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Jumu‘ah
395 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Jumu‘ah, part of Salah & Masjid. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Jumu‘ah fatawa — page 1 of 10
- Mufti Online23 Sep 2026
Allowing a person who is not a haafidh or aalim to give the jumuah khutbah
If s person is not a Haafidh or Aalim, can he read the jummah khutbah (he done alot of juz and can read Arabic).
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Sep 2026
Delaying the four sunnah before jumuah while in the haramain
My family and I will be going for Umrah this month. My question is around the 4 sunnah of Jummah. We know that the azaan is given before zawaal and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Sep 2026
Performing two rakaat zuhr as a musaafir on a Friday
If a person is traveling and not attending the jumuah, should he read 4 rakats zuhr or 2?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Jul 2026
Having a sunnah ghusal for jumuah when the azaan goes for the jumuah salaah
I heard that when the Azaan goes for Jumuah Salaah, then it is not permissible to do anything but proceed for jumuah or make wudhu or fardh ghusl.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Camperdown3 Jul 2026
Where Should the Second Adhan of Jumu’ah Adhan Be Given?
Can muaddhin do second azan for jumua at place behind imams musala instead of front mimbar?
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Mufti Online30 Jun 2026
Having bayaans before the jumuah khutbah and on auspicious nights
Is it correct to have a bayaan on the day of Jumuah before the khutbah and salaah as is common without considering it to be Sunnah or Mustahab? Is…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville13 May 2026
The Lecture Before The Jumuah Khutbah
I would like to enquire if there is any narration established showing that some sought of Bayaan or lecture took place before the main Khutba of…
- Mufti Online5 May 2026
Imaam pausing in the middle of the khutbah to make an announcement
During the Jumu'ah Khutbah (the second Khutbah) the Imaam stopped in the middle of the Khutbah and made an announcement saying "whilst the Khutbah…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood1 May 2026
Using A Phone To Deliver A Khutbah
We have noticed a trend where some people read the Jumu’ah or Eid Khutbah from a phone, or refer to it when delivering a Bayaan. Is it acceptable to…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Mufti Online7 Feb 2026
Imaam standing on the Mimbar after the khutbah and making an announcement for straightening the saffs
1. After the Khutbah on Jumu'ah, can the Imaam continue standing on the Mimbar to see that the Masjid is being filled and there are no spaces? 2.…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Feb 2026
Reciting Surah Kahf and Durood on Fridays from the Mimbar
Is the new practice of reading Surah Kahf and durood on Fridays from the Mimbar, via the mic, acceptable? I find it very disturbing for the musalees…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online27 Nov 2025
Replying to the iqaamah of Jummah Salaah after the Khutbah
Can a person reply to the Iqamah of Jummah Salaah after the Khutbah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood18 Nov 2025
Females Reading Jumu’ah In Haram Sharif
Are females permitted to perform Jumu’ah Salaah behind the Imaam of Haram Sharif?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood12 Nov 2025
Musaafir Leading The Jumu’ah Salaah
Many a time, we have Ulama as guests on a Friday. Sometimes they deliver the Jumu’ah Bayaan and the Khutbah, as well as leading the Salaah after…
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Ibn Masood30 Oct 2025
Reading The Khutbah From A Kitaab
Is the Imaam permitted to drink water while delivering the Khutbah, and can the Imaam deliver the Khutbah while reading from a Kitaab or paper?
