https://fatawa.co.za/recent/ The newest fatawa from South African Darul Iftas, indexed by Fatawa SA (read-only archive). en-zaWed, 28 Oct 2026 17:18:52 +00001440https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20014https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20014Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, I follow the Hanafi madhhab and would appreciate guidance on historical Zakat and the repayment of outstanding Zakat. I would appreciate guidance on the following questions: 1. Calculating past Zakat: How should a person…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20013https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20013Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Please explain this fatwa of Mufti Mahmood Sahib Rahimahullah, as we learnt that our A'maal is closed upon death, so how can the dead make dua for us perhaps there is an explanation for this: (Fatawa Mahmodiyya V.3,P. 358/359) Question: Do the deceased maintain any relationship…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20012https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20012Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Assalamu Alaykum Q1) If a person says the Umm Salama RA Dua will Allah SWT replace this person's regret that he has about not doing worldly things earlier with something much better in this world. For example, if a person regrets not buying a car earlier so that he could've got…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20011https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20011Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Assalamu 'alaykum. I am very worried about stearic acid. I found out that this molecule is widely used in various products, including rubber, plastic, computer components, and even paper. I fear that many everyday items are impure, since stearic acid is mainly produced from…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20010https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20010Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Can a wife discharge/give zakaat to her husband as he is in debt?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20009https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20009Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Assalamu Alaikum. I am suffering a lot from waswasa regarding promises, vows, oaths and curses, and I desperately need Islamic guidance. I constantly have thoughts that if I use something, something bad will happen, or that if I do a certain thing, something else will happen…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20008https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20008Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Assalamu alaikum. I need guidance about missed prayers and choosing a madhhab. I grew up learning Islam from a teacher who previously told me that she follows the Shafi‘i madhhab. However, I have realised that I have followed a mixture of Hanafi and Shafi‘i practices. I reached…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37034https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37034Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen1. There are three prepaid meters for electricity, installed on a property, the administration cost is for the landlords account. Must the VAT cost also be carried by the landlord on the three meters? 2. A landlord charges seperate for the electricity for example rental is…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37033https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37033Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenI wanted to find out regarding the bead tasbeeh and the digital finger tasbeehs. Bead tasbeehs: If the bead tasbeeh breaks, can we reuse the beads to make bracelets and other items? Can we sell these items to Muslims and non-Muslims? The counter tasbeehs: When the counter…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37032https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37032Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenI’m planning to perform Umrah after my wedding in December, and I’m considering two scenarios: **Scenario 1:** I take a flight from Pakistan to Jeddah, make the intention for Umrah and enter Ihram before crossing Miqat during the journey, and then travel directly from Jeddah to…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37031https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37031Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenI would like to request a ruling according to the Hanafi madhhab regarding a student job at an ALDI supermarket distribution warehouse in Germany. My main assignment involves picking fruit, bread, flowers and other ordinary goods. However, employees may occasionally be…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37030https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37030Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen1. Please state the Shari'ah ruling regarding reciting Quraan for a person who passed away before ghusal is given, when the person reading for the deceased: 1.1 is in the same room as the decased body. 1.2 is not in the same room as the decased body. 2. Please state the…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37029https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37029Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenMy daughter seems to be dominant in her left hand. I never thought there is anything wrong with this but comments from a few family members have made me doubt myself. As parents, we encourage her to follow the sunnah as best as possible (eating with right hand, dirty things…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37028https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37028Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenMy husband said, “If you want a divorce, I will divorce you,” but he meant it as a question. I interrupted him, so he stopped. Five seconds later, in anger, he said, “I don’t want to keep you. I’ll call my mother. I’m fed up with you. I’ll drop you at your parents’ home.”…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48135https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48135Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodCan a male use tweezers on his moustache?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48127https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48127Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodA person has a problem with their knee and is unable to sit in the Tashahud position. Should the person sit on the floor and stretch their legs open or sit on a chair? What is the procedure of Ruku and Sajdah when sitting on the floor/chair?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48123https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48123Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodIs it permissible to use AI generated images and videos for food posters or menus advertising products on offer? These pictures are mostly enhanced in beauty and isn’t a true reflection of what’s being sold.https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48118https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48118Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodI would like to know all the Masaa’il regarding male discharge. For example, if one feels like during Wudhu or Salaah they have discharge, do they have to repeat the Wudhu/Salaah? What is the ruling if a male is unsure whether there was discharge while he was performing Salaah?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37027https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37027Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenOn temu shopping you get a coupon for new users where they get 6 gifts free if they buy something and you have to share the link with someone else. Is this permissible? You also have to answer questions and then they give you the gift for free. Is this permissible?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37026https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37026Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenIf I would like to perform an umrah on behalf of the deceased, do I have to perform an umrah for each marhoom or will one suffice for all if intention is made for all of them.https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37025https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37025Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenMy question is regarding the 2 rakaats after the witr salaah, what is the law regarding it? I have read in you fawta https://muftionline.co.za/node/33039 that our elders would read this salaah. However in ahsan ul fatwa, Hadrat Mufti saab explains this is not mustahab and also…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48108https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48108Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodIf a bed is placed in the direction of Qiblah, such that the feet will be pointing towards Qiblah while sleeping, would this be acceptable?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48101https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48101Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodBefore marriage, the living arrangements were agreed upon where the husband and wife would reside with his parents. However, a few months into the marriage, the wife has had a change of heart and would prefer to live separately from her in-laws. How can she resolve this issue?