Many organisation as your madrasah grant Section 18A certificates which can be used to reduce ones tax liability with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) and accordingly one would get a refund from SARS. Is it permissible to use this money considering that one is receiving a benefit for Zakaat distributed or should this money be distributed to charity. Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu … [Read more...]
Hajj without a Visa
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August 25, 2014 by
Since Haj is among the most virtuous deeds in Islam, and not everyone can afford it (especially on a continuous basis) Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has attached the reward of optional Haj to certain other deeds for the benefit of all. Now that the Hujjaj have begun to depart, those who have been left behind can take consolation from the following narrations which promise of various other deeds yielding Haj rewards: 1. Wudhu at home before … [Read more...]
Ramadaan of Hazrath Gangohi (R.A)
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July 2, 2014 by
THE RAMADAN OF MAULANA RASHEED AHMAD GANGOHI: I have written in AAP BETI No 6 under the heading of spiritual exertion, that while dictating the practices of Hazrat Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi in Ramadan, I wanted to note it down because of its relevance to the subject. There I wrote: “His extreme exertion in spiritual exercises were such that onlookers felt pity for him. Such was he that in Ramadan, even when his age had advanced beyond seventy, he … [Read more...]
Is there a differance regarding Mahr Fatimi ?
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May 28, 2014 by
Question I have been informed that there is a differance between Mahr Fatimi and the Mahr which Nabi (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) gave his noble consorts. Is this true? If it is, how much exactly is each one in gold/silver and rands? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. It is Sunnat to give Mahr which Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi … [Read more...]
The Government forcefully took away many properties during apartheid?
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May 28, 2014 by
Question In the apartheid times the government forcefully took away many properties from our parents and grandparents and gave them meagre sums of money as a form of compensation. The government is now compensating people who were affected by giving applicants claiming that their parents/grandparents properties had been expropriated, by giving them properties in lieu of the injustice done. My question is that would the properties now given … [Read more...]
If a woman has an affair with her khala’s husband
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May 20, 2014 by
Question If a woman has an affair with her khala's husband (mother's sisters’ husband) does her khala's nikah become void? Also can you tell me of some aadiy'a in order to get married soon? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The root cause for such actions is Muslims not adhering to Shar’ee purdah. Purdah from ghair-mahram men is … [Read more...]
