is the Rooh(soul) blown into the foetus?Jamiat KZN · 4 May 2015
  15. When is the Rooh(soul) blown into the foetus?Ask Imaam · 1 May 2015
  16. Why shouldn’t I listen to Imran Hosein?Jamiat KZN · 12 Feb 2015
  17. Vaginal DischargeJamiat KZN · 9 Feb 2015
  18. According to Shariah, when does the limbs of a baby form?Ask Imaam · 15 Jan 2015
  19. How to perform missed Sajdah TilawatAsk Imaam · 10 Jan 2015
  20. Why is a Murtadah’s (female renegade) wealth inherited and not a Murtad’s (except what was earned in Islam)?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2014
  21. What should i do if any verbal mistakes happen in salah?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2014
  22. Can a woman travel without a Mahram?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2014
  23. Is it permissible to lay on your stomach?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2014
  24. Interest incomeAsk Imaam · 27 Nov 2014
  25. Is it Kufr to assist the disbelievers against the Believers?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2014
  26. Leaving Salah because of depressionAsk Imaam · 21 Nov 2014
  27. Ruling on working in Airline Company\ Airlines serves which sells Alcohol to customersAsk Imaam · 21 Nov 2014
  28. A dream interpretationAsk Imaam · 21 Nov 2014
  29. What is the fatwa regarding clear or white discharge?Ask Imaam · 19 Nov 2014
  30. Is broiler chicken halal in Islam?Ask Imaam · 19 Nov 2014
  31. Disgracing SomeoneAsk Imaam · 18 Nov 2014
  32. What you should do if you happen to find/come across some money or valuables?Ask Imaam · 17 Nov 2014
  33. Is it allowed to use a pen which has some gold parts or decorations?Ask Imaam · 13 Nov 2014
  34. Am I required to pay the salary back to the employer, I was still getting paid during those weeks (sick pay)?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2014
  35. What do I have to do if impurity falls on food or in water?Ask Imaam · 11 Nov 2014
  36. Giving cards on occasions such as weddings, get well soon etc.Ask Imaam · 11 Nov 2014
  37. What is the basis for Durood Nariya, Durood Akbar?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2014
  38. Is it allowed for a woman to pencil her eyebrows?Ask Imaam · 8 Nov 2014
  39. Reply to an allegation made by a Christian scholar Zakariya BoutrousAsk Imaam · 7 Nov 2014
  40. Do I have grounds for Khula after 6 years of marriage?Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2014
  41. Is it allowed to do temporary contraception after birth?Ask Imaam · 4 Nov 2014
  42. Benefits of honey and Black seed mentioned in the Quran?Ask Imaam · 23 Oct 2014
  43. Seeing a dream in IstikharahAsk Imaam · 21 Oct 2014
  44. Marital problemsAsk Imaam · 20 Oct 2014
  45. Is binary trading permissible?Ask Imaam · 20 Oct 2014
  46. Sunnah of keeping a beard.Ask Imaam · 18 Oct 2014
  47. Problems with wife working as an Alimah and girls boarding in Madrasas.Ask Imaam · 18 Oct 2014
  48. Mistake in doing IstinjaAsk Imaam · 6 Oct 2014
  49. Is it permissible to accept a Referral bonus?Ask Imaam · 6 Oct 2014
  50. Is vanilla essence and wine vinegar Halal?Ask Imaam · 4 Oct 2014
  51. How can some awliya (pious people) know of their death, when only Allah has knowledge of the unseen?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2014
  52. Is it permissible/allowed for a young woman to live alone?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2014
  53. Does separation between the husband and wife invalidate the Nikah?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2014
  54. What is the ruling on vanilla extract and vanillin?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2014
  55. I am residing in Jeddah, can I perform Salah in Haram without doing Umrah?Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2014
  56. Unable to perform Salah due to taking water tablets.Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2014
  57. The plague of AmwaasAsk Imaam · 24 Sep 2014
  58. Separate row for children in the Masjid.Ask Imaam · 20 Sep 2014
