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 … [Read more...]
My wife has missed fast in Ramadan
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November 21, 2012 by
Question My wife has missed fast in Ramadan either during pregnancy (late stages), breast feeding in its early stages or childbirth during Ramadan. If the missed fast were for valid reasons besides periods, is she allowed to give Kafara for the missed fast. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Your wife will have to keep Qadhaa … [Read more...]
the husband transferred the wife portion
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November 21, 2012 by
Question A husband and wife had a house jointly on their names. The husband worked bringing the money while the wife did not work to bring in money but stayed at home as a housewife looking after their 2 boys and 3 daughters. Now the wife died in 2002 and the husband transferred the wife portion of the property on his name.QUESTION: Is this right according to the LAWS OF ISLAAM? All the 5 children are alive is the children entitled to the … [Read more...]
if one masterbated while fasting
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November 21, 2012 by
Question 1) if one masterbated while fasting, is the fast broken or mukrooh? 2) ) if a man gives his wife talaaq in writing only, not verbally, is the marriage still over? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The fast will be broken and you will have to keep a Qadha Fast to compensate. Talaq is valid whether issued … [Read more...]
can change our islamic birth name
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November 20, 2012 by
Question Can you please clarify that, if we can change our islamic birth name after the 7 day period. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. It is permissible for one to change his name, especially if the name is un-Islamic or has a negative meaning. Rasulullah (Sallalahu Alaihi Wasallam) had changed the name of many Sahaba … [Read more...]
Muslim girls names
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November 19, 2012 by
Question I was looking at your website for Muslim girls names, and could not find ‘Ammarah’, please can you tell me what this name means? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The meaning of `Ammara is to thrive, prosper, flourish, flower, bloom and to be filled with life. It is an appropriate name. And Allah knows … [Read more...]
