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209 fatawa from 5 South African Darul Iftas on Prophets & Sahabah, part of Beliefs & Aqeedah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.

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Prophets & Sahabah fatawa — page 4 of 6

  1. Ask Imaam19 Apr 2006

    many great imams have written in their books that Nabi SAW is haazir and naazir.your comments plz

    is the following not proof that the Prophet is haazir and naazir? Imaam Ghazali (RA), the seal of Islam, a great scholar and a Sufi Master writes,…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  2. Ask Imaam5 Apr 2006

    "to deny anything established through Ijmaa of Sahaaba [radhiallaahu anhu] is also Kufr"

    in answer to question # 14135 regarding eating the meat of shia you mentioned: "to deny anything established through Ijmaa of Sahaaba [radhiallaahu…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  3. Ask Imaam1 Mar 2006

    Is the knowledge in lawh-e-mahfooz more than the knowledge given to the last Prophet saws, or is it less?

    1. Is the knowledge in lawh-e-mahfooz more than the knowledge given to the last Prophet saws, or is it less? 2. Is the lawh-e-mahfooz created or…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  4. Ask Imaam13 Feb 2006

    The love for my dear Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)is decreasing

    The love for my dear Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him)is decreasing .. Sometimes my innerself says bad things and thoughts about him...I really…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  5. Ask Imaam13 Dec 2005

    what is noor .what its means when we say that our prophet(peace be upon Him ) is noor. is our soul is noor .?

    what is noor .what its means when we say that our prophet(peace be upon Him ) is noor. is our soul is noor .? is our beloved prophet(peace be upon…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  6. Ask Imaam9 Dec 2005

    1) Is it true the Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) kept a hair of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his hat, and that at one time he had lost his hat and he started to worry until he found the hat. Isn't this relying on the Prophets hair and not relying on Allah

    1) Is it true the Khalid Bin Waleed (RA) kept a hair of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in his hat, and that at one time he had lost his hat and he…

    Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abasoomar
  7. Ask Imaam11 Oct 2005

    founders of Deobandi school like Maulana Qasim Nanotvi and others did not believe in Prophet Muhammad's (s.a.w) finality of prophethood

    I recently heard from a friend that founders of Deobandi school like Maulana Qasim Nanotvi and others did not believe in Prophet Muhammad's (s.a.w)…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  8. Ask Imaam7 Oct 2005

    WHEN MUHAMMAD PBUH LEFT THIS WORLD (WISSAL) THEN ALL THE SAHABA EXCEPT HAZRAT ALI (RA) GATHARED IN A HOUSE (SHOORA) AND QUARL ON KHILAFT

    AOA DEAR IMAM I HAVE A QUESTION WANT TO EXPLAN, HERE I HAVE A FRIEND WHO BELONGS TO SHIIT HE WAS SAYING THAT WHEN MUHAMMAD PBUH LEFT THIS WORLD…

    E. Vawda
  9. Ask Imaam5 Oct 2005

    Only to the general public, the finality of Prophethood (Khatamun Nabiyeen) means the last Prophet, this is not the correct meaning of the term

    I came across the following on some Qadiani website. Only to the general public, the finality of Prophethood (Khatamun Nabiyeen) means the last…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  10. Ask Imaam26 Aug 2005

    prophet SAW made doa for Yaman and Syam, but not to Najd.. and so on. Some Ulama' said this hadith referring to Wahhabi sect.

    There is a hadith about Najd. Our beloved prophet SAW made doa for Yaman and Syam, but not to Najd.. and so on. Some Ulama' said this hadith…

    Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar
  11. Ask Imaam15 Aug 2005

    Concerning the Islam of our Nabi's parents

    Concerning the Islam of our Nabi's parents I myself have no doubt on these issues but there is a lot of hassle from the Salafi brothers.

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  12. Ask Imaam12 Aug 2005

    If not, then why do we follow the 4 Imams instead of the Shi'a of Ali when Prophet Muhammad (saaws) said such a great thing regarding them?

    We read in Tafsir Durr al Manthur, by al Hafidh Jalaladeen Suyuti in his commentary of verse 98:7 that the Holy Prophet (saaws) had said "I swear by…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  13. Ask Imaam2 Aug 2005

    all Prophets (SAW) are alive in their graves. Could you please explain in what ways they are alive?

