Fiqh

Question: Why do females get half the inheritance amount of males? Also, why are stoning, honour killings so prevalent today in the name of Islam? Were they common in the time of the Prophet salallahu alaihi wasallam? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu …

JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Question and Answer: Q. I want to ask: is it allowed (permitted) to listen to the music, which is performed by the musical instruments? And please tell me – is it a big sin (kabair) to listen such music? (Query published as received) A. The …

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JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): – Points to consider when naming a child (Part 1): When giving someone or a newborn a name, keep the following in mind: a) The name should have a good meaning, b) The pronunciation is correct, c) the name gives the person an …

  QuestionPlease tell me a wazifa for becoming rich. AnswerIn the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The general understanding of being rich is to have an abundance of wealth. The desire and the purpose for being rich is to enjoy a life of …

Nasihah (Advice): The benefits of Sadaqah (charity) Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (Radiyallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Charity extinguishes Allah’s wrath and saves one from an evil death” (Tirmizi) _______________________________________________ Q. If a dog touches me, do I have to take a bath and change my clothes before I read namaz? (Query …

Question: Kindly advise if interest money can be used to pay a security company which provides armed response. Their fees are rather high and difficult to keep up with. These days the crime rate and the house break ins are very rife and one needs to have the security although …

Question and Answer: Q. My son is 10 years old and he has more than the Nisaab amount in his bank account. Is Qurbani compulsory on him? A. Qurbani is not compulsory on your son. Qurbani is not incumbent on a child or an insane person whether they own wealth …

Question and Answer: Q. When I make a dua, I “wipe” my face with my hands at the end of the dua. I was told that it is a sin and innovation. But I see other Muslims doing the same! I was told that Prophet (peace be upon him) never …

What is Taqleed?   Taqlid is a part of everyday life: Taqlîd or Ittibâ in essence, simply refers to the practice of an unqualified, lay person (in a specific field of specialisation) submitting to and accepting the authority of an expert in that field, without demanding proof and justification for …