Q. A deviate states: “I asked Shaykh Dr. Salah Abu’l Haaj almost 5 years ago about women performing Salah in the Masjid. Not only did he say that the fitna nowadays is for women (in the West) to not attend the Masjid, but also that the fatwa of disallowing themRead More →
Q. Is Miso Halaal? Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and kōji (the fungus Aspergillus oryzae) and sometimes rice, barley, seaweed, or other ingredients. The result is a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables, fish, or meats, and mixing with dashiRead More →
Q. Some people claim that soy sauces are ‘naturally brewed’. According to Sanha, ‘fermentation in itself is not a cause for prohibition, but is when it causes intoxication. It occurs in many common foods such as breads, atchaar, vinegar etc.’ Is Sanha’s claim valid? A. Simply do not believe whatRead More →
Halaal Soy Sauce in South Africa? Q. Is Kikkoman soy sauce Halaal? Soy sauce is a brown, salty liquid used as a condiment or seasoning in many dishes, especially Chinese dishes such as vegetable fried rice and ‘Chow Mein’. Soy sauces are generally made from fermented soybean and wheat. MostRead More →
Q. Is working in a winery or a “salumificio” (a place in which pork-meat “salami” is produced) permissible for a Muslim? I’m not asking regarding the actual manufacturing/production of haram foods and drinks, but rather for example working as deliverer, ware-houseman or office worker/employee? A. It is absolutely Haraam toRead More →
Q. The Houghton Muslim Academy and Masjidul Furqaan are advertising soccer tournaments. Worst of all is that they have advertised a 5-a-side soccer challenge for girls and ladies. Kindly advise? A. When these Zindeeqs even allow Kuffaar women to defile the Musaajid and are supporters of the Uucsa and JusaRead More →
Q. I observed that the Houghton Musaajid promote people like Bham, Moola, Ravat, Ragie and even Taha Karaan who is now dead. They follow the teachings of these type of ‘ulama’ who were in the forefront at closing the Musaajid. Furthermore, they have implemented protocols at the Musaajid. They promoteRead More →
Q. At the Houghton ‘Muslim’ Academy, a Moulana is seen standing amongst Grade 7 female learners who are reciting the Qur’aan. Is this not against the Laws of Hijaab? They reciting the Qur’aan, but not following the Qur’aan? Am I right? A. Yes, you are correct. They flagrantly violate theRead More →
Q. At the Houghton Musjid, the Covid protocols are observed. Social distancing, masks, and alcoholic sanitizers are the order of the day. We were not allowed to go into the Musjid even for Jumu’ah during lockdown. I understand that the Musjid is the House of Allah Ta’ala and not aRead More →
Q. Kindly view the attached poster of the Houghton Musjid (West Street) where they are using the area outside the Musjid as a vaccination site. Besides the fact that I will obviously not take the vaccine, I always thought that it was Haraam for women to go to the Musjid.Read More →