QUESTION: Is one allowed to listen to the Qasidah, "Talama Ashku Gharami", as some say it is a part of Sufism? ANSWER: Based on our research, ‘Talama Askhu Gharami’ is a traditional Arabic poem or Qasidah wherein the poet is expressing his love and longing for the...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to enter a raffle where you make a purchase worth R10, and you stand a chance of winning sundry items like chocolates, car polishing kits etc.? ANSWER: No, it is not permissible as this is tantamount to gambling. فإن الغرر هو الخطر الذي...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to host or attend Seerah programmes? Are they any different to having Eid Meeladun-Nabi functions, because those have been classified as Bid'ah? ANSWER: If by ‘Seerah programme’, you mean a straight-forward Bayaan that is held in the Masjid...
QUESTION: What is the status of making Dhikr in a group setting? ANSWER: In principle, to make the Dhikr of Allah Ta’ala softly and loudly is permissible. Some Mashaaikh (Spiritual Mentors) prescribe and practice group Dhikr (in a chorus form) in order to teach their...
QUESTION: Can a person name their child "Khalid bin Waleed", without removing "bin Waleed"? ANSWER: No, it is incorrect to name one’s son with "bin Waleed" attached to the name "Khalid", as the child should be attributed to his biological father. "bin Waleed" means...
QUESTION: Checkers is running a promotion where, if you purchase certain products, you receive a scratch card for free. This card contains a code which you send via WhatsApp to Checkers, giving you the chance to win free items like cold drinks or chocolate, and you...
QUESTION: What is the definition of a "Faajir"? ANSWER: A "Faajir" is one who has a habit of openly committing sins and shameful actions which violate the laws of Shari'ah and the standards of moral decency. ١۰٧١ - الفجور: هو هيئة حاصلة للنفس بها يباشر أمور على خلاف...
QUESTION: Please provide the ruling on celebrating "Mother’s Day". ANSWER: From the outset, we should be extremely grateful that Allah Ta’ala has blessed us with Imaan and made us from amongst the followers of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. By adopting the...