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  • Hadeeth and Its Sciences
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Assalamualaikum and jazakallah khair for the answer to my query(musafaha should be done with both hands, but people(muslims) who shake hands with one hand alone ask us to show hadeeth or riwayah about shaking both the hands. they call it a bidaah, please clea…

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Are the books of the previous Anbiyaa Qadeem or Haadith?

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Can you please let me know if we can pray for a non- Muslim girl who believes one God for guidance and also to make her pious. Can we pray to Allah for making a non- Muslim to be guided with pious qualities and also to marry her. Can we beg with Allah for t…

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
my friend asked me a question that "muslims say that no muslim is a muslim until they believe jesus christ(pbuh) and follow him........if that is true why muslims didn't get baptized?????

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Moulana Sa’ad Saheb

  • 10 Oct 2017 15:08:43
  • Australia
  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
On the 1st of January, 2017, Mufti Ebrahim Desai saheb posted the following Fatwa#: 37487: Since then, we have received mixed news of Maulana Sa'ad saheb retracting his comments and clarifying his position. Could you please give us a current update on this s…

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Three divorces issued in writing

  • 10 Sep 2013 07:32:51
  • South Africa
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
If a husband divorces his wife, in written, three times at one occasion  Then he signs both in Urdu and English. But after a while both husband and wife start living together. So would it be halal or haram? The three divorces at one time are considered as si…

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Three Divorces in one go

  • 25 May 2013 07:34:42
  • South Africa
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
My husband and i had quarrel and he told me "Enti talaq talaq talaq", and i left him, but then he convinced me that is was not divorce, because he was angry, and didnt mean to divorce, said also if it was divorce it was just one, and i can come back to him, h…

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Talaaq of a Bipola Patient

  • 02 May 2013 07:36:10
  • South Africa
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by (Mufti) Ismail Desai
I wanted to know that if a man who is diagnosed with Bipola (manic- depressive disorder) gives talaaq to his wife (using the words talaaq) directly or indirectly (with or without the word talaaq) will it be effective?

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
I have always been brought up with the Deobandi school of thought, however my I have friends from a barelvi background who celebrate the mawlid, the prophets birthday, go to niaz gatherings where food is blessed and going to a place whereby a hair supposedly …

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  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
my husband has given me the two talaaqs. now he is asking me to leave the house as well as the kids as he says that i am no longer his wife.. is this justified?

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Islamic Home Finance Solution

  • 02 Apr 2013 08:26:37
  • United States of America
  • Business and Finance
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Assalamu Alaikum, I have a question about house financing. Due to my income, I can't get an approval from one of the Sharia financing companies here in USA, like Guadance, LaRiba or Ijara, but I can get an approval from other banks. The question I have is, wh…

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  • Business and Finance
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Can a person sell his car which is in the custody of the traffic police department. He doesn’t have the amount to release his car. The buyer agrees to buy his car for 40,000 for example if it is in a sound condition or pay less if the condition is not sound. …

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Shariah Compliant Alternatives to collateral

  • 06 Mar 2013 08:21:55
  • France
  • Business and Finance
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
I bought sofa set in installment and once again it was written in the receipt that the sofas will remain the property of the shop until paid in full. I said you can’t do that. They said we have to write this otherwise we won’t be able to claim legally our mon…

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  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Is layby permissible? Some people book and pay in advance but later on come and claim their money that they can’t continue because of some financial problems. The seller could have sold that to someone else but for him he kept? Now the seller has to return hi…

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  • Business and Finance
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Assalamu alaikum. I completed my studies six months before and recruited by india's largest IT firm. I finnish my three months training now. Our company is doing all kinds of software services. I signed in two years bond. Now they appointed me in banking an f…

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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…

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  • 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?

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  • 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…

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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 …

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  • 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?

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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…

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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…

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  • The Qur'aan
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
Could I please have the virtues of reading and teaching QURAAN SHAREEF?

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  • 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.  

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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

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  • 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…

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  • 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?

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  • 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

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  • 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…

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  • 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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What effect does the numbering system have?

  • 13 Jan 2012 13:15:52
  • Pakistan
  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
I am confused about the numbering system. I had an incident when I got married when my wife got scared of something when she was alone at home at around Fajar time. Someone told us that there is a problem with the house spiritually so move to a diffferent hou…

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Is three talaaq’s issued via sms valid?

