In the past we have explained this question in detail. Our book, `Women in Musaajid’ [also available online at http://books.themajlis.net/node/369], is available from the Y.M.M.A, P. O. Box 18594, Actonville 1506. As for those modernists who are stupidly propagating the idea of permissibility for women to attend the Musjid, it appears that they suffer some hormonial derangement, hence they, like Qadhafi, the khuntha, always desire to be in female company. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had ordered the expulsion from Madinah Munawwarah of such physically and mentally deranged and defective people who are known as hermaphrodites, and khuntha mushkiel in the Shariah.

All Muslims are aware of the Shariah’s view on this issue. Everyone is aware that from time immemorial—from the very age of the Sahaabah—women were required to perform Salaat in their homes, not in the Musaajid. All over the world, among all Muslim nations, be they black, white, brown, yellow or of any other hue, the practice always was and still is, for women to perform Salaat in their homes. The recent practices of women gatecrashing into the Musaajid and the trend to demarcate secluded areas in the Musjid for females, are the ways of deviates. One simple, unambiguous Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) will suffice to clinch this argument. Nabi-e-Kareem (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “The best Salaat of a woman is her Salaat in the remotest corner of her home.” Nothing abrogates this clear directive of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The plethora of nonsensical arguments and drivel which deviates and murtadds present in the attempt to negate the Shariah’s prohibition, is devoid of substance.

It is not permissible for the son to demand wages from his father. A wage contract between father and son is not valid in the Shariah because it is Waajib on the son to render service to his father.

It is not permissible for even Muslim males to wear such pants.

The Maulana Saheb has erred. One should fast on two days, either 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th.

The short Surahs are from Surah Zilzaal until Surah Naas.

The Salaat is valid. However, if this delay was due to carelessness, then you had sinned.

It is not permissible to buy, sell or consume such items. These food items are prepared on specific religious occasions and they have religious significance. Allah Ta’ala has provided Muslims with thousands of halaal and non-Mushtabah food items. It is most despicable for the Muslim’s heart to incline to spiritually contaminated foodstuff.

Minds polluted with the immorality of the western cult of life dwell on such immoral items. It should be understood that the primary motive underlying the production and distribution of these items of shaitaan, is ‘safe’ zina (fornication). Fornication has spread like wildfire in the wake of these filthy instruments of zina. It is haraam for Muslims to use such vile instruments of zina. Besides the evil spiritual effect, these despicable items cause physical injury as well.

Muslims of healthy Imaan will understand the evil and prohibition without even being told. Casinos are places of immorality on which the Wrath and Curse of Allah Ta’ala descend. Those who frequent such immoral places are under Allah’s Wrath. Even though the physical punishment may not always be descending, spiritual punishment and misfortunes perpetually settle on the participants.

Normal decadence is setting in. The further one journeys from the source of light, the darker it becomes. Regrettably, the same fate which overtook the Bareilis, is now gradually being adopted by even our Ulama. The liberalism, bid’ah and haraam activities of the Ahl-e-Bid’ah and the modernists are settling over our learned men, our Madaaris and khaanqahs. The Janaazah of Haqq is in the process of being carted away from our Institutions which were at one time the bastions of Haqq and the Beacons of Divine Light. The very same fate which has destroyed and obliterated Jamiah Azhar of Cairo and other great Islamic institutions of learning in Arabia and Central Asia, is now gripping almost all our Deeni institutions, not only here in South Africa, but in India and Pakistan as well. The Uloom of the Deen is no longer being imparted nor pursued for the sake of Allah Ta’ala and the Aakhirah. It is being pursued for mercenary and nafsaani motives, hence today Tasawwuf means halqah thikr, khatm-e-khaajgaan, jalsahs, singing songs (nazams) and poetry. And, knowledge at the Madaaris is being pursued for name, fame, and earning a livelihood. Qiyaamah cannot be too far away.

Purdah is Waajib. The constant ‘communication’ is an aggravating factor and makes purdah more stringent. In fact, it is not permissible to have male servants inside the home. It should also be remembered that it is Waajib for the males to observe strict purdah for the female servants in the home. Most people are extremely careless in this respect. Many, many cases of moral turpitude occur in this domain.

