Mufti / signatory

Ismail Dawoodjee

210 fatawa · Answered 210

Ask Imaam · 206Jamiat KZN · 4

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Fatawa

  1. What will help me attain closeness to Allah the Quickest?Ask Imaam · 21 Oct 2025
  2. What is the Islamic ruling on consoling a bereaved family?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2025
  3. Can an inheritor refuse to accept his\her share of inheritance?Ask Imaam · 24 Aug 2025
  4. Is applying mehendi on ones feet a Hindu custom?Ask Imaam · 28 Jul 2025
  5. Passengers performing Jumu'ah on the Ship while it is docked at the HarbourAsk Imaam · 17 Jun 2025
  6. Is it permissible for men to remove unibrow/monobrow ?Ask Imaam · 21 Apr 2025
  7. Fasting during the month of ShawwalAsk Imaam · 19 Apr 2023
  8. What is the minimum period for itikaaf e wajib?Ask Imaam · 18 Apr 2023
  9. How do I calculate the fidya of Salah & Fasts for two years?Ask Imaam · 20 Jul 2021
  10. Udhiyyah SharesAsk Imaam · 31 Jul 2020
  11. Imam Abu Hanifa (Rahimahullah) & the Hanafi fiqh - Is it the same?Ask Imaam · 8 Jun 2020
  12. Is applying mendhi on ones feet a Hindu custom?Ask Imaam · 18 Jul 2015
  13. Who has the right to the custody of my daughter?Ask Imaam · 27 Jun 2015
  14. What is the Hanafi view on eating kidneys etc and joining prayers?Ask Imaam · 21 Jun 2015
  15. Can the wife keep fast without her husbands permission?Ask Imaam · 12 Jun 2015
  16. Electricity exchangeAsk Imaam · 5 Jun 2015
  17. What are the requirements of a women who wishes to make I'tikaaf in her home....can she go to the kitchen to prepare meals etcAsk Imaam · 4 Jun 2015
  18. Auction BusinessAsk Imaam · 3 Jun 2015
  19. Can I secretly marry a barelvi boy.Ask Imaam · 30 May 2015
  20. Is it permissible for one to pass in front of the children's saffs (row)?Ask Imaam · 6 May 2015
  21. I want to know about the Sunnah when there is an eclipseAsk Imaam · 1 May 2015
  22. What is Musabbatul Ashr?Ask Imaam · 14 Apr 2015
  23. 1) If a Musalli gave Adhan without wearing a topi (headgear), is the Adhan valid? 2) What is the status of covering the head while giving Adhan?Ask Imaam · 9 Apr 2015
  24. Dividing PropertiesAsk Imaam · 8 Apr 2015
  25. Teins multilevel marketingAsk Imaam · 4 Apr 2015
  26. Different texts in the Hanafi mazhab.Ask Imaam · 4 Apr 2015
  27. I am religious but open minded advise about Hijab.Ask Imaam · 3 Apr 2015
  28. Secret Nikah with convert and challenges.Ask Imaam · 26 Mar 2015
  29. Why do we need fixed Imaams and why pay them?Ask Imaam · 26 Mar 2015
  30. Talaaq question- UrduAsk Imaam · 19 Mar 2015
  31. Sadaqah Jariyah.Jamiat KZN · 16 Mar 2015
  32. In what ways does Allah communicate with us?Ask Imaam · 15 Mar 2015
  33. Miscellaneous questions on Sadqhe jariyah.Ask Imaam · 14 Mar 2015
  34. Parenting and reliable books.Ask Imaam · 14 Mar 2015
  35. What wazifa can I read for a baby boy?Ask Imaam · 10 Mar 2015
  36. Zakat on debt and mortgage?Ask Imaam · 7 Mar 2015
  37. Miscellaneous questionsAsk Imaam · 4 Mar 2015
  38. Third party or full insurance cover?Ask Imaam · 3 Mar 2015
  39. Semiconductor sharesAsk Imaam · 3 Mar 2015
  40. Can I charge a client for using my company’s name?Ask Imaam · 27 Feb 2015
  41. Interest (Riba ) LoanJamiat KZN · 27 Feb 2015
  42. Can I use the interest credited on my deposits to balance the interest generated on the loaned amount?Ask Imaam · 26 Feb 2015
  43. Selling other peoples articles and designing click adds.Ask Imaam · 26 Feb 2015
  44. Is permissible for the girls side to feed guests at her wedding in addition to walima?Ask Imaam · 21 Feb 2015
  45. Married but still in love with boyfriendAsk Imaam · 17 Feb 2015
  46. Should I stay with my parents or move out?Ask Imaam · 14 Feb 2015
