Mufti Sohail ibn Arif

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Fatawa

1. I did not have access to my father's inheritance for 7 years. How do I calculate Zakat for those years?Ask Imaam · 4 Oct 2025
2. Which duas and surahs should one recite during pregnancy?Ask Imaam · 12 Aug 2025
3. Can you enumerate the 73 sects with their beliefs?Ask Imaam · 7 Jul 2025
4. Why weren't any of the Prophets (alayhim al-salam) female?Ask Imaam · 18 Jun 2025
5. What is the status of the hadīth “Seek knowledge even as far as China”?Ask Imaam · 17 Dec 2023
6. Questions from a non-Muslim - What is Ramadaan?Ask Imaam · 24 Mar 2023
7. Is informal interaction allowed to get to know a potential spouse?Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2022
8. Sexual Diversity in IslamJamiat KZN · 23 Jun 2022
9. Can we ask Allah directly for our needs or do we need to make intercession through a pious person?Ask Imaam · 5 Jun 2022
10. Please inform me about the rules related to itikaf for women?Ask Imaam · 23 Apr 2021
11. Is it permissible to accept a wage for Tarawih, Imam, and one who listen to the Qur'an?Ask Imaam · 21 Apr 2021
12. Can you recommend a list of books that contain stories of the Companions and the pious?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2020
13. What steps can a wife take if her husband is addicted to pornography?Ask Imaam · 19 Aug 2020
14. Is it wrong to take money to teach Islam? should this be a factor in deciding whether one becomes a scholar or not?Ask Imaam · 12 Aug 2020
15. The Consequences of sending explicit pictures to a strangerAsk Imaam · 9 Aug 2020
16. Consequences of sending explicit pictures to a stranger.Ask Imaam · 17 Jul 2020
17. Consequences of sending explicit pictures to a strangerJamiat KZN · 17 Jul 2020
18. Is retail forex trading permissible with interest-free leverage?Ask Imaam · 6 May 2020
19. Can a woman lead an all women Jamaat in the home for Taraweeh?Ask Imaam · 3 May 2020
20. Is it better to stay in this marriage because of the kids or separate?Ask Imaam · 2 May 2020
21. If one becomes a traveler [musafir] after dawn does he have to fast that day in Ramadan?Ask Imaam · 16 Apr 2020
22. Is Zakat due on money received a day before my annual Zakat date?Ask Imaam · 11 Apr 2020
23. Q&A: I was a pious person but unfortunate things happened to meJamiat KZN · 12 Jul 2018
24. Is Zakat due on money received a day before my annual Zakat date?Ask Imaam · 8 Jul 2018
25. Can the son of the bride (or the groom) serve as a witness for the nikah?Ask Imaam · 3 Jul 2018
26. I was a pious person but unfortunate things happened to meAsk Imaam · 1 Jul 2018
27. If She was in kufra at the moment of nikah. Was their nikah valid?Ask Imaam · 5 Jun 2018
28. I'm planning to pursue higher studies but want to get married and my parents are against it. What can I do? What duas do you recommend?Ask Imaam · 11 May 2018
29. Is the “law of attraction” which states that positive thoughts alone attract positive experiences compatible with Islam?Ask Imaam · 19 Mar 2018
30. I’m married but continue to lust after women. What can I do?Jamiat KZN · 14 Mar 2018
31. I was a pious person but lost everything: my business, had two divorces, was thrown in jail & had several attempts on my life. What went wrong & why did this happen to me?Ask Imaam · 13 Mar 2018
32. I'm married but continue to lust after women. What can I do?Ask Imaam · 13 Mar 2018
33. What is the ruling of applying kohl on Ashura?Ask Imaam · 23 Aug 2017
34. I caused my former husband to incur financial costs and emotional stress by separating him from his daughter. How do I redress this wrong?Ask Imaam · 29 Jul 2017
35. I Caused my Former Husband to Incur Financial Costs & Emotional StressJamiat KZN · 27 Jul 2017
36. I suffer from waswasa of inadvertently putting the evil eye on my family due to all the blessings we have. What should I doAsk Imaam · 18 Jul 2017