Dead chickens are carrion. It is not permissible to feed carrion to even dogs. It is not permissible to use carrion as bait to catch fish. Selling carrion is haraam. The money acquired from such sales is haraam.

It is just as haraam as all other music.

All medical schemes in vogue are ribaqimaar contracts, hence not permissible. Furthermore, most medical schemes taken out on a voluntary basis are the preserve of the wealthy. The premium payments are beyond the means of most people. Muslims should not cast their gaze to haraam ways and means. We are supposed to repose our trust on Allah Ta’ala. He suffices for us. When sickness overtakes us, Allah Ta’ala will make some arrangement. The Qur’aan Majeed says: "He who fears Allah (adopts taqwa), He (Allah) opens up an avenue for him, and He feeds him from such a source which he never even imagined of." — (Qur’aan)

Regarding the compulsory form of medical aid in which employers make deductions from wages without the workers having any option, the benefits of this scheme may be acquired. In a compulsory scheme, there is no valid contract, hence no riba. The worker may, therefore, accept the benefit of the medical aid as a gift. But it is not permissible to enter into these schemes voluntarily.

Both wudhu and ghusl are valid. This is similar to a bandage or plaster. Masah on the bandage/plaster suffices. Since water is passed over the impervious layer which the liquid forms, it is an adequate substitute for masah. Your ghusl and wudhu are valid as long as the ailment is not cured.

All forms of contraception hitherto existing and all forms which will still be invented, are unnatural ways and means. All methods which suppress and interfere with the natural bodily functions created by Allah Ta’ala are most assuredly harmful and injurious to the body. This applies to even the tablets which some women take to suppress their monthly haidh (menses) cycle. The effect of these tablets is the creation of complications, sickness, displacement of the normal cycle and the unpredictability of the cycles. Confusion between haidh and istihaadhah is also among the effects of the unnatural tablets which compels the absorption and assimilation of filth and impurities by the body. At one time the contraceptive pill as well as other methods of contraception were marketed as ‘safe’ measures. But later, the western medical establishment itself confirmed the great harms of these unnatural methods invented to fight the Taqdeer of Allah Ta’ala. We are not aware of this new plaster method.

However, despite its overt ‘safety’, we are almost certain that time will expose the harms of even this method. Nevertheless, if there is a real, valid, pressing need to use it, for example, the ill-health of the woman, it will be permissible. But, do remember: no one can thwart the decree of Allah Azza Wa Jal. The soul whom He has decreed to appear on earth, shall do so regardless of whatever contraception is used.

The Majlis had spoken on this issue about 25 years ago and thereafter, again, on several occasions. We have also published a booklet explaining the alcohol-content of almost all soft drinks, not only Coke. Sanha speaks drivel. These incompetent men are not rendering any service to the Deen with their accursed ‘halaal’ certification. On the contrary, they are a disaster for the Imaan and Akhlaaq of Muslims. The statement of Sanha clearly displays a brief and a bias for Coke. In fact, Sanha is acting as a spokesman for Coke Bottling Plant.

When Coke says that they do not add ‘liquor’ or ‘alcohol’ to their soft drinks during the process of manufacture, they have in mind the meaning of ‘liquor’ in their culture. Thus, to them ‘liquor’ is what is sold in the bottle stores—the wines which people purchase to get drunk—whisky, sherry, vodka, gin and all the other rot which derange the minds of men. But in the Shariah every intoxicating liquid is liquor/alcohol regardless of the small quantity. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “Every intoxicant is haraam.” “Whatever in great quantity intoxicates, a little quantity too
is haraam.”

Sanha’s defence of the Coke Bottling Plant does not negate the alcohol-content of its soft drinks notwithstanding the claim that ‘liquor’ is not added. Coke and most soft drinks do contain alcohol. Only a thoroughly dumb man or a man who has a rabidly prejudiced in favour of these drinks, will try to deny this truth which the non-Muslim laboratories confirm. In fact, the manufacturers of the concentrates/essence used by the soft drink makers, also confirm that these concentrates contain a very high percentage of alcohol even if it is not called ‘liquor’. The alcohol-content of the flavours used to produces the drinks is anything up to 95%.

