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Islamic Books & Knowledge
124 fatawa from 6 South African Darul Iftas on Islamic Books & Knowledge, part of Quran, Hadith & Dua. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Islamic Books & Knowledge fatawa — page 3 of 4
- Ask Imaam26 Jul 2011
What is the ruling on touching TRANSLATION ONLY (no Arabic) Qur'aan without Wudhu? How about other books?
Q1) What is the ruling on touching TRANSLATION ONLY (no Arabic) Qur'aan without Wudhu? Q2) What is the ruling on touching Tafseer& books of Fiqh…
Mufti Faizal Riza - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2011
I read in a book that the Quran is penultimate word of Allah (overriding hadith)?
I am a Muslim, a professional consultant and a businessman, and widely traveled. I have performed my Hajj, read the Quran while I was there and…
Ml. Sohail Bengali - Ask Imaam17 Aug 2010
1) I work in office, Can i read the Holy Quran with purity but without wadhu and without touching the holy book example : reading Quran on monitor (computer)...2) For a lady if the mensturation is not over after seven days (i.e. it continues 10 to 15 days with mideium or very light flow) Can she continue fasting and praying salah. Kindly let her know , she wants to pray,read quran and fast in this holy month of ramadan as much as we can which Allah (SWT) has gifted us this year. Please help us..please advice.
Assalaam Alaikum, I have two questions to ask:- 1) I work in office, Can i read the Holy Quran with purity but without wadhu and without touching…
Ml. Abduz Zaman - Ask Imaam2 Jul 2009
can you please tell me if this hadith is found in any of the hadith books. Rasulullah (saw) said to hazrat Ali (ra): oh ali: 1) give 4000 dinar in sadaqa daily, 2) read a whole quran..
can you please tell me if this hadith is found in any of the hadith books. Rasulullah (saw) said to hazrat Ali (ra): oh ali: 1) give 4000 dinar in…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam17 Mar 2009
1) Can you please tell me if a Muslim can use the slimming aid pill Alli (Orlistat)? ..2) Can you please reccommend me a book (in English) that I can use to learn Namaz and Dua's so that I can go back into Allah's grace?
1) Can you please tell me if a Muslim can use the slimming aid pill Alli (Orlistat)? I understand the capsules contain gelatine, but would I be able…
Ml. Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2009
I would like to know your stand on Fazail-e-amal which is being read in Many masjid by People belonging to the tableegh jamaat. I belive you are aware of errors inside the book regards to weak hadeeths & also interpreation of dreams attributed to Prophet saws...
As salam alai kum wr wb , I would like to know your stand on Fazail-e-amal which is being read in Many masjid by People belonging to the tableegh…
Ml. Ishaq E. Moosa - Ask Imaam12 Feb 2009
I would like to know where there is an aiyat in the Quraan or if you would have some knowledge about the issue of the changing global life expectancy and its relation to marriage.
I would like to know where there is an aiyat in the Quraan or if you would have some knowledge about the issue of the changing global life…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam17 Jul 2006
Can you please let us know a list of some good books (english) that teach correct Makharij / Rules of Tajweed / Nazirah Qur'an for kids
Can you please let us know a list of some good books (english) that teach correct Makharij / Rules of Tajweed / Nazirah Qur'an for kids between…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jun 2006
What is your opinion of the books Milestones and in the shade of the quran by shaheed Sayid Qutb
1. What is your opinion of the books Milestones and in the shade of the quran by shaheed Sayid Qutb. 2. According to you what could be the reasons…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 Mar 2006
one of my non muslim friend saying that .bible and Quran are both the books of God.why Quran is not changed and bible is changed
one of my non muslim friend saying that .bible and Quran are both the books of God.why Quran is not changed and bible is changed ..And he's telling…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Feb 2006
I wanted to know which is the correct way to dispose newspapers and books contaning surah and dua in Arabic?