  47. Can I do heelas to avoid taxation?Ask Imaam · 14 Feb 2015
  48. My mother did not want me to keep a beard after her death should I keep a beard?Ask Imaam · 13 Feb 2015
  49. Which dates are makrooh for conjugal relationship?Ask Imaam · 13 Feb 2015
  50. Giving talaq without verbal pronunciationAsk Imaam · 10 Feb 2015
  51. Is it permissible for me to write software that can also be used for haram purposes?Ask Imaam · 9 Feb 2015
  52. Zakat on mortgagesAsk Imaam · 7 Feb 2015
  53. Are we allowed to keep ferrets as a pet?Ask Imaam · 6 Feb 2015
  54. A person puts a condition that if his wife calls the police then she is divorced then will 1or 3 take place?Ask Imaam · 2 Feb 2015
  55. Is going to the dargah and bowing down one’s head and asking for intersection kufar?Ask Imaam · 2 Feb 2015
  56. Is it permissible to consume hemp oil, seeds and flowers?Ask Imaam · 1 Feb 2015
  57. Is it permissible for me to get an interest based mortgage?Ask Imaam · 30 Jan 2015
  58. Dua for depressionAsk Imaam · 29 Jan 2015
  59. Is it permissible for a woman to read books of hadith in the state of haidh?Ask Imaam · 28 Jan 2015
  60. My stepmother celebrates Thanksgiving & ChristmasAsk Imaam · 27 Jan 2015
  61. I bought a plot to build property for rentals but now I want sell the plot so how do I give zakat?Ask Imaam · 23 Jan 2015
  62. Is there any proof for warning a lizard before killing it in Shariah?Ask Imaam · 22 Jan 2015
  63. I want to know about the Sunnah when there is an eclipse.Ask Imaam · 17 Jan 2015
  64. Is RCS accounts allowed? What is the ruling regarding credit card purchases on straight or budget? Can an extra fee be charged on card purchases?Ask Imaam · 5 Jan 2015
  65. Amanah and incorrect distribution of trust deed.Ask Imaam · 3 Jan 2015
  66. Is Hijab Wajib?Ask Imaam · 28 Dec 2014
  67. Civil DivorceAsk Imaam · 24 Dec 2014
  68. What is the meaning of YA BADIU?Ask Imaam · 22 Dec 2014
  69. What is the meaning of 786 in Islam?Ask Imaam · 22 Dec 2014
  70. If a woman starts her journey in menses and upon arriving her menses stop should she make qasar?Ask Imaam · 22 Dec 2014
  71. Can a sin be a gift?Ask Imaam · 20 Dec 2014
  72. Teins investment incentives.Ask Imaam · 17 Dec 2014
  73. Notice of talaq.Ask Imaam · 15 Dec 2014
  74. Time of TahajjudJamiat KZN · 15 Dec 2014
  75. When does Tahajud time end and how did Rasulullah Salallahu Alayhi Wasalam perform Tahajud?Ask Imaam · 12 Dec 2014
  76. Sins and revealing sins to ones future spouseAsk Imaam · 10 Dec 2014
  77. Cash and credit price.Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2014
  78. Dua for my family to become Muslim.Ask Imaam · 4 Dec 2014
  79. What happens to a person that dies whilst in the possession of Jinn/sihar after death?Ask Imaam · 4 Dec 2014
  80. Is RCS accounts allowed? • What is the ruling regarding credit card purchases on straight or budget? • Can an extra fee be charged on card purchases?Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2014
  81. Naming ones daughter AsiyahAsk Imaam · 30 Nov 2014
  82. Is it permissible to celebrate birthdays in Islam?Ask Imaam · 28 Nov 2014
  83. I have ADHD (hyperactive), OCD and thoughts of divorceAsk Imaam · 24 Nov 2014
  84. It is not permissible for one to watch televisionAsk Imaam · 21 Nov 2014
  85. Is working for a sugar company that also manufactures alcohol halal?Ask Imaam · 20 Nov 2014
  86. Sheikh revealing status of parents in heaven or hellAsk Imaam · 17 Nov 2014
  87. Why are all mazhabs right?Ask Imaam · 13 Nov 2014
  88. Digital picturesAsk Imaam · 2 Nov 2014
  89. Acknowledging sympathy from non-Muslim about alcohol being haram.Ask Imaam · 1 Nov 2014
  90. Working as an Actuarial Scientist for an insurance company.Ask Imaam · 29 Oct 2014
  91. Qurbani and aqeeqaAsk Imaam · 26 Oct 2014
