Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته. Respected muftisaheb. A lady wants to abort her foetus at 5 weeks. She says it was not a planned pregnancy and it will be difficult to upbring with her other 2 infants. Will abortion be permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, a woman may abort her foetus before the period of 120 … [Read more...]
Can a son be buried in his mother’s grave?
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Question: A son died, and his wish is to be buried in his mothers grave. What is the Islamic ruling on such. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, it is makrūh (disliked) to bury multiple people in a single grave without a valid reason, whether at once or at different times. However, if there is a need, such as lack of space, then it … [Read more...]
Can the wife make a will regarding a debt owed to her by the husband?
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September 3, 2021 by
Question: Salaam,My husband and I are going to complete our Wills according to Shariah. However, he owes me some money. I had given him a large sum of money to purchase a house. Is it appropriate to place a stipulation in the Will that this is a debt owed to me and that before any of his wealth be distributed to relatives, that this money is paid to me first?Please advise,JZK Answer: In the Name of Allah, the … [Read more...]
Naming Pets
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September 3, 2021 by
Question: Asalamualaikum,Can we give a muslim name to a pet? I have a baby sea turtle, so could we give it names like Fatima, Layla...etc? Also can we give it non-islamic names such as lilly, rose...etc? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Brother/Sister in Islam, It is the Sunnah of Rasullah ﷺ to name one’s conveyances. Similarly, naming … [Read more...]
Banking Details for MADRASAH INAAMIYYAH- ZAKAAT ACCOUNT
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August 19, 2021 by
Bank: FNB NAME: Madrasah Inaamiyyah Account number 62718006506 BRANCH 250655 Zakaat account section 18A tax deductible certificate issued on request. Kindly email POP to admin@alinaam.co.za For any queries contact 0844 786 259 May Allah bless you with Barakah and accept your efforts for Deen. … [Read more...]
15 Sha’baan Do’s & Dont’s
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February 18, 2019 by
Sha'ban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some particular instructions in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. It is reported in the authentic ahadith that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast most of the month in Sha'ban. These fasts were not obligatory on him but Sha'ban is the month immediately preceding the month of Ramadan. Therefore, some preparatory measures are suggested by … [Read more...]
