Council of Muslim Theologians
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Nasihah (Advice): The remedy to calming one’s anger It is advisable to do Wudhu when one becomes angry. This will take a person’s mind off the matter which has angered him and the use of water will also bring some relief. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Anger is from Shaitaan and Shaitaan was created from fire. Fire is extinguished by water so when you becomes angry, do … [Read more...]
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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): Sayyiduna Husain bin Ali (Radiyallahu) Anhu reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The beggar has a right even if he comes to you on a conveyance” (Musnad Ahmed) The Hadith indicates that if someone has to ask you for something and you have the means to assist him, you should assist him even though he might not seem … [Read more...]
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Nasihah (Advice): Fast of Al-Ayyam-ul-Beed: Jareer ibn ‘Abdullaah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrated that the Prophet Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime, and ayyam al-beed are the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.” (Nasaa’i) Abu Dharr Radhiyallahu Anhu said: The Messenger of Allaah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said to me: … [Read more...]
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Q. What is the status of Sadaqatul Fitr, Waajib, Sunnah etc.? A. Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib (Fataawa Hindiyyah) Q. On whom is Sadaqatul Fitr Waajib (compulsory)? A. Sadaqatul Fitr is Waajib on every Muslim who has the value of Nisaab on the day of Eid after subtracting debts. Q. I have minor children. Is Sadaqatul Fitr waajib upon them? A. Yes, Sadaqatul Fitr will have to be discharged on … [Read more...]
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (Pertaining to fasting) 1. What is the status of Sehri in Ramadaan? A. Sehri is a Sunnah practice. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) is reported to have said,"Partake of Sehri, for verily there is barakah (blessings) in Sehri." (Bukhari #: 1789 and Muslim #: 1835,Narrated by Anas–RadiyallahuAnhu). However the fast is valid without Sehri. 2. Is it okay … [Read more...]
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Is it permissible to wear a pain patch while fasting? A pain patch is used externally, hence, will not invalidate the fast. You may fast in the month of Ramadhaan while using the pain patch. [Mufti Ebrahim Desai] One of my friends has a problem with his kidneys he only has the one kidney, so this means he has to drink lots of water, which was advised for his condition by the doctors. Please … [Read more...]
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Masaail Q: If whilst fasting, water goes down the throat when gargling the mouth or rinsing the nose in Wudhu or Ghusl will the fast break? A: If one was aware that he was fasting at the time the water seeped down the throat or nostril the fast will break. If one was unaware of him being in the state of fasting the fast will not break. (وإن أفطر خطأ كأن تمضمض … [Read more...]
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Question and Answer: Q. I need to insert medication into my eye on a daily basis. What is the status of my fast? A. The fast is not affected by inserting medication into one's eye, whether the medicine is liquid or non-liquid. (al-Fataawa al-Hindiyyah, V: 1, P: 203) And Allah Knows Best Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed Confirmation: Mufti Ebrahim Desai … [Read more...]
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Question and Answer: Q. Is it permisable for a group of men to perform Taraweeh at a clubhouse, place where they normaly play cards. Some of them in the group are Hufaaz as well. (Question published as received) A. The more advisable thing is to perform namaaz, taraaweeh etc. in a clean environment, not in a dirty environment like a clubhouse. And Allah Knows Best Mufti … [Read more...]
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Q. I just have a quoestion, is it possible for a woman to do electrolysis or laser hair removal while she is fasting. (There may be grammatical and spelling errors in the above question. Questions are published as received) A. Electrolysis or laser hair removal does not invalidate the fast. And Allah Knows Best Taken from: daruliftaa.com (Courtesy of ilmgate.org) Fatwa … [Read more...]
