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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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  1. Is it permissible to open a video game entertainment centre and are such games permissible?Ask Imaam · 5 Oct 2000
  2. Can you please tell me the meaning of my name, i have looked nearly everywhere and can not find what it means: Sohail Ahmed.Ask Imaam · 4 Oct 2000
  3. Can you please explain to me what Shirk is in detail, with its many forms ?Ask Imaam · 4 Oct 2000
  4. In Bahishti Zewar, it was stated that there is no recitation of any other verse of the Holy Quran in funeral prayer.Is this condition is same according to Syafie?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  5. Allah saved Hazrat Esa (Alayhis salam)and another person was hanged instead of him, who was that man?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  6. If some one deposite money in bank for a fix period and get a fix amount every month is it interest(Hiba) or not?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  7. An Aamil offered to teach me how to 'deal' with sickness from the Jinns by using other Jinns is this permissible?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  8. What should be done if missed one rakaat of Fajr and made salaam when Imam had made it?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  9. Company pension scheme where employee and employer have to contibute towards the policy, Is it ok to join?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  10. I wanted to know what my husband's name meant and where it is originally derived from. His name is Khalid.Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  11. What is the Islamic Ruling of controling Jinn?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  12. Please tell me if passing gas require me to do my ablutions over.Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  13. If a dog digs a hole in the sand, what does that mean? Is it true that there will be a death in the family of the dog's owner?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  14. What is the Islamic view on a life of celibacy? What are your views on my position and marriage?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  15. Regarding answer 639, does one have to make wudhu after completing salaah again and how does one distinguish between urine and wadhi? Jazakallah.Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  16. I understand on judgment day people will walk a wire across the Kidron Valley. Could you explain this? Thank you.Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  17. My husband has a life +4 year sentence.He may never come home. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  18. Does Allah concern with every person?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  19. If a women gets a divorce, is there a certain amount of time that she has to spend at home. If so how long does she have to stay in her home and if she does not stay what happens?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2000
  20. If one receives money on retirement from Goverment and he is more than of 60 years, and dont have any member alive. Can such person invest money in saving schemes, which pay fix intrest.Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  21. What is the meaning of name "Juveria" ?Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  22. What if somebody is involved in stock exchange, and doing short selling and long selling.Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  23. Is it known or will it ever be known what the 100th name of Allah is?And what is the significance of this name?Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  24. Can I use some of interest money to pay off the income tax on the interest and rest to the poor.Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  25. If a Hanafi man marries a Shafi woman, which mathab should their child follow? Does it make a difference what school of thought the parents should emphasize?Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  26. In a Prayer of congregation is it allowed or recommended for a late comer (Muzbook) join the Imam in Sajda?Ask Imaam · 2 Oct 2000
  27. What about visiting a Muslim house which he sells alcohol? His wife is my relative. Do have to cut of her relation?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  28. It is permissible for the women to work? If permissible, what is the conditions?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  29. I pray 5 times a day, what else should a Muslim man do, to be a good Muslim?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  30. What does Quran say about women in Politics as well as women being weaker than men in some instances.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  31. Problem keeping my wudhu.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  32. In Ramadan I read that a husband and wife do not have to perform ghusl before fajr,but how then do they pray fajr?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  33. Please tell me if the missed prayer should be compensated for? If yes, how and when.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  34. Where must one dorn the Ihram when going for Hajj or Umrah from South Africa. On the plane when the Meeqat announcment is made or can one dorn the Ehram at Jeddah.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  35. Is selling sculptures like animals, statues of people that have faces permissible. I would be buying these from a wholesaler, and not crafting or making it myself.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  36. I am a confining mother. At the end of my confinement it is compulsory for me to have a ghusl bath. Is it compulsory for the baby to have ghusl and read namaaz with parent.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  37. I wanted to know the meaning and origin of the name "Rida". Is it a male or female name?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  38. To particpate in interent lotto websites one does not have to pay money. Is it Haraam?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  39. Can I pray Namaz with shirt having a picture of Camel or some other animal?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  40. What is the Shar'ee position with regards to eating raw fish?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  41. My friend is working as a teller in a bank.They say that he cant go for jumma as it is very busy during that time.They only allow him to go once or twice a month.He doesnt know what to do.Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  42. Is it permissible to use shoes made out of the leather of those animals which have not been slaughtered according to the Islamic Shari'at?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  43. Who should keep the baby since they are not married and will not get married?Are there institutions for adoption in the Islamic way in the USA?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2000