While Sanha prides itself with its system of ‘inspection’, it is still wet behind the ears. It lacks proper expertise in this field. This is amply born out by its statement: “This was confirmed by our personal visit to a Coke Bottling Plant.” While Sanha’s amateurish inspection can ‘confirm’ that Coke does not bottle conventional liquor, it is utterly baseless for it to say that Coke does “not bottle any alcoholic beverages.” It can only venture this fallacy if it discards Islam’s meaning of ‘alcoholic beverages’. And, this it has done by accepting the western meaning of ‘alcoholic beverages’.

We categorically claim with confidence that Coke does add alcohol as an ingredient to its soft drinks. When we had made this claim and published it in The Majlis more than 20 years ago, a Coke executive director from Johannesburg came to interview us. He was confident that he would be able to disprove our contention, get an apology, and a retraction published. During the discussion when he realised that we had cornered him, he pleaded ignorance of the alcoholic concentrates which were being added to produce the variety of flavours. He promised to investigate. He never came back to us. In fact, we told him that the Coke Co. should sue us if they can prove our claim to be false. He never came back to us because he understood that we were fully apprized of the alcoholic concentrates which are vital constituents of soft drinks. Minus the alcoholic concentrates, you have only a mixture of water and sugar. During our inspection of the P.E. Coke Plant, while everything was shown to us, the ‘dark’ room was kept locked. When we insisted to inspect it, they very reluctantly unlocked the door. All the bottles of ‘liquor’ (liquor in Islamic terminology and meaning) were stacked in the dark room. Imagine them denying awareness of the alcohol-content of the concentrates in the dark room when we pointed this out to them. So, Sanha should desist from speaking nonsense and not think that those who understand can be bamboozled by its defective visiting to the manufacturing plants. We reiterate that Coke, Sparletta and other soft drinks all are made by adding heavily laced alcohol—the concentrates—to syrup-water. Let Sanha now deny this.

All imitation jewellery besides a ring, is permissible for women. Only gold or silver rings may be worn.

According to the Hanafi Math-hab, it is Sunnatul Muakkadah to recite the usual Tasbeeh. It is Makrooh to recite any other Tasbeeh in Ruku and Sajdah. In fact, according to the Hambali Math-hab it is Waajib to recite the Masnoon Tasbeeh.

Even if someone else cuts her hair, Talaaq will come into effect.

This type of feasting and merrymaking on the occasion of death are most despicable and haraam. Such waste and frivolity, especially on death occasions have no place in Islam.

These are bid’ah customs. It is not permissible to even eat this food. At most, some family members may prepare food for the bereaved inmates of the home only. Outsiders, should not join in. No one should be invited. Death is not an occasion of feasting and merrymaking.

It is a time to reflect and understand that tomorrow it is our turn to embark on this fateful journey into Barzakh.

THIS HARAAM CUSTOM
About this haraam merrymaking function organized on death occasions, someone wrote:

“The Irish have a tradition called ‘WAKE’. They organize a party after the funeral to celebrate the life of the deceased. They tell stories and anecdotes about the deceased. Then they get drunk. Our society, I am sorry to say, seems to be re-modelling itself towards this Irish tradition…...The cost of yesterday’s death-function meal was approximately R3,000.”

Indeed, all haraam customs are adopted from different kuffaar cultures.

The conduct and attitude of this Maulana Saheb are decidedly in conflict with the Shariah, Taqwa and good morality. It is haraam for the ladies to drive and travel 10 km alone or with a ghair mahram driver. The Maulana’s insistence on the women’s emergence is in diametric conflict with the Qur’aan’s command for them to remain indoors. His attitude is extremely repugnant and fishy. Why would he impose the haraam burden on women to emerge from the sanctity of their homes, travel 10 km in the company of a ghair mahram or alone just to listen to his bayaans. The aggravating factor is that although the women can comfortably sit in the safety of their homes listening to the bayaan via the transmission system installed in the Musjid, he intransigently insists that they act in violation of the Qur’aanic prohibition to attend his bayaan. It is necessary to terminate these visits of the Maulana Saheb. Under Deeni guise, there appears to be fitnah lurking.

