Mufti / signatory

Moulana Imraan Vawda

328 fatawa · Answered 323 · Checked 5 · Approved 5

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SuhaibAsk Imaam · 27 Nov 2008
Nephew makes me angry when reading Quran and SalaahAsk Imaam · 22 Jul 2007
I am a salaried person, how will I calculate the total amount of money at the end of the year because of eg. if I get some money in the eleventh month or even 6th month it is difficult to keep track monthlyAsk Imaam · 22 Jul 2007
I was wondering if girls my age are allowed to dye their hair...For hair removal is it acceptable for a girl to get her underarms waxed by another female?Ask Imaam · 22 Jul 2007
Can Zakaat be given to non Muslims?Ask Imaam · 22 Jul 2007
Does it mean that a Muslim who is wearing long trousers will go to hell?Ask Imaam · 22 Jul 2007
A madressa educates 100 children and specifies a fee of R250 per annum. The running costs are R50 000 per annum. Parents who cannot afford the fees sign an authorization to use Zakaat funds to pay for the educationAsk Imaam · 11 Nov 2006
I have heard people saying that if you pick up dirt from the mosque you get a hourisAsk Imaam · 31 Oct 2005
Who built Masji Al Aqsa?Ask Imaam · 10 Oct 2005
If a father-in-law accidently touches his daughter-in-law with emotions thinking it is his wife , what is the hukum in this case??Ask Imaam · 26 Aug 2005
what is the attitude of other schools (Malki, Shafai and Hanbli) towards Imam Asha'ri(rh) and Imam Maturidi(rh)?Ask Imaam · 21 Jul 2005
1: Is it allowed for a male to get his hair thinned in order to reduce the thickness of the hair?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2004
Can we offer Tahajjud and Salaat-ul-Tasbeeh with Jamaat (Congregation)?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2004
Please help me find a remedy for Black Magic?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2004
multiple period in one monthAsk Imaam · 8 Nov 2004
Are Muslim businesses obliged to accept returns from customers ?Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2004
confused, losing faith and need some help to restoreAsk Imaam · 7 Nov 2004
1)Are what the tablighi’s are practising correct? I know, the fact that they’re going out for the sake of Allah is a great reward,Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2004
1) Is it permissable to read the quran cross legged?Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2004
how to make a girl like me?Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2004
What’s the kaffarah for involving in physical relations with a non-Muslim girl, besides asking Allah for repentance? The girl wants to convert to Islam, and i have no problem getting married to her.Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2004
1. Is it true that if anone dies during the month of Ramadan, they will go straight to heaven?2. Can we make Du’aa for the time of our death to occur during the month of Ramadan?Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2004
Please clearify flowers on graves,why in question 6814 & 4081 contradicting each other?Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2004
Can I change the niyaah to make it more meaningful?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2004
Cosuming "plain" cheese...My son consumes a lot of cheese, and we have been told by persons that you are not allowed to eat cheese plainAsk Imaam · 3 Nov 2004
Can a women enter mosque during her periods?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2004
during Fajr salaah, I unintentionally burped while in sajda and some water came up. It only came up to the throat but did not reach the mouthAsk Imaam · 3 Nov 2004
Music Is prohibitedAsk Imaam · 3 Nov 2004
I am impotent due to excessive masturbation. At this stage parents want to make my marriage. What I should do? Is it must for me to obey their order?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2004
Is it Makruh to fast on Fridays? Why?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
What is the significance of making dua before iftar? Is it sunnah? Provide hadith(s) please.Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Is it allowed to get married in Safar Month?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Do women have to make up fasts they miss during Ramadan due to their periods? During these 7 days, do they have to give away any money every day against the missed fasts?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Can I still go for Hajj if I have debts?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
During performing wudhu a little amount blood comes out from the teeth when I salivateAsk Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
What are the fara’id of Salaah?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Can a syed give Zakat to his/her brother/sister who is also syedAsk Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Does a person have a right to distribute their wealth, by means of a Will, as they wish or is it mandatory to abide by the Islamic inheritance laws?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Whether a person visits Mecca and Masjid-ul-Haram without niyyat of Ihram if he has no intention of Umrah?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2004
Do we have to perform ghusl before fajr if we are not paak (clean) during the month of Ramadhan.Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2004
the hadith regarding the miscarried child and how the child will be a source of intercessor on the day of judgement…what is this?Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2004