  59. What are the mother and father's rights with respect to disallowing a child to move out of their family home under any circumstance?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2014
  60. Does responding with yes or Ok to a divorce thought constitute divorce?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2014
  61. Bokashi compostingAsk Imaam · 18 Sep 2014
  62. What is Istikharah?Ask Imaam · 17 Sep 2014
  63. Wali for NikahAsk Imaam · 17 Sep 2014
  64. Can I charge a penalty for late paymentsAsk Imaam · 16 Sep 2014
  65. Civil divorceAsk Imaam · 16 Sep 2014
  66. Feeding Haram to animalsAsk Imaam · 16 Sep 2014
  67. Nikah through text messagesAsk Imaam · 15 Sep 2014
  68. Please advice on Durood Naariyyah and its authenticity?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2014
  69. Why shouldn’t I listen to Imran Hosein?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2014
  70. What is the ruling on medical aid?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2014
  71. Are perfumes containing alcohol permissible?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2014
  72. Sajdah Tilawah in TarawihAsk Imaam · 3 Sep 2014
  73. Masturbation problemAsk Imaam · 1 Sep 2014
  74. The mere thought of divorce does not constitute divorceAsk Imaam · 31 Aug 2014
  75. Taking a suppository does not necessitate ghuslAsk Imaam · 30 Aug 2014
  76. Using someone else’s Wi-F, Birthdays, digital picturesAsk Imaam · 30 Aug 2014
  77. Is divorce over a text message valid?Ask Imaam · 30 Aug 2014
  78. Is it permissible to consume eggs which have red spots?Ask Imaam · 29 Aug 2014
  79. Forging information to get legal statusAsk Imaam · 28 Aug 2014
  80. Salaah timingsAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2014
  81. Permissibility of compostingAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2014
  82. Are the use of smileys/emoticons permissible?Ask Imaam · 23 Aug 2014
  83. Secret NikahAsk Imaam · 22 Aug 2014
  84. Is this a valid ground in Shariah for divorce?Ask Imaam · 19 Aug 2014
  85. Husband and in-lawsAsk Imaam · 16 Aug 2014
  86. Student insuranceAsk Imaam · 15 Aug 2014
  87. Divorce in state of angerAsk Imaam · 12 Aug 2014
  88. Music in IslamAsk Imaam · 9 Aug 2014
  89. Qadha of SalaahsAsk Imaam · 30 Jul 2014
  90. Is it permissible for women to wear a platinum ring?Ask Imaam · 29 Jul 2014
  91. Abortion questionAsk Imaam · 22 Jul 2014
  92. Working as a Web DeveloperAsk Imaam · 22 Jul 2014
  93. TaqleedAsk Imaam · 17 Jul 2014
  94. Employment AgencyAsk Imaam · 15 Jul 2014
  95. Using mobile in toilet. Duas mentioned in Surah Aal Imraan.Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2014
  96. Is it true that the lifespan of the Ummah will be 1500 years?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2014
  97. Date of recognition of liability for zakaat purposesAsk Imaam · 14 Jul 2014
  98. Can we use deodorant or cream or body lotions which contains benzyl alcohol during prayers or after prayers?Ask Imaam · 13 Jul 2014
  99. Qadhas on Salaat and Qadha/Kaffarah on fasts due to negligenceAsk Imaam · 13 Jul 2014
  100. What is the correct pronunciation of Angel Jibraaeel AS? Is it Jibreel or Jibraeel?Ask Imaam · 12 Jul 2014
  101. Marital problemsAsk Imaam · 12 Jul 2014
  102. Can I be exempted from fasting due to severity of my health?Ask Imaam · 9 Jul 2014
  103. Breaking fast due to breastfeedingAsk Imaam · 4 Jul 2014
  104. Sickness during fastingAsk Imaam · 3 Jul 2014
  105. Hunting and fishing in Ramadan.Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2014
  106. Injection during fastingAsk Imaam · 13 Jun 2014
  107. The science of Dream interpretationsAsk Imaam · 11 Jun 2014
  108. Working as an airhostess, calculating suhoor and iftar on plane.Ask Imaam · 8 Jun 2014
  109. Pronunciation of the Kalimah. Firaun’s body.Ask Imaam · 30 May 2014
  110. Can one fast and pray salaah for someone who is living and send the reward for them?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2014
  111. Sadd al-dharā’i‘ (blocking the means to evil)Ask Imaam · 27 May 2014
  112. Istinjaa and istibraaAsk Imaam · 25 May 2014
