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: We always hear of Deoband and the Deobandis. Some speak negatively about Deobandis, while others will laud their achievements. Can you shed light on what is Deoband and who are Deobandis? Is this some type of cult or sect? Please explain. A: Deoband is the name of developing town situated in Northern India in …
Q: Can a person make istigfaar on behalf of the ummah or an individual? A: It is permissible to make istighfaar on behalf of the whole Ummah and for a single person as well. In fact the former is encouraged in some ahadeeth.
Q: When one intends performing Aqiqah, is one able to discharge this intention by using an an international Qurbani effort for example those from Africa or abroad? Will this be permisable or will it have to be performed locally? A: The Aqeeqah can be done abroad. Specify to the organisers that it is Aqeeqah. However …
Q: When performing Aqeeqah can I cut up the sheep for distribution or must I leave the sheep whole and remove the meat from the bones then donate it? A: Some people believe that it is not permissible to break/cut the bones of the Aqeeqah animal. This belief is incorrect. It is Mustahabb (preferable) not …
Q: My husband and I live in America but we are originally from Pakistan and our family also lives in Pakistan. We want to do aqeeqah of our child in Pakistan. Is this allowed? A. It will be permissible to do the Aqeeqah in Pakistan. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: My husband and I live in America but we are originally from Pakistan and our family also lives in Pakistan. We want to do aqeeqah of our child in Pakistan. Is this allowed? A. It will be permissible to do the Aqeeqah in Pakistan. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: Is aqeeqa for ones wife farz, sunnat or wajib on her husband? A. Usually Aqeeqah of a child is done by the parents when the child is still an infant. It is a meritorious act which the parents fulfil. It is not Fardh, Sunnah or Waajib on the husband to do the Aqeeqah for …
Q: Is aqeeqa for ones wife farz, sunnat or wajib on her husband? A. Usually Aqeeqah of a child is done by the parents when the child is still an infant. It is a meritorious act which the parents fulfil. It is not Fardh, Sunnah or Waajib on the husband to do the Aqeeqah for …
