February 7, 2012 in Names
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AssalamuAlaikum Muftisaab hope you are keeping well, I would like to find out the proper pronunciation of the name Muaz or is it Muadth. Does Muaz and Muadth have the same meaning, my wife and I want to name our child after the great Sahabi. Jazakallah
Answer
Muaaz = Name of a great Sahabi who participated in the battle of Badr and who was send as a governor of Yaman in the days of the prophet (S.A.W)
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
February 7, 2012 in Names
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is the name zaynah or zaina permissable for a girl? What is the correct meaning?
Answer
Zaina = Beautiful
Swahilli/Arabic origin.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
February 7, 2012 in Names
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Is Sabreen a name with a good meaning, and was it a Sahabiyas name?
Answer
Sabreen = Long enduring.
Not a Sahabiyas name as far as i know.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Assalam-o-Alaikum
I have a bit different question regarding Forex account. I am familiar that opening an online forex account (Standard, Micro, Mini) is HARAM because it contain Riba, Interest. I read many fatwa's on this issue and I am satisfied with them. But I have not been able to get an answer for what I was looking for. Your reply to my question will help every Muslim investor.
Nowadays, some brokers are providing Islamic Forex account for Muslim investors which they claim that these accounts comply with Shariah laws and do not accumulate interest or swap fees. Some common Islamic forex trading account conditions include:
Swap Free Forex Account:
In Forex trading, when traders leave positions open overnight, it is referred to as a rollover. This usually entails rollover fees, but when trading with a Forex Islamic account, these fees are waved.
No Riba Policy:
According to Islamic law, giving or taking interest on transactions is strictly forbidden. This of course presents a problem when dealing with banks or other financial institutions. With Forex Islamic accounts, all "Riba" charges are canceled.
Musharaka or commonly called joint venture:
This refers to a partnership or joint venture for a specific business with a profit motive, whereby the distribution of profits will be apportioned according to an agreed ratio. In the event of losses, both parties will share the losses on the basis of the agreed ratio also known for Islamic MT4 trading platform.
Now my question is that:
Q; Can we trade in Islamic Forex Account as it contains no interest fee on them?
Q: Do they really comply with Shariah rulings?
Q: Can I do Istekhara for this to get a consent from Allah SubhanaoTallah.?
Please answer these questions as, your assistance on ruling set in Shariah Law, will help and protect Muslim investors from investing in what is called as an Islamic Forex account.
I wish to get an answer from you. Atlast, please solve the problem with yor website so that people like me can raise questions easily.
Allah Hafiz
Answer
1) Yes
2) Looks legal
3) Yes
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah honourable Mufti Saheb,
I pray that you are well and ask that you please remember us in your du'aas.
My father is one of the trustees for a masjid wherein the Imam and his family have been robbed twice with the last incident being quite a violent ordeal. They wish to construct a boundry wall to his house for security purposes (at the moment there is a fence) and are asking if they can utilise either zakaah funds or interest money that they have in their posession to build this wall. The cost will be approximately R50,000 and the masjid does not currently have other surplus funds from which they can draw money.
Answer
Zakaat or interest money cannot be used. Raise funds and construct the wall.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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slms mufti if the rice dissapears when you left it in the 4 corners of your house, is the jinnat paaak or napaak and how do you get rid of it, or do i have to see a moulana to get rid of it, if so which moulana do you reccommend in gauteng
Answer
Consult with local Imaam to recommend one good reliable 'Aalim'. However read aloud Surah Baqaraah for 40 days, the bad effects will disappear.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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slms mufti, every time my father walks into the kitchen there is a noise behind the fridge and when ever he walks into the lounge there is a noise behind the cupboard. what is this?
Answer
I do not know.
Read aloud Surah Baqaraah for 40 days, the bad effects will disappear.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Slmz,mufti saheb I hav comitted a few sisns and I'm adicted to those sins I stop comitting it for a while and then I start comitting it again.Can mufti saheb please tell me what I can do to stop comitting it.
Answer
Firstly realise and convince yourself firmly that sin is sin and that particular sin is terrible. Then all that leads directly or in-directly to the sin must be addressed, controlled, dispelled and cut off. Be in the state of purity so that at any time you can make Wudhu and Salaat.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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1)What is the basis of gyarween??did Abdul Qadir Jilani Rahmatullah alayh encourage to celebrate it??
2)Why is Urs Bid'ah??
Answer
1) There is no basis for gyarween - no - not logically possible.
