Mufti / signatory

Mufti Muhammad Ashraf

123 fatawa · Answered 123

Ask Imaam · 123

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Fatawa

  1. Is it permissible, to stand for presidency with a fellow muslim on a College Student Council?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2005
  2. Could you tell me what the prophet said in his last sermon in great detailAsk Imaam · 10 Oct 2005
  3. I am wondering what is the difference between a Sunni Muslim and a Shiite Muslim?Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2005
  4. Can i sell my TV?Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2005
  5. the problem is, he says he said ‘talaq’ only 2 times while his wife says he said it three times!Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2005
  6. The holy prophet(pub) visits the people sometimes in their dreams and at other times when one is awakeAsk Imaam · 16 Sep 2005
  7. Are Qadianis considered Muslims?Ask Imaam · 10 Sep 2005
  8. Eating food from a person who deals in RibaAsk Imaam · 5 Sep 2005
  9. I got confused about following fatwa, given by different mufti/scholars operating in different websitesAsk Imaam · 5 Sep 2005
  10. Is Data manipulation using logic HalalAsk Imaam · 5 Sep 2005
  11. Womens education in Islam and the importance of HijabAsk Imaam · 30 Aug 2005
  12. Loving a person more than loving AllahAsk Imaam · 25 Aug 2005
  13. we've been married for just over seventeen years and he will not pray his namaaz or read the quran sharif. Almost everyday i tell him to prayAsk Imaam · 25 Aug 2005
  14. 1. May I work in a company as their agent, taking the whole responsibility of problems with clients.Ask Imaam · 17 Aug 2005
  15. i want to ask about the job in bank? is it haram because of interest actitivities in bank?Ask Imaam · 11 Aug 2005
  16. Is the modern legal profession one that Islam can approve of?Ask Imaam · 11 Aug 2005
  17. Is it Halal/Haram? to buy & sell the new iraqi dinar to make a profit on the currency value over a period of time.Ask Imaam · 11 Aug 2005
  18. working in Auction business or buying from auction permissible? beting Allowed in IslamAsk Imaam · 11 Aug 2005
  19. Is it permissible, to stand for presidency with a fellow muslim on a College Student Council?Ask Imaam · 10 Aug 2005
  20. Provide references from Quran and Hadith which prohibits women from leading SalaahAsk Imaam · 9 Aug 2005
  21. Women leaders in IslamAsk Imaam · 4 Aug 2005
  22. If a father-in law rapes her daughter-in law wiht force, what will be the ruling of her marriageAsk Imaam · 3 Aug 2005
  23. Please correct my understanding that Christianity blames Hawwa a.s., solely for forcing Adam a.s. to commit the sin, and according to Islam both Adam a.s. and Hawwa a.s. were equally responsible.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2004
  24. If a married man goes to a prostitute for a masturbation, is it equivalent to prostitution? How can a person should ask for forgiveness in that case?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2004
  25. Was the fall of Basrah among the predictions of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.s.?Ask Imaam · 23 Sep 2004
  26. 1.)my self and my wife is cousin somebody is telling that she breastfedded with my mother when she was baby(less then two year)Ask Imaam · 20 Sep 2004
  27. Can woman divorce her husband,if riht of divorce is given by the husband at time of nikahAsk Imaam · 20 Sep 2004
  28. Is it permissible to bid farewell to someone by saying " Allah aur Rasul Sallahu Alayhi Wassalam kaay hawaalay." [ Urdu ] i.e. I give you in the Protection of Allah SWT and His Rasul SAWS?Ask Imaam · 20 Sep 2004
  29. What should be done during witr and qiyam ul lail prayers during ramadhan in Makkah and Madinah?Ask Imaam · 20 Sep 2004
  30. Question regarding leasing Agriculture land...Can I simply give him the land on pre-agreed terms.Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2004
  31. Is it permissable to watch the Taraweeh prayer from Makkah on a computer screen only, without watching it on TV?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2004
  32. Even though I am better-off, more literate over my wife and of high noble lineage then on what grounds can some1 pass fatwa based on KufwuAsk Imaam · 14 Sep 2004
  33. Is not cutting the nails as described in Ta’leemul Haq bid’ah?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2004
