Question: What is the Islamic opinion on the permissibility of a mother in law shaking hands with / hugging / kissing her son in law and vice versa. Similarly, what is the Islamic opinion on the permissibility of a father in law shaking hands with / hugging / …
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Question Asalamu alaykum I wanted to know is it permissable for a man to go to a gym or go to a boxing class where it is mixed. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is not permissible to go …
Read More »Impurity of an infant’s urine
Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah’s Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam love for his family Sayyiduna Anas bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates, “I never saw anyone who was more compassionate towards his family than Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). His son Ibrahim was in the care of a wet nurse …
Read More »Moving Children whilst in Salaah
Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah’s Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam gentle consideration for his grandchildren in Salaah Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates, “We were performing the Esha Salaah with Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam; whenever he went down for Sajdah, Hasan and Husayn (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) would jump on his back. When …
Read More »Is Womens Salaah different from Mens?
Question I am Hanfi maslak and living in Saudi Arabia. My wife has been asked to support the following from Hadeeth why women ruku/sujda is different than men? Why we did not do rafa-e-dain? Appreciate if you give me reference from Sahah Sitta only. ( Question published …
Read More »Does the Hanafi School encourage marriage without the guardian’s (wali) approval?
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The short and simple answer to your question is that: No, the Hanafi School does not, in any way, promote or encourage a marriage without the approval of one’s parents or a legal guardian (wali). To elaborate: It is …
Read More »Khul & Tafweedh: Wife initiated Separation
In the situation where a woman can no longer remain in the marriage of her husband and all attempts to save the marriage have failed, then the ideal solution would be for her to obtain a divorce from the husband. About Seperation Initiated by the Wife (khul’ or Khula) By …
Read More »Liposuction and our Perception of Beauty
Nasihah (Advice): Keeping physically fit Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “A strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak one, but both are good. Keenly pursue what benefits you, seek help only from Allah, and do not give up.” (Bukhari) ________________________________________________ …
Read More »I Caused my Former Husband to Incur Financial Costs & Emotional Stress
QUESTION: Assalaamualaikum, I recently heard a talk by an Aalim where he was discussing the rights of Allah and the rights of mankind. He said that with regards to the rights of mankind even a shaheed will have to account for his debts before entering Jannah, and that …
Read More »Fatwa on Halala (Triple Talaq)
Q. When a husband divorces his wife three times, she is already traumatized, why does Shariah punish her again by subjecting her to halalah? Why isn’t a simple nikah sufficient without consummation? Why should the divorcee be dirtied by another man? I personally won’t return to such a woman. Doesn’t …
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Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