Aqeeqa for a boy,can my parents distribute one sheep and my in laws distribute another on different days ie 7th day and 28th day. this is so both can invite family for its celebrationAsk Imaam · 28 Oct 2004
In the whole year which are those days fasting is prohibited ...Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2004
Please guide us that which animals and birds can be kept at home as pets.Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2004
Is it permissible to shave one's pubic hair into a pube-hawk? (Like a mohawk).Ask Imaam · 26 Oct 2004
Can I relate a hardship Allah has incurred on me to others with the sole intention of requesting their Du’aa? If I do this, am I being Be-Sabr (impatient) and incur the wrath of Allah s.w.t.?Ask Imaam · 26 Oct 2004
My father is very upset with me due to my separating my wife from their house to avoid too many fights and arguments which were going on for almost 2 years.Ask Imaam · 26 Oct 2004
Reciting Surah Fatiha Behind Imam in Syafiee Madhab.Ask Imaam · 25 Oct 2004
How much is the nisaab amount in US dollars? Are the following cases zakatable?Ask Imaam · 20 Oct 2004
Rent commission on lease referralAsk Imaam · 20 Oct 2004
Can I work for a company Bloomberg ?Ask Imaam · 20 Oct 2004
I have found on the albalagh.net web-site an answer concerning guidance financial institution by Respected Justice Mufti Taqi Usmani - clarifyAsk Imaam · 30 Sep 2004
1-Are my parents allowed to abuse my wife and blame him about not performing her jobs properly e.g. cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, and not giving enough time and response to my mother?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Is it jaiz to use interest earned from a bank to pay off interest charged from the same bank ?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
what is it zakat...Those money were going up and down from $2,000 to $13,000 through out the year. So, do I owe any zakat for 2002.Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
commited masturbation and during that state i removed my topee in my mind came the thought that i'm not muslim.Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Sunnah is to clean your teeth or use a stick?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Is there any duas i can read to strenghten my faith and my religion, i am really wanting to become more religious but im finding it so difficult to 'get into' it.Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
How to get Taqwa by controlling the tempatation which arises due to women ?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
why is carnauba wax haraam?what is it? and are woman allowed to wear trainers?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
I converted to Islam for my husband but we never had nikah only got married through the courts. We also have a one year old son. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Did shahwaliullah believe in omnipresence. somebody said something to me about shaitaan.Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Is it permissible to read behind a barelvi imaam who has the following aqeedah?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Clothing and makeup for younger women: Is it haraam for women to wear a brassiere?Is it allowed to bear the feet, or should i have to wear some socks etc to cover it?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Can I invite my close friends and family and do a Khatame-Quraan or Yaseen or Ayat-e-Kareema to invoke Allah?s blessings and Rahmat?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2004
Does Cleaning after a child who just answered the "call of nature" negate Wudu.Ask Imaam · 5 Jul 2004
if im lucky enough to be born a muslim why do non-muslims not get the same chance ??Ask Imaam · 5 Jul 2004
When we look on TV with Makkah taraweeh,why do people still make tawaaf while the salaah is on,isn't taraweeh more important, then tawaaf to be made afterwards?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2003
(1)If there is not a possibility of “fitna” ,a woman may not cover her face.is it allowed? (2)Can I wear lipstick during job(in school)?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2003
Is the taking out of a contract with the AA (Automobile Association) of South Africa permissible?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2003
Is there any Dua or treatment that I can do inorder not to alert my wife to be and save my respect?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2003
Do I have to perform Umrah every time I go to Makkah even if I dont have intension to perform Umrah?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2003
I would like to know if 'morning sickness' renders the fast 'broken'.Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2003
Are women allowed to go to mosque?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2003
Who will pay my zakat? I am planning to complete my education within a few years and then seek a job. Can I defer my zakat until I get a job?Ask Imaam · 6 Nov 2003
During ramadan if intercourse occurs between husband &wife during the night,is it permissible to have sehri &then perform ghusl?Ask Imaam · 6 Nov 2003
When will the dowry be given to the wife, on first night, before first intercourse or after intercourse, or after divorce?Ask Imaam · 6 Nov 2003
Any Dua to have a desire of SON. Tell 1the dua in English as well in Arabic. Any DUA to overcome Jealousy. 2. Remove jealousy from my heart for othersAsk Imaam · 6 Nov 2003
Is it permissible for me to donate blood while fasting ?Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2003
