I was born into a non-Muslim family. I later embraced Islam and began following the Maliki Madhab. After that, I followed Twelver Shiism and the Ja‘fari school for a period of time. I then left Islam and remained outside the religion for approximately ten years. I now...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to play games when one has free time? If a game has Stickman figures or just shadows of humans, would this be acceptable? ANSWER: Verily, Allah Ta'ala has created us for the purpose of His worship. One should adopt only those actions that...
QUESTION: Considering our living conditions in South Africa, should women learn how to use a firearm? ANSWER: If all the laws of Shari'ah are upheld, such as Purdah, no intermingling of sexes, etc., then it will be permissible. Furthermore, she should make intention...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to listen to Nasheeds in which the "Duff" is played? Are there only certain occasions in which the "Duff" is allowed to be played? ANSWER: To listen to Nazams/Nasheeds which contain the ‘’Duff’’ is not permissible. RE:Fatawaa Darululoom...
QUESTION: We are considering keeping the name of the prominent Sahabi and Muadhin of Makkah Mukarramah, Hadrat Abu Mahdhurah Radiallahu Anhu, for our newborn son. However, we would like to keep the name as "Muhammad Mahdhurah" and want to ensure this is correct?...
QUESTION: Regarding the sporting tournaments that require a fee in order to participate, with prize money up for grabs for the winning team, is this money considered Halaal? ANSWER: Firstly, it is not permissible for Muslims to participate in Kuffaar sports. This is a...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to take pictures of animate objects and store them as a memory keepsake? Also, are we allowed to watch animated programs such as cartoons? ANSWER: All forms of picture-making are Haraam; whether the picture was taken by means of a digital...
QUESTION: I am currently experiencing a great difficulty within myself. I am involved in sin and although I feel a lot of regret, I fear that I will not resist committing the sin again, which leads me to not make Taubah. From a young age I have tried to deter myself...