37. Should I let the man I love tell his family about me before he is serious about marriage?Ask Imaam · 15 Jul 2017
38. I caused my former husband to incur financial costs and emotional stress by separating him from his daughter. How do I redress this wrong?Ask Imaam · 14 Jul 2017
39. If I'm going to be traveling by air or land can I pray my Salaah ahead of time?Ask Imaam · 13 Jul 2017
40. Can I give Zakat to my sister who possesses jewelry that reaches the value of nisab but has no source of income?Ask Imaam · 13 Jul 2017
41. How do I give Zakat on a voluntary retirement savings plan?Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2017
42. If hurmah al-musaharah occurs before marriage, what is the status of that nikah and how do the couple separate?Ask Imaam · 27 Jun 2017
43. I work part time and earn £600 a month. Do I have to give Zakat?Ask Imaam · 26 Jun 2017
44. Can the son of the bride (or the groom) serve as a witness for the nikah?Ask Imaam · 24 Jun 2017
45. Does each Imam have to make an intention to lead the women and is it done verbally or in the heart?Ask Imaam · 20 Jun 2017
46. If a woman regularly gets yellow discharge before her regular menstruation, will the former be considered haydh?Ask Imaam · 19 Jun 2017
47. What are most rewarding categories among deserving recipients of Zakat and if one's wealth fluctuates or is used up during the year is Zakat obligatory?Ask Imaam · 9 Jun 2017
48. Rules Related To I’tikaf For WomenJamiat KZN · 9 Jun 2017
49. Does using an oxygen mask invalidate the fast?Ask Imaam · 27 May 2017
50. Can Zakat funds be used to feed deserving recipients suhur and iftar?Ask Imaam · 22 May 2017
51. Why will a disbeliever go to Hell forever?Ask Imaam · 19 Apr 2017
52. I'm an unmarried female that watches pornography. What advice can you give me?Ask Imaam · 8 Apr 2017
53. RESPONSE TO ‘SEXUAL DIVERSITY IN ISLAM’Ask Imaam · 25 Feb 2017
54. Asking from the Awliya and TawassulJamiat KZN · 8 Dec 2016
55. Was Aishah favored over the other wives (may Allah be pleased with them allJamiat KZN · 28 Nov 2016
56. Was Aishah favored over the other wives (may Allah be pleased with them all) and why was a companion (may Allah be pleased with him) not allowed to marry a barren woman?Ask Imaam · 24 Nov 2016
57. Why do Muftis and Darul Iftaas give different answers sometimes to the same question?Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2016
58. How can a married man stop his habit of masturbation?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2016
59. My wife verbally and physically abuses me and makes dua against me. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 29 Aug 2016
60. My elder brother has a drinking problem and if I inform my mother it will cause problems. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 28 Aug 2016
61. Can a woman get married again if her husband has expelled her from her home and is not divorcing her?Ask Imaam · 20 Aug 2016
62. I get proposals from men who are not suitable for me. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 13 Jul 2016
63. Is it the right of the Quran to complete recitation it twice a Year?Ask Imaam · 12 Jul 2016
64. What is the ruling regarding Divorce during Menses?Ask Imaam · 11 Jul 2016
65. Can Zakat that was Underpaid for a few years be paid in Installments due to financial Hardship?Ask Imaam · 9 Jul 2016
66. Is intercourse only there for reproduction?Ask Imaam · 6 Jul 2016
67. If I said “Its over...” to my wife, does it constitute a Talaq?Ask Imaam · 4 Jul 2016
68. Can I pay expiation [fidya] for my missed prayers [salah] in my lifetime?Ask Imaam · 23 Jun 2016
69. Do I need to pay Zakat every year if my savings don't increase or decrease?Ask Imaam · 22 Jun 2016
70. Can the biological father of a girl born through an illegitimate relationship travel with her as her mahram?Ask Imaam · 21 Jun 2016
71. Until what time can I make an intention [niyah] for a fast of Ramadan and is the pre-dawn meal [suhur] a requirement?Ask Imaam · 20 Jun 2016
