Taking Wasilah
Taking Wasilah Question: As I want to sincerely correct my Aqeedah I request you to kindly give your expert opinion on a very important topic. It is mentioned in Ma'ariful Quran written by your late father Hazrat Mufti Muhammed [...]
The Month of ZULHIJJAH
The Month of ZULHIJJAH بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The month of Zulhijjah is the last month of the Is¬lamic calender. Literally it means "the month of Hajj." Obviously this name of the month indicates that the great annual worship [...]
The Month of ZULQA’DAH
The Month of ZULQA'DAH بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم This is the eleventh month of the Islamic lunar ca¬lender. It is the first of the four sanctified months (al-ashhur-al-hurum) in which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy [...]
The Month of Shawwal
The Month of SHAWWAL Shawwal is the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It comes immediately after Ramadan and has some specific rules attached to it. These are summarized hereunder: Beginning of the Ashur-al-Hajj Shawwal is the first [...]
The Month of Rabi’ al-Awwal
The Month of Rabi’ al-Awwal بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Month of Rabi’ al-Awwal & the Sunna of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) A thought-provoking discourse of Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Saheb دامت [...]
The month of Sha’ban
The month of Sha’ban The month of Sha`ban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some peculiar instructions in the sunnah of the Holy Prophet. It is reported in the authentic ahadith that the Holy Prophet [...]
The Month of Rajab (Part 2)
The Month of Rajab (Part 2) (4) Some people suggest some special modes of worship to be performed in this night. Since no special mode of worship is prescribed by the Shari'ah in this night, these suggestions are devoid [...]
The Month of RAJAB (Part 1)
The Month of RAJAB (Part 1) Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al-Ashhur-al-hurum) in which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet [...]
The Month of RABI-UL-THANI
The Month of RABI-UL-THANI This month is also called "Rabi'ul-'akhir". No spe¬cific function or worship has been prescribed by the Shari'ah in this month. However, some people take the llth of this month as the anniversary of Shaikh Abdulqadir [...]
The Month of RAMADAN
The Month of RAMADAN The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is called "Ramadan" and it is the most meritorious month of the whole year. Since there are many specific rules peculiar to this, month, we would like to [...]
The Month of RABE-UL-AWWAL
The Month of RABE-UL-AWWAL The month of Rabi'ul-Awwal is the most signifi¬cant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad . Before the birth of the [...]
The Month of RABI ‘UL-AWWAL
The Month of RABI ‘UL-AWWAL The Month of RABI ‘UL-AWWAL The month of Rabi'ul-Awwal is the most signifi¬cant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad [...]
MARRIAGE WITH CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH GIRLS OR BOYS
MARRIAGE WITH CHRISTIAN AND JEWISH GIRLS OR BOYS Q: "When it comes to marrying a Christian or a Jewish girl or boy, the Muslims youths argue that the Holy Qur'an has allowed such a marriage. Since we are living [...]
MARRIAGE ON TELEPHONE
MARRIAGE ON TELEPHONE Q: A lives in the United States of America. He wants to marry B, a girl living in Karachi. A, for a number of reasons, cannot come to Karachi to marry her, nor B can go [...]
EXCHANGE OF CURRENCIES & DISCOUNTING OF BILLS Part 2
Q: You are a Judge in the Federal Shariat Court and a well versed person in Islamic Law and concepts. Considering this background of yours I thought you could answer or help me out in following points: 1. Is [...]
ADOPTION OF A CHILD IN ISLAM
Q: "In the secular legal system, adoption of a child by couples is lawful as we all know. Please elucidate the position of Shariah in this regard. How far such an adoption is permissible in Islam, and if so, [...]
EXCHANGE OF CURRENCIES & DISCOUNTING OF BILLS Part1
I got your comments on our group's evaluation of Islamic banks and Mudarabah companies. The MBA project we are doing is in the second week of June, 1997. Your guidance would help us in presenting the true picture of [...]
WORKING IN HOTELS SERVING LIQUOR AND PORK
Q: 1. Muslim students who go to non-Muslim countries for higher education generally find out that the money sent to them by their parents is insufficient for their many needs. Thus, they take up jobs to stay even. Some [...]
order of an Islamic government binding on us?
Q: Mufti Sahib, is the order of an Islamic government binding on us? For example, when 'Eid comes, the government announces the sighting of the moon and we celebrate the next day as our 'Eid. This is an order [...]
PERMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL CONTRACTS
I have attempted to give examples of some financial contracts which can be used for various purposes - for risk reduction or hedging and speculation involving options, futures, and swaps; and direct and indirect investment in equity. Kindly let [...]