2 If someone states something that is contradicts ’Ijma in the hanafi school do they leave the fold of Islam?Ask Imaam · 5 Nov 2003
Can I do business with a Shia as a partner?Ask Imaam · 4 Nov 2003
To make up missed fasting (period, pregnancy) can I do it on the six days of Shawwal, Arafat or other special days of fast?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
Can a husband and wife have intercourse during ramadaan. Can they have intercourse after breaking fast and before sehri. Husband and wife will make ghusal before sehri, and before they start to fast.Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
is it harom 2 talk 2 guyz but not religion wise just as friendsAsk Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
Is it permissable.to make congregational du'a as a family (Hanifi)?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
In Ramadan the reward for a good deed is multiplied by 70 times,if somebody get married in ramadhan will he get the reward 70 times ,is it preferable to marry in Ramadhan?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
are the women allowed to cover their faces during the time of umrah and haj if they want to?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
1. Is it permissible to use a Flight Simulator, 2. While Taking Off/Landing, are there any du'aas that can be read?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
Is it necessary to wash beddings after being with ones husband or is it possible to wipe it for it to be clean again? If wiping is possible, how many times?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2003
i have proposed to a muslimah, she decided to accept, but now we can't let her parents knowing this,because they don't like and won't marry their daughter to a religious guy...?Ask Imaam · 30 Jul 2003
Can you please list any Interest free Sharia compliant Loans or mortgage companies or institutions in the United States other than HSBC bank? Guidance Financial ??Ask Imaam · 30 Jul 2003
Is the hadith related by Uthman bin Affan about the keys to the heavens and the earth authentic?Ask Imaam · 23 Jul 2003
a woman put curses on people around her by using Quranic Ayat. She don’t like the two women those women got divorced by her evil spell people are suffering around herAsk Imaam · 23 Jul 2003
Did the following actually happen or was it dream of Rasullulah ? when the Prophet saw that his Lord put His hand between his shoulders, he honored that place with the extremity of the turban.Ask Imaam · 23 Jul 2003
What does the soul experience after death? Where does it stay? Can people communicate with these souls?Ask Imaam · 23 Jul 2003
Q.8207? has there been any update? I contacted Guidance Financial for Islamic financing with the impression that it was Halaal...Ask Imaam · 24 Jun 2003
I'd like to know whether one can use the proceeds from a pension scheme payout for Hajj?Ask Imaam · 20 Jun 2003
Are Preferential shares allowed?Ask Imaam · 14 May 2003
I would like to know if buying house thru Guidance Financial Group of Falls Church, VA, USA is OK. Their sharia board has Mufti Taqi Usmani as an advisor.Ask Imaam · 25 Apr 2003
Please review the PROOF behind the idea that paper money is haraam.Ask Imaam · 6 Feb 2003
Financing a house through Guidance Residential LLC in the USAsk Imaam · 24 Jan 2003
Is it okay to read dus for the esale sawaab of great personalities? e.g Rasullalah, Isa (AS) ETCAsk Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
Can we have Christian servant in home…doing various works like sweeping, washing cloths…making food etc.Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
Is the name Rushana permissible and if it is could you pls give the meaning of it?Shukran.Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
i would like to know that is zakaat payable on gold plated jewellery and also i have gold plated dinner sets 4 my home which i hardly use do i pay zakaah on these?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
What are the views of the Sunnis and Shi'ites on the Caliphate? How are they different and how are they alike from each other?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
Please advise us of the meaning of the name "Raumaan" and if possible details of the sahabi (R.AAsk Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
q#2654 - failed to perform several fasts when I was young, without a valid excuse.I have already performed the Qadhaa fasts. is it obligatory upon me to perform Kaffara fasts as well?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
Is it permissible for a woman to pray with her nails polished?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
I feel the importance of tableegh work. Women want to go in Jamath 3 or more days. Her children are all from 1 year to eight years age.Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2002
I wanted to know about the Taraweeh for women ,if they are performing and while days comes for period ,what should they do ?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
After becoming murted for bad words or jokes about the Prophet (s.a.s.) can one be forgiven by Allah (c.c.)?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
My ustaaad said that shia’s are not muslim they are kafir wot do u think about shia’s and what my ustaad said ur views plz.Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
In an earlier fatwa you mentioned that the 26th-27th ayah of Surah Imran is very special in terms of duas.Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
Is the Jihad in Chechny and Palestine a ligimit Jihad ?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
