*Islamic Rulings

Is it permissible for women to recite the Quran or memorise it from the ipad or phone during her Periods? Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, a woman in haid (menstruation) is not permitted to recite the Qur’ān …

  Nasihah (Advice): Consideration of one’s spouse   Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “It is not lawful for a woman to fast while her husband is present unless she obtains his permission, and it is not lawful for her to permit anyone in his house unless she obtains his …

Is the virtue of 15th of Sha’ban proven, or is it a bid’ah (innovation)? Question I am a firm believer that 15th of Shabaan is a blessed night. I have come across many people who claim it is nowhere to be found in Hadith and it is a Bidah to …

What is the Islamic verdict on contraception and birth control in general? Is it only permissible at times of need? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. First of all, it should be known that, one of the main aims of …

Question If one does not have teeth or has very bad teeth is it permissible to get false teeth or dentures And is it permissible to get what is called porcelain veneers(In dentistry, a veneer is a thin layer of material placed over a tooth, either to improve the aesthetics …

What should be done with a Muslim who passes away in a crash with severed limbs? Question: What is the ruling with regards to ghusl when a Muslim is recovered from a crash with severed limbs? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum …

Question I have got some interest money from my saving bank accounts as well as from my father’s account.But Due to not practicing islam my father do not know how to use this interest money as well as i can not make him understand at this stage.What should i do? …

Question I have a question with regards to the value of the mehr which should be stated for the nikaah: Eg. If I purchase an item of jewelry for R20 000, but the actual gold value of the item  is only R10 000 (in terms of the item weight multiplied …

Question A certain aalim mentioned in a bayaan that after 120 days the rooh is blown in the foetus,after the bayan a brother approached the aalim and told him that he had heard from a sheikh that after 40 days this procedure takes place. Answer In the Name of Allah, …

  Nasihah (Advice): Divorce – undertaken seriously or in jest   Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said that marriage and divorce are treated seriously whether it was undertaken seriously or in jest. (Abu Dawood)   ______________________________________   Question and Answer:   Is a Talaaq via sms, whatsapp, etc. valid?   …