Council of Muslim Theologians
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QUESTION: I have a teenage son who is a Hafez.He does not listen to us,he goes out when he wants and sometimes does not come home.He becomes very arrogant when we question him. He does not spend time with his family at all and only wants to be with his friends. ANSWER: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The … [Read more...]
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Question: My husband has many female contacts on Facebook, BBM, and Twitter. He is often on the phone till past mid-night. Once I happened to see the content on his phone, including some smses to women he was flirting with. Ever since, he has locked his phone with a password. I am extremely hurt and becoming despondent. Please advise what I should do? (Question summarized) Answer: Your … [Read more...]
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Question: My name is "Janeef" and my wife is "Jafnabi" and we call her "Jafna”. None of these names have meaning as far as we know. Do we have to change it? If yes, do we have to change it in official records or can we just use the new name to call each other? Also will our parents be sinful for using such names? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most … [Read more...]
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Question and Answer: Q. Is it permissible for a married woman to accompany (with / without husband's permission) a disabled, wheelchair-bound single female friend on a distant holiday? Both women insinuate that it is actually rewarding for the married woman because she is actually "assisting" a disabled friend. (Query published as received) A. It is not permissible for either of them to … [Read more...]
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Question: I want to get married but I really hope I get the best person in the world. Please advise me how to find the right one? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Every young adult experiences a time in their life where the fear of not finding the right partner eats them away inside. Every boy … [Read more...]
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Question: I am a teenager addicted to masturbation. I usually commit this sin while watching pornography. I commit this abhorrent, disgusting sin often and as a result, I am ruining my health. I am well aware of this action’s many harms, psychologically, physically and spiritually, but I just cannot free myself of it. Because of this sin, I am distracted from my studies. It seems that I … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Question and Answer: Q. My wife curses our kids a lot whenever she gets angry. Can you please give us some advice? (Query published as received) A. Uttering curses is a very delicate and dangerous issue in Islam. One should be careful not to incur the curse of someone and one should also be careful about uttering a curse, for a curse is something that … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “When two Muslims meet and shake hands, their sins are forgiven before they separate” (Abu Dawood, Hadith #: 5214, Narrated by al-Bara) NB. This applies to Mahrams and Muslims of the same gender. It is prohibited to shake the hands of a non-Mahram of the opposite … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Announcement: Jamiat Perpetual Salaah timetables for Durban, South Africa can be collected free from the Jamiat head office, 223 Alpine Road, Durban. These are useful in determining Salaah, Suhoor and Iftaar times all year round. Nasihah (Advice): The reward of Fajr and Esha in congregation: Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Whoever prays … [Read more...]
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Question: My question is regarding celebrating birthdays. I don’t celebrate birthdays, but my family members do. Every year my in laws take my daughter out to celebrate her birthday. I have tried explaining to them in light of Deen and why we do not celebrate birthdays. My husband won’t say anything either. How should I deal with this situation? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the … [Read more...]