The 10 day Ramadhaan I’tikaaf is an infiraadi ibaadat. It is not a congregational ibaadat. The gluttonous feasting, especially during the month of Ramadhaan, is vile in particular. Only beasts devour food in the manner described by you. This is indeed a ridiculous set up which the Mauana Saheb has fabricated under guise of Tasawwuf. It is haraam to impose the hardship of preparing meals for so many people, especially during Ramadhaan. The negative talk is sufficient evidence for the unlawful impositions on the womenfolk. The people who participate in this feasting are also blameworthy. It is not permissible to impose the burden of feeding so many people, so many times a day, and that too, in Ramadhaan.

There is no conflict. When even a Sunnat which is not Muakkadah, becomes a salient feature of the Ahl-e-Bid’ah, then it becomes necessary to refrain from the Mustahab or Sunnat act. This is a well-known principle to the Ulama. Burning incense, especially on Friday night is an incumbent practice of the Ahl-e- Bid’ah. In a place where this practice is not a bid’ah, it will be appropriate to implement it.

There is no Zakaat on fixed property even if income is received from the properties. Zakaat is paid on the income if the cash is still in one’s possession when one’s Zakaat year ends. If the rent received from the properties have been spent, then there is no Zakaat on this depleted income. Zakaat will be incumbent on fixed property only if it was purchased with the intention of reselling it.

Holding the asaa for the Jumuah khutbah is an incumbent characteristic of the people of Bid’ah. They consider the asaa to be Waajib, hence it is bid’ah. The Maulana Saheb must have been influenced by some miscreants to adopt the way of the Ahl-e-Bid’ah.

Personal or business debts are the same. The debts belong to you, not to your son even though he is working and paying. The creditors did not absolve you of the debts. Furthermore, the business still belongs to you. The gift of the shop was not executed correctly. You are still taking money from the shop for your other projects. This indicates that your son is not the true owner. If your son is unable to pay your debts, you remain liable. It is infinitely better to pay the debts. Cancel your plans for Nafl Hajj.

Haqqush Shufah (Preamptive right to purchase) relates to adjacent land, not land on the opposite side. Another requirement is the willingness and ability of the immediate neighbour to pay the price the owner of the land wants. In view of both these conditions not found, the Musjid has no preamptive right to buy the said piece of land, neither does it have any moral right because the land was put up for sale for more than a year. Everyone was aware that the land was up for sale. The Musjid committee had refused to pay the price. It was wrong and un-Islamic to prevent others from purchasing the land. It was selfish of the committee to adopt such underhand tactics to prevent others from exercising their lawful Shar’i right. If a non-Muslim had purchased the land, the committee would not have reacted in this selfish manner. Although the purchaser had informed the Musjid committee, he was not under legal obligation of the Shariah to inform them. The permission of the committee was not a requisite for the purchase of the land. The committee has no right of objecting to the purchase.

What is there to research in zina—adultery and fornication? Every Muslim who indulges in fornication is fully aware that it is not permissible to even look at a ghair mahram woman. There cannot be a Muslim on earth who happens to be spiritually rotting in these filthy, noxious and stercoraceous computer ‘games’ who does not know that this moral muck and filth are haraam. Any person who recites the Kalimah and indulges in this type of najaasat with the idea that it is permissible, is in fact not a Muslim. If he/she was born a Muslim, he/she leaves the fold of Islam the moment he/she believes that this type of zina is lawful.

Furthermore, the type of research you have suggested entails us sitting in front of the computer ruining our eyes, mind and heart watching the very filth which you are condemning. This issue does not require any research. It requires Amr Bil Ma’roof Nahy anil Munkar. The Ulama, Imaams and parents have to constantly admonish their flocks on this evil. There is a tremendous lack of parental ta’leem and tarbiyat, as well as an almost total abdication of the Waajib obligation of Prohibiting evil by the Ulama in this age.

