The Influence of Television

by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh)

One of the many sunnats of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus Salaam) that of Hayaa – shame and modesty, a quality which is sorely missing in the lives of the majority of Muslims today and which should otherwise be an outstanding characteristic and feature of all Muslims, whether married or un-married.

Feeding at the funeral home

Question and Answer:

Q. what is the ruling reguarding offering food to visitors during the first 3 days after the funeral?nb,some visitors are from out of town and some from the area,that have come to read Quran.is it permissable to offer them food or even a drink

Sleeping without clothes

Q. Can I sleep nude while covering my body with a bed sheet oar blanket?
(Query published as received)

A. It is against the dictates of modesty to sleep nude. Furthermore there is always the possibility of one becoming uncovered whilst sleeping even when sleeping covered with a sheet.

And Allah Knows Best

Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed

Fatwa Department
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I'tikaaf

The observation of I'tikaaf during the last ten days of Ramadaan was the continuous practice of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam. The devotion that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam attached to this beautiful Sunnah can be understood by the fact that on the occasion when he missed I'tikaaf due to an expedition, he observed twenty days of I'tikaaf the following year.

ARE WE CREATING A SOCIETY OF BEGGARS?

Communities across South Africa are facing an increasing epidemic of beggars. Hardly do you pass an intersection except with a few individuals requesting hand-outs. While some beggars turn away with a shake of the head, others will persist to the point of harassment.

Delaying the fardh ghusl till after Suhoor

Q. Can one take a bath after Sehri, to be cleared from the state of Janaabat (requiring a Fardh Ghusal)?

Using the pill to pause menstruation in Ramadaan

Q. Is it permissible to take the medication like the pill (contraceptive) throughout the month of Ramadaan to avoid getting one's period in order to keep all the fasts as I feel bad missing these fasts?

Taraweeh Etiquette - Personal Hygiene

Among the etiquettes of the Masjid, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam was most particular about personal hygiene. It was the standing command of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam that anyone who ate from an offensive, odour-producing vegetable like onions or garlic must not enter the Masjid at the time of Salaah.

Zakaat on diamond necklace

Q. I have a diamond necklace which my husband gave me as a gift. Do I have to pay Zakaat on it ?
(Question published as received)

Rewards of the Qur’an and good actions reach and benefit the deceased

Q. I always knew we can read quran and give the sawab to the deceased and I do this all the time for my late dad. Recently I was told this is wrong and the dead cant benefit from my reading. Please clarify as I’m now confused.

Allah's Help

"Allah’s help is with a person as long as he is helping his brother."

(Muslim)

He who deceives is not from us

Nasihah (Advice): Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that the Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

“He who deceives is not from us” 

[Musnad Ahmed, Hadith #: 7290]

Keeping Nafl Fasts when Qadha Fasts are due

Question and Answer:

Q. I have some Qadha fasts to keep for the previous Ramadaan due to previous pregnancies. I wanted to know if its ok to keep Nafl fasts. Will it be valid even though I have outstanding qaza fasts?

The Muqtadi (follower) should recite these behind the Imam silently

Question and Answer:

Q. when reading Salaah in jamaat, sometimes I end up standing next to a person who recites the duas and tasbihs so loud that I can hear what he is reading and this disturbs my concentration. Please advise

Milk for Syria

Milk for Syria: Join the Jamiat in distributing Milk this Ramadaan to our suffering brethren in Syria. Our target is to provide milk for every day of Ramadaan to a refugee camp of 4000 Syrians. A litre of milk costs approximately R12.50.

On which hand is it Sunnah to wear a watch?

Nasihah (Advice): Sayyidatuna Aa’ishah (Radiyallahu Anha) said: “The Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to prefer the right hand. He used to take with his right hand, he used to give with his right hand and in general, he would use the right hand for all (good) tasks” (Nasai, Hadith #: 5059)

Special Salaah to read on the night of Mi’raj

Nasihah (Advice): Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that the Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “Be conscious of Allah wherever you are, follow up a bad deed with a good deed it will wipe out the ill effects of the bad deed and interact with people with good character” (Tirmizi)

Wudhu when using a Quran App

Nasihah (Advice): Sayyiduna Uthmaan (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that the Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “The best of you is he who learns the Qur’an and teaches it to others.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)

The martyr is pardoned for all his sins except outstanding debts

Nasihah (Advice): Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that the Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said:

“The martyr is pardoned for all his sins except outstanding debts.” 

(Sahih Muslim, Hadith #: 1886)