Is it permissable to read quran while driving eg. wazifas an duas while driving home from the musjid.?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
my question is i used to model hence used to wax above the eyebrows and cheek now i stopped grwn a beard i look unpresentable my hair grown back twice as much please i need helpAsk Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
Is it a sin if we don't read the sunnah and nafl salat, but only read the Farz salat.Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
How does one prevent wet dreams (Nocternal emmission)Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
If a man recites the sajdah tasbeeh in ruku is his namaaz accepted?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2002
1. Is it True That Mullah Omar has our prophet's shawl?Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
But on the eve of Jummua tul Widaa we had sex during her perioods.. She was in her fourth day of her period...Is there a kaffara.Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
1. Can we read quran at makrooh times? (i.e while sun-rise, sun-set and mid-day).Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
I would like to know that What are the four criterias can a man consider over a woman for marriage ?Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
I am happily maried to a previously hindu woman, who has converted to islam. My question is related to partaking of food at the home of my hindu in-laws.Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
On the day of eid, did the Prophet Salalahu Alayhi Wasalam wear new clothes, or the best of his old clothes?Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
forbidden (Haram) for prayers Sunrise, Sunset, Zawaal. I need some clarifications.Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2002
I am 2 months pregnant. Will the eclipse influence the child if @ eclipse time i do anything, incl. housework ?Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
let me know whether it is permissible to cut one's hair and nails while fasting or does one have to wait until sunset ?Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
When I talk to my fiancé while I’m fasting, my semen comes out unintentionally. Does that make me break my fast?Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
Is it permissbale to have two pieces of najaz on differrent parts of clothes during salaat?Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
I would like to know the meaning of my name Asif Iqbal, and is it an Islamic name.Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
what is the meaning of my name `MANAF AHMED', I have been told to change Manaf, please advise?Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
What is the ruling to bow infront of a martial arts inspector which forms parts of the training processAsk Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
Is namaaz accepted if women pray with alcohol free make-up on? (wudhu done prior to putting make-up)Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
can u tell me if balsamic vinager is halal? and is perfume halal?Ask Imaam · 30 Nov 2002
if a someone promises to another that he will not "break his word" and his parents are witness(as this man would sign a contract) later he breaks his oath.what's islamic opinion?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2002
I have been told that the biological father can marry his illegitemate daughter if he didn't marry her biological motherAsk Imaam · 28 Nov 2002
Adam and Hawa have eaten from the forbidden tree. Allah ordered them to leave Jannah and live on earth. They met each other, on Arafah were they ask Allah's forgiveness. Is this story a myth?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2002
My wife masturbated me while we were fasting. Is the fast makrooh or not valid?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2002
Is it okay to remove hairs from underarms and bikini during roza or we should do it at night after iftar?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2002
I know it is not right to eat Non Zabiha. But if I recite Kalma before I eat it, Does it make the food zabiha?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
I was working(melting plastic) inhaled its smell. Will this break my fast? And please tell me the conditions when our fast will me invalid?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
Is Allah's mercy only for the believers?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
I want to ask is it permitted to talk to ur Fiancé before marriage(in my case over the net)Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
my last name is Kareem. Is it okay or should I change it to Abdul Kareem?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
Is it acceptable for me to work in a supermarket store which sells wine, haraam meat but also halaal foods aswell?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
After having an erection, I diacovered clear sticky liquid (Mazi) whilst fasting.does this break my Fast.do I have to do kadha?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
1)How to perform salaatul-haajat. 2)Is it permissiable to read surah yaseen every morning and eveningAsk Imaam · 27 Nov 2002
are all types of soy sauce containing soya beans, wheat and salt haram or are all naturally brewed soy sauces haaram.Ask Imaam · 26 Nov 2002
Is it haram to have sex in whole Ramzaan or is it just during fasting time?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
Can you tell me the Taraweeh Duaa and is it important to read it?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
