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Islamic Solution to Riba

14 Feb 2013 08:14:27
South Africa

Marriage and Divorce
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

I have fallen deep in the trap of Riba. I have bought 5 properties including the property i live in on an interest home loan installment. It is really troubling my conscious. At the time i bought the properties i thought that only the person charging intere…

text to his wife - i divorce you - wrote it 3 times. Does this count as a divorce?

03 Feb 2013 07:39:35
United States of America

Marriage and Divorce
Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai

My brother texted his wife that ( I divorce you). He wrote it 3 times. Does this count as a divorce? They both regret it and want to get back together. What is the ruling of 3 divorces in islam?

CCTB (Canada Child Tax Benefit) and UCCB (Universal Canada Child Benefit)

19 Jan 2013 08:12:35
Canada

Business and Finance
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

In Canada CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) issues cheque of UCCB & CCTB to child’s mother. In our case father (me) is taking care of all family expenses. How should I treat with UCCB and CCTB ? Should I keep them or give it to mother ? If I keep them can I us…

Can I use interest money to pay municipality bills?

19 Jan 2013 08:10:38
South Africa

Business and Finance
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

The municipality bill is in the name of the landlord and the landlord must pay the bill. The tenant fails to pay his rental to the landlord for an extended period. The landlord then instructs the municipality to cut the supply of water/electricity as he does …

Foreign Currency Exchange and the Islamic Perspective

12 Jan 2013 08:09:06
France

Business and Finance
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

What is the Mas’ala of buying foreign currency? The Shurooth? Also, if I loan $50 to someone with the promise that he will repay me R500.00 after one month, is this permissible?

The concept of Taweedh al-Talaak.

29 Nov 2012 07:43:49
Bangladesh

Marriage and Divorce
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Assalamualikum. I wanted to know about Divorce and Mahr in Islamic perspective. My wife send me a notice mentioning that she divorce her own fate as she is unable to continue the relationship with me due to lack of understanding. I tried my best by myself alo…

Why is it Haraam to say "Ya Muhammad"?

25 Oct 2012 13:10:51
India

Belief / Aqeedah
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Why saying YA Muhammad is consider Shirk or Haram? Some scholars say that saying YA Muhammad is shirk or haram because of the prefix ‘Ya’ means present since the prophet is not present everywhere that’s why it is considered Haram? But According to Arabic Gra…

What are the merits and virtues of reciting and teaching the Qur'an?

18 Sep 2012 15:28:49
Marshall Islands

The Qur'aan
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Could I please have the virtues of reading and teaching QURAAN SHAREEF?

Is it permissible for a Shafi’ee Muqtadee to perform the Fardh Salaah of Esha behind a Hanafi Imam of Taraweeh.

16 Sep 2012 13:02:08
Germany

Prayers / Salaat
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Is it permissible for a Shafi’ee Muqtadee to perform the Fardh Salaah of Esha behind a Hanafi Imam of Taraweeh.

Is there any virtue for reciting Surah Hud on Friday?

21 Jul 2012 15:24:09
South Africa

Du'aa and Special Occasions
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Reading of Surah Hud on Fridays Can you please advise us on reading Surah Hud on Fridays ? Is there any authentic narration about reading Surah Hud on Fridays ? If so can you please reply in detail ? Jazakallah

My husband issued three Talaaq's through a stamp and signed by witnesses, am I divorced according to the Shariah?

09 Jul 2012 07:49:35
Spain

Marriage and Divorce
Answered by (Mufti) Ismail Desai

My husband gave 3 talaqs (1,2,3 talaq and bain talaq) to his wife through a stamp with signed and whitness also notery public. again prepare 1 talaq notice through kazi office. and send 1 talaq notice to his wife. didn't sent the 3 talaqs notice. and withdraw…

if a couple has been married in court (ANC agreement) and islamically, and only divorced islamically, what are the consequenc

06 Jul 2012 07:53:57
South Africa

Marriage and Divorce
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Slmz - if a couple has been married in court (ANC agreement) and islamically, and only divorced islamically, what are the consequences not having the marraige annulled legally?

“My son will become my Sahara” constitute Shirk ?

27 Jun 2012 13:12:47
South Korea

Belief / Aqeedah
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Aww. does it constitute shirk if someone says my son will become my 'sahaara' support in old age...she did not mean shirk , just that Allah make him pious and a waseela of help, may he be of support and help in her old age. hear from you soon. wslm

I want to study at your Madrassah, how can an international student apply?

23 Jun 2012 12:48:18
India

Education & Ta'leem
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

I am an Indian graduate wanting to do hifz course in your madrassah. Even though I am an electronics and communication engineer by qualification, I have a strong urge to pursue Hifz. I need all information regarding this. And how can international student ap…

Why do the following countries consider three Talaaqs in one sitting as one?

12 Mar 2012 07:57:23
Malaysia

Marriage and Divorce
Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai

Why does islamic countries i.e Egypt, Sudan, Iraq, Tunisia, Turkey, Syria, Bangladesh, Indonesia ,etc are in the ruling of 3 talaq in one sitting considered as 1. Are the mufti's and ulama from those countries taking the blame for this innovation? For those p…

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