I wanted to know which is the correct way to dispose newspapers and books contaning surah and dua in Arabic?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2005
Muslims have been permitted to mary a noble woman of "people of the book", in the same sura, Muslims are prohibited from making friends with "ansaar and yahood
In Sura al M'aida, Muslims have been permitted to mary a noble woman of "people of the book" But in the same sura, Muslims are prohibited from…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2004
Please give authentic hadith/quran verse that state that our book of deeds and other claims such as what fortunes and mishaps are open/cloosed on Shabe Bharat.
I read pamflets in various mosques regarding shabe bharat. Its states that various things occur on this night such as our book of deeds open for the…
Ml. Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abassommar - Ask Imaam23 Feb 2004
Please interpret this dream. I recently performed an istikhara and saw a dream in which I had sat down to read the Quran and someone kept on putting a pink rose, as a bookmark, at a certain surah.
I recently performed an istikhara and saw a dream in which I had sat down to read the Quran and someone kept on putting a pink rose, as a bookmark,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2003
amar bil maa'roof wanahaya anilmunkar - How many times is it mentioned in the Quran?
Could you please tell me how many time in Quran Allah (subhanahu wataa'la) commandet for ' amar bil maa'roof wanahaya anilmunkar'
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2003
What are the books/works of the 4 imams, and other books about the madhahib...I'm interested in learning about the 4 different madhahib, and learn the views of the imams' on fiqh issues
I'm interested in learning about the 4 different madhahib, and learn the views of the imams' on fiqh issues so that, inshaAllah, I can eventually…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2003
I have the Qur'an and books on Islam placed in a certain room of our house. In SAME room, we also keep clothes...Is it disrespectful?
I have the Holy Qur'an and books on Islam placed in a certain room (a fairly large room) of our house. In the SAME room, we also keep clothes,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Feb 2003
The Quran is the book that God calls COMPLETE, PERFECT and FULLY DETAILED. so why do muslims these days follow all these other hadiths?
The Quran is the book that God calls COMPLETE, PERFECT and FULLY DETAILED. Prophet Muhammed (phuh) only followed the Quran, so why do muslims these…
for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Jan 2003
Can I store quraans/kitaabs in a cupboard that shares a common wall with a toilet/bathroom?
The cupboard wall and the toilet wall are common , i.e the toilet is on the other side of the cupboard.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2003
Torn ,extra Quraan/Kitaabs what can be done with themA friend told me burn them which I think is a sin.Can we bury it in own yard Also hair from combs.Advise...
It is preferable for Islamic literature to be buried. This is a more dignified manner of disposing the literature. Similarly, it is Mustahabb…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2003
1.What does the word An Naas (the final surah of Qura’an) mean someone said it has 52 meanings is this true. And does Nabi mean the one with knowledge of the unknown.
1. The meaning of An-naas is people. We are not aware of the other 51 meanings of An-naas, even after consulting Arabic dictionaries. 2. The root…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
no.4979.Are the remedies, which are mentioned in the above book, based on the experience of Maulana Ashraf Saheb, or do they have daleel to back them up from Qur'an and Ahadith
Sir, i have read your standard reply on the book "Remedies from the Holy Qur'an". I have a few straight forward questions, which i hope you answer.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Oct 2002
idea of making Talqeed - choice between following: 1)ruling passed by the Imam, 2) A ruling passed by a person with Islamic knowledge (based on stronger Shariah evidence)
I was having a discussion with my brother about making Talqeed of one Imam only. He agrees to the idea of making Talqeed of only one Imam in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Oct 2002
The number of Hoors (70 or more) in Jannah for a Shaheed or a Jannathi is fixed by which hadeeth, and in which book.
The mention of 70 or more Hoors for the Shaheed is reported by several Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum), of them are: 1. Sayyiduna Miqdaad ibn…
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2002
Regarding reading the quraan from a hand held device called "The Holy Quraan Digital Book"?
This device is made by Harf Information Technologies and it displays the quraan in arabic on the display screen, it also features the recitation of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
Is there anything in the Quran which says people of the book are not allowed to enter Jannah?
