Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Salaam & Greetings
95 fatawa from 5 South African Darul Iftas on Salaam & Greetings, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Salaam & Greetings fatawa — page 3 of 3
- Ask Imaam1 Nov 2002
Unsuccessfullness in life, Use of Perfume, About Salaam, Use of Stones
1) I am unsuccessfull in everything I do beacause of which my financial conditionIs is in bad shape to overcome this unsuccessfullness can you…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Oct 2002
I noticed that many people seek a short cut these days. When greeting, instead of saying "Assalamualaikum" they just say "Salam" ...is this permissible?
When greeting , instead of saying "Assalamualaikum" they just say "Salam" ... is this permissible? Also in sms's and when chatting on the net, many…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Sep 2002
Salaams, Can you help me find the meanings to the names Sanaida and Saiqua , both are female names and from where/which country they originated.. thanks
We are unable to locate the meanings of the enquired names. We advise that names having good meanings with Islamic connotations and names of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
For aqeeqah,can 2 bulls be sacrificed? The bulls' age is 8 months(each).Is the age a factor? Wassalaam..
Whatever animals are permissible to slaughter for Qurbaani is also permissible for Aqeeqah. For a bull to be slaughtered, it has to be 2 years old.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Apr 2002
Assalaamu alaykum. Could you please tell me what the meaning of the name "Muhammed Shivaan" is?
We are unable to locate any entry into the 'Shivaan'. The closest entry to the word is 'Sheewan' which means sad and depression. and Allah Ta'ala…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Mar 2002
salaamou alaykoum, alhamdoulilah, i'm 20 years old and i've been involved in the work of da'wa. however, my situation since then is the following, see details...
it's very hard to explain but i will do my best: every time we are in khourouj, or in djawla, or even the simple fact of me going to the masjid, i…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam20 Feb 2002
Assalaam-mu-alaikum Mufti Saheb,What would be the most advisable method in which a person would approach depression?
Assalaam-mu-alaikum Mufti Saheb, What would be the most advisable method in which a person would approach depression, be it from loss or lack of an…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2002
Salaam Mufti Saab, I am seem to be slipping away from my deen
I am seem to be slipping away from my deen even in Ramadan. I mean that I sometimes seem to doubt the power of Allah S.W.T.A, Astaghfirullah I know…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Jan 2002
Salaams, What is the Islamic ruling with regards to 2 sisters being married to the same man at the same time??Are we even allowed to socialise with them?what do we do if they refuse to change?
Molana, I am closely related to 2 sisters who are openly living with the same man & both claim that they are not living a haraam life because they…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Assalaamu Alaykum Respected Mufti Saheb Is having a picture of the kaba ,allowed (since it does have people in it). Jazakallah Khair. may Allah reward you for your good work.
If the picture is big wherein the head and eyes of people are visible, then it is not permissible. If the picture is small wherein head and eyes are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Oct 2001
Salaam Respected Mufti! I can not focus. My mind wanders endlessly....
My mind wanders constantly. I am always thinking about the opposite gender. How do I stop. Is their a dua I can recite everyday. I need to cleanse…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001
Mufti Saheb, what do I do if I make salaam to a person in my family & never get a reply. I have always learnt as a Muslima that I should always make salaam to my brothers & sisters in Islam.
A sister in law of my husband. (we live in the same home). is very moody by nature & does not reply to my greetings. For a week now she has stopped…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam16 May 2001
Can we greet with salaam while picking up the telephone?
Respected Mufti Sahab, Can we greet with Salaam while picking up the telephone? what if the caller is non-muslim? If we unknowingly greet with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam4 May 2001
Are men allow to give salaam to women and vice versa?
If yes should the man or the woman give it first? and to which extand are we allowed to dicuss with a stanger of the opposite sex? i.e. how are you...
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2001
Is it permissable for sisters to greet sisters with kisses on the cheeks and a hug? I heard that this is not permissable or recommended.
Respected Brother-in-Islam Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu It is permissible for females to greet one another with hugs and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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