  113. Using mobile in toilet. Duas mentioned in Surah Aal Imraan.Ask Imaam · 24 May 2014
  114. Can one fast and pray salaah for someone who is living and send the reward for them?Ask Imaam · 21 May 2014
  115. When is the Rooh(soul) blown into the foetus?Ask Imaam · 18 May 2014
  116. Repaying loanAsk Imaam · 12 May 2014
  117. Qadha of Sajdah TilawahAsk Imaam · 7 May 2014
  118. Cases in which lying is permitted.Ask Imaam · 6 May 2014
  119. Does looking at a woman’s private part constitute Hurmat-e-musahara?Ask Imaam · 23 Apr 2014
  120. Calling she by heAsk Imaam · 20 Apr 2014
  121. Is it permissible for women to look at men?Ask Imaam · 18 Apr 2014
  122. Is divorce in the state of drunkenness valid?Ask Imaam · 17 Apr 2014
  123. Is it permissible to tell a person who is going to visit the grave of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to convey ones Salaam?Ask Imaam · 17 Apr 2014
  124. Authentic websites and books.Ask Imaam · 16 Apr 2014
  125. Is having a beard necessary to give Azan. Is the Nikah valid?Ask Imaam · 16 Apr 2014
  126. Cases in which lying is permittedAsk Imaam · 10 Apr 2014
  127. The great battle (Almalhama Alkubra)Ask Imaam · 9 Apr 2014
  128. Intention when performing IbadahAsk Imaam · 7 Apr 2014
  129. Hanafi Husband and Ahle hadeeth wifeAsk Imaam · 2 Apr 2014
  130. When did the battle of Khaibar take place and how many Sahabah took part?Ask Imaam · 27 Mar 2014
  131. Intercourse during NifaasAsk Imaam · 22 Mar 2014
  132. How is Mubahala done?Ask Imaam · 20 Mar 2014
  133. When does Hurmat ul Musharah take place?Ask Imaam · 20 Mar 2014
  134. Were the wives of Rasul (Sallalahu Alahi Wa Sallam) unable to conceive?Ask Imaam · 19 Mar 2014
  135. Is Quoting a Kufr statement considered as kufr?Ask Imaam · 15 Mar 2014
  136. Obstacles and doubts in getting married.Ask Imaam · 14 Mar 2014
  137. How can i remove the Dua I made against someone?Ask Imaam · 10 Mar 2014
  138. Is it permissible to use the Wi-Fi in my building?Ask Imaam · 7 Mar 2014
  139. Visiting the graves of the piousAsk Imaam · 7 Mar 2014
  140. How should the missed Rakaats in Jamaat be completed?Ask Imaam · 5 Mar 2014
  141. What is the awrah of a Muslim woman to a Muslim woman and to a non Muslim woman?Ask Imaam · 28 Feb 2014
  142. Is taking a home loan permissible?Ask Imaam · 28 Feb 2014
  143. Is ghusl compulsory if one is uncertain whether the wetness is mani, mazi or wadi?Ask Imaam · 27 Feb 2014
  144. Is a person suffering from bipolar disorder excused for his sins?Ask Imaam · 25 Feb 2014
  145. Ghusl with contact lensAsk Imaam · 24 Feb 2014
  146. Is it permissible to perform two Rakaats Nafl before Maghrib Salaah?Ask Imaam · 24 Feb 2014
  147. Is Salah valid while standing alone in a saff?Ask Imaam · 22 Feb 2014
  148. What should be said to a person who does Sunnah but leaves out Faraaidh?Ask Imaam · 19 Feb 2014
  149. Which Ayaats are Ayat ush Shifaa? If a Masbuq unmindfully makes Salaam with the Imam, is his Salah valid?Ask Imaam · 14 Feb 2014
  150. Are protein powders Halal?Ask Imaam · 11 Feb 2014
  151. Do Muslims worship the Ka’bah and why do we stone the Shaitan in Hajj?Ask Imaam · 11 Feb 2014
  152. Are girls allowed to show their body in front of other girls?Ask Imaam · 10 Feb 2014
  153. Staying away from pornography and masturbationAsk Imaam · 8 Feb 2014
  154. Can my mother preform Hajj with my father’s brother and his wife?Ask Imaam · 30 Jan 2014
  155. Non-mahram entering the house.Ask Imaam · 26 Jan 2014
  156. Can I do Nikah again after having a secret Nikah?Ask Imaam · 23 Jan 2014
  157. Why does Allah hate a muslim when other muslims do the same sin and get away with it?Ask Imaam · 18 Jan 2014
  158. Is it permissible to cook food at the home of the deceased?Ask Imaam · 10 Jan 2014
  159. What should be done with the furniture and items given by the in laws after divorce?Ask Imaam · 4 Jan 2014
  160. Is it permissible to work as a programmer writing software for banks?Ask Imaam · 30 Dec 2013
  161. Is the 6 Kalimas proven from Hadith? Differences of the Shias.Ask Imaam · 22 Dec 2013
  162. Is wiping sufficient after urinating?Ask Imaam · 20 Dec 2013