Are children’s competitions allowed where their names are put into a prize draw and whichever child’s name is taken out first wins a prize (they do not give any money to be part of the competetion)?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
My father in law told me that in sharyat it's not right that I can go out with my wife alone after Nikah. After rukhsati it's OK, but not after nikah. Is he right?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
While menstruating, can I cut my hair&fingernails?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
are we allowed to donate to a church or church feeding program or a temple or any kufaar organizationAsk Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
I am looking for the source and wording of the Hadith that states that Fasting leads to health and travel to riches.Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2002
Does one need to sacrifice animal(s) during Hajj if he/she has disease of pulling hair and regularly pulls hair out?Ask Imaam · 17 Nov 2002
When someone pray Isthikhara for 7 days in order to decide on a marriage partner and if he/she does not get any special liking or disliking, How the decision has to be made ?Ask Imaam · 17 Nov 2002
If images are harram, then is tv harram even if they show islamic entertainment?Ask Imaam · 17 Nov 2002
Is Sufism essential to Muslim life or is the practice of Islam merely a matter of observing the law?Ask Imaam · 17 Nov 2002
Is it true that the deobandis believe that the Prophet(saws) used to visit Mulla Qasim Nanatowi to learn urdu and to check the accounts of the madrasah? (Haqaiq-o-Maarif, Deoband May 1975)Ask Imaam · 17 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of the name Hairun?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
Can I study at your Madarasa in South Africa while I am living in the USA?Please tell me if there is a way and if there is not why don't you make a way to do that??Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
Why is the name 'Rubina' not appropriate for muslims?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
Can one hold the Quran while in Tarawih salat, looking and reading, (not aloud) the English equivalent?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
After Sehri I slept for sometime ,during the sleep I had a wet dream because of it my Semen flows out so is my Fast still valid ??Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
Is it ok for a husband to perform oral sex on his wife? Also can husband/wife masturbate each other and show private parts?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
1. Is it permissable to sell colour contacts? 2. Is it permissable to have a business as an arcade and have music in the background?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
Increase and protect my Iman, any DUAA? I am desperate to increase the strength of my belief, the problem, is at times I question myself and my sincerity?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
in case a woman starts mestruating during fast.does it break the fast?Ask Imaam · 14 Nov 2002
Is it permissable to shave pubic hair,trim hair and moustache and cut nails whle fasting?Ask Imaam · 12 Nov 2002
Is marriage allowed during ramadhan?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
is it a must to perform wudoo,if one has performed ghusl for salaah.Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
Is it permissible to brush your teeth with toothpaste while fasting duting Ramadaan?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
1:Duaa coming up from RUKU before going into soedjood. Can we make our own prayer after saying "RAB-BA-NAA WA-LA-KAL HAMD", not neccessarily qunoot ?2:Fancy musallahs distractingAsk Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
from hadeeth(bukhari) it is fard to ghusl for Friday(Jumu-ah), which mathabs(Shafee-i, Hanafi, ...) do this fard, and which consider this a sunnah ?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
After Sehri and Fajr salaah, if you go back to sleep, thereafter when you wake up, is it permissable to brush ones teeth with toothpaste. Does this nullify the fast?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
can a person fast for another person who feels difficulty in making his qadha fasts? what is the meaning of name Khuzaeymah ?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
what is the meaning of the name ImranAsk Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
Please explain the differences, in the actual reading (apart from the niyyah)between Sunnate Muaqida and Sunnate Ghair Muaqidah, Fard and Witr, etc.Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
What is there in Islam for Woman? Is wrong not to believe in the Haddith's but only in the Quran?Ask Imaam · 9 Nov 2002
Will the wearing of lipstick break the fast?Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2002
What is the meaning and relevance of the name Thuraiya/Surayya - can I keep it for my baby??Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2002
Can the dawah people who cannot concentrate daily taraweeh of 1 1/4 para in one mosque pray five parah of Quran daily.Ask Imaam · 7 Nov 2002
Is it permissible to invest in the Oasis Crescent Equity FundAsk Imaam · 30 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to have a cat “sterilized” so that it may not give birth to any more babies?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
Can a husband and wife sleep completely naked together covered only with a blanket?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
Is Australian / New Zealand lamb halaal?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