  92. Is it permissible for one to pay the maher over a period of time with the consent of his spouse?Ask Imaam · 23 Oct 2014
  93. Studying at College and missing Salaah with Jamaat in the MasjidAsk Imaam · 23 Oct 2014
  94. Chatting with fiancéAsk Imaam · 22 Oct 2014
  95. Revealing past to future spouseAsk Imaam · 15 Oct 2014
  96. IT jobs for mutual and capital funds.Ask Imaam · 11 Oct 2014
  97. Father not providing adequately for daughterAsk Imaam · 9 Oct 2014
  98. Waxing during the first 10 days of HajjAsk Imaam · 3 Oct 2014
  99. E-marketing job permissible or not?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2014
  100. Incident of Hazrat Molana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Rahimahullah)Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2014
  101. Can I take life insurance if I don’t have an option?Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2014
  102. What do I do if return an item and receive more money than I paid?Ask Imaam · 23 Sep 2014
  103. Is it ok to hurt a person in this case to please Allah?Ask Imaam · 21 Sep 2014
  104. If a man performs his hajj, and has not given his wife's mahar yet, is his Hajj acceptable?Ask Imaam · 18 Sep 2014
  105. Is it allowed under these circumstances to do IVF?Ask Imaam · 18 Sep 2014
  106. Is it permissible to accept a medical insurance cards from the company i work at?Ask Imaam · 16 Sep 2014
  107. Is ‘Arham’ a suitable name for my son?Ask Imaam · 14 Sep 2014
  108. Does the statement 'Do you want a divorce' constitute a divorce?Ask Imaam · 13 Sep 2014
  109. Does the father have the right to sell the properties to his son?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2014
  110. Will this also be counted as gambling?Ask Imaam · 10 Sep 2014
  111. Dream interpretationsAsk Imaam · 3 Sep 2014
  112. Is crab Halaal?Ask Imaam · 2 Sep 2014
  113. Can i use the gold chain and gold earrings given to me as gifts?Ask Imaam · 1 Sep 2014
  114. Secret NikahAsk Imaam · 31 Aug 2014
  115. Is it permissible to work for an armoured car company?Ask Imaam · 21 Aug 2014
  116. Sutrah for SalaahAsk Imaam · 21 Jul 2014
  117. Blood of animal on clothes.Ask Imaam · 2 Jul 2014
  118. Security assessorAsk Imaam · 19 Jun 2014
  119. Tafseer commentary of the verse “وَسَارِعُوا إِلَى مَغْفِرَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَجَنَّةٍ عَرْضُهَا السَّمَاوَاتُ وَالْأَرْضُ أُعِدَّتْ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ”Ask Imaam · 15 Jun 2014
  120. Is there any sin if I miss my Sunnahs which are Muakkadah? Is there any proof for this?Ask Imaam · 15 Jun 2014
  121. Would my Non Muslim family inherit from my belongings?Ask Imaam · 2 Jun 2014
  122. Would I be sinful for confiscating my brother’s phone?Ask Imaam · 31 May 2014
  123. Is it necessary to change the kafan if blood comes out of the deceased at the time of burial?Ask Imaam · 31 May 2014
  124. Can Muslims accept donations from the Kuffar for an Islamic Cause?Ask Imaam · 29 May 2014
  125. What is the ruling for performing sunnah muakkadah while on safr?Ask Imaam · 29 May 2014
  126. Which salah (apart from farz salah) have qadha? can qadha be performed on salatul witr ?Ask Imaam · 28 May 2014
  127. Can a haji smoke whilst in state of ihram?Ask Imaam · 23 May 2014
  128. Is there any virtue for fasting in the day and worshipping during the night on Me’araj on the 27 Rajab?Ask Imaam · 22 May 2014
  129. Is it from the sunnah to bury the clipped nails and hair?Ask Imaam · 15 May 2014
  130. Is shaving the head prohibited?Ask Imaam · 12 May 2014
  131. Hadith and TakhreejAsk Imaam · 11 May 2014
  132. The name ‘Fathimah Zahra’?Ask Imaam · 8 May 2014
  133. Takbeer Tahreema in SalaahAsk Imaam · 24 Apr 2014
