Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Politics & Government
78 fatawa from 3 South African Darul Iftas on Politics & Government, part of Social, Media & Ethics. 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.
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Politics & Government fatawa — page 2 of 2
- Ask Imaam27 Feb 2013
Is it permissible to view ladies on the internet to select clothing designs?
i want to ask that if husband likes western clothes and he wants that his wife also wear this type of clothes. just only for his wife not for na…
Mahmood Patel - Mufti Online29 Nov 2012
Deceiving in order to receive more money from a government fund
I live in Holland. A friend of us is cheating the social security with his mariagal status. The point is that a married couple will get about 1200…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam26 Oct 2011
Is it a requirement to live with in-laws?
Is it a requirement to live with in-laws? My husband and I are from different cultures, we are being confronted with the possibility of his sister…
Mawlana Mohammed Patel - Ask Imaam1 Mar 2010
I've been married for just over a year now and living with my in-laws as my husband doesn't want to leave them. So i have been trying to adjust in the family, everything is ....
I've been married for just over a year now and living with my in-laws as my husband doesn't want to leave them. So i have been trying to adjust in…
Social Dept - Ask Imaam26 Aug 2009
One of my Pakistani friend is saying that Indian Muslims are not true Muslims as they not migrated to Pakistan and accepted Hindu Leadership. Is this thinking true? I am not agree to this as we have full freedom to follow our Islam.
One of my Pakistani friend is saying that Indian Muslims are not true Muslims as they not migrated to Pakistan and accepted Hindu Leadership. Is…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam29 Jul 2009
1) I am asking this question on behalf of my friend. Its regarding the matter of zina. He is a muslim and had a muslim girlfirend.... 2) I stay with my brother and sister in law. if they do not pray and not do things according to sharia is it ok to tell my parents about their behaviuor and ask them(my parents) to
1) I am asking this question on behalf of my friend. Its regarding the matter of zina. He is a muslim and had a muslim girlfirend. They used to have…
Ml. Abrar Mirza - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2009
We have an electric bat(Something similar to tennis bat), If We hit it with flyes and insects, it will immedialy die by electric shock or by burning, Will it be allowed in islam to kill...
We have an electric bat(Something similar to tennis bat), If We hit it with flyes and insects, it will immedialy die by electric shock or by…
- Ask Imaam4 Feb 2009
What should a common muslim should do what in the condition if he finds two different fatwas regarding one subject. e. g. regarding alcohol in perfumes, or regarding electronic pictures (such as on mobile phones) etc.
What should a common muslim should do what in the condition if he finds two different fatwas regarding one subject. e. g. regarding alcohol in…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Aug 2007
I wish to know what are the duties of a wife towards her inlaws, specially her mother in law?
I wish to know what are the duties of a wife towards her inlaws, specially her mother in law?
Ml. Abdulla Fakee - Ask Imaam13 Mar 2007
My annoying sister in law
Salam i dont get along with my sis in law so i came up to the conclusion dat she is my gair muhram so i got a better reason not to talk to her so…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Nov 2006
I want to select my new born boy name Muhammad Ramiz
I want to select my new born boy name Muhammad Ramiz is it ok
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Oct 2006
I am seeking peace. My husband are two brothers only and my one and only aunt(my mother's sister ) is my sister-in-law. She has been married for 20 years but have no kids
I am seeking peace. My husband are two brothers only and my one and only aunt(my mother's sister ) is my sister-in-law. She has been married for 20…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Mar 2006
my mother and father in law and husband keep playing tricks and constantly doing black magic on me. My in-laws want to take control all the time
I got married last year my mother and father in law and husband keep playing tricks and constantly doing black magic on me. My in-laws want to take…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam26 Nov 2005
Is it permissable for a girl to study an alima course via the internet&phone if her bro-in-law teaches her as she cannot leave home to study?
Is it permissable for a girl to study an alima course via the internet&phone if her bro-in-law teaches her as she cannot leave home to study? My…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2004
Aqeeqa for a boy,can my parents distribute one sheep and my in laws distribute another on different days ie 7th day and 28th day. this is so both can invite family for its celebration
This arrangement is permissible. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Ml. Imraan Vawda FATWA DEPT.
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam14 Apr 2004
What is the law about tweezing nose hairs? (in nostril and on nose)Should we shave scrotum hair and penis shaft?
It is permissible to use a tweezer to remove facial hair. All the hair within the nostril should not be removed as it is there for our protection,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Mar 2004
What do I do with my in-laws? My sister in law has married a kufr. My mother in law initially scolded her daughter for marrying an american man but said nothing about the fact that he is not a muslim.
My sister in law has married a kufr. My mother in law initially scolded her daughter for marrying an american man but said nothing about the fact…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2004
Is Jihad Fardh on every single (Male) Muslim in UK (considering the fact that the majority of the Muslims don't even perform their 5 times daily salaah - an immediate Fardh ???