72. Are teachers responsible for the children not praying Fajr at home?Ask Imaam · 18 Jun 2016
73. Do I need to make up sunnah prayers that I offered incorrectly by leaving out a wajib?Ask Imaam · 17 Jun 2016
74. My husband believes I told my parents to disrespect him. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 17 Jun 2016
75. The Shaykh told my family members that it is not necessary to fast or pray. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 16 Jun 2016
76. How should one read Salah behind the Imam?Ask Imaam · 15 Jun 2016
77. Should we keep fast and pray Isha according to 15 degrees or 18 degrees?Ask Imaam · 12 Jun 2016
78. Is it allowed to use shampoos and soaps that have gelatin as an ingredient?Ask Imaam · 10 Jun 2016
79. Is Salaah not accepted for 40 days if one engages in oral sex and should women attend tarawih in the Masjid?Ask Imaam · 6 Jun 2016
80. Which sandals are permissible for men to wear in a state of ihram and what if it is difficult to wear flip-flops?Ask Imaam · 4 Jun 2016
81. Can an employee of an engineering firm design buildings that will be used for sinful activities?Ask Imaam · 3 Jun 2016
82. Can one work as an actuary and is it permissible to work in an insurance company?Ask Imaam · 2 Jun 2016
83. Is it permissible to use cash-back websites and to buy gift cards at a discount?Ask Imaam · 31 May 2016
84. Should I appreciate my husband helping me and is marital intimacy not to be enjoyed?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2016
85. Is Zakat due on money received a day before my annual Zakat date?Ask Imaam · 24 May 2016
86. What happens on the Day of Judgment if a Muslim wrongs a non-Muslim and how does one seek forgiveness for backbiting others?Ask Imaam · 14 May 2016
87. How can I finance a property with Islamic financing and an additional third party investor?Ask Imaam · 14 May 2016
88. My wife is against my family members and threatening me with separation. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 14 May 2016
89. I cannot get along with my mother. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 14 May 2016
90. What is the proof against those who say that wiping [masah] over regular socks is permissible?Ask Imaam · 12 May 2016
91. I want to know what is the justification for the shaykh and murid relation in Islam?Ask Imaam · 9 May 2016
92. Can a woman in her post-marital waiting period ['idda] take medicine to hasten the end of her 'idda?Ask Imaam · 5 May 2016
93. Is reading or watching defamatory content the same as listening to backbiting?Ask Imaam · 2 May 2016
94. Is it permissible to abort before 120 days if the health of the mother or child is in danger?Ask Imaam · 30 Apr 2016
95. Does a valid seclusion [khalwah sahihah] take place when the: a.) door is open, b.) door is closed and c.) husband has a disease?Ask Imaam · 30 Apr 2016
96. Is fantasizing about a woman who is a stranger haram?Ask Imaam · 19 Apr 2016
97. If one saw Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wa sallam) in a way that is different from his known description, how should it be interpreted?Ask Imaam · 18 Apr 2016
98. My daughter has gratification disorder and doctors say it is common. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 16 Apr 2016
99. Are the following scenarios considered Gheebah?Ask Imaam · 8 Apr 2016
100. I have an abusive mother who made dua against me. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 5 Oct 2015
101. Is it better for the one who can stand but cannot perform sajdah to pray sitting or standing?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2015
102. How do I purify a couch and do wet clothes placed on an impure surface (wet or dry) make the clothes impure?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2015
103. Is it permissible to create software for sports management?Ask Imaam · 28 Aug 2015
