1.My Aunt told me not to wear black shoes as black is the colour of sadness and un-happiness. 2.I have heard that pictures made on the carpets are allowed. clarify

1) All colors are permissible for males with the exception of saffron dyed red or yellow attire. We have not come across any indication that black is objectionable.(Fataawa Mahmoodiyyah Vol. 12 Pg. 331 & Vol. 8 Pg. 294). In fact, on many occasions, Nabi (S.A.W) himself wore a black turban. 2) Pictures of animate objects are allowed on carpets or cushions only if the heads have been effaced. (Mirqaat Vol. 8 Pg. 329 Ashrafiyyah) It is Makrooh (detestable) to choose for Salaah a place offering distractions e.g. in front of a mirror or picture. It is obvious that animate and inanimate pictures are equal in this regard.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Bilaal Cassim
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED CORRECT: Mufti Ebrahim Desai