  44. Can a Muslim wife adorn herself with lipstick, if it is worn only in front of the husband? Can other mahrams see her with Lipstick? Is the use of lipstick considered as imitating the Kufaar?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  45. At computer bureau business, there are mostly females doing the capturing of data. How would I tackle this from a shariat point of view. Behaviour towards them,attitude, when speaking to them etc.Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  46. Does time exist in the after life? e.g is there minutes, hours and seconds?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  47. Many toothpastes contain extracts of miswak. Is the reward of miswak gained by their use?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  48. I want to ask about black magic and nazar. If someone is under a spell of black magic or bad nazar then what should he do.And how can we find out who did this?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  49. What does Islam say about hypocrisy?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  50. Can I celebrate my birthday?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  51. Why, if some poor countries from Middle-East render so much tribute to their God Allah, they pray with fervor, they are simultanously so poor, so violent, so miserable.Why are they forgotten by Allah?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  52. If a Muslim falls to sleep during Khutbahdoes loose Jumu'ah? What should the khatib and/or other Muslims do?Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  53. If I pay interest for the house but it comes out of my taxes, is it ok? (if I pay interest, I dont pay taxes, vice versa)Ask Imaam · 29 Sep 2000
  54. A muqeem has his leather socks on but he feels uncomfortable with them on,so he takes them off?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  55. My brother died. Is my mother obligated for iddat, since my sister-in-law lives in different country.Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  56. A Muslim organisation used interest money in building of a pathway to the Masjid. This was done unintentionally due to not checking their bank statement. How can this be rectified?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  57. Can Zakaat money be used to build a home for a person who is a receipient of Zakaat?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  58. Can you kindly tell me what is the meaning of Azl?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  59. Can a man marry his aunty?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  60. I know that Muslims can´t eat pork. But what about raw fish or raw meat? Can Muslims eats raw meat like sushi or raw kibe steak?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  61. There are Muslims who believe that Hawa was created from the rib taken from Adam that's why we find in a man one rib less. I would like to hear what our oulamaa say on this matter.Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  62. What are JINS (Jinns)? Can they affect Human Life? Can they cause harm or provide any benefit to man? Some people claim that they can control this creature by Quranic Versus, is it true?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  63. I wanted to know if piercing the ears,nose and ear cartilage is allowed.What about other body parts like the eyebrow,lip,navel or tongue?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  64. Divorce in anger,is it final?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  65. Our religious teacher recently told us that ear-piercing is haraam. Can you confirm this? If it is true, can you explain the reasons why it is forbidden?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  66. Are crab and shrimp forbidden to eat according to which mahzab?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  67. During Namaz, our Pants or Pajamas should below or above the ankles?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  68. Can you tell me about heaven?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  69. I'm Hanafi Madhab. I go to school where Shafi prayer time is practiced. Should I pray Shafi time at the mosque or pray at home on hanafi time?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  70. Does the Coca Cola logo really say "la Muhammad and la Makkah" when you see it in mirror orientation?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  71. Somewhere here you said Salafis are same as Sunni but astray but they say that Imam Ash'ary is not Muslim so can you kindly explain that?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  72. I am a weak person and I like to become strong and healthy. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  73. Is backbiting aginst Kuffars permissible?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  74. The crescent is a Turkish symbol that was directly assimilated from central Asian shamanism. How is this imagery reconciled with pure Islam and what are the potential meanings that it conveys?Ask Imaam · 27 Sep 2000
  75. Can you please tell me the meaning of my name, Hassan?Ask Imaam · 24 Sep 2000
  76. A Muslim jamaat in Philadelphia says to delay someones shahada is kufr and that the dalil is in the Holy Qu'ran. Please, is this correct?Ask Imaam · 22 Sep 2000
  77. I am looking for a saying in Islam that is similar to the Judeo-Christian "Golden Rule" of "Treat others as you would like to be treated."Ask Imaam · 22 Sep 2000
  78. In the Quran, I read that Allah said to his angles, "Anei Jaeilon fel Arz Khalifa". But, Allah created Adam in Paradise, Is the Earth "Arabic Arz" and Paradise the same?Ask Imaam · 22 Sep 2000
