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Wealth Of The Sahaabah Radiallahu Anhum

QUESTION: A person made a comment after listening to the biography of Hadrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf Radiallahu Anhu that, "The Sahabah Radiallahu Anhum had a desire to earn wealth — otherwise, why would Hadrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf and others Radiallahu Anhum have...

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Da’wah and Tabligh

QUESTION: Please advise on the effort of Da'wah and Tabligh in its current state, and how it can be restored to its former glory? ANSWER: Undoubtedly the effort of Da'wah and Tabligh was divinely inspired to Moulana Ilyas Rahimahullah, and many people have changed...

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Keeping The Ka’bah as Wallpaper

QUESTION: Is it permissible to have an image of the Ka'bah as a wallpaper on one's phone? ANSWER: Although, fundamentally, it will be permissible to have the Ka’bah as a wall paper on the phone, one should avoid doing so as this would be tantamount to showing...

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Embroidering Names on Musallahs

QUESTION: Is it permissible to use a Musallah with the name "Humairah" embroidered in Arabic, on it? This name is a title of the beloved wife of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam hence, will it be considered as disrespectful since the Musallah will be placed...

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Lost And Found Items

QUESTION: Over the weekend we stopped at a popular rest-stop for travellers, and found jewelry in the parking lot. We kept it with us as we felt this was the safest option. We called the owner of the establishment informing him of the events, and left our contact...

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School Fees

QUESTION: At the beginning of the year, I enrolled my 5-year-old son into Grade R at a home-based school. One of the clauses on the registration form, which I signed, was that the school be notified a month in advance should we decide to deregister the child. We have...

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The Islaah of Females

Q1. Can a person make Islaah by one's self, without having a Sheikh? It is possible that a person can make Islaah by themselves. However, it is better to make your Islaah with the guidance of a Sheikh. Q2. Being a woman, how would I communicate with the Sheikh? A...

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Custodial Rights

QUESTION: I have three daughters (aged 3, 5 and 8) whom I share with my ex-wife. If she remarries someone who is not a Mahram to my daughters, how would custody of the children be ruled? ANSWER: As per Islamic law, custody of a child, in the case of separation between...

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