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Superstitions, Omens & Dreams
92 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Superstitions, Omens & Dreams, part of Beliefs & Aqeedah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Superstitions, Omens & Dreams fatawa — page 2 of 3
- Mufti Online13 Jun 2014
Baseless beliefs
I am getting married in 2 months from now and I am told by my sister that the bride after rukhsati should be accompanied by an old lady from her…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Mar 2014
Superstitions
Is there anything in Islam that one should not see his or her face or body in mirror at night? Is it necessary for a women to wash her hair or nails…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN7 Mar 2014
True Dreams?
What are the conditions for a dream to be considered true?
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2014
Have women only been created to satisfy their husbands?
Have women only been created to satisfy their husbands? Is that the only reason to be a wife? So women don’t have any value?
Zameelur Rahman - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2014
Salafi Imam claims Imam Abu Hanifa said Sihr is a fantasy
A salafi shaikh said that apparently imam abu hanifah said magic is not real its a fantasy but I read in the hanafi madhaab a saahir is to be killed…
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Ask Imaam26 Jan 2014
Is Amina Wadud a Fitnah? Does the hadith Umm Waraqah prove women can lead Salah?
A Female named Amina Wadud of Usa started to revive the Islamic topic that a female can be Imam and lead prayer in congregation and also deliver…
Zameelur Rahman - Jamiat KZN3 Dec 2013
The reality of Jadu/Sihr (blackmagic) and Jinn in Islām
What does sharia says about jadu (black magic) and Jinnat, whereby it is prevailing in our society and families are really in deep troubles and…
Nabeel Valli - Mufti Online3 Nov 2013
Marrying Hindus and Non-Muslims
If a person marries a non Muslim who doesn't convert to Islam even after marriage and also marries his Muslim sister to a hindu. Is that person and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Aug 2013
Superstitious beliefs
My mum is always telling us about things that brings about poverty. Eg: looking at shoes that are turned up; leaving dishes unwashed in the basin…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Jun 2013
Women attending zikr programmes at a friends
Recently I was told by a family member that I am committing biddat by attending a zikr programme at a friends house. Once a week 4 ladies including…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam31 May 2013
Is it permissible to recite and blow on one who is affected by the evil eye?
"dam"....nazar utaarna i dont know what is this called in English. i hope you got what i mean by 'Nazar Utarna'. is it permissible to do this for…
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Jamiat KZN6 Dec 2012
Advice for nightmares and bad dreams?
Q. I often have bad dreams and nightmares. Most of the time I don’t pay attention to these dreams but there are times when I become worried. Is…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam24 Aug 2010
A year back my family shifted to a house which was dark and gloomy...during the first few days,everyone experienced bad dreams then we got use to it.. the owner of that house said that no one stayed in that house for more then 7 months.. how ever after
A year back my family shifted to a house which was dark and gloomy...during the first few days,everyone experienced bad dreams then we got use to…
Ml. Abdur Rahman Shareef - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2010
Is it true that if u tell some one about your dreams after maghrib it comes true?
Is it true that if u tell some one about your dreams after maghrib it comes true?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jun 2009
can one say women will be lower class citizens in Jannah?
It seems that heavan has been created for men because they will have so many wives. Every source I read about heavan it only refers to men. There is…
Ml. Ismail Moosa - Ask Imaam8 Apr 2009
Will Isa (AS) allow women to go for Hajj alone?
i heard from somone when easa aliasalm came to earth at that time women allow to go haj alone is this right
Ml. Asif Umar - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2008
I would like to ask a question. if someone is in sakraat (last few moments of death) are u allowed to make dua for the person to die
I would like to ask a question. if someone is in sakraat (last few moments of death) are u allowed to make dua for the person to die
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Feb 2008
after our death can we meet our beloved ones inshallah in jannat.after my fathers death i saw in my dreams that my dad is telling me ...
after our death can we meet our beloved ones inshallah in jannat.after my fathers death i saw in my dreams that my dad is telling me not to worry…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2007
If women are a treasure for men, isn't there anything for a woman to treasure?
If there's no difference between the relationship between Allah swt and men and His relationship to women, why is the woman's role completely to be…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2007
Women created for the comfort of men?