  79. Dear Ustaz, what is the hukum of wearing a handlace with bells( like most dancers wearing on their legs)for a woman?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  80. After manually slaughtering a chicken, Muslims tend to pluck the chicken's feathers but some put slaughtered chicken in hot water to remove the feathers mechanically. Is this procedure halal?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  81. Is it allowed for Muslims to attend a wedding ceremony of Christians in a Church?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  82. Reciting name upon Slaugtering of animalsAsk Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  83. Now-a-days alcohol is frequently used in perfumes, fragrances and sprays. Can we use them?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  84. Is income earned from video game machines permissible? These are not gambling machines but merely for entertainment.Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  85. My father wants me to marry my first cousin. However, I do not wish to marry her. Can I be forced into this marriage?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  86. Can we read the tafseer(Ma'ariful Quran)by holding it without wudhu ?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  87. Is it obligatory for a grandparent to have the right to name their grandchild or do the parents have first right?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  88. does the person who beleives that Allah is unique , but does not beleive in the prophet Mohamed or his message will he enter the paradise?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  89. I wish to take muridh.Is it permisseble in Islam?A islamic Woman can take Muridh?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  90. Does frying Halaal food in vegatable oil which is also used for frying Haraam chickens at the same time make the Halaal food Haraam?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  91. What is the islamic ruling regarding ibn taimiya? Did he held any anthromorphist belief?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  92. May i know whether Loveing a girl is haram or it should not be done.Can u please help.Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  93. I left the Quran on my desk at work and soon a Kafir started looking through it. Should I stop him because he isnt muslim without wudu?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2000
  94. Is the violation of Copyright Act of Books permissible in Islam?Ask Imaam · 20 Sep 2000
  95. Is it allowed to work for a company who develops softwares for Banks (involved in interest money)Ask Imaam · 20 Sep 2000
  96. Is it ok for women to work outside home? I was reading a book on SINS and it said that a woman who must work to support family must work IN her home. Am I doing wrong by working outside my home.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  97. Can you tell me about the rewards, for converting a Christian woman into a Muslim by Marrige.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  98. Is it permisible to embaress a muslim by putting his/her name on the masjid notice board.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  99. Many people give organisations the right to remove there organs for free donation to needy people ,after there death. Does islam permit this.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  100. Can i marry a Christian girl? does she have to convert into a muslim?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  101. Are Shia's and bhoras Muslim.If they are muslim on what basis we can consider them muslim?And if not how can we judge them non muslim according to quran and hadeeth? jazakallah khairAsk Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  102. If a person misses two rakaats of maghrib namaaz, how should he complete his salaat?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  103. For some reason I thought masturbation was allowed in Islam.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  104. Suppose my periods finish at night and I do not have time to get paak before sehri...can i get up and have sehri and then do ghusl later?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  105. A girl has fallen pregnant before marriage,lost the child and the father refuses her to marry.What are to be done if she strongly feels she still want to marry the person?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  106. Things for dead persons.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  107. I'm already married and have a 2 years old son back home. I'm in love with another girl and want to marry her. Will this marriage be permissible?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  108. If a person returns to where he used to live, is still regarded as a musafir?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  109. I am disabled and need my brother to accompany me for Umrah. I am in the U.S.,he is in Yemen, is it a must that I pay for his ticket and expenses for Umrah?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  110. What does the Quar'an say about having a Girl Friend? Is Arranged marrige the only way to get married?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  111. What is the youngest age a female can marry?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  112. When asking allah for forgiveness is there something you have to say while asking if so could you please tell me what it is?Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  113. Money is borrowed for business investment. No fixed time for repayment is made. Payback an X amount per week for as long as capital sum not paid is the condition as profit. Is this allowed in Islam.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  114. is love marriage permitted in our religion.Ask Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  115. A question about heaven and hell and listening to musicAsk Imaam · 19 Sep 2000
  116. Mouth to mouth kissing permissible between husband and wife?Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2000
  117. Whose duty is it to support a widow's children?Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2000
  118. Is it permissible for an Islamic wedding to occur during the month of Ramadan? If so, is it then acceptable to have a wedding on the day of Eid?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  119. Could you please tell me the meaning of "Raghed", it is a male name.Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  120. If a man finds a woman attractive, is it the devil who makes the woman look attractive or does Allah say which woman a man finds attractive?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  121. If a wife has gold jewelery, who is liable to pay zakat on it, husband or wife. The wife owns that gold but she is not working.Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  122. Is any kind of family planning is allowed in islam?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  123. My parents want me, to get married in Bangladesh, I live in L.A and I don't want this to happen. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  124. I want to marry my cousin, but my parents don't permit me.Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  125. Is paying interest on federal government loan for buying house Halal, with the intention of legally saving excessive federal income tax?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  126. Can women communicate with men over the internet for dawah purposes?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  127. I would like to the for the name Azman and Ziyana.Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  128. Is working as a Life Insurance Agent permissible in Islam?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2000
