Q: I have a friend studying science, and will become doctor. This year she did bad in two subjects and her father was so angry with her that he beat her badly till her face became swollen as well as her hand. She fell unconscious, and this effected her mentally. She redid the exams but …
Q: Is it a sin to walk or drive past one masjid to attend salaah at another masjid? The latter masjid being slightly further away. A. It is best to perform Salaah at the Masjid that is nearest to you in your area. If two Masjids are the same distance from your house, preference will …
Q: Would it be permissible to give my son the name Mohhamed Dawood. Or is it better to just give one of those names? A. It is permissible to give both or one name. Note the spelling of MUHAMMAD.
Q: Whilst bathing a baby, if the water splashes on you, does it cause your clothes and body to become napaak (unclean)? A: These splashes do not make the clothes or body napaak unless you notice the baby’s excreta in the water. If this is not noticed, no need to have any doubts. The water …
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim to own a dog? A. It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes and protection. Do not allow the dog inside the house unless there is a dire need, e.g. the robber is in the house, etc. (Raddul Muhtaar V20 P296) Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked by: Mufti …
Q: What is the Islamic ruling about ladies cutting their hair? A. The Shari’ah commands that females lengthen their hair. The law of Shari’ah will not be violated to please anyone, even the husband. A woman’s first obligation is to Allah Ta’aala and His Rasool (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam), and thereafter to the creation, on …
Q: I was told that breaking a mirror is 7 years bad luck. Islamically is this true? A. This is a superstition and has no validity in Islam. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: I have been ill for many years and I suspect it might be black magic, but the doctor says it’s depression. I have been to India and whilst I was there I went to a moulana and he gave me taaweez. When I come back to England, I felt sad and sometimes I fight. …
Q: Is belly dancing permitted in Islam if it is only between women? A. Both singing and dancing are Haraam. Allaamah ibni Katheer records a narration in his Tafseer under verse 6 of Surah Luqmaan: And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks… Sayyidina Abdullah ibni Mas’ood (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) was asked regarding the meaning …
Q: Can we reply the salaam of some one while making wudhu or reading Quran? A. It is Makrooh and sinful to make Salaam to a person who is engaged in any Ibaadat; Wudhu is also an Ibaadat. (Raddul Muhtaar V4 P425), hence one should not make salaam to a person who is making Wudhu. …