What to call child? Here it is fashionable to have several names, eg Muhammad yusuf Ahmed Patel. Do we call by all the names?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
Is it permitted for a Father to take his 5 years old son to the Mosque for Juammah Prayer? If not then what a Father should do If there is no one to take care of the child during Jummah time?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
I found out that my own mother and my sisters, have performed magic on me and my family. Please advice what I should do? Is it ok to cut tiesAsk Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
i am having a very big problem i will be getting married soon. i would like to know will it ge ja'eez for me to keep my wife away from sister due to my sister being full of fitna.Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
When walking into a room or a Masjid, where some people are reading the Qur’an, if I say Assalamu-Alaikum, are they supposed to stop and respond to me?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2002
why is it HARAM for men to wear GOLD?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2002
I want to know wether it is jiaz to work for a firm that audits the books of a bank, i dont work for the bank.Ask Imaam · 28 Aug 2002
In an Islamic state non-muslim has to pay tax ,what if that non-muslim is poor?Ask Imaam · 28 Aug 2002
No.6494 - a divorced couple wants to re-marry between them, they have to carry out Halaalah. Doesn't it look very complicated process. Why is such a complication when the couple wants to re-joinAsk Imaam · 28 Aug 2002
If US attacks Iraq what is the job of the muslim countrys in this reguard?Ask Imaam · 28 Aug 2002
Did Working in Foreign Development Projects in a Muslim Country is permissible? UNICEF, UNHCR, UNDP, World Bank, USAID etcAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2002
Do plants and animals indulge in Zikr all the time? Any reference in terms of Qur’an and Hadith to this? Also have you come across any scientific evidence of this?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2002
1)one should have a shaikh or a really pious person whom he should always obey, the part that I don’t understand is that isn’t this shirk or riyakaari?2)Quran Khwani when moving housesAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2002
With ref. to Q6042, Isha and Fajr times further up North of London are 11 pm and 3 am respectively. The old and the young have a tough time staying up late and getting up early.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2002
what are the adaabs of reading quran? how should you sit, how should you hold the Quran etc, etc. can you keep Quran on your lap or should you hold in your hands?Ask Imaam · 22 Aug 2002
I have just found out that not pronouncing the arabic alphabets correctly nullifies a salaat. I used to pronounce incorrectly.Ask Imaam · 22 Aug 2002
regarding calling anyone kaafir - could you give me daleels that one can call someone kaafir (who has been declared kaafir by reliable UlamaAsk Imaam · 22 Aug 2002
If one were walking for example and happens to make the zikr of Allah without the state of whudu. Is that permissable?Ask Imaam · 21 Aug 2002
If the Imam makes a mistake in the qiraat of the salaah and three ayats were not recited nor was one long ayat recited, should the salaah be repeated or does sajda-e-sawh rectify the mistake?Ask Imaam · 21 Aug 2002
I noticed that the muazzin in our mosque, before giving azaan recites durood - Is it correct to recite this before giving azaan ?Ask Imaam · 21 Aug 2002
What is tahir mutahira, and tahir ghayr mutahira. How come you can't wash your hand with water and use the same water to wash another part?Ask Imaam · 21 Aug 2002
Me & boyfriend planning to get married, he’s converted to islam just recently and still thinking about doing circumcision. What I want to know is whether we’re going to do zinah after we get married?Ask Imaam · 17 Aug 2002
Is option (CALLS & PUTS) trading (http://www.cboe.com/LearnCenter/Basics.asp) Halal?This is and example of how to buy and sell CALLs.Ask Imaam · 17 Aug 2002
1] Are Yajooj and Majooj present on earth in a physical form or are they unseen,only to be made visible and released with the advent of the major signs?Ask Imaam · 17 Aug 2002
can you kindly explain why fish and seafood is it already halal? why does not need to be slaughtered in a halal way?Ask Imaam · 17 Aug 2002
I received a marriage proposal whilst at Hajj. Is this a good sign? We are attracted to each other but if we consider education, salaries, we are not compatible. We have differing views on religionAsk Imaam · 15 Aug 2002
I WANT 2 know if u can do istikaraah 4 2 people at the same timeAsk Imaam · 15 Aug 2002
He proposed only after feeling good about praying isthiharah about me. When he consulted his mum, about this proposal, she is against him marrying a foreigner. I'm so much disheartenedAsk Imaam · 15 Aug 2002
her ex-husband is harrassing her ...and just recently time has come that he is starting to threaten her n me. even tho he is muslim, can i fight if time comes to defend myself or my family?Ask Imaam · 15 Aug 2002
What do you think if hearing man can marry deaf woman? What ever allah give her?Ask Imaam · 9 Aug 2002
can u pay off the installments of your vehicle that was stolen with interest moneyAsk Imaam · 9 Aug 2002
In educating children,I always believed to use the gentle approach as there are lots of nas urging muslims to be gentle(rafiqa).However a friend of mine disagree.He says harsh approach is good alsoAsk Imaam · 9 Aug 2002