  34. 1. I am Hanafi if I marry a Shafi do I have to convert and change my method of performing Sallah and other practices. (I am female)2. Is performing Salami and Maulid rituals bidah?Ask Imaam · 8 Sep 2004
  35. Are we restricted to choosing names with only good Muslim meanings or can we also accept a general good meaning, like for example in the English or Malay languages?Ask Imaam · 3 Sep 2004
  36. I’m surprised as to how a father can be given shariah authority by some scholars to break our marriage.Ask Imaam · 3 Sep 2004
  37. How can I concentrate in my salaah with my eyes open?Clarification of having pants below anklesAsk Imaam · 31 Aug 2004
  38. what are the rules concerning rodents as pets (rabbits, hamsters, cavies, mice, rats)?Ask Imaam · 31 Aug 2004
  39. I just wanted to ask if being muslims are we allowed to be on a jury in the courtroom?Ask Imaam · 28 Aug 2004
  40. I got Nikah couple months ago and found out that the guy is homosexual-gay. He married me for green card. I heard about faskh. can you please tell me if I can get that?Ask Imaam · 24 Aug 2004
  41. Who has the preference to lead Salaat, a person who knows little Qur’an but has a small beard, or one with no beard but knows a lot more Qur’an?Ask Imaam · 24 Aug 2004
  42. Is my (mamoo) mother's brother considered a mehrem for my wife, and is there and source of kissing the hands of the elderly people in Islam?Ask Imaam · 24 Aug 2004
  43. HOW do I pray the Salaat for increasing my memory correctly. Help with some details.Ask Imaam · 22 Aug 2004
  44. Is medication/tablets/cream/spray permissible for longer love making?Ask Imaam · 22 Aug 2004
  45. TAQLEED- I am a Hanafi and would like clarification on the following and Taqleed of the four great Imams.Ask Imaam · 13 Aug 2004
  46. Is it allowed to sell any kind of clothing to non-muslim women? As they will wear it outside without Hijab. Please advise.Ask Imaam · 13 Aug 2004
  47. Ref 1712, 538 & 94. Answer was not permissible. But in today's world, can’t an educated independent Muslim girl marry a non-Muslim? Refer to the optional section for more details.Ask Imaam · 6 Aug 2004
  48. Is the renowned Indian Sufi Nizamuddin Aulia considered a Muslim? What about his current followers? Is visiting his mausoleum correct?Ask Imaam · 6 Aug 2004
  49. Regarding the meat of aqeeqah what r the orders, should it be distributed among relatives or thepoor, is there any shae between poor and relatives.Ask Imaam · 6 Aug 2004
  50. can a boy and girl still marry if they have sucked , kissed and see each other nude without nikkahAsk Imaam · 29 Jul 2004
  51. where did the story of Satan (not prostrating to Adam) come from? Would you kindly clarify me with authentic reference?Ask Imaam · 29 Jul 2004
  52. Helping in haram permittedAsk Imaam · 7 Jul 2004
  53. 1. In Barelvi Masjid, I find that during Iqamat, Immaam keep sitting ...Then Imaam stands up and begin Salaat. Is it proven from the Hadith?Ask Imaam · 24 Jun 2004
  54. Ibaadat not being accepted for 40 days. is it OK to eat spirit vinegar (ingredient you find in mayonaise and many sauces)?Ask Imaam · 1 Oct 2003
  55. please elaborate on the fact that the word day appears 365 times in quraan and week 7 times etc and if so please give me more egsamplesAsk Imaam · 30 Sep 2003
  56. Can i sell female cosmetics?Ask Imaam · 28 Sep 2003
  57. Can Zakaat be paid at different times, as per the needs? Doesn't Zakaat is to help poor and needy and to improve their financial conditions, rather than just paying off at one time at the year endAsk Imaam · 19 Sep 2003
  58. If some Qadiani says that he has embraced Islam and is no more Qadiani, how should it be verified.Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2003
  59. My boss is very injustice.He give preferences to my juniors and ignores me. Please guide me and tell some dua that my boss does not misbehave with me.Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2003
  60. How can a conditional divorce be cancelled? If I give my wife a conditional divorce for example I tell her if she goes to her friends house she will be divorced...Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2003
  61. what does this dream mean? dreamed that we I was siting in a science theatre of a university or a lieu very similar to it It was full of people of all races and religionsAsk Imaam · 9 Sep 2003
  62. I am going through very hard time plzzzz give me good dua so I can recite?? My husband doesn’t wanna live with me anymore. Plzzz help immediately. He said he will give me divorce soon.Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2003