  134. I would like to know whether its permissible or impermissible to get discount offer from Bank cards on food outlet?Ask Imaam · 23 Apr 2014
  135. If the husband is Salafi and he issues three talaqs to his wife who is Hanafi, will the talaq be valid?Ask Imaam · 18 Apr 2014
  136. Problems and SolutionsJamiat KZN · 16 Apr 2014
  137. Business partnership with a third partyAsk Imaam · 15 Apr 2014
  138. What is the prayer to supplicate when one is distressed and a huge calamity has befallen him? Is there anything advised from hadith by the prophetAsk Imaam · 13 Apr 2014
  139. Is it permissible to do masah over normal socks?Ask Imaam · 10 Apr 2014
  140. Age of the inhabitants of JannahAsk Imaam · 9 Apr 2014
  141. If a Musalli gave Adhan without wearing a topi (headgear), is the Adhan valid?Ask Imaam · 2 Apr 2014
  142. Is it makrooh or Haraam to smoke?Ask Imaam · 1 Apr 2014
  143. Is a secret marriage valid without the girl having the wali's approval?Ask Imaam · 26 Mar 2014
  144. Vaginal dischargeAsk Imaam · 25 Mar 2014
  145. If my parents don’t want me to keep beard, should i obey them or deny them? What should i do even i intentionally want to keep beard?Ask Imaam · 24 Mar 2014
  146. Is it permissible for a Muslim brother to give Dawah to non - Muslim girls at Campus?Ask Imaam · 22 Mar 2014
  147. Earning commission from a blog Halal?Ask Imaam · 21 Mar 2014
  148. Is it permissible for Men to wear a Carbon Fiber ring?Ask Imaam · 15 Mar 2014
  149. Is it wajib to put water inside the earring holes while taking a fard ghusl?Ask Imaam · 11 Mar 2014
  150. What is a person to do if they are in doubt about the amount, types, and dates of qadha Prayers they have from the past?Ask Imaam · 11 Mar 2014
  151. Is Riyadus Saliheen an authentic book in Hadith?Ask Imaam · 10 Mar 2014
  152. Nursing as an occupation?Ask Imaam · 9 Mar 2014
  153. By refusing to have conjugal relations with my husband, does it mean I am divorced?Ask Imaam · 4 Mar 2014
  154. Is it necessary to perform Tawaf whenever I visit Makkah? Is their any obligation if I used to visit Makkah without performing tawaf?Ask Imaam · 1 Mar 2014
  155. Permissibility of Khatme Quraan MajlisAsk Imaam · 26 Feb 2014
  156. Can I name my baby as Dhul-Qarnanyn?Ask Imaam · 21 Feb 2014
  157. Am I considered a traveler and can I shorten and combine my prayers when I am at school?Ask Imaam · 21 Feb 2014
  158. Eating at a non-Muslims house.Ask Imaam · 21 Feb 2014
  159. Is it permissible to run a co-ed school?Ask Imaam · 15 Feb 2014
  160. What is mani, wadi and mazi?Ask Imaam · 13 Feb 2014
  161. Is it from the Hadith that one should not sleep in between Fajar and Zohar Salaah?Ask Imaam · 10 Feb 2014
  162. Advise on opening a business without being involved in interestAsk Imaam · 10 Feb 2014
  163. Can my parents visit me and stay at my home for a long period of time?Ask Imaam · 9 Feb 2014
  164. How do I help my father stop gambling?Ask Imaam · 8 Feb 2014
  165. How do I return clothes that I stole?Ask Imaam · 8 Feb 2014
  166. Dream of deceased reading shahadah.Ask Imaam · 6 Feb 2014
  167. Is it permissible to give charity to strangers asking for money inside the Masajids?Ask Imaam · 4 Feb 2014
  168. Is it permissible to give a cat a Muslim name?Ask Imaam · 28 Jan 2014
  169. Can I consume soft drinks manufactured by Murre Breweries if they manufacture both soft drinks and alcoholic drinks?Ask Imaam · 28 Jan 2014
  170. My father forged divorce papers for second marriage and isn’t supporting my mother. Should I help her take legal action?Ask Imaam · 27 Jan 2014
  171. Is it Halal to spray 'isproplyethnol' on the skin?Ask Imaam · 24 Jan 2014
  172. What do I do if my father wants me to do things that are impermissible?Ask Imaam · 24 Jan 2014