    In one of your fatwahs you mentioned that all Prophets (SAW) are alive in their graves. Could you please explain in what ways they are alive?…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  14. Ask Imaam24 Jul 2005

    moulana nanotwi on khatamun nabiyin

    hazrat moulana qassim nanowti (ra) is reported of have saying that khatumun nabeeyin doesnt mean the final prophet but means the greatest prophet.…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  15. Ask Imaam8 Oct 2004

    How and when did reciting the shahada become the way to convert to Islam and did it always include the second half (Prophet Muhamed (SAW) being the messenger of Allah)?

    How and when did reciting the shahada become the way to convert to Islam and did it always include the second half (Prophet Muhamed (SAW) being the…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  16. Ask Imaam20 Sep 2004

    I thought Allah rests in his throne sometimes Amongst doing other things such as, helping Muslims in their lives.Is it okay to believe this? Are ambiyaa alive in their graves

    Allah Ta'ala is completely independent and is free of all faults. He is not dependent on anything. In the Quran Allah Ta'ala says he made Istiwaa on…

    Ml. Husain Kadodia
  17. Ask Imaam24 Jun 2004

    What does it mean by doing ‘Bait’? Which Muslim sects do this and WHY? Was this ever recommended by the Prophet s.a.w.s.? IF NOT, doesn’t it automatically become a Biddah?

    1. Bay?at means when you put your hand in the hand of a pious person and take an oath of allegiance. The person who you choose to take bay?at with…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  18. Ask Imaam19 Jun 2004

    Does Nabi(saw) himself appears in grave?

    When we are buried in grave, we are asked to recognize the face of Nabi(saw). Does Nabi(saw) himself appears there? Many people are buried in grave…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  19. Ask Imaam2 Jun 2004

    is it shirk to believe that the Prophet (saw) is haazir wa naazir? Isn’t this the belief of Shah Waliyullah Dhelvi?

    Salam, is it shirk to believe that the Prophet (saw) is haazir wa naazir? Isn?t this the belief of Shah Waliyullah Dhelvi as well and mot just…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  20. Ask Imaam26 May 2004

    they believe that Isa(as) died for they're sins and that they can do what they like as all is forgiven. Muslims today i believe are relying on the fact that the Prophet (SAW) will intercede for us

    do you beleive that muslims today have tenedicies like christains ?. as in that they believe that Isa(as) died for they're sins and that they can do…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  21. Ask Imaam19 Mar 2004

    Been discussing religion with a Bahai. Wanting to know of other ayat in the Qur'an/hadiths that are clearly in support of Prophet Muhammad as last prophet aside from 33:40

    Jubayr ibn Mut?im [Radhiallahu anhu] narrates that Rasulullah [Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam] said, ?I am Muhammad, I am Ahmad, and I am the eraser by…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  22. Ask Imaam19 Mar 2004

    1. Authentic hadith that the Prophet ordered people to fast on the day of ashura. Is the Jewish calendar and the Islamic calendar the same?

    Salaam: A few questions raised in this regard. 1. Authentic hadith that the Prophet ordered people to fast on the day of ashura. (Not hadith quoted…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  23. Ask Imaam8 Mar 2004

    1. Is it allowed to use utensils of silver or gold ? 2. Has the Prophet directed women to offer namaz the way they do, which is different than the way men offer namaz ?

    1. It is Makruh Tahrimee(Close to Haraam-Forbidden) to use utensils of gold or silver. (Raddul Muhtaar Vol.6 Pg.341 ,Fatawa Walwaalajiyyah Vol.2…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  24. Ask Imaam4 Nov 2003

    In Quran Allah asked us to send Darood and Salaam on Nabi(saw). What is the difference between Darood and Salaam?.

    Some people says that Darood can be send from anywhere but Salaam is send when you are at the grave of Nabi(saw). Is it true? Also some people says…

    Ml. Hussein Kadodia
  25. Ask Imaam3 Nov 2003

    when it is forbidden in islam to worship at graves of people. then how can one pray at masjid-e-nabawi.it being the grave of prophet Muhamad(pbuh).

    The grave of the prophet is not part of the musjid proper. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  26. Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003

    Is it true that Allah made Nabi(saw) from His noor and then from the noor of Nabi(saw) Allah made all the things of the world?

    If it is true then it means Nabi(saw)is everywhere. Is it given in the Hadith? What do four Imams says about this?

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  27. Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003

    Can we ask Allah tala for some thing by referencing nabi sallah laho wa ali he wasalm or some other pious person living or dead.