With reference to Q6042, during Summer up here in the Northern part of the world, when the time between Isha and Fajr is about 3 hours, when should one offer Tahajjud? www.IslamicFinder.comAsk Imaam · 9 Aug 2002
Finding a partner is so difficult,is this bcos we nearing qiyamah&there r more women than men?its very difficult to get married.please advise?im making dua etc.Ask Imaam · 9 Aug 2002
With ref. to Q5988, how does one define ‘normal’ time zone? In UK Isha is at 12 am, and Fajr at 2 am, would that be considered normal or Makkah? Further up North, Isha and Fajr are back to back.Ask Imaam · 4 Aug 2002
Is it possible to contract hire a car on the bases of PCP (Personal Contract Purchase)?Ask Imaam · 1 Aug 2002
Do the Khawarij still exist? How are their beliefs different from the mainstream Muslims?Ask Imaam · 19 Jul 2002
recently I've been talkin' to ‘jihadis’, who say if Islam brings me peace, I have chosen the wrong religion, they say blood of kafir is halal, it is permissible to kill any nonmuslimAsk Imaam · 18 Jul 2002
not fiancially being able to support a wife - valid reason to delay Nikkah?Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2002
What place should the feelings of Patriotism and Nationalism have in a Muslim?Can a Muslim feel proud to be a citizen of his country and take part in Independence celebrations, etc.?Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2002
what to Do when you found a kufir doing tabligh with to a muslim?Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2002
Can I recite the Qiraat loudly during any Nafl Salaat?Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2002
charity through music. Is it allowed?Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2002
What rights a husband has or his wife’s income (Both husband and wife are working)Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2002
Is it right to start fights with non-muslims purely because they are non-muslims and have done nothing wrong???Ask Imaam · 8 Jul 2002
how can a women prove her virginty to her inlaws if they wana divorce her she is wiling to put her hand on holy quranAsk Imaam · 6 Jul 2002
Regarding Q.3431, is it permissible for one to declare 'I have no income' when he HAS an income?Ask Imaam · 2 Jul 2002
Please note the references towards Tablighi Jamaat throughout the following article, and provide your comments.http://www.iiie.net/Articles/DreamOfAntiIslam.htmlAsk Imaam · 2 Jul 2002
I have just learned the prayers in English. Can you tell me if my prayers will be accepted from now until I learn the Arabic words?Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2002
Q5410-As there is no workload, we used to give safetime period to complete any work to our PL(project leader),he also does not give us extra work as there is no work load?Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2002
Is performing Salaat in congregation Sunnat or Fard?Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2002
Dressing for Ihram while there is chance for dropping of urine dropsAsk Imaam · 1 Jul 2002
if man and woman celebrate their Nikah and after that celebrate their marrige with sitting together infront of people?Ask Imaam · 28 Jun 2002
My question is concerning the onslaughts of the Salafis against the Ashari madhhab...I was wondering if you could read this rebuttal by Sheikh Nuh Keller and confirm or add to itAsk Imaam · 28 Jun 2002
I would like to know how take faal out of the Quran, and what are the methods to do it, please explain in detail.Ask Imaam · 19 Jun 2002
Can you please tell some of the most effective duaas in Quran.For fulfilling desires ,voiding off difficulties,for happy family life,and other main duaas for good livingAsk Imaam · 18 Jun 2002
if monthly income is 50,000/- in rupees wht is the zakat 4 it.Ask Imaam · 14 Jun 2002
Is it Fardh, Sunnah or Mustahab to take permission from Ameer - We all brothers of Tableghi JamatAsk Imaam · 14 Jun 2002
Can you please tell me some effective quranic duas for all purpose.And a dua which can be read for happy married life.Ask Imaam · 14 Jun 2002
i would like to know what should a woman show to a man who comes for proposal?Ask Imaam · 14 Jun 2002
Is it permissable to hold a piece of paper which has'bismillah...' written in arabic, without wu'du?Ask Imaam · 14 Jun 2002
Is pakistani government could be called islamic?Ask Imaam · 10 Jun 2002
that if u ask Allah for something in this world then u get what u want at the cost of loosing something in the akhiraahAsk Imaam · 8 Jun 2002
Is using satellite signals and not paying for them forbidden?Ask Imaam · 8 Jun 2002
Is the birthday of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.s. on 12th of Rabbi-Awwal? How did they come up with this precise date in an era when there were no calendars, etc.? When did the Prophet s.a.w.s. pass away?Ask Imaam · 30 May 2002
Is it allowed for women to go to universities where the male and female are studying together? what about work?Ask Imaam · 30 May 2002
Is it wrong to ask for patience in our dua?Ask Imaam · 30 May 2002
LARIBA wants the amount the other shareholder owes towards the remaining shares/units". Question#1: Does such a transaction/contract constitute riba? Is this transaction permissible under Sharia?Ask Imaam · 30 May 2002
Is it permissible to invest in the Oasis Crescent Equity Fund?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2002
If a man has just had sex with his wife and hears the athaan ,fets up to take gusle and when he is done still finds that he has semen coming out does this mean he has to take gusle againAsk Imaam · 23 May 2002
1. What kind of toys can we give for our children?Ask Imaam · 22 May 2002