Mufti Muhammad Isa Ali - Ibn Masood1 Oct 2025
Sunnah Method Of Jumu’ah Proceedings
What is the Sunnah method of the Jumuʿah Salaah? In South Africa, traditionally, the lecture is given first, followed by the Khutbah. This is…
Mufti Umar Farooq Rangila - Mufti Online20 Sep 2025
Performing the 4 rakaats sunnah before Jumuah Salaah in the Haramain Shareefain
In Haramain Shareefain, the first azaan for jummah is given long before zawaal. The second azaan is given when the time of salaah enters and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Azaadville30 Aug 2025
Saying Durood During The Jumuah Khutbah
When the Ayat is read out during the khutbah (Send durood and salam on nabi Sallalllahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) then what should one do? Should one recite…
- Azaadville30 Aug 2025
Saying Ameen During The Jumuah Khutbah
The general public should not speak during the khutbah and according to my understanding (correct me if I am wrong) they should not say durood nor…
- Ibn Masood22 Jul 2025
Jumu’ah Salaah at University
I understand that general permission and access to the Jumu’ah Salaah venue is a prerequisite for Jumu’ah Salaah to be valid in that area. Based on…
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville20 Jul 2025
A Second Jumuah Jamaat (Congregation) In A Masjid
Many Masajid have a second Jummah Salah at a later time to accommodate some people with the rationale being that they are unable to readily obtain…
- Ask Imaam17 Jun 2025
Passengers performing Jumu'ah on the Ship while it is docked at the Harbour
The holiday cruise ship will be comprising of Muslim passengers only, hence salah facilities will be provided. The ship will require the passengers…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Mufti Online19 May 2025
Missing Jumuah Salaah
If a male misses 3 jumuahs through work purposes but he had clarified it with his boss but had no one else to put in his place, what should he do…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood30 Apr 2025
Raising the Hands in Dua During the Khutbah
What is the verdict of a person who raises his hands while the Imaam is making Dua in the Khutbah?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood30 Apr 2025
Fixing the Gaze While Delivering the Khutbah
What is the verdict of the Imaam who, while delivering the Khutbah, looks around towards the right or left?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Azaadville31 Jan 2025
A Second Jumuah Jamaat To Accommodate Students
We have approximately 5-7 boys who attend schools and are unable to read Jummah on time. We are thus making an effort to ensure that these boys do…
- Mufti Online7 Jan 2025
Saying Jummuah Mubarak
Is it permissible to say Jummuah Mubarak as some say it is a biddah as there is no correlation or narration of it in the time of the the prophet…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Dec 2024
Keeping nafl fasts on Fridays
Is it permissible to do voluntary fast on Fridays in addition to the Mondays and Thursdays?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Nov 2024
Minimum number of people for Jumuah Salaah to be valid
The masjid in our area is fairly new. We have, for Jumu'ah, about just over a dozen musallis. It is a mixed congregation of Shaafi and Hanafi. Our…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Amjadi30 Aug 2024
THE RULINGS REGARDING JUMUAH KHUTBAH
Mufti Sahab Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barkatuhu,. I just wanted to ask one question for Jumuah Salaah, the Khutbah that is given in Jumuah…
Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Jamiat KZN28 Aug 2024
Can the Jumuah Khutbah be delivered in English?
Could you please advise whether it is appropriate to deliver the Friday khutbah in English or a combination of English and Arabic, given that our…
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui - Mufti Online18 Aug 2024
Performing the four sunnats of Jumuah, Zuhr and Asr in batches of two rakaats
May the four Sunnats of Jumuah, Zuhr, and Asr be performed in batches of two rakaats?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood23 Jul 2024
Females Performing Jumuah Salaah
Is it permissible for a woman to read Jumu’ah Salah with Jama’ah? If not, please explain why it would not be permissible?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Camperdown15 Jul 2024
Can Jumu’ah Be Performed At This School?
As salaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhu It has been our policy, since inception, at our school, that learners be dismissed at 11H50 on…
Arib Raza - Mufti Online4 Jul 2024
Replying to the second azaan before the jumuah khutbah
Should one reply to the second azaan before the jumuah khutbah?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood30 Jun 2024
Performing Fajr Salaah at the Eid Gah
The distance from the Eid Gah to the closest Masjid is 700m by road. On Eid day, Fajr Jamaat is performed at the Eid Gah grounds. Is it permissible…
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Azaadville6 May 2024
When To Perform The Sunnah Salaah Before The Fardh Of Jumuah In The Haram
In Makkah we notice that the Azaan for Jummah salaat is given before the time of Zawaal sets in. How should I read my Sunnat Salaat before the Farz…
- Camperdown28 Mar 2024
Coming late for Jumu’ah Salaah
Assalamu alaikum What should be done if a person missed the Arabic khutbah as a result of coming late for jummah and only prayed two rakaats?
Mohammad Peer - Ibn Masood2 Mar 2024
Where should Muazzin stand for second Adhaan on Jumuah
Where should the Muazzin stand when giving the second Adhaan for Jumuah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood8 Feb 2024
Jumu’ah Salaah in schools
Is it permissible to perform Jumu’ah Salaah on a school premises during school hours, considering that generally access to the school is limited…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
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