Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullaawhi Wabarakaatuhu Respected Mufti Can we listen to Imam Anwar al Awlaki? I have heard that we should stay away from his talks but after listening to his talks about Seerah etc. I am really inspired and have learnt a lot from his bayaans! Please advise…   Read More »

Aslm A family from out of town wants to take their son to see a certain girl with the view of marriage. At the same time, their friend also made arrangements for them to go and see another girl. By coincidence, the two girls happen to be the best of friends and found out about it. Is it Jaiz for ... Read More »

Assalaamualaikum When the Qur’an mentions that Salaah is a deterrent from “Faahishah”, what would be the explanation/deduction if a person takes such pains and concentration in his Salaah, yet engages in zinah (albeit only in so far as chatting to strange women via the cellfone/chat rooms etc). Note: this has been carrying on intermittently for the past 6 years or ... Read More »

As salaam Respected Ulama What is the law regarding Mehr if a women accepts that her husband must teach her quraan or make her a haafiza. Is this allowed?         Read More »

A man sold his shop for R150 000. He informed the buyer that the rent is R4000. After the amount was paid and he took over the shop, the buyer has to pay a deposit to the landlord. He is now demanding that the seller pay the deposit because it was not mentioned during the sale of the business. Can ... Read More »

Respected Ulama   4 brothers inherited a house. Years later, 3 of the brothers are in need of finance for their respective business, so they want to bond the house. The fourth brother objects.   Can the 3 brothers go ahead without his permission?   Read More »

Slm, would like to find out, we have just finished renovations and an elder in our family states that we must take out sadaqa on the house, which I am uncertain of, as he states we need to slaughter a sheep on the house. I have not heard of such a thing, and will not do something that is not ... Read More »

Respected Ulama   A person has a business and is in need of a loan. A friend agrees to lend R50 000, but the friend says he wants a share of his sales ie. he will invest in his business, but he must be paid R65000. If he repays him back R65000 , he will lend him the money. Is ... Read More »

Assalaamualaikum Could you please help on this: a teacher employed in a private school is asked by a member/s of the school management to keep them informed about the happenings/problems etc in a certain department. This includes any inappropriate comments passed or dressing observed. Will this be regarded as spying/telling tales. The teacher has been promised confidentiality and has been ... Read More »

Assalaamualaikum Kindly advise with regards to women going to the funeral home. Do the women have to remain there until the mayyit has been lifted, will it suffice if they sit just for a limited period, or ideally, should they remain in their own homes and go later- within the 3 day period to offer their condolences? Shukran Read More »