Q: Does the use of a drip whilst fasting nullify the fast? A: Using a drip whilst fasting does not nullify the fast. والمفطر إنما هو الداخل من المنافذ (رد المحتار على در المختار ج2 ص395) وما وصل إلى الجوف أو إلى الدماغ من المخارق الأصلية كالأنف والأذن والدبر بأن استعط …
July, 2011
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2 July
Masturbating whilst Fasting
Q: If a person whilst fasting masturbates will the fast break? If so will Qadha as well as Kaffarah become Waajib or only Qadha? A: If one masturbates whilst fasting the fast will be nullified. Only Qadha will be Waajib. NB: It is impermissible for a person to take enjoyment through …
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2 July
Ejaculating due to Fantasizing or Looking at Pornography whilst Fasting
Q: If a person whilst fasting ejaculates due to fantasizing or looking at pornography will his fast be nullified? A: Whilst fasting just as it is impermissible to indulge in sexual activities similarly it is impermissible to fantasize about sexual activities. As far as looking at pornography is concerned it …
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2 July
Taking an Injection while Fasting
Q: Is it permissible for a person to take an injection while fasting and will the fast be nullified? A: It is permissible for a person to take an injection while fasting. The injection does not nullify the fast. والمفطر إنما هو الداخل من المنافذ (رد المحتار على در المختار …
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2 July
Taking Insulin whilst Fasting
Q: Is it permissible for a diabetic to take an insulin injection whilst fasting and will it nullify the fast? A: Taking an insulin injection whilst fasting is permissible. The insulin does not nullify the fast. والمفطر إنما هو الداخل من المنافذ (رد المحتار على در المختار ج2 ص395) وما …
February, 2011
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12 February
The Status of Taqleed
Q: What is the status of Taqleed (following one of the four Imaams of fiqh) in Deen? e.g. Fardh, Waajib, Sunnah or Mustahab? A: Following one of the four Imaams of fiqh viz. (Imaam Abu Hanifah, Imaam Maalik, Imaam Shafi’ee and Imaam Ahmad [Rahimahumullah]) is waajib–li-ghairihi [1] (compulsory) in Deen. …
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9 February
Following one of the Four Imaams of Fiqh
Q: Can you please present to me the proofs from the Qur’an and Hadith commanding us to follow one of the four Imaams of fiqh? I believe that we are all followers of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Hence Allah Ta’ala obligated us to follow our beloved Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). …
November, 2010
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11 November
Reciting Takbeer-e-Tashreeq after the Eid Salaah
Q: Should the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq be recited after the Eid Salaah? A: It should be recited after the Eid Salaah. ولا بأس به عقب العيد ، لأن المسلمين توارثوه ، فوجب اتباعهم وعليه البلخيون (حاشية رد المحتار – 2/180) Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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11 November
Reciting the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq after Qadha Salaah
Q: In the case where one is making qadha for missed Salaah during the days of Tashreeq, should he recite the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq after the qadha Salaah? A: The Takbeer-e-Tashreeq will only be recited after those qadha Salaah which were missed during the days of Tashreeq of the same year. أو قضى فيها منها من عامه (حاشية رد المحتار …
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11 November
After How Many Salaah will the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq Be Recited
Q: For how many Salaah will the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq be recited? A: The Takbeer-e-Tashreeq will be recited for twenty three Salaah commencing from the Fajr of the ninth of Zul Hijjah and terminating on the Asr of the thirteenth of Zul Hijjah. أوله من فجر عرفة وآخره إلى عصر العيد … إلى قوله: وقالا بوجوبه فور كل فرض مطلقا ولو منفردا أو مسافرا …