1. Is Jihad Fardh on every single (Male) Muslim in UK (considering the fact that the majority of the Muslims don't even perform their 5 times daily…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Sep 2003
Is it backbiting when journalists report honestly on the sins(crimes) of politicians ? Considering that they are fighting evil by exposing it to the voting populace.
I have stopped reading news for it seems to be a distraction and constantly focusses on evil. However, there are journalists who have accepted Islam…
Sister Fadila - Ask Imaam17 Sep 2003
We believe we are under the influence of magic by my husbands sister in law. However we have no evidence only suspicion. His sister in law is barren for 18 years...
My husband and I have a 5 year son. We have been trying to conceive another child for about 4 years. They have found no problem with either of us. I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 May 2003
If ones spouse is cold and causes disagreements amongst his own and his in-law family,what can be done by the wife?
The spouse is a very hard and cold person who is not on speaking terms with various people. He also is very unloving to his wife. His parents in-law…
2SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam24 May 2003
it's impermissble to trim beard below one fist - what is the opinion about those who want to pursue careers e.g. Law, Accounts, Doctors where it is required to dress professionally & clean shave
I realize that it's impermissble to trim the beard below one fist and I also know that Islam does not prohibit, in fact encourages Muslims to go…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Apr 2003
My friend told me that if there is a islamic battle and after winning that battle if muslims capturesome women they are free to do whatever they want to do with them...
then they are free to do whatever they want to do with them. i.e have sex without marriage or marry them or kill them or free them or do what ever…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
I have heard that musical instruments are only allowed to be used in jihad music. is this true could you prove with hadith and quran.
Because it gets you excited for jihad. Music is haram but it is only permissible to use musical instruments with jihad music. is this true.the only…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2003
My father in law drinks wine. Alot of it sometimes. He invites other Muslim friends over and they all drink together. How can we stop him...?
My father in law drinks wine. Alot of it sometimes. He invites other Muslim friends over and they all drink together (Astaqfur?Allah). My husband,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Dec 2002
dream - was walking with sister-in-law, decided to ask this relative about what would happen to both of them in the Akhirah. The relative replied that both of them were destined for Hell
Recently a friend of mine had a dream after which she has become extremely worried that she may be destined to Hell. Can you please give some much…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
What is the law of wearing ones pants or any garment below a mans ankles. I have discovered it is a great sin . Can you please elaborate
It is narrated from Hadhrat Abu Zarr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, ?Three groups of people Allah will not talk…
- Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
Problems with the mental state of a family member. My father-in-law is living with us. He has terrible habits...talks on the phone when there is nobody on the other side. What can we do?
My father-in-law is living with us. He had nobody to care for him, as he divorced my mother-in-law many years ago. My wife cared for him until we…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam20 Aug 2002
I am sometimes servely affected by talk and conversations when in the company of my in-laws. My real problem is that usually I start having ill-feelings towards them
Please assist with a dilemma I am facing with regards to my in-laws. I am sometimes servely affected by talk and conversations when in the company…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2002
Who should we curse more for the genocide in Gujrat, the fascist Hindus who are the enemies of Islam, or the Muslim governments, for not even opening their mouths, FORGET doing something about it.
It is clear that the Hindus are oppressing the Muslims and the Muslim governments are negligent in coming to the defense of the Muslims, but there…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jun 2002
Is it permissible to attend law school in the west?
Salam Walaikum, I am in the process of applying to law school in Canada and I am unsure as to wheather it is halal or haram to study law other than…
Justice Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani - Ask Imaam30 May 2002
Are the following mahram: Mother’s sister or father’s sister, Step mother’s sister and step father’s sister, Sister’s mother in law.
Dear Mifti Saheb. As-salamualaikum. Are the following people mahram or ghayr mahram : 1) Mother?s sister or father?s sister. 2) Step mother?s sister…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Aug 2001
What are the rights of in-laws?
While the religion of Islam propagates the loyalty of the wife to the husband, it also greatly emphasizes on the rights of the wives. The Qur'an and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Jun 2001
Could you interpret this dream my mother-in-law has had a few times?
She is lying down and trying to get up. Every time she tries Shaytaan stops her. Her husband is there and trying to help her but Shaytaan pokes his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Mar 2001
Why do Muslims sit and eat and drink water? Is it Shariah Law, and is it it any Hadiths?
Hadhrat Anas ibn Maalik (Radhiallaahu Anhu) is reported to have said that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has prohibited one from standing…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
People are suffering. How can we (with Allah (swt)'s help) protect Afghanistan from "meddling neighbors"?
Asalaamu alaikum. In reference to a question answered regarding Jihaad in the Middle East compared to Afghanistan, you stated that the Taliban…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Nov 2000
At what age can the baby be claimed from the gril according to the USA laws(State of Nebraska)Can you recommend me a good islamic lawyer who I can contact?
A moslem boy got involved with a christian girl in America. The girl became pregnant. He was living in her flat for more than a year. She is a…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
Is our parent in law our mahram? I have come across quoting a hadith that father in law is death.
We have come across a Hadith, 'Brother-in-law is death.' The father-in-law is a Mahram. However, if there is a fear of illicit relationship between…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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