104. Is is it permissible to touch a paper that has the name of Allah while in menstruation?Ask Imaam · 15 Aug 2015
105. Is it permissible to pray in a Masjid that is farther than your local Masjid because its Imam follows your Madhab?Ask Imaam · 26 Jun 2015
106. Does clear or white vaginal discharge break wudhu?Ask Imaam · 24 Jun 2015
107. Are men allowed to wear gold while traveling so they can use it in case of an emergency?Ask Imaam · 2 Jun 2015
108. Do the words “I am divorcing, talaq” affect a divorce?Ask Imaam · 1 Jun 2015
109. Can you prove that seeking forgiveness [istighfar] and conveying reward of deeds is an established practice and not a bi'dah?Ask Imaam · 19 May 2015
110. My brother is in a unlawful relationship with a Muslim girl. Should I tell my parents?Ask Imaam · 5 May 2015
111. What are the rewards of serving one's parents and making them happy?Ask Imaam · 5 May 2015
112. I can't read the Quran in it's original language(Arabic). What should I do?Ask Imaam · 30 Apr 2015
113. A male relative is engaged to a woman who is causing problems between him and his mother. What should he do?Ask Imaam · 28 Apr 2015
114. What is the proper method of visiting graveyards and is it an act of virtue?Ask Imaam · 28 Apr 2015
115. I have OCD and miss my salah because I'm constantly taking showers after using the washroom. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2015
116. Can he marry the daughter of his grandmother's half-sister?Ask Imaam · 24 Apr 2015
117. Can my Best Friend's Husband Marry Me?Ask Imaam · 17 Apr 2015
118. She wants to marry him despite cultural differences. What should we do?Ask Imaam · 17 Apr 2015
119. I'm afraid my fiance will find out my previous relationship. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 7 Apr 2015
120. A theologian asks about forced conversions, prophetic polygamy and the story of al-Garaniq?Ask Imaam · 5 Apr 2015
121. I want to marry a girl from another nationality and my parents are worried about what people will say. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 1 Apr 2015
122. What is qadar and what is tawfiq?Ask Imaam · 1 Apr 2015
123. What is the difference between a university style islamic education versus a traditional one?Ask Imaam · 1 Apr 2015
124. Is the statement “Do good and good will come to you” Islamically correct?Ask Imaam · 27 Mar 2015
125. Is is it permissible to work with “ACN”?Ask Imaam · 24 Mar 2015
126. I'm not talking to my parents because they want me to marry someone I don't want to. What do I do?Ask Imaam · 24 Mar 2015
127. My husband is facing a lot of financial difficulties. What advice can you give me?Ask Imaam · 23 Mar 2015
128. Is digital photography permissible & should the husband tell his wife that he had an affair?Ask Imaam · 16 Mar 2015
129. Does divorce take place with the statement: “This marriage is finished”?Ask Imaam · 16 Mar 2015
130. Is there a duā for my marriage proposal to be accepted. I have been rejected many times?Ask Imaam · 6 Mar 2015
131. If a married woman hugs a non-mahram does her nikah break?Ask Imaam · 5 Mar 2015
132. My husband refers to divorce as “that.” He said it multiple times, does that count as divorce?Ask Imaam · 3 Mar 2015
133. Is jelqing permissible?Ask Imaam · 25 Feb 2015
134. Please provide a list of foods (vegetables, fruits, meats, etc.) that Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wa sallam) ate?Ask Imaam · 10 Feb 2015
135. I neglect my prayers and engage in haram. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 2 Feb 2015
136. Should I marry the woman I committed adultery with and to whom will the child be attributed?Ask Imaam · 27 Jan 2015
137. Is it permissible to put black henna on the hands or feet if it contains chemicals?Ask Imaam · 25 Jan 2015
138. If somebody cheats and lies to get a job will his income be halal?Ask Imaam · 22 Jan 2015
139. Conditional pronouncements of divorceAsk Imaam · 22 Jan 2015
140. Can you give us a duā for having children?Ask Imaam · 11 Jan 2015
