Question: Assalamualaykum. If I build a masjid, madrasa or dig a borehole on behalf of our marhoomeen. Should I write their name on the building or have a board put next to the borehole with their name? Jzk Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. We commend your desire to do good. May Allah Ta’ala accept and increase you in your efforts. It is … [Read more...]
Biting Nails Breaks Fast Or Not?
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March 28, 2024 by
Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I have a question which mostly occurs to many people. If someone has a habit of biting his nails, chewing them and swallowing which is a detestable action of course and one should try to stay away from. He does this whilst fasting intentionally or subconsciously. Will the fast be broken? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Wearing Aayatul-Kursi bracelet
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August 24, 2022 by
Question: What’s the ruling regarding wearing Aayatul-Kursi bracelet? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In the enquired situation, it is permitted for women to wear a bracelet on which the verse of the Quran is inscribed. However, it is necessary for the women to be mindful to not wear or touch it when she is not in the state of purity (such as … [Read more...]
Permissibility of Listening to Rap Nashīds
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June 3, 2022 by
Question: Aawwb okay i understand music is haram Music leads to grief and depression but Is it halal to listen to rap nasheeds like omar easa etc? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. At the outset, it should be acknowledged that the commandments found in the Sharī’ah have been issued by Allāh ﷻ. Although … [Read more...]
Can one invest in Phutuma Nathi shares?
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September 27, 2021 by
Question: Assalaamualikum Mufti Sahib Can one invest in Phutuma Nathi shares? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, a person will be allowed to invest in any company that adheres to the laws of Shariah. Based on the information provided by Phutuma Nathi, the income received is from the company Multichoice. Multichoice is a company … [Read more...]
Is it permissible to be an agent/salesman for TV packages?
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September 17, 2021 by
Question: Salaam Mufti Sahaab Is it permissible to be an agent to sell Optimum TV packages? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Watching TV is completely impermissible due to the content being against the mandates of Shari’ah;[1] hence, assisting in its promotion will also be deemed as impermissible[2] also which is understood from the … [Read more...]
