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Tasawwuf & Spiritual Reform
40 fatawa from 2 South African Darul Iftas on Tasawwuf & Spiritual Reform, part of Beliefs & Aqeedah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Tasawwuf & Spiritual Reform fatawa
- Ask Imaam27 Dec 2022
Tazkiyat-un-Nafs & Bay'ah
Could you kindly explain to me your opinion of there being no need to take Bayah based on the teachings of Moulana Thanwi RA You mentioned you spoke…
Bilal Yusuf Pandor - Ask Imaam25 May 2020
Is tasawwuf a bid'ah?
Is tasawwuf a bid'ah?
- Ask Imaam31 Aug 2019
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Do you know Shaykh Faraz Rabbani? Is he a trustworthy Hanafi scholar? Could you please give a detailed answer. P.S. Kindly, do not reveal my name on…
Hammad Ibn Ismail Jogiat - Ask Imaam18 Aug 2018
Authenticity of a Sufi Story
Asalamualaykum I have asked this question previosly a number of times, but I have not as yet got a reply. I came across the following story narrated…
Muajul I. Chowdhury - Ask Imaam16 Jun 2016
The Shaykh told my family members that it is not necessary to fast or pray. What should I do?
I am born to Muslim family and I love my religion and have full faith. I used to live in one of the countries in Asia before coming to Australia. I…
Mufti Sohail ibn Arif - Jamiat KZN19 May 2016
Is Tasawwuf Shirk like how some salafis claim?
The practise of Tawasuf is encouraged by many scholars, and there is a handful of scholars who’ve said it’s borderline shirk. I’ve been researching…
Syed Haneef Ahmed - Ask Imaam18 May 2016
Is Tasawwuf Shirk?
The practise of Tawasuf is encouraged by many scholars, and there is a handful of scholars who've said it's borderline shirk. I've been researching…
Syed Haneef Ahmed - Ask Imaam15 May 2016
My Shaykh asked me not to engage in Tabligh. What should I do?
I read your article on “ADVICE TO THE WORKERS OF TABLIGH JAMAAT”. I myself was in the effort for the past 10 years or so Alhumdulillah. The effort…
Assistant Mufti - Ask Imaam9 May 2016
I want to know what is the justification for the shaykh and murid relation in Islam?
i want to know about sufism and shaikh? Respected mufti..... Pleas inform there has any justification about the shaikh and mureed relation in islam?…
Mufti Sohail ibn Arif - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2015
Can we listen to the lectures of Shaykh Sulaiman Moola?
Can we listen to the lectures of Shaykh Sulaiman Moola?
Ismail Desai - Jamiat KZN9 Jun 2015
Are the origins of Tasawwuf from the pure Sunnah?
a) Where does the concept pir/mureedi come from? Did such a thing, as a Shiekh and being a mureed, (follower) exist in the time of the Sahaba? b)…
Abu Hudhaifa Muhammed Karolia - Ask Imaam19 Nov 2014
Do Sufis believe in Hulul (incarnation) and Ittihad (unification)?
Can you give a response to this accusation raised by a Salafi Alim? Assalaamu Alaikum Sheikh, May Allah bless you. I recently was going through a…
Zameelur Rahman - Ask Imaam29 May 2014
How reliable is 'Shaykh' Ibrahim Mogra
Below are the publicly available online statements/quotes/posts of a 'Shaykh' Ibrahim Mogra, a Deobandi Alim from UK. In light of these statements…
Hanif Yusuf Patel - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2014
If I go out for tablīgh, am I under bai'ah with shaykh as well?
WE ARE CONNECTED WITH TABLIGHI JMT, I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT BAITH,I ASKED MY FATHER HE TOLD ME THAT WE ARE CONNECTED WITH THIS JMT SO WE ARE BAITH WITH…
Bilal Mohammad - Ask Imaam25 Jan 2014
What are the consequences if one disobeys his Shaykh/Peer?
I have a question regarding naqsiyabandi because recently i have bayt infornt of a bujurk and he give 6 tajbi to read in morning and evening 100…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2014
Can a Shaykh or Rasulullāh Sallallāhu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam accompany the angel of death when extracting souls and be with his students when the three questions are asked?
I want to ask three questions regarding the removal of the souls and the questions in the grave. 1) Can a sheikh accompany the angel of death to…
Nabeel Valli - Ask Imaam21 Oct 2013
What is Tasawwuf and Tazkiyyah?
I've not been associated with the ulema of deoband for long, before I was a non practicing brelvi. Although Allah swt has given me the thufiq to…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2010
Concept of Shaykh in Islam?
Mufti saheb & all ulama of darul iftaa, may allah grant you all great reward for your services & long life with excellent health so you all can…
- Ask Imaam31 Mar 2009
Explain this saying of Shaykh Albani
asalam mu alaikum can expalin this saying for me please its a saying of sheikh albani in the taleeq of muktasar muslim by imam munziri (when isa as…
Ml. Mohammad Ashhad bin Said - Ask Imaam19 Mar 2009
Shaykh Imran Hossien and his interpretations
assalamualaikum i have watched some videos(jerusalem in the quran,dajjal the antichrist,surah al-kahf and the modern age) of sheikh imran hossein on…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam15 Feb 2009
My question is regarding sufism, i have all the love and respect for the science of tassawuf, but ive been a bit confused, i just want to know why do they whirl and dance and do other unusual things?? is this allowed?