  129. Can my obligatory zakaat to be paid, include my mother-in-law.Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  130. Abortion, is it permissible to abort a child before the entering of the rooh (within two months). This is her 7th child.Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  131. Why must we not reply to the second adhaan before the Jumuah khutbah?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  132. Is it possible to have a bank account and deposit money, where that bank deals with interest related matters.Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  133. My question is, Why can't we use translation of Surah's and other Quranic Iyats in Namaz?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  134. I heard that there will be gold coming out of the river the Euphrates river, is this true?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  135. I was told its in the Quran that a boys father has to find him a wife He cant find his own wife if he does than he is going against Quran I want to know is it true if so were in the Quran does it comeAsk Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  136. What does the Imam say regarding a hadith about seeking knowledge even if it be in China. Is it a confirmed Hadith? Many scholars have disputed it yet so many are using it.Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2000
  137. A musalli joined the salaat while the Imam was coming up from ruku, how does the musalli complete his namaaz?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  138. Regarding the Question "What is the first thing Allah (swt) created?" You said water. I was told it was Nab i yah Karim's (Rasullalah Salalahu Alai hai wasalum) soul that was created first.Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  139. Hair loss: A good friend of mine, who is only 22 years old, has unfortunately, lost a great deal of his natural hair. Is a wig permissible?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  140. If a Muslim man is married to a christian woman,then meets a woman converted to Islam,can he divorce the Christian woman to marry the Muslim?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  141. When valuing shares in a property unit trust is it acceptable to revalue the properties and sell the shares at a higher price even though the profits have not being recognised?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  142. What is the ruling of the Ulema of Islam on reciting As Salaatu Was Salaamu Alaika Ya Rasoolullah (etc)?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  143. Are guard dogs permissible in the Sharia?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  144. What is your opinion of the Great Islamic entity Al-Azhar in Cairo, Egypt?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  145. How should one recite aytul kursee, and what are its benefits? JazakAllahAsk Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  146. Is it ok for a Muslim to wear silk ties?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  147. Can a Muslim rent out his shop to chain-store who besides other food items sell alcohol?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  148. Gas Station bussiness has cigaretes and also other types of sweets and food (canned food beverges etc) are not permissible for muslims (excluding pork ,meat products and liquor)is this bussiness okAsk Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  149. What happens to someone who has died by being burnt with fire or eaten up by an animal? Do the Angels who question the dead in the grave question him or her?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  150. Nikah (Marriage) and Salaat (Prayer) according to Maaliki Math-habAsk Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  151. Asslaam alaikum, how does a woman approach a man with a marriage proposal?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2000
  152. What is the Islamic verdict on software piracy, are we allowed to copy software?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  153. When we knock at the door and someone asks who is at the door should we say Salam or our name?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  154. I would like to know the meaning of mahram. Does this only apply to women travelling for Hajj, Umrah, or in everyday life?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  155. I would like to know the meaning of mahram. Does this only apply to women travelling for Hajj, Umrah, or in everyday life?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  156. Why do you differentiate between Shia's and Sunni here at your site? Aren't we all Muslims?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  157. If a company has gone into liquidation but the shareholders promise to repay all creditors over time, will the shareholders still have to repay the interest they owe to banks?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  158. What is your opinion of the work going on in the name of Jamath-ul-Thableeq?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  159. If a women is engaged at an early age, and later she doesn't want to marry that person but instead wants to marry someone else. Is she allowed to break the engagment?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  160. What does Islam say about the killing of the weaker siamese twin in order to save the stronger one?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  161. Is praying salat after an Imam who has believes that Abu-Ala-Mawdudi, the leader of Jamat-e-Islami party in Pakistan, is great religious scholar & researcher, valid?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  162. Do pregnant women still have to perform salat when her water bag broke?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  163. What is the fatwa of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah's ulama regarding Wahabi or Salafis?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  164. Could we sing national anthem and say the plegde of allegience to the secular state while the flag is being raised up?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2000