I am divorced and have issued only one Talaaq - I have now proposed to another girl who has requested me to issue the other 2 talaaqs - is this necessary?Ask Imaam · 22 May 2002
Kafara of SwearAsk Imaam · 18 May 2002
I am not sure I would like to know if one should perform ghusal if you have been kissing somebody.Ask Imaam · 16 May 2002
When we recite any part of Qur’an, is it a good practice to ask Allah s.w.t. to forward (pass on) the Sawaab to Rasulullah s.a.w.s., the Sahaba, our ancestors, and all Muslims who have passed away?Ask Imaam · 16 May 2002
3 qs: 1) Is it true that you can't read Jummah in place where any salaat has been missed in last 40 days?Ask Imaam · 9 May 2002
1. With Ref to answer of question 5578 regarding obligatory ghusl. Is husband sinful? Can she read quran in this cond? 2. Ref. 5361 regarding juma sunnah. 3. Surah kahef on jumaAsk Imaam · 9 May 2002
Is it permiitted to use photos of animate objects in newspapers for the purpose of information?Ask Imaam · 9 May 2002
I want to get married again because wife doesnt want anymore children. Do i need her consent.Ask Imaam · 9 May 2002
On the Day of Judgement, the followers of Muhammad-ur-Rasoolullah s.a.w.s. will get a drink of “Kauser” from his hands, how about the followers of other Prophets?Ask Imaam · 2 May 2002
I really couldnt understand how the salary is halal (ok) for working in IT department of bankAsk Imaam · 2 May 2002
Is income Halal? In the Submarine they sell non-Zabiha food like beef and chicken but no Liquor or Swine meat.Ask Imaam · 2 May 2002
We are bound to make health card in Canada where insurance is involved.Are we sinfull by doing this.If people are low income,then Govt give them relief and pay nothing.Ask Imaam · 1 May 2002
Can women remove their hair or cut their nails during their periods?Ask Imaam · 1 May 2002
I got a job at one place in the US. To get the licence for this job, it is required by the authorities that I should have the relatedAsk Imaam · 26 Apr 2002
Can my husband still reconcile after finished my iddat, if I got khula????Ask Imaam · 26 Apr 2002
My friend who is an english convert,has dark patches on her face and was wondering if it is ok to use taning lotion,would wudu/ghusal be valid if used?Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2002
permissible ways you were referring to, in your Answer to Question #5437Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2002
Is it necessarry to issue 2nd & 3rd Talaaqs to marry again to another girl?Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2002
Due to sexual excitement can the husband and wife both kiss each others private parts as long as no fluid from the wifes vagina or seminal fluid from the husbands penis enters in each others mouth?Ask Imaam · 28 Mar 2002
Can Muslims make a donation to the sperm bank? If not, please explain.Ask Imaam · 28 Mar 2002
Is it wrong to promise to marry a girl in a few years because we don't want to go against Islam by dating?Ask Imaam · 28 Mar 2002
Dua' in Islam = Tawakul + Bathl Al jouhd In the case of women in islam, how are we supposed to get married? A woman cannot look for a man, can she?Ask Imaam · 28 Mar 2002
1. If one asks Allah S.W.T. to provide the Sawaab of his good deeds (like Quranic recitation) to several deceased friends, relatives, and ancestors, will this Sawaab be divided and hence reduce?Ask Imaam · 28 Mar 2002
Please comment on the book, HAYATUL MUSLIMEEN, by Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi. How can one order it from, or obtain it in the USA?Ask Imaam · 28 Mar 2002
asalam.can we pray only 1 rakat witr namaz?Ask Imaam · 12 Mar 2002
Convert - who inherits what? I am a new convert. I am single and don't have any muslim family. My family consist of my parents and a brother. What portion should each of them receive on my death?Ask Imaam · 12 Mar 2002
Pictures...Ask Imaam · 8 Mar 2002
Can you please explain in detail about aqeeqa, about how to perform (e.g for a boy)Ask Imaam · 8 Mar 2002
A brother is receiving a satisfactory wage. A reduced amount wage slip from his manager is used to claim extra benefits every month.Ask Imaam · 8 Mar 2002
I am engaged to a man I have known over 10 years.This man is in jail,and we will marry when he comes out,inshallah. He asks me if my character will dishonor him if he marries me.I am offended.Ask Imaam · 7 Mar 2002
Is there a restriction on shaving or cutting of hair (head, facial, or pubic), and clipping of nails, during any part of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah (Zilhij)?Ask Imaam · 4 Mar 2002
in All united states eid is on saturday but in our state since there are lot of Arabs they announced eid on friday.what should we do.please reply soon.Ask Imaam · 4 Mar 2002
Can i work in a bank as an equity analystAsk Imaam · 20 Feb 2002
Assalaam-mu-alaikum Mufti Saheb,What would be the most advisable method in which a person would approach depression?Ask Imaam · 20 Feb 2002
My father strictly forbade me from wearing Sunnah attire (Topi, kurta, turban). Can I go against his wishes?Ask Imaam · 19 Feb 2002
Question regarding Qurbaani.Ask Imaam · 18 Feb 2002
As Salam Aleykum Mufti Saheb. Could u pls answer some questions of mine and explain meaning aof a dream. Thank you very much brother.Ask Imaam · 18 Feb 2002
What are the Ahadith about fasting in the month of Dhul-Hijjah (Zilhijj)? What are the recommendations about fasting on the Day of Arafat, or during the days of Hajj?Ask Imaam · 18 Feb 2002
If the marriage is dissolved?Ask Imaam · 18 Feb 2002
When the mind wanders during Salaat, does this indicate lack or weakness of Imaan? How can it be locked down?Ask Imaam · 18 Feb 2002