  63. 1)What is the difference between a Molana, Molvi, Ulama and a Mufti? 2)Are there any other religious scholars which I haven’t stated if so please stateAsk Imaam · 9 Sep 2003
  64. divorce...i have been married for over 5 years and i live in america and husband is living in another country, i dont know where exactly he is.Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2003
  65. Dua for men infertilityAsk Imaam · 9 Sep 2003
  66. Does it state anywhere that a sayeda cannot marry a non-syed boy? pls give refs,Ask Imaam · 8 Sep 2003
  67. 1) parents' angerness ...they always tell me that keep these pigeons on roof..but problem is that cat will eat my all pigeons ..roof is not safe...they are not understanding my prob..??Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2003
  68. 1)What should I read to protect myself from grave punishments? 4)Can any one become a saint if so how?Ask Imaam · 3 Sep 2003
  69. Whoe wer da best interpretors of the quran?besides our bloved nabie(saw)Ask Imaam · 29 Aug 2003
  70. I read in the book Bahishti Zewar that trees with trunk are properties of others but plants without trunk, grass can be used by general public even if on private propertyAsk Imaam · 29 Aug 2003
  71. what else is sunnah after+before praying? 5) what r some ways person can save himself from trials of the grave and jahannam?Ask Imaam · 29 Aug 2003
  72. 1)is it true that having a big stomach is going against the sunnat of Nabi(SAW)as his stomach never went out more than his chest?Ask Imaam · 29 Aug 2003
  73. Can a female memorize the Quran whilst on Haidh?Ask Imaam · 14 Aug 2003
  74. 1. Is water in the US halal even if contaminated by pipes, e.g. rust, etc.? 3.) Is it halal for me to wear garments that cover the satar area but are tightAsk Imaam · 14 Aug 2003
  75. Is it haraam to sell fireworks for bonfire night and Divali in the UK? Do they help in rizq, health, preventing calamities etc…?Ask Imaam · 13 Aug 2003
  76. Trimming the hair by the ears and following sequence of Surahs in SalaahAsk Imaam · 13 Aug 2003
  77. 1) Somebody was telling me that there is some wazifa to see Rasoolallah SAW in the dream. Is it true? If is yes then please provide the wazifa and other required info.Ask Imaam · 13 Aug 2003
  78. Can the donor ask for his donation to be refunded?Ask Imaam · 8 Aug 2003
  79. (1) In Saudi Arabia, the notes currency has the kalima "La ilaha illallahu muhammadur rasoolallah" apears on the currency.Ask Imaam · 6 Aug 2003
  80. deoband was formed when the British were ruling india. They put muftis there to form this group to eliminate the love for our Nabi and fabricate hadiths,and religion to form part of free masonsAsk Imaam · 5 Aug 2003
  81. Are sythetic alcohol and Kosher foods permitted?Ask Imaam · 1 Aug 2003
  82. I want to ask u that can a syed girl marry with a non syed boy.Ask Imaam · 31 Jul 2003
  83. Is it permitted to accept "hadyah" (not wages) for leading taraweeh prayers in Ramadhan?Ask Imaam · 30 Jul 2003
  84. Does a Sayed Girl have to have consent before marrying a Non-Sayed Boy? Is it a must that a Sayed Girl has to marry a Sayed Boy?Ask Imaam · 29 Jul 2003
  85. Q1. Why Hadrat Abu Bakar (RATA), Hdrat Umar (RATA) and Hadrat Usman (RATA) break the door of Hadrat Fatima (RATA) house.Ask Imaam · 23 Jul 2003
  86. What is the difference between deobandis, wahabis and barelvies in the Indian incontinent?Ask Imaam · 26 Jun 2003
  87. Masjid al Aqsa or Dome of the rock?Ask Imaam · 20 Jun 2003
  88. marriage and destiny? could you advise me whether evil such as NAZR/JADOO can interfere with destinyAsk Imaam · 17 Jun 2003
  89. 1) How can we know the results of Istikhara? 2) Is there any dua that can help me control my temper?Ask Imaam · 17 Jun 2003
  90. What can i do to bring my family into Islam?Ask Imaam · 11 Jun 2003
  91. 1) idols in the house, what is the best thing to do about it, 2) Can I still pray in my room where there are no idols but some figurines and stuffed toys featuring cartoon characters and animals?Ask Imaam · 4 Jun 2003
  92. 3) is it permissible for a women to shave her arms and other body parts, 1) Is the water in the US halal?Ask Imaam · 31 May 2003
  93. Duas to help someone revert to Islam? is our Salaat valid with braids in?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2003
  94. “Allahu Lateefun bi I’baadihi Yarzukhoo Mayyashaa’oo wahuwal Khaviyyul A’zeez”What is the meaning of the above?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2003
