Question: Salaam Mufti I heard some Molvis that follow Sheikh Yunus Jawnpuri saying that it is Bidah to fast on 15th Shabaan. He states that the Hadeeth of fasting on 15th Shabaan is fabricated. What is the response of the followers of the akaabir to this? Our Akaabir say its Sunnat to fast on 15th Shabaan. I dont think our Akaabir were so stupid not to know the difference between an acceptable Hadeeth and a rejected or fabricated … [Read more...]
Gender of the baby
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February 3, 2025 by
Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته What about asking of knowing the gender of the baby ? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is not permissible to expose ones awrah (private area) for the sole purpose of checking up the gender. However, if it is done within the regular check-up, it will be … [Read more...]
The Application of Tajwid Rules Beyond the Quran
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Should the laws of Tajweed apply to every Arabic texts? Does it apply in reading Ahadith or reading duas or does it only apply in reciting Quran? I heard that Ulama have differences of opinion on this matter. Some say it has to be read in Tajweed and some say it should not be read in Tajweed. Others say you have a choice. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Janaza in absentia
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Assalamualaikum Muftis I wanted to enquire about janaza in absentia. Is it fine to read? I live in a shafi dominated country but I am a Hanafi. JazakaAllah for your help. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. According to the Hanafi school of thought, it is not permissible to perform Salat … [Read more...]
Eating at a Muslim Friend’s place when his income is Haram
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Slms, I have a friend who works in IT but also involved in some sort of lottery/haram/doubtful things. I want to know whether its allowed for me to eat his food. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, if majority of a person’s income is from permissible avenues, then it will be permissible for one to eat and … [Read more...]
IFTAA ADMISSIONS OPEN
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December 4, 2024 by
Darul Iftaa Camperdown offers a comprehensive two-year Hanafi Iftaa program. The application process is as follows: A written application along with two recommendation letters from the principal of the Madrasah and Sheikh-ul-Hadith or from two senior teachers regarding the Moral conduct [Husn-e- Akhlaaq] and Academic conduct [Husn-e-Istia’daat] of the applicant should be emailed to daruliftaa@alinaam.co.za Memos/Reports of last 3 three years … [Read more...]
