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Reciting & Listening to the Quran
942 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Reciting & Listening to the Quran, part of Quran, Hadith & Dua. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Reciting & Listening to the Quran fatawa — page 1 of 24
- Ibn Masood2 Sep 2026
Reciting Quraanic Verses In Haidh
Q1) Can a woman read the Dua for unseen help (Surah 65, Ayat 2-3) while in a state of Haidh? Q2) Is there any specific number of times one should…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online20 Aug 2026
Reciting words of durood not established in the Hadith
There is a specific durood from the elders that I have found repeatedly. Yaa rabi salli wa sallim daa e man a ba dan a laa habeebika khairil khalqi…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Jul 2026
Woman's arm being uncovered while reciting the Quraan Majeed
1. Is it permissible for a woman's arm to be uncovered during tilawat of the Quraan. (This is with a physical copy of the Quraan, not from memory)…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood8 Jul 2026
“Hafs” Qiraat
Considering that there are many different dialects for Quraan Shareef, why is “Hafs” most commonly read?
Mufti Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online30 Jun 2026
Touching the screen of a cellphone which has the Quraan Majeed on it
With regards to touching a cellphone which has the Quraan on it without wudhu, is it permissible to touch this cellphone with the Quraan on it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Jun 2026
Reciting Surah Waaqiah in the sunnah salaah after Maghrib
If we make a habit of reciting Surah Waaqiah in the sunnah of Maghrib, would it be against the sunnah practice as our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 May 2026
Reciting Aayat e Karima 125000 times
To recite Aayat e Karima 125000 times, is it necessary to read daily or can we read 2-3 times a week due to busy schedule?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown23 Apr 2026
Burial Procedure & Recitations at the Grave
Assalamu alaykum. Please inform me what is the procedure when a person is being buried and sand is thrown on him, what does the Moulana recite, like…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Azaadville19 Apr 2026
A Masbooq Reciting Durood In The Last Qa’dah Behind The Imaam
If a masbooq recites Durood in the last Qadah due to not knowing the ruling, will his Salah be invalid?
- Amjadi19 Apr 2026
What Is The Ruling On Reciting Or Writing "RadiAllahu Taʿaala Anhu" After The Names Of Non-Sahabah
What is the ruling on reciting or writing “RadiAllahu Taʿaala Anhu” after the names of non-Sahabah, such as Imams and Awliya? Question posed by:…
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Amjadi15 Mar 2026
The Ruling on Completing the Recitation of the Holy Qur'an on the Twenty-Seventh Night of Ramadaan
Is it necessary to complete the recitation of the Qur’an in Taraaweeh on the 27th night of Ramadaan? Question posed by: Brother Ahmad, Durban
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Mufti Online7 Feb 2026
Starting a new khatam of the Quraan Majeed when Ramadhaan commences
If I started a Khatam of Quraan Shareef tilawat before Ramadan, and if I don't complete it before Ramadan starts, can I stop that Khatam and start a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville13 Jan 2026
Sajdah-Tilaawat When Listening To A Recording Of Quraan-Shareef
What is the ruling with regard to listening to an Aayat of Sajdah from a recording?
- Camperdown4 Jan 2026
Reciting the ‘Quls’ Before Sleeping and the Method of Blowing
I would like to enquire about the Sunnah of sleeping i.e. Can you please provide details and how do we blow over the body after reading the quls.…
Azhar Mownah - Amjadi21 Dec 2025
The Rulings of Sajdah Tilaawat For Qur'an Reciters, Students, And Teachers
Under what circumstances does Sajdah Tilaawat (the prostration of Qur’anic recitation) become Waajib (compulsory), upon whom is it binding, and what…
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Mufti Online16 Dec 2025
Delaying the reading of Surah Kahf in one's khatam for Thursday night
If one is reading Quran and comes to Surah Kahf, can you leave it for Thursday and carry on with your khatam? Will it be accepted or you have to…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Dec 2025
Reading Quraan from a phone without wudhu
Can you read Quran from your phone without wudhu?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online22 Nov 2025
Getting people together to recite Aayat-e-Kareemah
What is the ruling on reading Ayatul Kareema 125 000 times so calamity/difficulty is alleviated? Is it permissible to get a few people to assist you…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Nov 2025
Reciting durood and making istighfaar and taubah
I've read in an authentic book that durood can be a means for our ibadah being accepted. Does this mean that durood purifies the good deeds a person…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Nov 2025
Reciting Quraan in a room with images of animate beings
Is it permissible to recite Quraan in a room with images of animate beings?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Oct 2025
Adding Qiraat to adverts on social media
Please advise on adding beautiful qiraat from well known Qurras to adverts shared on social media platforms.
