Q. May we invite friends for a meal or celebration on the 10th of Muharram? A. The Hadeeth refers to family – not friends. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “He who expands on his family in the matter of nafaqah (house expenses) on the day of Aashura, Allah will expandRead More →
Q. In Cape Town, there is a council known as Cape Town Ulama Board. They are also known as CTIEC. They seem to be Bid’atis. They indulge in Moulood, appear on TV and it has been observed several times that they violate the laws of Hijaab. They are part ofRead More →
Q. Many Muslim businesses advertise Muharram gifts. Is it permissible to do so? A. Gifts are permissible all year round. However, some Muslim businesses are promoting gifts for Aashura, i.e. the 10th of Muharram. They know that this has become a custom amongst ignorant Muslims. Hence, those with commercial interestsRead More →
Q. What is the maximum amount of days of Nifaas according to the Hanafi and Shaafi Math-habs? A. According to the Hanafi Math-hab, forty days is the maximum for Nifaas. According to Shaafis, it is a maximum of sixty days.Read More →
Q. Is it permissible to listen to the Qiraat and Nazms of Qari Ziyaad Patel? Although he is linked to Darul Uloom Zakariyya, I will not listen to him because: He indulges in photography and videos. He promotes Menk, the deviate. They seem to be close friends. He even publiclyRead More →
Q. Is it permissible for women to participate in swimming galas?A. It is Haraam and shameless for women and even young girls to participate in swimming galas.Read More →
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 →