2) Not proven from the sources of Shariat.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Assalamualiakum w rahmtulaah w barkathu,
My brother last month speaking anything and about anyrthing ,we check with doctors , after hospitalision of 19 days ,doctors says that he has 'Mood disorder ' type mental illness. Now he is on medicine . he goes to masjid for namaz etc. meet society people etc.
Please give us and to brother to recite Zikr , suggest islamic medicine to cure as early as.
And also suggest quranic ayats, surah ,etc
Jazakallahkhairan
Answer
Read in abundance, 'La hawla walla qu wat-ta....'
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Slmz, please comment on the board game chess, is it permissible in Islam to play
Answer
It is highly detested to play chess.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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can a munafiq turn to muslim of good nature.is there any one who was munafiq turned to good at time of prophet(pbuh)
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Yes
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
February 7, 2012 in Names
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assalamu-alaikum
I am 8months pregnant and expecting a girl Insha-Allah. I would like to name her after the beloved daughter of Nabi SAW, Fatima RA. Please advise on the correct spelling thereof and whether it would be preferred to name her Fatima Zahra
Shukran
Answer
Faatimah Zahrah.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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what is d fatwa of ulooma-e-deen n ulooma-e-haq about d following....
MY father === expired in d month of feb 2009,exactly 11 month after d deah of my mother..he have two sons n 4 daughter behind..property owned by my father was one successful running business of medicine.In dat shop my father had 24% share ,my elder brother 24% ,younger brother 24% n rest belongs to oder friendz n relatives...Accordin to me d share f my father 4m d business has not been distributed in accordance with islamic inheritance law..my brother convinced me n my sisters dat v will not ge our fathers share from d business shop,as my brothers r d ones working in d business..My two brothers distributed d share of my father which was total 24% among demselves into {12%each}...IS it proper 4m d islamic point f law..the income from d profit of d shop owned by my father from d time of death of my father till today was never shared among me and my sisters...i too never asked for any share in d income from d shop expecting tha someday my brothers wil realise it n give me n my sisters d share of d profit from the shop,but that did not happened
so far...i would like to clarify that i m not contributing anything or helping my brother in running the shop....AM I entitled to receive the share in profits from the shop as per as islamic shariah from the date on which my father passed away till today.....
NOW I REHANA AHMAD{silent sufferer}who is one of d youngest daughter of my father requesting the learned MUFTI SAHEB to reply my above queries in d light of quran and hadeeth....
Answer
You are entitled to a share. See a elder to sort the problem or a lawyer.
Kindly do not wnite in SMS language. (e.g. "d" islamic point)
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Asalaamualaikum Mufti
i hope you are well. i have an uncontrollable temper and have a problem with insecurities. My x husband had an affair and i think this insecurity could stem from that.the problem is that my finacee has an x wife. they have kids. He went into her house recently and said it was due to something regarding the kidds and that the kids were there at the time.he didnt answer my calls.later called and lied stating he had met an old neighbour and his fone was in the car...for TWO hours!!
i lost it and even tried to run the car off the road. i only get angry due to him in constant contact with his x and other female friends.i never have an anger management problem other then this ..he now states i am the one who needs help and will not marry me due to my insecuritys and jealousy and anger.i do not fight over anything with him..only the women. what advice can mufti give him and me?
Answer
Consult your elders on this before making your life long decision of marriage. Be careful. Be cautious. Do not put yourself in unnecessary trouble. Avoid at the same time suspicion.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Dear Mufti Saab,
Is there anywhere n the quran that the companions celebrated propeth Mohammed (saaws)
birthday?
Answer
No
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Dear Mufti Saab,
1. Are muslims allow to celebrate birthdays?
2. Are you allow to cut a cake for another muslim on his or her birthday?
Jazakallah
Answer
1) This must be totally avoided. It is becoming a fast spreading evil
2) No
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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salaams dear mufti, what is the ruling with regards to using models for ilustrative purposes for an online lingerie store?
jzk
Answer
Not permissible.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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Assalaam.. What is the role and responsibility of a wife/mother? How is she supposed to teach deen to her children if she doesnt have much ilm herself? What must a woman do to hold her family together and encourage them to follow deen if the other members do not show much interest?
Answer
You do not have to be a super scholar to teach Islaam. The beauty of Islaam lies in simple practise, which is easy and universal. Concentrate on that. Basic tenants and information of Islaam is on our site. Be practical children will look and learn.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)
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slaam alaikum i was asking that can a muslim guy marry a polish chistian and that later on if she becomes a muslim what will i have to do do i have to do engagement with her again or not
Answer
Although some Ulema say it is permissible to do so, we feel in our era and times this is not wise. Let her become Muslim. Teach her then marry.
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Mufti Elias (May Allah Protect him)