Ref no: 155# Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011 Category Fiqh Title Question I would like to know the Islamic ruling on eating in restaurants which sell liquor? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   Eating at restaurants has become a trend that has crept into our society especially muslim families … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0130# Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Category Fiqh Title   I would like to know if you are not sure whether someone is telling the truth or is lying Question   I would like to know if you are not sure whether someone is telling the truth or is lying: Is it permissible to ask someone to swear on the Quran & on his children/parents’ lives to make sure that he is telling the truth? If it’s not permissible … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0127# Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Category Fiqh Title   Can i do Istakhara for choosing a madhab amongst 4 major madhabs? Question   Can i do Istakhara for choosing a madhab amongst 4 major madhabs?   Assala mu alaikum, I am a converted muslim and a student of Software engineering and also studying Islam in Detail, And now i am a bit confused about the rulings in every madhabs. To give you an … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0126# Date: Monday, May 16, 2011 Category Fiqh Title Question WHAT IS THE RULING REGARDING MEDICAL AID SCHEMES AND HOSPITAL PLANS? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   1) a. Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم prohibited a transaction in which there is Gharar. (Tirmidhi) b. Gharar is … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0125# Date: Monday, May 16, 2011 Category Fiqh Title IS IT PERMISSIBLE FOR ONE TO PAY GOVERMENT TAXES USING INTEREST MONEY Question IS IT PERMISSIBLE FOR ONE TO PAY GOVERMENT TAXES USING INTEREST MONEY, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THAT THE GOVERMENT IS NOT PROVIDING US WITH THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LIKE MEDICAL SERVICES, A PROPER POLICE FORCE AND PROPER SCHOOLING. DESPITE US PAYING TAXES, WE STILL HAVE … [Read more...]

Ref no: 0124# Date: Monday, May 16, 2011 Category Fiqh Title it is permissible to keep Hamsters as Pets Question it is permissible to keep Hamters as Pets but one of my Friends told me that the Fatwa of Jamiat South Africa approved by Scholars and Fatwa of Madrasah Azaadville South Africa states its not permissible and here is the proof given by Muftis- Hamsters are rodents and therefore will fall in the same … [Read more...]