    What i mean to ask is that in Indo-Pak people has a trend of visting the graves of pious persons.and ther they go mainly to ask for their duas. when…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  28. Ask Imaam6 Oct 2003

    can we send Darood Shareef to Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) by praying to Allah taalaa that He deliver our gift to HIs beloved Prophet.

    In the recitation of the Durood, one is actually requesting Allah to send His choicest blessings upon Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam). and…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  29. Ask Imaam28 Sep 2003

    Believing Prophet(PBUH) is still alive correct or wrong? Did he possess 'ilm-ul-ghaib'?

    Recently I was on a leave to my native place in India. The Imam of our mosque repeatedly declared in his two Friday sermons that Prophet…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  30. Ask Imaam6 May 2003

    what is the difference in asking Ambiya (AS) or a pious saint directly or indirectly, please give an example of each? Why adopt this method instead of beseeching Allah SWT directly?

    I understand that it is haraam to pray salat in a place were their is a tomb or a grave of a pious saint or not, a tomb is a tomb this in my…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  31. Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003

    3195 & 7729. Could you give us proof from Quran and Sunnah what you have explain and your claim that Ahlus sunnah Wal Jamaa beleive prophet Muhammed (saw) is alive in his grave.

    with regard to question no 3195 & 7729. Dear Mufti Could you give us proof from Quran and Sunnah what you have explain and you cliam that Ahlus…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  32. Ask Imaam24 Apr 2003

    How do we visit the Prophet in Madina? Some people today claim that it is not right to go and visit his blessed grave in Madina,

    Could you please let me know how to visit sayyidina Prophet SalAllahu alaihi wa sallam in Madina? Some people today, the salafi group, claim that it…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  33. Ask Imaam10 Apr 2003

    Would it be correct to say that ALL the Prophets of Allah were Muslims, even those Prophets who were sent to Bani Israel, such as Musa, Isa, Dawood, Sulayman (peace be upon all of them)?

    Would it be correct to say that ALL the Prophets of Allah were Muslims, even those Prophets who were sent to Bani Israel, such as Musa, Isa, Dawood,…

    Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
  34. Ask Imaam13 Jan 2003

    with regard to question no 3195. I would also like to know that is it a false allegation on deobandis that they beleive that prophet Muhammed (saw) is alive in his grave? jazakallah

    It is the belief of the Ahlus sunnah (followers of Rasulullah) Wal Jamaa (and followers of the Sahaaba) that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  35. Ask Imaam5 Dec 2002

    What is Sunnah. Is it all the things that the prophet did or just the things he preferred.

    I have heard only a few things for eating that are classified as Sunnah. Is it so that the prophet ate only these things. Please tell me as to what…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  36. Ask Imaam17 Nov 2002

    Do those who deny the life of Ambiyaa in the Qubur remain Muslim? If Muslim, are they considered among the Ahl us Sunnah?

    Do those who deny the life of Ambiyaa in the Qubur (among the Ghayr Muqallideen etc.) remain Muslim? If Muslim, are they considered among the Ahl us…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  37. Ask Imaam6 Sep 2002

    What is the Shar'i ruling on Ilm-ul-Ghaib? Was Nabi(sallallahu alahi wasallam)Aalimul Ghaib as some people claim? Please answer with proofs from the Qur'aan and Sunnah

    From the outset, we should first understand the meaning of Ilmul Ghayb. It means 'knowledge acquired without any means'. Whatever knowledge…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  38. Ask Imaam4 Sep 2002

    Q.No:5870. In that you said that all the children of Adam (al ) are sinners. Do the prophet Monhammed (sal) is a sinner ?

    1. This question is refering to your Q.No:5870. In that you said that all the children of Adam (al ) are sinners. Do the prophet Monhammed (sal) is…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  39. Ask Imaam7 Aug 2002

    I read about our Prophets (saw) uncle who was very good to him and who died without accepting Islam. What I don't understand is that why didn't rasool saw pray to Allah to make him accept islam?

    I read about our Prophets (saw) uncle who was very good to him and who died without accepting Islam. What I don't understand is that why didn't…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai
  40. Ask Imaam2 Aug 2002

    When the time completed he went to the hujrah of Zainab RadhiAllahu Anha and she saw his shadow on the wall. Can you please give the full hadith since it proves that our Prophet saw had a shadow.

    I heard from a scholar that there is a hadith in Musnad Ahmad regarding the time when Rasool Allah Sal Allahu Alahi Wassalam stayed away from his…

    Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar

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