There are several angles to this question. If the woman is compelled by the husband to work and earn, then he is still responsible for her maintenance. If she works outside the home with his consent, then both are guilty of major sins. In this case, he is not obliged to pay nafqah. If she is forced by her husband to work, whether it is a home-based work to earn, or whether she has to work outside the home, then it remains Waajib on her husband to fully maintain her. In all cases, her earnings are her own property over which her husband has no right.

The matter is still in the discussion stage. We have not as yet sanctioned any product offered by Westbank. There are still some issues which need attention by Westbank. Hopefully, these will be resolved. But at this stage there are still some clauses which render Westbank’s Ijaarah (Leasing) Agreement invalid in the Shariah. As far as the other schemes presented by FNB-Westbank are concerned, the details have just been made available to us. We are busy studying these.

One Talaaq Raj’i (Revocable Divorce) came into effect by this statement.

Membership fees are haraam. Membership fee is an imposition which comes under the purview of Riba. It is haraam interest. It is not permissible to charge membership fees for being members of any organisation, whether Musjid, Madrasah or any other kind of association. Membership fees are particularly abominable when related to a Musjid.

Copyright, patent right, and the like are haraam. In past issues of The Majlis we had explained this prohibition more than once. We are presently printing a book on this topic. As soon as the book is ready, we shall, Insha’Allah, announce it in The Majlis.

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Whatever is not substantiated by the Qur’aan and Sunnah is conjecture no matter how logical and beneficial it may appear. No one can claim with certitude that Athaab is lifted if wild birds eat from the berries planted on a grave or by the Tasbeeh of the flower. Placing flowers on the grave is not permissible because this is a custom of non-Muslims, and it was never ever done by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), the Sahaabah, the Taabieen and Tabe-Taabieen. If there was merit in this practice, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) would have encouraged it. What could be said in this regard is that on only one occasion in his entire lifetime did Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) split a twig in two and placed one half on each of the two graves when it was revealed to him that the inmates were undergoing severe punishment. When placing the twigs, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) expressed the hope that the punishment may be lightened as long as the twigs remained fresh and recited Tasbeeh. He did not categorically claim that the punishment will be terminated nor did he ever repeat this act on any other grave, nor did the Sahaabah and the Salf-e-Saaliheen thereafter adopt this as a Sunnat practice. It was never implemented. From this we understand that we should not seek to surpass Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Sahaabah in matters of the Deen. There is no more effective method for benefiting the mayyit (deceased) than Dua-e-Maghfirat and rendering acts of
virtue on his/her behalf.

Some centuries ago there were some Shiah sects who were Muslims despite their deviation. They did not subscribe to the kufr beliefs which Shi’ism in general propagates. We are not aware if members of such sects still exist or not. But, Shi’ism as we see it today is kufr.

Yes, it is true. They have a rabid aversion for the Four Math-habs of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah.

No, his Salaat does not break. Passing in front of musallis should be avoided.

Making Dua after Fardh Salaat is Sunnat. It is a very Maqbool time according to the Ahadith. The Ijtima’i Dua has always been the practice of the Akaabir Ulama and the Auliya. The young Maulana hailing from Jalalabad should have initiated his reckless propaganda while he was studying at Jalalabad. He should have opposed his Asaatizah on this issue. Then he should have gone to Daarul Uloom Deoband which is just an hour away, and convince all the Ulama there of their error in participating in the Ijtima’i Dua. Then he should have journeyed to Saharanpur, less than an hour’s bus ride, and tackled all the senior Ulama over there by engaging them in debate on this practice. What has constrained this inexperienced youngster to criticize a practice which the
Ulama-e-Haqq—all the Akaabireen of Deoband— have always adhered to? These Akaabireen were on the forefront in the fight against Bid’ah and Baatil. All of them were branded as kaafir by the Qabar Pujari Bid’ati Jamaat for their resolute stand against bid’ah. Now, the new kind of molvi comes to wag his tongue against the Sunnat practice of the Akaabireen. What they considered Sunnat is Sunnat. The inexperienced follower of intemperate opinion enslaved to the wildly fluctuating promptings of the nafs should understand that true hidaayat lies in subordination of our opinion to the established and unanimous decrees, verdicts, practices and proclamations of the Akaabireen whose knowledge, piety and practices are all rooted in the Qur’aan and Sunnah and passed on to them from the Salf-e-Saaliheen. It never was the practice and style of our Akaabireen to dig out ibaadat practices from the kutub. They acquired their ibaaadaat from above—from seniors by way of Isnaad—a Chain of Authority linking to the Sahaabah.