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online23 Oct 2025
A Fabricated Narration regarding the Virtue of Reciting Surah Ikhlaas Eleven Times in the Graveyard
Is the following Hadith authentic or is it a fabrication? It is reported in the Hadith that whoever passes by the graveyard and recites Surah…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Amjadi19 Oct 2025
Reciting Durood Shareef When Smelling Fragrance
What is the ruling on reciting Durood Shareef when smelling fragrance? Question posed by: Hamza Sheikh, Durban
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2025
Hadith on seeing ones abode in Jannah due to reciting 1000 Durood daily
Assalamu Alaikum. Respected Mufti Saheb. I would like to find out about the Hadith that is something to thethe effect that if a person reads 1000…
Ebrahim Ibn Ahmed Dadan - Ask Imaam20 Sep 2025
Which duas should be recited to enhance memory and speech?
I am looking for the duva of memory and speech. I got the below duva from the link(http://www.duas.org/memory.htm), is all duva are correct,can I…
AbdulMannan Nizami - Ibn Masood20 Sep 2025
Reciting صدق الله العظيم
Someone mentioned that we should not say, “Sadaqallahul Adheem” after reciting the Quraan Sharif. Is this correct?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online16 Sep 2025
Listening to the Quraan Shareef while driving
Is it fine to listen to Quraan while driving?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Sep 2025
Incident in Fazaail-e-Durood of woman being cured through reciting durood
Someone told me to inquire about the incident mentioned in Fazail-e-Durood (story#46) and also ask for its detailed explanation. Can anyone see Nabi…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Sep 2025
Forgetting to make sajdah tilaawat in salaah
What is the ruling regarding one who recites an aayah of Sajdah during Salaah and forgets to make the Sajdah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2025
How many khatams of Quraan should a Hafiz complete in a year?
How many khatams of Quraan should a Hafiz complete in a year?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online26 Aug 2025
Frequently reciting "Bismillah"
As in a Hadith it is recommended to "start" any task with "Bismillah". So I want to ask if one says "Bismillah" frequently not only in the start of…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online26 Aug 2025
Imaam going into ruku after reciting a sajdah aayat
A few days ago, our imam recited Surah Alaq in the second rakah of Isha salaah. When he recited the aayah of sajdah, he did not perform the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online16 Aug 2025
Reciting the Quls in the state of haidh for protection
Is it permissible to read the Quls and blow on oneself and on one's children while in the state of haidh or nifaas?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam12 Aug 2025
Which duas and surahs should one recite during pregnancy?
Please can you guide me as to what to read: 1. What Surahs, Duas, adhkaar should a woman engage in throughout her pregnancy. 1st, 2nd and 3rd…
Sohail ibn Arif - Mufti Online12 Aug 2025
Using sound effects for the qiraat of salaah
Is it permissible to use sound effects like echo for the qiraat of salaah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam11 Aug 2025
Pausing one’s recitation of the Quran to reply to the Adhan
What is the ruling of reciting Quran in the masjid while adhan is be called?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online2 Aug 2025
Telling a non-Muslim affected with jinn to listen to Manzil at night
Is it permissible to tell a non Muslim affected with jinn to listen to Manzil at night as long as they have a bath?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online21 Jul 2025
Importance of correcting tajweed whilst testing someone their dhor
What is the importance of correcting of tajweed whilst testing someone their dhor?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online14 Jul 2025
Reciting the dua of a Hadith in an individual form or a congregational form
If a dua recommended in the Hadith for a particular purpose is said in a congregational form (نا), should the individual reciting it change it and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online13 Jul 2025
Listening to the Quraan Shareef while working
Can I listen to Quraan while working, and while listening to the Quraan, can I make Zikr?
Mufti Zakaria Makada
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