Reading for a mayyit of suicide
Q: If a person committed suicide can one go and read quran by the dead body? A: Yes, to read Quran by a deceased who died through suicide is permissible, as long as this is done after ghusl and kafan.
Disposal of amputated limbs
Q: If I had an operation, must I bury the skin they cut off or can it be burnt with the rest of the body parts? A: It is not permissible to burn parts of the body. These should be buried. One should try one’s best to get the hospital workers to do this, or else …
Conversing with males in pardah
Q: If a woman is in pardah (wearing a niqab) is it permissible for her to converse freely with a non mehram male? A: Wearing a niqaab is one aspect of pardah. Conversing with males is another. In this, too, there is fitnah, and experience has shown that today even women behind veils end up in …
Raising hands in dua during khutba
Q: Is it sunnat or permissible to raise the hands in dua during the Juma Khutba? A: To raise the hands in dua during the Juma Khutba is a bid’ah, as mentioned in several Hanafi Fataawa books. It appears in the Book of Imam Tirmizhi that the governor of Iraq, Bishar bin Marwaan once raised …
Condolence to Shia
Q: Is it permissible to offer condolences to Shias on the death of family members? A: It is permissible to offer condolences to kuffar upon the death of their loved ones. The Shias are in the same bracket as kuffar; hence, offering condolences to them is permissible. However, there is no need to go out …
Shia Imaam killing
Q: Should we condemn the recent killing of a Shiah Imam in Ottawa? Or what should be our attitude? A: In this country of South Africa killings are, sadly, the order of the day. We seek Allah’s protection from such violence and anarchy. We condemn all wanton destruction of human life and property, making no distinction …
Zakaat on mobile contract
Q: Is a cell phone contract deductible from one’s assets when calculating zakaat? A: Yes, the money owed on a cell phone contract may be deducted for zakaat purposes.
Showering together while fasting
Q: Are married couples allowed to shower together while fasting? A: If doing this will not lead to sexual intercourse then it is permissible while fasting. If there is fear that being together in this state will result in the fast breaking, then it is not permissible for spouses to shower together during the day …
Medication via rear private part
Q: For certain illnesses a gas is pumped into the rear private part. Does this nullify the fast? A: Any substance that is introduced into the rear private part will break the fast. In this case one qadha will be necessary.
Do I start a new khatam for Ramadhan
Q: If I was busy with one khatam of the Quran before Ramadaan, now when Ramadaan enters do I start a new khatam of continue with this one? A: In this case do not start a new khatam. Continue with the one you were busy with and complete it in the Month of Ramadaan.