No one knows the location of the Barrier erected by Dhul-Qarnayn (rahmatullah alayh). What you have read is pure conjecture. There is no validity for this.

After you had paid for the goods, you became the owner. When you returned the clothes which were not defective, you were in actual fact selling your own property. At that juncture you were the seller and the shop accepting the clothes was the buyer. It is permissible to negotiate a new price. The profit of 10% which you made is therefore halaal. However, there remains a lingering doubt. If the shop is a supermarket, hypermarket or a big wholesaler and the refund was made arbitrarily by the cashier, then it is possible that the cashier used his/her discretion to refund to you a sum more than what you had actually paid, and was not acting according to company policy or practice. If this is so, then while the sale is still lawful, it enters into the Mushtbahah (Doubtful) category. It is, therefore, advisable that you give the 10% extra to charity.

As long as water is available on the plane and you are able to make wudhu, Salaat with Tayammum will not be valid. Making wudhu on the plane, although inconvenient, can be done. All those who perform Salaat on planes, perform with wudhu. Wearing Khuffain makes Wudhu easier.

There is no difference whatsoever regarding the prohibition of pictures of animate objects whether the pictures are made by the TV method or the computer method, the digital camera, or any other method existing and still to be invented. All pictures of animate objects regardless of the method and instruments of production are haraam.

Since his earnings are haraam, his gifts and food are likewise haraam. It is neither permissible to accept his gifts nor to consume his food. His invitation should be declined. Explain to him in a humble and nice manner the
reason for declining. In this way you will be doing him a favour.

There are no Islamic countries existing today. Haraam ingredients are used in all Muslim countries in the same way these are used in non-Muslim countries. It is necessary to abstain from processed food containing these doubtful additives, especially E-numbers even if made in Muslim countries.

In the same way as najis (impure—napaak) garments are cleansed by washing and squeezing. To facilitate purification of the carpet, a vacuum cleaner with water could also be used. Fresh water should be flushed onto the soiled area and sucked out with the machine. The process should be repeated several times until one feels confident that all impurity has been eliminated. If a machine is not available, the carpet will simply have to be removed, washed and placed in the sun to dry. It does not matter how expensive the carpet may be. The Deen is priceless and the Ahkaam of the Shariah are invaluable. If the carpet is too big and has been fitted wall to wall, then the affected part has to be cut and removed. It may later be sewn again.

The sheikh is a deviate. Only deviates issue such corrupt ‘fatwas’. Your marriage had ended the moment you had uttered the Talaaqs. Three Talaaqs finally and irrevocably terminate the Nikah.

Such nazams (songs) and using thikr for such nafsaani entertainment are haraam. The purpose of thikr is not entertainment. Thikr is the highest act of ibaadat for which Allah Ta’ala has created us. It is despicable to abuse Allah’s Name in this contemptible nafsaani manner. Shaitaan is adept in the art of deceiving people under Deeni and ‘ibaadat’ guises.

These are bid’ah gatherings. It is not permissible to participate.

Any ordinary Muslim with healthy Imaan can understand the evil of such a ‘big walk’ stupid practices. One need not be an Aalim to understand the many wrongs concomitant to this kuffaar practice. One only needs Imaan and eyes, not even spiritual eyes. Only physical eyes and a mind unpolluted with the evils of western life are the requirements for understanding the Shariah’s revulsion and prohibition of this type of haraam practice. The participation of shiekhs and imaams is a sign of the impending Hour which Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) predicted. In one Hadith it is said:

“Verily, I fear for my Ummah the deviated imaams who will mislead (my Ummah).”

We are witnessing this event being enacted by the deviated so-called sheikhs and imaams. They are morally deranged and corrupted, hence they take the masses along with them into the bowels of the eternal Fire of Jahannum. About these sheikhs and imaams who mislead their ignorant flocks, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said:

“Soon will there be in my Ummah such people in whom these lusts (of the nafs) will permeate, just as a rabid dog has afflicted the one whom it has bitten. Not a vein or a joint of (the bitten person) will remain in which the disease has not embedded itself.”