  • 28 Dec 2011 08:00:17
  • South Africa
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
I'm writing to you to get confirmation on an sms that was sent 2 me by my husband. He smsed " I gve u talaak talaak talaak." Is the talaak valid. Everyone has different opinions about whether talaak through sms is valid. He did it out of anger. And also we ha…

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Does Separation of the wife break the Nikaah?

  • 27 Dec 2011 07:41:56
  • Germany
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Ismail Desai
I have a question regarding my separation/divorce. I have been separated from my husband for six months now. My legal divorce is almost finalized and I will soon be applying for a Khulla because my husband has neither cooperated for the divorce not come for r…

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Please advise about a person who says I am a Muslim just because I was born to Muslim parents. He does not pray or fast at all. He is married for last 17 years with two children. His wife was concerned about his believes and her relationship between them if i…

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
I understand that there is a hadith that says eating haraam means ibaadat will not be accepted for 40 days - although from reading your previous fatwa, i understand that the ibaadat is accepted but the noor and barkat will be accepted. Does this mean that the…

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  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Assalam o alikom , my question is that my family members specially my mother is of the the view that we should not do WAZAIF without the permission of any BUZURG, and if we do these wazaif without their permission they can be harmfull for ourself i am confuse…

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Can females do laser treatment?

  • 22 Aug 2008 16:36:22
  • United States of America
  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
i wanted to know as a female about your opinion or ruling about laser hair removal for facial hair except eyebrows ?

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Is it necessary to complete 40 days after the child birth and then offer the prayers Or whenever bleeding stops, a lady can have bath and start offering the prayers. If bleeding stops before 40 days then a lady can have bath and start prayers. Regards.

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I am still bleeding after my Nifaas. Should i start praying?

  • 12 May 2008 16:40:35
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
I am in urgent need of knowing a mas'ala..i havnt yet got over my bleeding..i gave birth to a baby boy alhamdulilla on february21st via cesarean section...it wasnt pre-planned so i had to undergo a 3/4 of normal one...my problem is i havent stopped bleeding y…

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I want to go back to College to study

  • 12 Apr 2008 16:44:39
  • South Africa
  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
i currently work for a solicitor and have done so for the past 8 years. now my children are at school i want to go back to college and complete my law courses to be able to become a paralegal (like a solicitor but a little less qualified). if i do this is it …

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Threading the eyebrows

  • 01 Mar 2008 16:46:20
  • South Africa
  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
The THREADING of eyebrows have become a common practice among muslim females. Is the removing of the eyebrows(with the use of cotton)permitted in islam?

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What type of clothes can women wear inside their homes?

  • 10 Feb 2008 16:49:10
  • United Kingdom
  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Hi what type of clothes can women wear inside their homes. Also what clothes did the wives of the Prophet Mohammed (Salallahu alayhi) wasalam wear?

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Is it permissible to wear jeans in your home, for your husband. Is there a difference between wearing a trouser with an abaya or a jeans with an abaya since you can hardly see both.

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  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
I would like to know that what will a widow get in life after death if she takes care her children and husband's parents and keeps her away from all the enjoyments of life, always prays for her husband.  Because if a mother or father lose her/his son a wife a…

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  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Assaamualaykum, i have a friend both she n her husband r religious. Their daughter is in full purdah but he doesnt allow his wife 2 wear nikaab n her eyebrow she has to shape them. If a man does that, hav heard people say the sins go 2 the husband for making …

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Can i shape my eyebrows for my husband?

  • 10 Nov 2007 06:52:03
  • United States of America
  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
is it allowed to make eyebrows 4 husband with husband permission??? is it farz on me to  pay my  zakat if my husband doesn't pay my zakat???