141. Is it permissible for an unmarried woman to live by herself?Ask Imaam · 11 Jan 2015
142. Is it permissible to use numerals instead of English letters to make the pronunciation of Arabic words more accurate?Ask Imaam · 7 Jan 2015
143. I think my wife is having an affair. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 6 Jan 2015
144. How do I find a Muslim wife if I don't know anyone?Ask Imaam · 6 Jan 2015
145. What is the status of the hadīth in Fadhāil A'māl about entering Hell for delaying salāh?Ask Imaam · 29 Dec 2014
146. Who are the Khawārij?Ask Imaam · 21 Dec 2014
147. If I said I will not call my friend and then called him is it considered breaking an oath?Ask Imaam · 6 Dec 2014
148. Are there any hadith that encourage investing in gold and silver as long-term investments?Ask Imaam · 6 Dec 2014
149. What is the average life span of a jinn?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2014
150. I'm a revert to Islam but my family does not know. When should I tell them?Ask Imaam · 27 Nov 2014
151. Is khul'a granted if the husband verbally agrees to it?Ask Imaam · 18 Nov 2014
152. If the husband is engaged in sinful behavior what can the wife do?Ask Imaam · 18 Nov 2014
153. Is it allowed to take extra down payment from customers?Ask Imaam · 16 Nov 2014
154. Can you give me a duā to read for buying my own house?Ask Imaam · 4 Nov 2014
155. Can you give me a duā that will make the woman I love come back to me?Ask Imaam · 29 Oct 2014
156. I never loved my husband and was pressured into marrying him. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2014
157. My husband is not fulfilling my marital rights. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 28 Oct 2014
158. Have the choices I made lead me to being unmarried and what constitutes appropriate effort in finding a partner ?Ask Imaam · 3 Sep 2014
159. What are my rights and responsibilities regarding my mother-in-law?Ask Imaam · 11 Aug 2014
160. How do I pay Zakat on my 401(k) plan?Ask Imaam · 5 Jul 2014
161. My wife wants me to relocate to her hometown, but I have aging parents so what should I do?Ask Imaam · 1 Jul 2014
162. Is it permissible to pursue 'ilm with my father's money even though he would not approve of it?Ask Imaam · 30 Jun 2014
163. Is it allowed to rent commercial property to a bank?Ask Imaam · 4 Jun 2014
164. Can I rent out my space for an ATM machine?Ask Imaam · 18 Mar 2014
165. Is ghusl required if fluid is discharged without desire?Ask Imaam · 18 Mar 2014
166. Can money received from bribes be used to pay interest, taxes or for social welfare projects?Ask Imaam · 23 Jan 2014
167. If a husband and wife are separated for 2 years is their nikah still valid?Ask Imaam · 26 Nov 2013
168. When was mutah made haram?Ask Imaam · 26 Nov 2013
169. Can I name my son Ashajj?Ask Imaam · 11 Oct 2013
170. I have a few questions about marriage, visiting relatives/scholars, and dua?Ask Imaam · 23 Aug 2013
171. I made nazr to finish Quran a number of times but could not finish it. What do I do?Ask Imaam · 20 Aug 2013
172. Questions about the wudu being invalid during Eid salah, Tawaf and while making sa'eeAsk Imaam · 16 Aug 2013
173. How does one make up one or more missed rakats in congregation?Ask Imaam · 26 Jul 2013
174. What is the proper way to make dua?Ask Imaam · 25 Jul 2013
175. Is it permissible to recite the Quran fast during tarawih?Ask Imaam · 22 Jul 2013
176. Is the driver liable to pay compensation if he causes an accident and would the compensation paid by the insurance company be halal for the injured party?Ask Imaam · 5 Jul 2013
177. If a person is in I'tikaf can he go out of the masjid for Jumuah ghusl?Ask Imaam · 4 Jul 2013
178. Questions regarding investing, zakah and salahAsk Imaam · 28 May 2013
179. My hand is paralyzed, am I being punished for my sins?Ask Imaam · 11 May 2013
180. I want to marry her but I think she has changed, what should I do?Ask Imaam · 8 May 2013
