Question:- What is the ruling in regards to embracing and greeting fellow Muslim brothers immediately after the Eid Salaah? Answer:- The act of greeting and embracing fellow Muslim brothers immediately after the Eid Salaah is an innovation which is considered as...
Question:- Regarding the “First Eid” (after someone passes away), is this a valid Islamic practice or would it be considered Bid'ah? My relative passed away during Ramadaan and his wife will be serving her Iddah. However, the family want to have Eid at her home. They...
Question:- I've recently read somewhere about a night called Laylatul Raghaa'ib. It's the first night of Jumu'ah during the month of Rajab. A special Salaah and selected Duas have been prescribed for this night. Is this authentic? Can Muftisahib further elaborate on...
Question:- Are we, as Muslims, allowed to play soccer, cricket etc.? Answer:- Tashabbuh Bil Kuffar simply refers to imitating the ways of the Kuffar. The Quraan Sharif prohibits us from not only adopting, but even inclining towards the lifestyle of the Kuffar. Allah...
Question:- A person has been affected with Jadu (black magic). Can he counteract the magic by adopting the services of another black magician? Answer:- Your query, in simple terms, is in regards to counteracting a black magician using Jadu through the medium of a more...
Question:- As Muslims, are we required to abide by the government regulations with regards to wearing masks and social distancing etc.? The Masjid in our area enforces social distancing. What are we required to do? Answer:- As citizens of a country, we as Muslims...
Question:- Is watching pornography considered as a major or minor sin? Please explain in detail! Answer:- Before defining a major and minor sin you should understand that a sin refers to perpetrating any act which is against the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala. Disobeying...
Question:- A certain person owes me money. He has not paid his debt and has been avoiding me for some time now. Will it be permissible for me to physically harm him since I have no other recourse to get my money? Answer:- It will not be permissible for one to hit or...