  165. I have heard that when someone commits adultery, and then they take their punisment i.e (stoned to death), their sin will be forgiven.Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  166. What will happen if a Muslim man Decides to sleep with a girl, before he gets married?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  167. I have been ask by a sister the Islamic view on becoming a 2nd wife to a person. Can you please give me a Shariah point of view on this subject in detail.Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  168. Can a woman marry her uncle (eg. mothers brother) what are the rules or conditions?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  169. What does Islam say about dogs ?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  170. Is it okay for a good Muslim to think that the Non-Muslims around them, the ones they talk to but do not insult Islam, will not enter heaven?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  171. Are Muslims allowed to be vegetarians and therefore have no meat at all?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  172. Kissing on the lips between husband and wife is not allowed, or is it allowed?Ask Imaam · 11 Sep 2000
  173. Can I watch nude movies?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2000
  174. How does a woman approach a man with a marriage proposal?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2000
  175. I’ve heard if I dream about someone I meet his or her soul is this true?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2000
  176. If non-Muslims marry, is their marriage valid in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2000
  177. I'm a white, American, teenager, former Christian that wants to become a Muslim. Do you think that I will be descriminated against by the Muslim community?Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2000
  178. I am involved in a deep and serious relationship with a non-Muslim girl. She is not Hindu, but she is Radasouami. I desperatley need some advice.Ask Imaam · 9 Sep 2000
  179. Can a person read magazines like Personality, Scope, You, etc. which have nude pictures, aspects of 'love making' as well as some good tips like recipes and health guidelines?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  180. Is the leasing process allowed in Islam?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  181. Is Interest prohibited between a Muslim and non-Muslim in Darul-Harb (non-Islamic state) like South Africa, UK, Australia, etc.?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  182. My father does not say prayers except of the Jumma Prayer. He is also Hafi-e-Quran. What should I do?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  183. Does a Muslim vote at the Legislative Assembly in a non-Muslim country ?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  184. Can my dad be wali for my elderly grandmother in law for Umrah or Hajj. Can he be wali also for my mother's sister's grand daughter who is baligh? My grand mother in law is also my mothers aunt.Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  185. Can we read the tafseer(Ma'ariful Quran)by holding it without wudhu ?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  186. I am interested in doing Islamic Studies via correspondence next year.Who do I contact?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  187. What is your definition of a qualified scholar and its justification?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  188. Is it possible for me to marry a married man? I know that he loves me even though I am 20 years younger than he. I want to do the right thing.Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  189. Does a person who believes that Allah is unique, but does not believe in the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) or his message, will this personn enter the paradise?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  190. What about visiting a Muslim friend whose husband is selling an alcohol?Ask Imaam · 7 Sep 2000
  191. My parents wear black dye on their hair, not to look young though.Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2000
  192. Haazir (Omnipresent) and Naazir (Omniseeing) attributes of Allah.Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  193. Can young Muslim girls dance or sing in stages.Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  194. I was recently in Pakistan recently and was told that Imaam Mehdi is alive and is over the age of 25, is this true, it means that Dajjal will be here in less then 15 years?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  195. We have Bahrelvis in our Masaajids. Is it permissible to read salaat behind them?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  196. I have a 5 year old daughter. Is it permissible for me to cut her hair to shoulder length?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  197. Is marijuana haram or halal in Islam?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  198. What are the legal formalities to be complied with after Nikah in South Africa?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  199. It was related in Hadith Muslim that Qur'an is an argument for or against you.Can you explain to me simple English understanding in details.Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  200. Can I disburse of interest by paying Rands locally against interest earned on a bank account overseas in US Dollars thereby making the US Dollars halaal?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  201. After sunset, how long (minutes?) do I have to complete Maghrib Salaat before I have to make Qadha niyyat?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  202. I’ve seen the word Istikhara mentioned quite a few times, could you kindly explain what it is?Ask Imaam · 5 Sep 2000
  203. Is music haram, because it has lies in it, or because of the instruments,or because you get carried away, but is music about life or music that doesn't have any love in it haram?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  204. Why is chatting with guys haram if you're just chatting not doing anything? It's all typing words. Why is that haram?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  205. If you have to cover your face body and hair everything then how is a male supposed to get married? Isn't he suppose to know what the female looks like?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  206. I understand that you must pray the 2 'travel rakats' while on a journey of more than 48 miles.Under what circumstances must you pray the'assigned rakats'?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  207. Niyyat in Worldly EducationAsk Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  208. Furniture in Rented house from Church or other Social Welfare Organization is acceptable or not?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  209. How can a Muslim praying while he is travelling, for example, going to the moon?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  210. Music in IslamAsk Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  211. I heard that if you wear your trousersbelow your ankle. It reduces the chances of fertility in a man?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  212. Is working for a financial institute haraam or does the law of necessity apply in South Africa and therefore dependant on the situation?