My question is regarding sufism, i have all the love and respect for the science of tassawuf, but ive been a bit confused, i just want to know why…
Ml. Yusuf bin Yaqub - Ask Imaam22 Aug 2008
Hope you are in the best of health InshAllah. I just wanted to ask a question regarding tassawuf- i wish to do bayt with a shaykh- is there anyone you can refer to help me? Also
Hope you are in the best of health InshAllah. I just wanted to ask a question regarding tassawuf- i wish to do bayt with a shaykh- is there anyone…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 May 2007
Does it take you out of the fold of Islaam to think that Allah(swt) doesn't care about you? Or what if you have that "tawakkul" sufis always talk about? Does that constitute kufr?
You know a lot of people say that some women in Jannah will be superior to some men, but what is the proof for this? Also, I'd like to know what you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Jan 2004
Shaykh Taner Ansari says:Adam was in the presence of Allah.They all proved that they didn’t have the adab to be in His presence.Adab means goodmanners.So Allah kicked them all out.That’s whywe’re here
Shaykh Taner Ansari says : MATURE A CTIONS?GOOD ADAB :That is why our actions have to be mature, so that we can stay in the presence of Allah. These…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Apr 2003
You say that Sufis are in the AhlusSunnah wal Jamaat, check out www.theabode.net and www.ias.org/departments/sufimusic and www.universalsufism.com are these the beliefs of AhlusSunnah Wal Jamaat?
You say that it is the fardz duty of those in Muslim countries to fight the USA in jihad in Iraq, what is the duty of Muslims that are in the USA?…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam4 Apr 2003
My question is about Tawassul... http://www.tazkiya.net/Library/Articles/Aqeedah/tawassul.htm Tell me if you agree with the article.
Plz read the following article by Shaykh Nuh Keller. http://www.tazkiya.net/Library/Articles/Aqeedah/tawassul.htm Tell me if you agree with the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Apr 2003
If someone is involved in tasawwuf, is it ok if he does not do the effort of dawah and tabligh?
All these efforts are needed and have to be done simultaneously in order to create a better individual and a more religious society. One who is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
1) Standing and raising slogans (like: long live PEER-E-TAREEKAT, Allah-O-Akbar etc) on arrival of heir of a sufi family 2) Celebrating GIYARAWEEN
1) Standing and raising slogans (like: long live PEER-E-TAREEKAT, Allah-O-Akbar etc) on arrival of heir of a sufi family during Friday prayer. 2)…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Sep 2002
What is fatwa on saying "Ya Shaykh Madad" ? I have seen people saying "Ya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani give me 1000 dollars"
What is fatwa on saying "Ya Shaykh Madad" ? I have seen people saying "Ya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani give me 1000 dollars" "Ya Shaykh Raza Khan…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jul 2002
I have question regarding Question# 6133 The word “Sufism” was known at the time of the Messenger or the Sahaabah or the Taabi’een ?
I have question regarding Question# 6133 The word ?Sufism? was known at the time of the Messenger or the Sahaabah or the Taabi?een ? It arose at the…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2002
What is sufism and what is its position in Islam if any ? Isn't Islam only the belief in and practice of the Holy Quraan and the hadith ?
Islam promotes Tazkiyah - the cleaning or purification of the heart of all forms of spiritual filth that may impede ones spiritual progress and…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001
Shaykh al-Islam al-Sirhindi says in Maktubat (Vol.3, Letter 38): "72 reported groups of bidah should not be called kafir, because they are Ahl al-Qibla". Why you call them (Shi'as) Kafir?
The crime of the Ja'fari Shi'as is not Bid'at, it is Kufr. If it was Bid'at, we would not say they are Kaafirs. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
Ya Shaykh, what if a person is in search of truth and goes astray? I want to learn about Islam, i live in UAE, do you know anyone from UAE who can help me?
Janab Mufti Sahab, in connection to my first question, what i mean to say is, if someone is looking for the truth (Sahih Aqeedah, Ahlus Sunnah,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2001
7 fataawa about Tableegh Jamat, By Shaykh 'Abdul-'Azeez ibn Baaz and others.
As-salamu Alaikum, Mufti Sb. Please check this site, http://fatwa-online.com/index.html they have posted some Fatwa about Tableeg Jamat. Ummah will…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Dec 2000
Assalamu Alikum !It is known that only Ahlus Sunnah will go to Paradise. In this respect, are Sufis also going to Paradise? Why do Sufis allow music?
As salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Dear respected brother in Islam Sufism is an integral part of shariah. It is a way of attaining the…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
Is Shaykh Al Albani a deviant, and why?
Shaykh Naasir-al-Deen al-Albaani was a learned person. Many scholars had scholarly differences with him. It is incorrect to declare Shaykh…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2000
Why is it that people say sufism is wrong and their practices are bid'ah?
Sufism is a process of spiritual upliftment. It is a way of reforming oneself and attaining closeness to Allah Ta'ala. Spiritual upliftment,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2000
What is a Sufi? Is Sufism right?
Sufism is a process of spiritual upliftment. It is a way of reforming oneself and attaining closeness to Allah Ta'ala. Spiritual upliftment,…
- Ask Imaam31 Aug 2000
What do Muslims think about Sufism?
Is sufism a good way to know Allah? Is Sufism good or bad for Muslims? or Is Sufism not a part of the Islam?. I would like that the Imam give to me…
- Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Sufism - Kindly elaborate on the issue of 'Feelings' and what negativeaspects they can have on Sufism.
In Sulook (walking the path of Sufism), a Saalik (person walking the path of Sufism) experiences two feelings: a) Bast, b) Qabz Bast is an Arabic…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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