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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Q. Can we give one another gifts on 10th Muharram? Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said we should give gifts and this will engender love amongst us? A. Did Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam say you must give gifts on 10th Muharram? The answer is a clear – NO! Did any ofRead More →

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Q. May we fast only on tenth Muharram? A. No! One MUST fast on the 9th also. Alternatively, if one does not fast on the 9th, then together with the 10th, one must fast on the 11th as well. Take note of the following facts: Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam commandedRead More →

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Q. We know that Muharram and Aashura have great virtues. Kindly guide us as to which A’maal should we carry out, especially on tenth Muharram? A. There are only two A’maal (practices) specific to Muharram which have been authentically narrated from Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam: Fasting on Aashura (tenth Muharram).Read More →