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  213. Is interest money Halal for Muslims?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  214. I cant seem to find the meaning of my name, Wahaaj.Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  215. What is our reason/purpose in this duniyah. Other then to follow Allah (SWT) and Islam.Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  216. With regard to question 640 on amateur golfAsk Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  217. Has Imam Mehdi been sent in this dunya and is alive today?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  218. If I make intention for 4 rakaats namaaz and I read 2 rakaats, will my namaaz be accepted?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  219. Is it halal or haram to borrow money from the bank on interest in order to purchase a house or a property ?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  220. Does eating cooked food nullify one's wudu?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  221. Where can I find the history of the Muslims in Abysinnia during the 7 years they stayed there after leaving Mecca?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  222. What brand of marshmallows are halaal?Ask Imaam · 4 Sep 2000
  223. If a lady had 7 days period, then, after medications, the period became 6 blood then 3 clean then 3 blood. What is her period now?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  224. Is there life on other planets?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  225. Will Christians and Jews go to heaven?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  226. Are the Indian Muslims doing right by accusing Pakistani holy groups for war and destruction?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  227. Is it okay for me to pray to Allah to make me taller because I'm not even average height even though I am an adult.Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  228. What is the manner of the Prophet (SAW) according to authentic Hadith?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  229. My wife sometimes have a vaginal discharge, does this break her wudhu or not?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  230. Growing a beard is known to be Sunna (immitating the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)) Not Obligatory?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  231. Can a Muslim take asylum in UK because of his financial,family and country problems,with intention of doing work of da'wah, but he has to lie.Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  232. What exceptions are there in Islam not to grow a beard?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  233. A person who travels more than 88 Kms becomes a Musafir. Is there any condition on the time of travel to become a musafir?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  234. Is there anything really as 'Qadhaa Salaat' in Islaam, as the Fard Sala's are ordered to be prayed at their prescribed times.Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  235. Is it a sunnah or a fard for women to put henna on their hands?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  236. Is it required to fold the corner of a prayer mat when not performing salat?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  237. Are women allowed to wear pants in Islam? Are women allowed to go to university so that they can become lady doctors?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  238. There is no curtain at our mosque to seperate the women and the women dont want it and have become too open minded. Should i still pray there?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  239. Is it permissisble to perform dua in sajdah after any fard salah/tahajjud or at any timeAsk Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  240. Are there any good books or cassettes on the authentic method of establishing Khilafah?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  241. Inlaw's rights, and needs of the wife.Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  242. Is it true that the death is only punishment for a "Shiaat" believer? What should a shiat person do to be forgiven?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  243. Is the reading of Yasin khatam in Masjid after someone dies a sunnah or a custom?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  244. What does the Shariah say about entering within the Miqaat boundaries in the months of Haj? Especially if you did not perform your Haj as yet.Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  245. Is it wrong to see Ka'aba while doing Tawaf?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  246. Regarding sujood ul-sahw, some say at the end of prayer you say salam once and go into sujdah. Should you again perform salam after this?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  247. Did the prophet Muhammad (saw) keep a beard and if so at what age did he start to keep it? Also what waas the length of his hair?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  248. Can my 3 month old son wear a gold ring?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  249. Wife's job in tele-communications, boss gives tickets to best fund raisers, ticket is then put in a pot and drawn from for the raffle winner of TV. Is this Haram?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  250. Backbiting and forgivenessAsk Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  251. Why is it important to gain Islamic knowledge?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  252. Is Coke or Pepsi halal, do they contain ethanol?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  253. Mcdonald fries if they are fried in a separate oil pan and separate utensils are used with barely no contamination. Are they halal?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  254. What is the dua for taking a bath?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2000
  255. Are the Shia considered Muslims according to the Ahle sunnah?Ask Imaam · 1 Sep 2000
