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 …
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 …
Q: A friend of mine says that when an Imaam speaks about Imaam Mahdi then it is Shiasm. Can you please clarify the difrennce between Sunnis and Shias on Imaam Mahdi. A: When a Sunni speaks about Imam Mahdi, he refers to the person mentioned in the hadith of the Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam, …
Q: What is the Shariah-stance according to the ahanaaf regarding the salafi belief of Almighty Allah and the Arsh (Throne)? A. Salafi is the name of a group who emerged during the last century. This group does not follow one particular math-hab but will take from each math-hab whatever appeals to them. The name Salafi …
CLARIFICATION ON THE MURABITUN MOVEMENT In an earlier answer pertaining to the nature and origin of the Murabitun group it was stated that this group regarded non-Muslim countries as Darul-Harb or enemy territory, as a result of which they consider it permissible to loot and rob in these countries. Subsequent to this answer, we have …
Q: Are the Shia raafidah sect declared kuffar (disbelievers)? A: Shias are kaafiers (disbelievers) because they reject the present Quran, claiming that it is incomplete, they insult Abubakr and Umar (radhiyallahu anhuma), and they slander Our Mother Ayesha (radhiyallahu anhaa). These and many other kufr beliefs are quite clearly mentioned in the Shia books. …
Q: Please could I have a view and opinion on the Murabitun movement? A. The Murabitun is a sect that claims to belong to the Shadhili/Qaadiri spiritual order, yet the activities and beliefs of this sect do not conform to the true Qaadiri Soofies, as is mentioned further on. This group was founded by …
Q: Who are ahle hadith? A. The Ahle-Hadeeth are of two types. One group is those who respect the Imams, believe in the concept of Fiqh, and don’t follow Deen according to whim and fancy. They are on the straight path and within the fold of Ahlus-Sunnah. The other group are people who condemn and …
Q: Who are ahle hadith? A. The Ahle-Hadeeth are of two types. One group is those who respect the Imams, believe in the concept of Fiqh, and don’t follow Deen according to whim and fancy. They are on the straight path and within the fold of Ahlus-Sunnah. The other group are people who condemn and …
Q: Do you belong to the Ahlus Sunnah? A: We belong to the Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama’ah. We follow Quran and Sunnah, as well as the fatawas of Sahaaba and Great Imams of the past. We belong to the Hanafi Math-hab, and we encourage taqleed of one particular math-hab. We respect all Imams and math-habs. Mufti …