  173. What is the ruling if I say I give divorce to my wife three times in her absence?Ask Imaam · 20 Jan 2014
  174. From which hadith is the adhaan derived?Ask Imaam · 14 Jan 2014
  175. Does just uttering the word divorce constitute talaq?Ask Imaam · 1 Jan 2014
  176. Fajar Qadha and Salah times.Ask Imaam · 22 Dec 2013
  177. Is it permissible for women to wear Pandora bracelets?Ask Imaam · 20 Dec 2013
  178. I want to get married, what do i do?Ask Imaam · 17 Dec 2013
  179. I want Allah to wish good for me and how do I obey the commandments of AllahAsk Imaam · 16 Dec 2013
  180. I want to get married but my parents think I am irresponsible.Ask Imaam · 13 Dec 2013
  181. If someone died leaving a wife, 2 sons and one unmarried daughter, who is responsible for upkeep of his wife and daughter-his elder son or both sons?Ask Imaam · 11 Dec 2013
  182. How do I deal with urine drops?Ask Imaam · 9 Dec 2013
  183. Should the Walima be on the same day of the Nikah?Ask Imaam · 5 Dec 2013
  184. Why does the Imam not recite Qira’ah loudly in Dhuhr and Asr Salah?Ask Imaam · 3 Dec 2013
  185. I have given my agricultural land on contract finalised in opening season. Is this is interest or not in islam?Ask Imaam · 2 Dec 2013
  186. Is it mandatory for a woman to cover her feet during performing salah?Ask Imaam · 26 Nov 2013
  187. Is it from Sunnah to keep a lot of nafil fasts in the month of Muharram?Ask Imaam · 23 Nov 2013
  188. Who are the Khawarij?Ask Imaam · 21 Nov 2013
  189. Where should Moazzin stand to say second Azaan on Friday?Ask Imaam · 19 Nov 2013
  190. Do I consider this as Istihadah?Ask Imaam · 16 Nov 2013
  191. Will I become a musafir if I travel 91 kilometres and come back home once a week?Ask Imaam · 8 Nov 2013
  192. Ghair matlooba qurbani?Ask Imaam · 3 Nov 2013
  193. Excellence of the name Muhammad and naming after ones grandparentsAsk Imaam · 29 Oct 2013
  194. Prescription of authentic books in Seerah, Tafseer and TareekhAsk Imaam · 29 Oct 2013
  195. What is Tasawwuf and Tazkiyyah?Ask Imaam · 21 Oct 2013
  196. what is the hanafi ruling with regards to the consumption of Prawns, shrimps, crabs, shark, oysters, octopus, scampi,whale?Ask Imaam · 9 Oct 2013
  197. Why do natural calamities affect the poor and not the rich?Ask Imaam · 9 Oct 2013
  198. Does divorce take place if a person commits adultery with his wife’s sister who is also married?Ask Imaam · 3 Oct 2013
  199. Can we greet and reply good morning to Non-Muslims?Ask Imaam · 1 Oct 2013
  200. Is fortune telling permissible?Ask Imaam · 30 Sep 2013
  201. Can nikah take place without witnesses?Ask Imaam · 28 Sep 2013
  202. Is it permissible to work for a bank, whose income is reported to be 75% from interest bearing loans?Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2013
  203. Is my income hallal if the company I work for rents out their premises for birthdays and marriage ceremonys?Ask Imaam · 26 Sep 2013
  204. Is it permissible to keep the names of sons as IBTESAM AZHAR and IHTESHAM AZHAR and what is the meaning of it?Ask Imaam · 25 Sep 2013
  205. What is the status of aqeeqa in Islam and what is the aqeeqa for a baby boy? Is it permissible for a Muslim woman to become a lawyer and practice law?Ask Imaam · 18 Sep 2013
  206. Can a woman take khula because her husband wants to marry another woman?Ask Imaam · 15 Sep 2013
  207. Can a teacher lie on the floor and listen to the recitation of the Quraan ?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2013
  208. Is it permissible consume gelatine capsules?Ask Imaam · 12 Sep 2013
  209. Is it permissible to buy houses based on the Guidance residential website?Ask Imaam · 6 Sep 2013
  210. Can the agent between two parties take a fee from an investor?Ask Imaam · 25 Aug 2013