  256. I want to enter a competition, but you have to pay postage to post the entry form. Is this permissible?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  257. I have shares in Old Mutual / Sanlam :1.Are these shares halaal or haraam? 2.If I sell them are the proceeds halaal or halaam?3.The dividends that I have received are they halaal or haraam?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  258. Is the Jumaah salaat of people who work in an Islamic college acceptable when the sharoot of Jumaah are not fulfilled according to Hanafi madhab?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  259. Sometimes, when I sleep, I open my eyes and cannot move. It seems as if my body is paralysed. Could this be the work of the satan or the jinn.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  260. Was Fadak gifted to Fatima A.S. by the Holy Prophet S.A.W.? Why was it taken away from her after the death of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  261. What is your opinion about the late Ayatollah Khomeini? Was he a Muslim or not?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  262. Why when we have to struggle on earth to find pradise after life as when the babies die they get a free ticket to heaven? It seems like an unfair deal.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  263. What is the alternative solution of Riba?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  264. Clarification for question 580, MusicAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  265. Please advise if it is acceptable to approach a conventional bank to effect an asset based transaction where the interest rate and the period of re-payment is fixed?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  266. In Islam we have to wash after passing urine. My friend has a problem of urine dripping in drops even after a few minutes after passing urine.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  267. In India money in the bank gains interest which is unavoidable. Can I give that interest money to Madarasa, poor people marriages, poor relatives,etcAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  268. Can a Muslim organisation collect interest money from Muslims to help renavating a department in a Goverment hospital which all kinds of Muslims use. They requested Muslims to assist them.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  269. what is the ruling on men and women mixing socially if they are related by first blood i.e uncle, father or brother with their niece daughter or sister?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  270. I am a Sunni muslim female and want toknow if I can marry a Shia muslim?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  271. Is it a sin for the husband and wife to see each others private areas ?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  272. 1. Is it necessary to fold the pants above the ankle during salaat.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  273. My name is Rudaiba, I need to know the meaning of my name. I cannot come across the meaning of my name in any book. So far not one Ustaad I've spoken to can provide me with a meaning.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  274. Is machine slautering of chickens halalAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  275. I have heard of the name Ashmahaan but cannot seem to find a meaning to the name.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  276. If a muslim blood is haram to another for the taking, then why are we killing each other?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  277. Is it bidah to do zikir in sajda after one has completed his/her salat?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  278. Should I keep family ties with relatives who have tried witchcraft on me and my family?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  279. Can a woman dye her hair?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  280. Who has the right to lead salat 1)person with knowlegde of quran and dean but no practice(no sunnah ie no beard,cap,clothes) verses br with practice of sunnah and basic deen in his life.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  281. Buying a house if the price is 160k Cash the owner gives you for 180k and divides the instalment over 1 yr is this ok .Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  282. Can we get toys like dolls and bears for our kids which have eyes nose and ears etc. What if we cover the eyes of the toys can we then use it?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  283. Are we meant to read the Durood e Ibrahim and Dua if we are a Masbooq in the last rakat with the the Imam?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  284. Can a Muslim rent out his shop to chain-store who besides other food items sell alcohol?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  285. Please spell out to the brothers what maintaining their wives means. Some brothers think because the wives work that releaves them of financial responsibility.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  286. We have not received our contract from the Imam who married us. Since we don't have the contract in hand, is the marriage still valid.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  287. I embraced Islam one year ago. my wife will not accept and together with her family and friends has become hostile. Should I divorce?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  288. What does Islam say about keeping concubines(which your right hand possesses)? Is it permissible still? If not, then why? And if yes, how do we justify it in todays world?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  289. Is it permissible to work for a Insurance firm if I only do computer work for them.Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  290. Is filing for child support in courts unislamic? If so, how can we come to an agreement as to how much money is needed for maintenance for 5 children?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  291. Is is allowed to use hair gels to style hair, are they paak and is masah of the head correct on gelled hair?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  292. Marital relations in the period?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  293. Al-Azhar proclaimed in 1959 that Jaffari school of thought is acceptable for muslims to follow as a 5th school of thought. Yet you call them non muslims?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  294. If performing salaat at home, is salaat performed without azaan and iqamah valid? Is the ruling the same for both adhaa and qazah salaat?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  295. As-SalaamuAlaikum Is it allowed to use interest money on the Masijd property or to pave the car park around the MasjidAsk Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  296. What is the significance of QAWWALI in islam ?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  297. Does a woman not allowed to use safety razors to remove unwanted hair ?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  298. Is there any prescribe style for hair cutting in Islam?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  299. Who dug or drilled the well of Zam Zam in Makkah?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000
  300. How did the Black race originate on earth?Ask Imaam · 27 Aug 2000

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