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48097https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48097Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodRecently, while performing Fardh Salaah in Jamaat, a brother noticed my posture and mentioned that my forearms were touching the ground. When I tried to adjust and raise my forearms to prevent them from touching, I found that I had to tense my shoulders significantly. As a…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48085https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48085Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodI sell items on an app called Yaga. Yaga offers buyers to pay in installments via Mobicred at 18.25% interest per annum + fees. I am not entitled to the interest incurred if the buyer is late with payment. If I sell on Yaga knowing that some buyers might pay interest via this…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48081https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48081Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodHow do we dispose of items in the Masjid and Madrassah that aren’t of use or are discarded items that were used for plumbing, tiling, globes, Madrassah desks, etc.?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48077https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-48077Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodQ1) Please state the Shari’ ruling regarding reciting Quraan for a person who passed away before Ghusl is given, when the person reading for the deceased is in the same room as the deceased body? Q2) In reference to the previous question, what if the person reciting is in a…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-11791https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-11791Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom AzaadvilleWhen it comes to gifting a home or property to some one, the Fuqahaa say that the home/property should not be occupied by the givers possessions and the gift will not be valid if there are possessions of the giver therein. ﻭﻣﻨﻬﺎ ﺃﻥ ﻻ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ اﻟﻤﻮﻫﻮﺏ ﻣﺸﻐﻮﻝا ﺑﻤﺎ ﻟﻴﺲ ﺑﻤﻮﻫﻮﺏ ﻷﻥ ﻣﻌﻨﻰ…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37024https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37024Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenIf I read salaah and then realised I never had wudhu, how should I repeat it? Will I need to read my sunnats again or only fard and waajib?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37023https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37023Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenIf you burp in salaah and the taste comes into your mouth, does it break your salaah?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37022https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37022Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenAfter you become baligh, are you allowed to sleep with women that are old on the same bed but different duvets or the same duvet?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37021https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37021Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenWe have shortlisted the following names for baby girl. Please advise which of these should we choose and if the spelling is correct? Aatikah Hamnah Safrah Is it advisable to prevent using Hamnah as Hamnah bint Jash slandered Aaisha (radhiyallahu anha) in the past?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37020https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37020Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenIf a person doesn't offer the 5 daily prayers but they give sadaqah, will Allah accept their sadaqah?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37019https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37019Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenA nasheed was sang with drums at a wedding. Is it permissible to listen at other times to the nasheed because it has drums in it?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37018https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/muftionline-37018Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Mufti Online — Madrasah Ta'leemuddeenAm I allowed to charge for listings on my online marketplace? The seller purchases the listing, and their store or product appears in a showcase where customers can see it.https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-11769https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-11769Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom AzaadvilleWith regards to men’s hair, what lengths can a male keep his hair?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-39843https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-39843Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Jamiatul Ulama KZNIs it permissible to give interest money to a poor Muslim? Or should we give it only to non-Muslims?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-38722https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-38722Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom AzaadvilleIs it permissible for a man to tie his hair in a ponytail or to plait it?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-39837https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/jamiat-39837Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Jamiatul Ulama KZNWhile reading salaah, we get to the Qa’dah (sitting) position before Salaam. The Imaam starts Salaam and ends his second Salaam while I’m still reading my durood; then I complete my Salaam. Is my salaah valid, as I have now ended my salaah after the Imaam?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47904https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47904Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodIs it permissible to develop and sell video games as a professional activity and earn a living from it, if the content and mechanics comply with Islamic requirements? Are there any restrictions on this activity itself, regardless of the particular content?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47899https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47899Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodA mother recommends to her adult children that they make Dua for those who selflessly assisted them in years of hardship, making sure to mention the person’s name in the Dua. Would this be an obligation on them, or is it optional?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47878https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47878Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodA family inherited a property from their father. He had two sons and one daughter. However, one son has passed away and he is survived by two adopted children and a wife. Going forward, when dividends are paid out, kindly explain how it should be distributed? If the property is…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47872https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47872Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodThere is a new beauty trend called Halaal Brows. It is a method of darkening the hairs of the eyebrows which one would like to stand out, while lightening the hairs of the eyebrows which would remove to create a shape. If it is permissible to do so, can one use bleck henna or…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47870https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47870Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodA 70 year-old lady has knee and ankle injuries. She sits on a chair to perform Salaah. Will it be permissible for her to sit on the floor on a soft, sponge mattress n make Sajdah on it as well?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47864https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47864Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodSuppose I enter into a valid Mudaarabah contract with another party, where I provide the capital as the Rab-ul-Maal while the other party manages the investment as the Mudhaarib. The profit is shared between us according to an agreed percentage. My intention is to keep the…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47860https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47860Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodPlease can you advise on the following set of facts: 1. A property-owning company owns a commercial property which it rents at a market-related rental. 2. There are 8 shareholders who own shares in the company in equal parts. 3. The value of the property is approximately R11…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47851https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-47851Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta Ibn MasoodDuring family gatherings, there is the practice of gathering everyone to stand and then someone calls out, ‘Ya Nabi Salaam Alayka’. While I understand that this practice is incorrect, I wanted to know if a person can stand up to avoid causing offense to the family members,…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-36935https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/azaadville-36935Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom AzaadvilleIf a person has debt and his creditors have not stipulated a date for payment, is it Waajib for him to make Qurbaani or is it Waajib to use money to pay the debt?https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20007https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20007Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Request for Shariah Guidance Regarding Tubal Ligation for Medical Reasons Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Mufti Saheb, Is tubal ligation permissible in Islam if a qualified gynaecologist advises that a third pregnancy could pose serious risks to the mother's…https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20006https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/camperdown-20006Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200Darul Iftaa Camperdown (Madrasah In'aamiyyah)Assalamualaykum Respected mufti saheb How many saffs must there be for a janaaza? Must there be 3 staffs or an odd amount of saffs? Please advice