I am aware that ultimately it is Allah's decision, but I was wondering if the Quraan provided a straightforward answer to this issue. Reading the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 May 2002
I would like to know if the Hanafi Fiqh book "Hedaya" is a good resourcw?
The Hanafi Fiqh book, Hidaaya, is widely accepted by Hanafi scholars and jurists around the world. The author's name is Ali Abul Hasan, Burhanuddeen…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2002
Please comment on the source, validity, and authors of the following books:Reliance of the Traveller Behishti Zevar Are these based on the Hanafi school of thought?
The Reliance of the Traveller is a translation of 'Umdat as-Salik by Ibn Naqib, a student of Imam Taqiyy ad-Din as-Subki. It presents the mu'tamad…
Shaykh Taha Karaan - Ask Imaam2 May 2002
is there any hadeeth or holy book that says a person can b forgiven by repenting 2 Allah only if he curses any1 in private?
I still want 2 know
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
Is it permissible for a non muslim woman to read the Holy Quran in bed while lying down (for the sake of gaining knowledge of Islam)?
There are two aspects to your query: a) Recitation of the noble Qur'aan, b) In the context of a non-Muslim. The Qur'aan and Ahaadith are replete…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Apr 2002
Please provide the history behind the book, Manzil, as to how it came into existence and the criteria used to select the Qur’aanic verses therein.
INTRODUCTION 'All praise be to Allah and peace and blessings be upon His messenger'. The aayaat (verses) of the Qur'aan compiled hereunder are…
- Ask Imaam26 Jan 2002
Some Islamic book stores sells the Holy Quran in 30 booklets, where each booklet consists of one Juz. Does a person need wudu when you only touch or keep or just reciting out of one of these booklets.
Another question: For a woman that studies Hafiz, can she hold one of these booklets when she has her Ghuid. If not, what do you suggest for a woman…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2002
Assalam O Allaecum Could it is possible that one gain so knowledge of Quran and hadithes that he becomes fifth Imam
Is there any indication in Quran and hadith that there could be only four imam. Why after four imams no imam comes. Also what is the difference…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2001
seeking info on increasing (how to) knowledge.
as salama 3laykum warahmatulahi wabarakatu Dear Brother: I am currently in a university in Canada and have suddenly been overwhelmed with the need…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2001
Can you please tell me where I can obtain this book (Hifzul Imam) so I can clear up this issue once and for all. Jazakhallah Khair
Assalamu Aleikum..With reference to Fatwa 3195 I recently printed out the fatwa and distributed it at a brewlvi mosque. However the people said that…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Asalamuilikum. I am learning Hanafi mathaahib. Please tell me good books to study the Hanafi Law. I live in US and I am 18 years old. I want to learn as much as I can, I learn best from books.
I understand that I should choose one school of thought so I chose Abu Hanifah. I would appreciate it if you would tell me about books that give…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
Books on Quran and Hadiths?
I want to know some good and authentic books in English and Urdu on the following topics and subjects :- 1. Quran - Translation and Tafseer 2. Sihah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Mar 2001
Can you tell me where I can get both volumes of the book 'Faslul Khitaab' of al-Tabrasi? Some anti-Shi'ah individuals have a tendency of only giving the volume of the Shi'i Hadith only.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu We do not know where the book is available from. and Allah Ta'ala Knows…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jan 2001
How do I dispose of papers with ayats from the Quraan on them? These are mis-prints of some papers I was printing and also some books in very bad condition which are almost unreadable.
Papers with AYAATS of the Quran, Ahadith or the name of Allah should disposed of respectfully by burning them. And Allah Ta'ala knows best Mufti E.…
Mufti E. Desai - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2000
I've heard that people practice black magic via reading the Quran backwards, can a holy book be used for such evil?
I really dont believe this can be the case? As the quran is so holy but someone told me that this is how the evil practice magic by reading the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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