Aqeedah

Marriage to the Murabitun

QUESTION: Who are the people known as "Murabitun"? Can a Muslim marry such a person? ANSWER: The Murabitun is a sect that claims to belong to the Shadhili/Qaadiri spiritual order, yet the activities and beliefs of this sect do not conform to the true Qaadiri Soofies,...

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Standing up for Salaami

Question:- Recently I was by family and the ladies were at home listening via livestream to a programme from the Masjid. These relatives are Sunni/Barelwi. After the programme the speaker started reciting salaam, so everyone stood up. I remained seated while they did...

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Speaking a lie to refrain from Haraam

Question:- Is lying to avoid doing something that is Haraam permissible? Answer:- In such a case, one should avoid speaking an open lie, rather one should act on Towriyah. For example, Ibrahim was invited to a festival of Kufr and he said, “I am sick.” The people...

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Horse of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam

Question:- 1. Which horse was most beloved to Sayyiduna Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam? 2. Also what would be the correct spelling of the horse named "Sakb" Answer:- 1. We were not able to locate any narration that points out which horse was most beloved to...

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Translating the works of Ibn Jowzi

Question:- A friend asked me my opinion. He would like to translate a biography of Ibn Qayyim al Jowzi. I understand that salafis are very inclined to him, so i do not want to cause more pro-Salafis etc. We the Ahlus Sunnah also love him. Can Mufti Saheb please advise...

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“Jumuah Mubarak” messages

QUESTION: Is it permissible to say "Jumuah Mubarak" or is it a Bid'ah? How should one respond to such messages? ANSWER: The greeting of ‘Jumuah Mubarak’ is not proven from the Quraan Majid or the Ahadith of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Since there is no proof...

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