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  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Alhamdulillah, firstly i would like to thank  ALLAH TAA'LA for selecting u all people for spreading islam. i ask  ALLAH TAA'LA to give u more strength for doing such a good job AAMIN. 1)in islam is it permissable for a women to go to other state & stay t…

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  • Women
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
i would like to know what's the hukm of an unmarried girl puttin mehendi in her hands and legs, and if she does putting it, then is it necessary for her to cover her hands and legs if she goes out of her house, where ghair mahram men can see her? Please help …

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  • Fiqh and Rulings
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Husain Kadodia
1.) ghair muqallid people ask "who declares "taqleed" as Wajib, the authority of declaring anything farz, wajib etc is Allah and Messenger(saw)". i have two questions regarding taqleed, and please inform me as soon as possible. 1.) ghair muqallid people ask …

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  • Funeral Rites and Janaaza
  • Answered by (Mawlana) Muhammad ibn Haroon
?When the son of Adam dies, all his good deeds come to an end except three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous son who will pray for him.? Narrated by Muslim. Abu Dawood, al-Tirmidhi and al-Nasaa?i, and by al-Bukhaari in al-Adab al-Mufrad f…

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I'd been following Saudis in salat matters only. I lived in Saudi Arabia for about 14yrs [84-98] almost. Due to Gulf war, we went to pakistan. And there my cousins & all those, criticized me of my salat, that wahabis do his,etc. I didnt even know what are…

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  • Prayers / Salaat
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
From Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 20, Number 209: Narrated Salim's father: The Prophet used to offer the Maghrib and Isha' prayers together whenever he was in a hurry on a journey. Narrated Ibn Abbas: Allah's Apostle used to offer the Zuhr and 'Asr prayers to…

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Can a Muslim take asylum in UK

  • 08 Sep 2000 15:14:01
  • Pakistan
  • Prayers / Salaat
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Can a Muslim take asylum in UK because of his financial,family and country problems,with intention of doing work of da'wah, but he has to lie.

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I generally travel 80 miles (one way) to eat halal food. I then return within a couple of hours. At the time of salah, I make intention for the 'assigned rakats'instead of the 2 'travel rakats' because I don't feel I'm on a journey. Please help me on this iss…

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  • Prayers / Salaat
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
If Muslims can go to the Moon, then how can they pray (salaat) on their way to the Moon and on the Moon? If Muslims go to the North Pole were it is eithere 6 month day or 6 month night, then how can they pray (sallat)?

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  • Prayers / Salaat
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
A person can travel 88 kms in an hour, if he is travelling on a smooth road. The same 88 kms take 3 hours when he is travelling on village roads of India. So is there any limit on the time of travel to become Musafir

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  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
If the wife is refusing to put Hijaab, is it wrong to divorce her?

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  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
I am looking for an answer under Islamic law.

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intimate during iddah invalidates the talaaq

  • 27 Aug 2000 15:48:03
  • Pakistan
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Our marriage ended after 14years.We have 3 children and I had a hysterectomy.At the time of talaaq I was told that I only have 3 calendar months a-idha. Two weeks before that period was over,we had intercourse.Does this mean that we are still married or is t…

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three talaaq said at once in anger

  • 27 Aug 2000 15:45:22
  • Pakistan
  • Marriage and Divorce
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
The ruling is for talaq to be said on three differnt occassions and not 3 times on a single occasion nullifies the marriage. Surely Islam allows tolerance over an angry outburst?

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  • Seerah & History
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Did Imam Hanifah(RA) meet any Saahabi(R)? If so whom?

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Was the math-hab of Dawud Zahiri rightly guided?

  • 27 Aug 2000 15:39:46
  • Pakistan
  • Fiqh and Rulings
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
I have read that the zahiris did not consider it a sin to beat up one's parents. Is this true?

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concept of re-birth in religion

  • 27 Aug 2000 15:37:06
  • Pakistan
  • Belief / Aqeedah
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
About Re-Birth. Ofcourse I don't Beleive in it. But want to know what to tell when kafirs argue about it with recent evidences. Between one of my Non-muslim friend and myself discussion came up about Re-Birth. I told my point of view according to Islamic Fai…

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following the majority simply to avoid fitnah

  • 27 Aug 2000 15:34:53
  • Pakistan
  • Fiqh and Rulings
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
If the majority of the people in ones locality follow a particular ijtihad, is it permissible to go along with this ijtihad simply to avoid fitnah. The Imam is going to combine the prayer because of rain, you are there and do not want to cause fitnah by leav…

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  • Prayers / Salaat
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Is ones prayer valid behind a Ghair-muqallid Imam?

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  • Prayers / Salaat
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
What is the distance which one must be travelling in order to be regarded asa Musafir?

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Can a man divorce his wife during pregnancy?

  • 27 Jul 2000 15:53:34
  • Pakistan
  • Answered by Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Can a man divorce his wife during pregnancy?