181. What is the ruling on learning Deen from those that are open sinners in light of the Quran?Ask Imaam · 3 May 2013
182. I got married without my parent's knowledge. What should I do now?Ask Imaam · 1 May 2013
183. My wife is diabetic and on insulin, can she give fidya instead of fasting?Ask Imaam · 8 Apr 2013
184. If I see wetness after waking up from sleep do I have to make ghusl?Ask Imaam · 11 Mar 2013
185. ASALAMUALAIKUM I WANT TO CLEAR SOME DOUBT... 1.I WANT TO KNOW THAT CAN A HUSBAND DRINK…Ask Imaam · 4 Mar 2013
186. Is it permissible to remove body hair permanently and is it permissible to apply peelable nail polish?Ask Imaam · 25 Feb 2013
187. What is the origin of the word “Jahannam” and is it okay to study at online alim institutes?Ask Imaam · 22 Feb 2013
188. Is it permissible to use pirated computer software?Ask Imaam · 20 Feb 2013
189. Can a man marry without his mother's permission and if so can she curse him?Ask Imaam · 13 Feb 2013
190. Is it necessary for the wife to cook for her husband?Ask Imaam · 18 Jan 2013
191. Penis ExerciseAsk Imaam · 20 Dec 2012
192. Is hurmah al-musaharah established in the following situations?Ask Imaam · 18 Dec 2012
193. Is role-playing during intimate relations with one's wife allowed?Ask Imaam · 16 Dec 2012
194. Marital QuestionAsk Imaam · 6 Dec 2012
195. Why is it impermissible for women to wear perfume in front of ghayr-mahrams and not for men?Ask Imaam · 24 Nov 2012
196. Is wearing a chain haram for men?Ask Imaam · 21 Nov 2012
197. What is the antonym of Al-Rahbaniyya (Monasticism)?Ask Imaam · 11 Nov 2012
198. Can I buy goods on consignment and can I buy goods on credit if there is no interest involved?Ask Imaam · 11 Nov 2012
199. Can I marry my aunt who has a different mother?Ask Imaam · 13 Oct 2012
200. Can an adulterer who has repented marry a chaste and virtuous spouseAsk Imaam · 26 Sep 2012
201. Question on Social NetworkingAsk Imaam · 22 Sep 2012
202. Am I rewarded for leading my family in prayer if I miss the congregation?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2012
203. I have a question about the Shariah-compliance of an online company that pools your money with other advertisers and shares the profits?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2012
204. I have some questions about dating, music and other aspects of life?Ask Imaam · 13 Mar 2012
205. How do I deal with colleagues who are aggressive and arrogant?Ask Imaam · 1 Mar 2012
206. Am I being affected by waswasa or do I have ikhlas in the good deeds I perform?Ask Imaam · 26 Dec 2011
207. I would like details about Hadrat Ali's (radiyallahu anhu) demise?Ask Imaam · 22 Dec 2011
208. Is it permissible to name a son after an angel such as Mīkaīl?Ask Imaam · 2 Nov 2011
209. What's the ruling if a woman makes Tawaf al Ziyarah in the state of HaidhAsk Imaam · 27 Oct 2011
210. Could you please let me know these two duas in Arabic?Ask Imaam · 26 Oct 2011
211. Can a husband move his family to a new location and leave behind a home and secure employment without consulting his family?Ask Imaam · 20 Oct 2011
212. What will be the fate of those ancient people who haven't received the message of a Prophet, how will they be judged on the day of judgment?Ask Imaam · 12 Jul 2011
213. 1. Would it be permissible for a muslimah daughter to accept a wasiyyah of a non muslim mother? 2. How many Sajda Tilawa does a qari need to make if he listens the ayah many times? 3. What is the satr of a muslim woman from non muslims men or women?Ask Imaam · 21 Jun 2011
214. if a husband eronously touches his daughter, unintentionally instead of his wife , sleeping on bed where his wife is sleeping for intercourse with his wife can make his wife haram on him according to Islami shariah.Ask Imaam · 13 Jun 2011
215. Is it permitted and accepted to perform jummah in such a small musalla? it is small but build on the laws of sharia.Ask Imaam · 5 Jun 2011