1) My name is technically "Kawthar" but because of where I come from it is pronounced "Kausar," Islamically, does this have any affect, as I've…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2006
She had a dream that her wedding was held in Chicago (where she lives) and the walima was held in another state
My friend recently did istikhaara for a proposal she got from a certain guy. She had a dream that her wedding was held in Chicago (where she lives)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2006
which dua should be read to ward off an evil eye
which dua should be read to ward off an evil eye (Buri Nazar)
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2004
Taking of one’s Rizk by Whichcraft or black magic
I have been told by my adults that ALLAH has written the rizk(earning) that one would achieve in his/her life. ALLAH wants us not to stay idle in…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2004
Are there any duas to read for happiness and for your husband to be loyal to you and not mess about with other women?
Are there any duas to read for happiness and for your husband to be loyal to you and not mess about with other women?
Ml. Husain Kadodia - Ask Imaam21 May 2004
but I have seemed to have lost the thirst for knowledge, I used to read lots before, but now I cannot even sit down for a moment to learn deeni ilm,
but I have seemed to have lost the thirst for knowledge, I used to read lots before, but now I cannot even sit down for a moment to learn denni ilm,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Mar 2004
what should a women read from Quran if she has problem getting pregnant?
what should a women read from Quran if she has problem getting pregnant. particularly thyroid problems resulting very irregular periods cycle.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - 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 - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2004
Recently I saw a question on the status of women taken as prisoners during Jihad.
Could you please clarify the points below? 1. Dont you think sex without marriage is a disgrace to that particular woman? Please give a detailed…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Feb 2004
what is takbeer-e-tashreeq?
what is takbeer-e-tashreeq? whom is it compulsory upon? when and how should it be recited? please explain ASAP. Jazak'Allah khair
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2003
please give me a prayer to recite to always achieve once dreams
what must one do to always remain successful,honest and always independant,and stress free id there any duah to read.
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam13 Aug 2003
1) Somebody was telling me that there is some wazifa to see Rasoolallah SAW in the dream. Is it true? If is yes then please provide the wazifa and other required info.
Assalamu Aleykum Mufti Sahib. Please answer following questions: 1) Somebody was telling me that there is some wazifa to see Rasoolallah SAW in the…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam2 Feb 2003
Will men and women be allowed to be friends in Jannah? will we be able to be friends in Jannah if we are both good muslims and given our books in our right hands on the day of judgement?
I am a new revert man and the girl who helped me revert and is a dear friend has said she must cut off our friendship because she is marrying now…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Oct 2002
If I read Istikara at night and had a dream after Fajr salaat, can that dream count as being part of my istikara?
In principle, a dream subsequent to making Istikhaara is not necessarily the response of the Istikhaara. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jul 2002
What should I recite if I see a snake in my dream? Also is their any significance in the time of a dream, i.e., during sleep b4 Fajr, after Fajr?
If one sees an evil dream, he/she should recite 'Laa hawla walaa Quwwata illaa billaah', spit lightly towards the direction one was sleeping and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2002
Can women be leaders in islam? If not can you give me the hadiths which backs it
Allah Ta'ala says in the noble Qur'aan, 'Men are protectors of woman because Allah Ta'ala has given them more strength and because they support them…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jun 2002
I wanted to know what happens in the afterlife to a man that is married to two women here on earth.Are they both still married to him in Ahiret? can he choose one and not the other?
i just wanted to know if it is possible to have only one wife after death despite the fact that you are married to 2 in this life or if you are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2002
Is the separation of women in social gatherings truly an Islamic concept or has it come from ancient Persian cultural practice?
Is this person Muslim who has given this answer, as he claims to be a true Muslim who understands Islam and all other r stupid. Kindly refer to this…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam16 Mar 2002
Dream and Iman and Yakeen
1)Is there a specific time in Day/Night when dreams seen have significance? I heard that dream seen just before Tahajut time are important, is it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Dec 2001
a dua for warding off the evil eye and staying safe from it.
Asalaam Alaikum brother Imam. Please forward a suitable dua to read for my son who is just about 2 years old and has a lot of anger a dua for…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim / Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2001
Shia Sunni Marriage, Dreams, and Soap
Recently a girl was married to a boy whose parents at the time claimed that he was a sunni but right after the wedding the boy says he is shia,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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