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Respecting the Mushaf
282 fatawa from 5 South African Darul Iftas on Respecting the Mushaf, part of Quran, Hadith & Dua. 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
Respecting the Mushaf fatawa — page 1 of 8
- 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 Online12 Aug 2026
Disposing of an English copy of the Quraan Majeed with only translation in it
Please clarify for me, with regards to an English copy of the Quraan (translation only, no Arabic) Mufti had replied; 1. There is consensus among…
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 Online25 Jun 2026
Having audio of the Quraan Majeed with its translation on a video reel
Is it permissible to make a short video reel for Islamic dawah purposes in which a Quranic aayah is being recited in audio, while the complete…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online20 Jun 2026
Making dua for one's ustaad after his demise
When I was 15 years old and doing Hifz by my ustaad I used to always say that I wish that he dies. My ustaad has passed away. I did not have a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville6 May 2026
To Whom The Consequence Of Forgetting The Quraan-e-Majeed Applies
To whom does the consequence of forgetting the Quraan-e-Majeed apply?
- 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?
- Mufti Online16 Dec 2025
Reading Quraan from a phone without wudhu
Can you read Quran from your phone without wudhu?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 Dec 2025
Touching the cover of the Quraan without wudhu
Is it permissible to touch the cover of the Quraan without wudhu? Is there a difference if it is attached or not?
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 Online30 Sep 2025
Burying copies of the Quraan Shareef that are partially burnt
In a fire that burnt down the house, some Quraan Shareefs were partially burnt. Some pages are blackened but the whole Quraan Shareef is smelling…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood22 Sep 2025
The Status Of Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Is Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem considered a part of Surah Fatiha? Does it constitute the first Ayah?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - 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 - Ibn Masood12 Sep 2025
Publishers And Translations Of Quraan Sharif
I was gifted a Quraan Sharif with English translation which has been published in Malaysia by Karya Bestari. Please comment on its authenticity.
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood9 Sep 2025
Bismillah At The Beginning Of Surah al-Tawbah
Why does Surah al-Tawbah not commence with Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Mufti Online7 Sep 2025
Touching the translation of the Quraan without wudhu
Is it permissible to touch the Tarjuma (translation) of the Quraan (e.g. Quraan made easy) when one is in need of wudhu or ghusl?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2025
Touching 'sticky note' markers attached to the Quraan Shareef without wudhu
Is it permissible to touch 'sticky note' markers that are attached to the Quraan Shareef?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2025
Touching the blank areas of the pages in the Amma Para without wudhu
Is it permissible to touch the blank areas of the pages in the Amma Para without wudhu?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Sep 2025
Wudhu for one touching a material cover attached to the Quraan Shareef
Does one need to be in the state of wudhu when touching a material cover on the Quraan Shareef?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Aug 2025
Touching a booklet that has Quraanic verses and the translation
In my Quran classes we use a para/juz wise booklet. One side of each page has Arabic and it's word to word Urdu translation while the other side is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Aug 2025
Keeping the Quraan Shareef in one's room in a cupboard
Is it okay to keep ones Quraan Shareef in ones room in a cupboard, that is while being careful to ensure ones feet will not be stretched towards it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood4 Aug 2025
Hifdhul-Quraan Jalsah
Would it be permissible to host a meal and distribute gifts on the occasion of a Hifdh-ul-Qur’aan completion? Also, what would the best manner of…
Mufti Abrar Ahmad Motala - 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 - Azaadville26 Jun 2025
Engaging In Dua Or Recitation Of The Quraan-e-Kareem During The Adhaan
If someone was making Dua before the Athaan started, is it Makrooh to carry on making Dua while the Ataan is going on? Should he stop his Dua at the…
- Ibn Masood26 May 2025
Females Memorizing the Quraan Sharif
I desire to do Hifdh of the Quraan Sharif. I have memorized the 30th Juz along with other Surahs. Is it encouraged for females to do Hifdh?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online11 May 2025
Woman in haidh reading or touching a translation of the Quraan Majeed
We seek Mufti Sab's invaluable guidance on whether a hā'iḍah can read and touch the English (or any language) translation of the Qur'ān, such as…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 May 2025
Showing disrespect to the Quraan Majeed
Is reading and reciting from the mushaf but intentionally making the mushaf najis an act of kufr? Would such a person still receive the reward of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood29 Apr 2025
Reciting Verses from Quraan During Haidh
Is it permissible for a woman to recite the following Aayaah during Haidh, as she recites them daily for Barakah and goodness in life? ومن يتق الله…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville29 Apr 2025
Reciting The Quraan-e-Majeed During Haidh
Is there ever a scenario in which a woman is allowed to recite the Qur’an while experiencing haidh ? I am doing hifz.
- Azaadville23 Nov 2024
The Aayaat After The Recital Of Which Sajdah Tilaawaat Becomes Waajib
Which Aayaat necessitate that Sajdatut Tilaawaah be performed?
- Ibn Masood5 Sep 2024
Completing A Khatm Of Quraan Sharif In English
Will a Quraan Sharif Khatm be completed if 4 paras were recited in the English language, or should those 4 paras be repeated to complete the Khatm?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood27 Aug 2024
Playing Quraan Loudly In Shops
Is it permissible to play Qiraat loudly in a shop while the shop is busy with customers and people are engaged in business talk and worldly talk?…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood27 Aug 2024
Etiquettes Of Tilaawah
With regards to reciting the Qur’aan Shareef, can a woman perhaps read her nightly Surahs (for example, Surah Mulk, Waaqi’ah, or any other Surahs)…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Azaadville20 Aug 2024
Falling Asleep While Listen To A Recording Of Quraan-e-Majeed
If I am laying down can I play a Quran recital and listen? Can the recording continue playing if I fall asleep?
- Ibn Masood16 Aug 2024
Sprinkling Quraan Sharif Water Over The Private Parts
Is it permissible to use oils or water that Quraan has been recited over on one’s private part? Raaqis approve of sprinkling water (on which Quraan…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood14 Aug 2024
Displaying Calligraphy Of Quraanic Aayaat
Kindly advise if it is permissible to hang calligraphy of Quraanic Aayaat on the wall, whether it is painted directly on the wall, or painted on a…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood5 Aug 2024
Teaching Hifdh Online Via Phone App
Would it be permissible to use a phone app (Quraan book app) while testing Quraan SharIf to record students mistakes, or would this be deemed…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Ibn Masood2 Aug 2024
Tilaawat With A Dual Intention
Can a person recite Quraan Sharif with the intention of personal Tilaawat and an intention for a Khatam?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Ibn Masood24 Jul 2024
The Burning of Quraanic Verses
Previously, when we disposed of Islamic calendars or notebooks from the Madrasah, we used to put them in the fireplace and then throw the ash…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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