Q: I have an older brother who is a hafiz and has performed taraweeh for 3 years. Recently he stared leaving home for 3 hours and he used to make up an excuse. I checked his texts and emails and found out he used to meet older men and women for sexual activity. My hifz …
Q: Which parts of an animal cannot be eaten? If any such part is cooked with meat from the animal what is the position of the whole? A. The following five parts of an animal are not allowed to be eaten: 1. Gall bladder 2. Urinary bladder 3. Glands 4. Blood 5. Male and female …
Q: My wife is one week pregnant. We do not want the baby we already have 4 girls. Can she have an abortion? A: Abortion for this reason is not permissible. Just because you do not want the child, you may not abort the fetus. Consider this a gift from Allah, fulfil your responsibility towards …
Q: Can I colour my hair darkish brown to hide my grey hair as black is not allowed using colours instead of henna? A. It is permissible to dye the hair. Do not use black dye, as this is forbidden. Also, do not use dye which contains Haraam ingredients. (Bahrur Raa'iq V8 P208). Moulana Yusuf …
Q: If someone did homosexuality, masturbation, watching pornography or adultery in his past, what should he do? A. No matter how big the sins are or when they were committed, they will be forgiven by Allah when you repent. Allah Ta'aala says in the Qur'aan:O My Servants who have wronged against themselves! Do not despair …
Q: What are the best names for a boy? A. The Hadeeth mentions that the most beloved names unto Allah Ta'aala are Abdullah and Abdur Rahmaan. (Tirmidhi V5 P132). Other good names to choose from are the names of the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) and from the names of the Sahaabah Kiraam (Radhiyallaahu Anhum). Or go …
Q: I don't know what math-hab I am, but have grown up in a pre-dominantly Hanafi environment, also attended Madressa of the same. I have two questions related to this: 1. Do I have to have a math-hab and why? 2. I follow the taraweeh in a musjid that is of mixed math-habs, and for …
Q: Is it true that when you sneeze you stop breathing?.Is there any Islamic reference regarding sneezing? A. Ahaadeeth mention that when sneezing, one should say the Tahmeed, i.e. Alhamdu Lillaah. It is also mentioned that Allah Ta'aala loves the person who sneezes. The Muhadditheen have given some reasons for saying the Tahmeed: a) The …
Q: I will be having a baby boy soon. Does Mufti have any suggestions with regards to names? Are Zaydaan or Rameez good names? A. The Hadeeth mentions that the most beloved names unto Allah Ta'aala are Abdullah and Abdur Rahmaan. (Tirmidhi V5 P132). Other good names to choose from are the names of the …
Q: Are tattoos allowed? Is it Makruh (disliked) or Haram (impermissible)? And what haadith can I read to find out more about it? A. The Hadeeth warns that the curse of Allah Ta'aala befalls a person who tattoos others and the person who gets tattooed. (Aunul Ma'bood V9 P208). The threat of the curse of …