  163. Is it permissible to use permanent hair dye? Is Garnier hair dye permissible to use?Ask Imaam · 14 Dec 2013
  164. Is Damm compulsory if Qurbani was done before Rami, and if pebbles for Rami was collected from the Jamaraat?Ask Imaam · 14 Dec 2013
  165. Should the husband and wife have separate accounts?Is celebrating birthday, watching TV permissible? How do animals glorify Allah?Ask Imaam · 14 Dec 2013
  166. Do I have to pay the remaining Mahr?Ask Imaam · 13 Dec 2013
  167. Can I sell a car purchased on Murabaha before paying the instalments?Ask Imaam · 9 Dec 2013
  168. Advice on choosing a religious husbandAsk Imaam · 8 Dec 2013
  169. Is it permissible to recite Darood with friends in a chain for 24 Hrs?Ask Imaam · 7 Dec 2013
  170. Is joining two prayers together (Jama) during travelling permissible?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2013
  171. Is reconciliation necessary if it may lead to further arguments?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2013
  172. Would it be permissible to take an interest bearing loan if the subsidy is more than the interest?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2013
  173. Hadith regarding the black flags (banners) before the end of timesAsk Imaam · 26 Nov 2013
  174. Whom should be appointed as the Imam?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2013
  175. Is it allowed in Islam to choose your baby’s gender through treatment?Ask Imaam · 20 Nov 2013
  176. Bonded property, conventional banks and Islamic banks, permissibility of income from banks.Ask Imaam · 18 Nov 2013
  177. How to purify mattress from alcohol?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2013
  178. Problem of urine drops after bathing.Ask Imaam · 8 Nov 2013
  179. Unanswered questionsAsk Imaam · 6 Nov 2013
  180. Is the clause of “divorce due to maladjustment” in Nikah valid?Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2013
  181. How much profit is permissible in Islam?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2013
  182. Ruling on dischargeAsk Imaam · 2 Nov 2013
  183. Is Talaq in the state of being medically intoxicated?Ask Imaam · 1 Nov 2013
  184. Is the Nikah still valid?Ask Imaam · 27 Oct 2013
  185. Advice on father having interest bearing accountAsk Imaam · 25 Oct 2013
  186. Is IT(Information Technology) job in an insurance company permissible?Ask Imaam · 23 Oct 2013
  187. Is it permissible to attend a function without my spouse?Ask Imaam · 22 Oct 2013
  188. What is the correct time for Suhoor? Is reading the Manzil Sunnah?Ask Imaam · 15 Oct 2013
  189. How should the Walima be done?Ask Imaam · 9 Oct 2013
  190. How should the Qurbani meat be distributed?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2013
  191. Doubts (waswasa) when reading the QuranAsk Imaam · 3 Oct 2013
  192. Clarification on HalalaAsk Imaam · 1 Oct 2013
  193. Haidh or Nifaas after miscarriage?Ask Imaam · 1 Oct 2013
  194. Crossing in front a person in Salaah, interpretation of HadithAsk Imaam · 25 Sep 2013
  195. Is intercourse permissible towards the end of menses?Ask Imaam · 24 Sep 2013
  196. Is working in a non-Muslim court permissible?Ask Imaam · 18 Sep 2013
  197. Is there any time when Quran and Zikr cannot be read for the deceased?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2013
  198. Is Iddah necessary after divorce was filed for?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2013
  199. Does one have to repeat Salah if the second Salaam is left out? Does Kajal invalidates ones wudhu?Ask Imaam · 8 Sep 2013
  200. Salat ul Hajat after Fajr and Asr, and reciting AlKahf on FridayAsk Imaam · 8 Sep 2013
  201. Is it permissible to inform a person of his fiancé’s immoral habits?Ask Imaam · 8 Sep 2013
  202. Is it permissible to develop a video site?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2013
  203. Are corneal transplants permissible?Ask Imaam · 31 Aug 2013
  204. To whom can Zakah be given?Ask Imaam · 31 Aug 2013
  205. Is it permissible for an Imam to raise funds for the town’s Islamic school in the masjid?Ask Imaam · 30 Aug 2013