  95. Duas so i can excel in my computer programmingAsk Imaam · 28 May 2003
  96. I was told by a friend that there’s a Hadith that says that “Salaam” cannot be said to 3 people: a kafir, a person who drinks alcohol, and a non-Mahram.Ask Imaam · 28 May 2003
  97. I am married to a converted muslim who use to follow Islam. But recently, he has come under the influence of his family. He says he still believes, but I am afraid of him converting back.Ask Imaam · 28 May 2003
  98. How are shrimp crab and lobster halal ? How do most scholars know the difference between fish and shrimp are there scientists that help them research this?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2003
  99. sentence "FOR EVERY SIN THERE IS DIFFERENT METHOD OF REPENTANCE (TAWBAH)" Please elaborate some big sins and explain all the different methods of repentance.Ask Imaam · 28 May 2003
  100. Please provide the Du’aas that will ensure that my family AND the rest of my progeny (Nasl) until Qiyamat will live and die on Imaan and be provided True Guidance by Allah S.W.T.Ask Imaam · 27 May 2003
  101. Salaah of a Musafir MuqtadiAsk Imaam · 27 May 2003
  102. What is the maximum, or minimum age difference in Islam between spouses?Ask Imaam · 24 May 2003
  103. When preaching/informing something good to others, I have heared this many times that "first see yourself and then preach us or others"Ask Imaam · 23 May 2003
  104. 1. Good muslim but shia is he still a kafir? 2. He thinks that Hadrat Ameer Mawiya (R.A) had something to do with the Shahadat of Hadrat Ali (R.A). Also about the war, who was on the right path?Ask Imaam · 21 May 2003
  105. 1) I am prone to accidents and frequently have open wounds/ cuts on my hands. Can you please tell me as much as possible about the fiqh pertaining to wounds and wudu/salat.Ask Imaam · 11 May 2003
  106. How to behave Mother after she has been misguided by some magician or Aalim?Ask Imaam · 10 May 2003
  107. Whether Mufti Rashid Ahmad(of ahsan ul Fatawa) is a correct aalim or notAsk Imaam · 9 May 2003
  108. amar bil maa'roof wanahaya anilmunkar - How many times is it mentioned in the Quran?Ask Imaam · 7 May 2003
  109. Is it wrong for a female to go to work during her iddat period after 2nd talaaq?Ask Imaam · 7 May 2003
  110. Umar attacking Fatimas house? What is the history behind it?Ask Imaam · 6 May 2003
  111. qur'an,suraII,190 + 216 and Sura IV,95, as wel as Sura V, 51 + 54. i.e. a muslim cantake a non believer (infidel),giv him a chance2becom a Muslim, but when he refuses he can kill him.true/falseAsk Imaam · 30 Apr 2003
  112. There have been many politics at our masjid the shuyukh have been fired etc. is it recommended to talk about this with people involved in the masjid ?Ask Imaam · 30 Apr 2003
  113. 4) If the students (say 20-30%) are not satisfied with the teaching of a teacher then the salary is pure or not according to Sharia.Ask Imaam · 30 Apr 2003
  114. Can I do Electrical/Electronic engineering after which I may be employed for making Television sets, cameras, etc.?Ask Imaam · 25 Apr 2003
  115. My parents are delaying our marriage. Can we elope?Ask Imaam · 25 Apr 2003
  116. My friend told me that if there is a islamic battle and after winning that battle if muslims capturesome women they are free to do whatever they want to do with them...Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2003
  117. If one is travelling to ones native place(150 km away) do we pray in full or pray 2 rakats. I have received differing opinions. I make this trip ones a week to a day or two.Ask Imaam · 21 Apr 2003
  118. I am converting to Islam and am wondering: I am an illegitimate child, how does that effect the way people will treat me and will it effect my desirability as a spouse?Ask Imaam · 16 Apr 2003
  119. I would like to know whether Qawali is allowed in Islam. I know that many of the Sufis of the past used to practice this. Is it allowed in Islam??Ask Imaam · 12 Apr 2003
  120. Does the dissolution of marriage at an American Court effect the Nikah? If so how?Ask Imaam · 9 Apr 2003
  121. Could you please guide us as to what shall be the Islamic curriculum (Nisaab) for girls age 9-14 yrs if we were to open a madrassah for girls?Ask Imaam · 4 Apr 2003
  122. 1- Can we tell a lie if needed at any situation. 6- How much profit can be taken on a thing according to ShariatAsk Imaam · 4 Apr 2003
  123. Is it allowed to Take any profit on Saving Certificates?Ask Imaam