A cell phone even with a built-in camera is an item of valid use. The sin of misuse is on the user. It is permissible to buy and sell such cell phones just as it is permissible to buy and sell guns and knives. Those who wrongly use these instruments are responsible for the sins.

According to the Hanafi Math-hab, these are two separate Salaats.

Hanafis should not perform Asr Salaat when it is still Zuhr time according to their Math-hab. They should not join the Jamaat performing Asr during the Hanafi Zuhr time.

We have not come across any narration on this. Perhaps some other Ulama have. Anyhow, in terms of principles, pour oil on the right hand and apply first to the right side, then to the left side.

There is no need to answer this question. Every ignorant Muslim is aware of the evil of zina. Intermingling is the stage set by shaitaan for indulgence in zina. The reason for mentioning this question here is to remind Muslims that participation in a club of this nature is not any different from the perpetration of zina.

The stillborn child will be bathed without observing the Masnoon ghusl method if the foetus is not fully developed, but buried in the normal Masnoon way. If the stillborn is a fully developed child, Masnoon ghusl will be given, but Janaazah Salaat will not be performed.

The erection of such walls or any other structure on or over or around the grave is haraam.

This is a bid’ah practice. It is not permissible.

In all cases where one parent is a Muslim, the child will be regarded as a Muslim and buried as such.

The Imaam should recite both the Athaan and the Iqaamah. The faasiq should not be allowed the honour of calling the Athaan and the Iqaamah. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “When a faasiq is honoured, the Arsh of Allah shudders.”

It is not permissible. The deals offered by the Muslim-owned banks are not free from riba.

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Yes, your Zakaat is validly paid.

It is not permissible to deal in these riba and baatil ‘shares’.

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It is not permissible.

Bovine gelatine and all animal gelatine are haraam. Products containing animal gelatine are haraam.

Such sponsorship is not permissible. It is sinful to support a haraam act in any way.

According to the Shaafi Math-hab, the Sajdah in Surah Swaad in the 23rd Juz, is Sajdah Shukr. It is not permissible for Shaafis to make Sajdah of Shukr in Salaat. If they do make such a Sajdah, their Salaat becomes baatil. In view of this categorical ruling of the Shaafi Math-hab, Shaafis have to remain standing
while the Hanafis make the Sajdah.

It appears from your complaints, impatience (lack of Sabr), and deficiency in the belief of Allah’s Providence (Razzaaqiyat) that you are more in need of Naseehat than the businessmen who exploit their workers. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) instructed that you should focus on those who have less than you. Then, you will recognize the abundance of bounties Allah Ta’ala has favoured you with. You will then express shukr (gratitude) for the Rizq Allah Ta’ala has decreed for you. If you focus on those who have more than you, hasad (envy) will develop in you.

You will then complain as you are doing now, and be ungrateful for the ni’maat which Allah Ta’ala has bestowed to you. Businessmen and their workers all have their own quota and variety of evils and sins in which they indulge.

If businessmen are exploiting their workers, it is undoubtedly un-Islamic and wrong. But your complaints, your ingratitude to Allah Ta’ala, and your dissatisfaction with your divinely decreed measure of Rizq will not solve the problem of employer-exploitation.

Don’t worry about the wives and children of your employer. Don’t react with hasad (jealousy) when they spend on themselves and make charitable contributions. Far from solving your problems, you only multiply and worsen them. Impatience and jealousy on account of the possessions of others and malice for those who have more than you and who refuse to give to you, whether justly or unjustly, are in fact complaints directed against the apportioning
of Rizq by Allah Ta’ala. Allah Ta’ala has created people in different classes—the rich, the poor, the middle class, the suffering and the prosperous.

Leave the wrongdoers and oppressors to Allah Ta’ala while you express your shukr and satisfaction to Him. Make sincere dua for betterment of your lot.

Yes, one Talaaq-e-Raj’i comes into effect even if she asks someone else to cut her hair.