RIBA, ITS MEANING AND APPLICATION
Q: Respectable Mufti Saheb: Kindly forgive me for intruding on your precious time and specially during the Holy Month of Ramadan when you will be too busy. Also please forgive me in addressing this letter in English as perhaps [...]
DOLLAR JET GAME: GAMBLING
Q: There is a system called "Dollar Jet". Its procedure is as follows. This system is world wide and thousands of people are participating in this game. Please let us know whether it is lawful in Shari'ah. RELAX AND [...]
INHERITANCE OF A RUNNING BUSINESS
Q: "Yousuf has a moderate sized business. Two of his sons assist him full time in the business. Two daughters are married. Yousuf passed away. The estate is not wound up immediately. Yousuf's two sons continued with the business. [...]
DECREASING PARTNERSHIP AND HOUSE FINANCING
Q: .1 The bank would purchase the land or property from the vendor and sell it to the would be buyer on an installment basis. Each installment would act as an increasing participation by the tenant in the property [...]
THE INSURANCE OF CARS
Q; "Is car insurance permissible? The photo-copy of an article published in "Arab News" is enclosed wherein it is held that car insurance is perfectly permisslble and it is not against the concept of "Tawakkul" or "Taqdeer". Please explain [...]
COPYRIGHT IN ISLAM
Q; Can you please explain the Islamic injunctions about the "copyright", especially about the copyright on computer software? The questions are: (i) Can we register a book under the copyright Act which bars the people from publishing that book [...]
THE ANNUAL FEE CHARGED ON A CREDIT CARD
[catlist name="economics"] Q; "The scholars of Fiqh Academy have approved the use of credit _ cards as reported by Arab News, 15 May. As you know, banks charge a fixed annual fee for credit cards use. [...]
INSTALMENT SALES OF HOUSES
Q: "The Fiqh Academy has also allowed installment sales. Does this mean that I can now buy a house in UK or USA on installments bearing in mind that each installment includes repayment of "principal" and "interest". A: Sale [...]
THE ADJUSTMENT OF INTEREST TO THE LOSS OF CAPITAL
Q: "Thank you for your answer to my question which appeared in November 1991 issue, concerning the adjustment of the interest amount to the loss of principal in the BCCI. Please clarify whether the interest received from another source [...]
FURTHER QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE CONSUMER CREDIT CARD
Q: I received your answer to the question on the consumer credit scheme for which I thank you. I have, as a humble student, reservations on the correctness of your conclusion. I would be obliged if you would urgently [...]
THE CONSUMER CREDIT SCHEME
THE CONSUMER CREDIT SCHEME Q: It is becoming common for Muslim retail businessmen in South Africa to enter into the so-called consumer credit scheme. The retailer concerned concludes a written agreement with a third party Company ("the Company'). A [...]
Dealing in Interest in America or UK
Q: I have recently been told that it is permitted for a Muslim to deal in interest in America or UK i.e. a Muslim can open interest bearing savings bank account in America or UK. The interest received from [...]
ADJUSTMENT OF INTEREST AGAINST THE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL 1
Q: In response to my question, you have replied in the Albalagh International- November 1991 issue - that I can adjust the interest money received earlier against the loss of my principal amount in BCCI, your reply, I assume, [...]
ON FISCAL LAWS
Q: What is the deifinition of Riba (ربوا) according to the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (S.A. W). Does it cover the simple and compound interest existing in the present day financial transactions? A: The word, [...]
PARTNERSHIP ON A FIXED PROFIT
Q: I have a considerable amount of money saved by me from my monthly income. I want to invest it in a lawful business which can give me some profit. One of my friends has offered me to enter [...]
THE USE OF CREDIT CARDS
[catlist name="economics"] THE USE OF CREDIT CARDS Q: Kindly throw some light on the use of credit cards, which are floating in the market. Majority of these cards belong to professional banking institutions, such as American Express, City [...]
SEVERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT INSURANCE AND INTEREST
Q: (1) Is it Jaiz (permissible) to take an insurance policy from a conventional insurance company to cover our employees against liabilty in the following circumstances: ** Injuries that may be suffered by workers (company employees) due to accidents [...]
ENTITLEMENT TO DEATH BENEFITS PAYABLE BY PENSION FUNDS
Q: 1. The Pensions Funds Act 1956 ("Act') regulates pension funds in South Africa. 2. The object of the Act is to provide support for the dependants of a deceased member upon his death. The support is provided by [...]
shaving the head after Hajj or Umrah
shaving the head after Hajj or Umrah Question: Is it obligatory to shave all the hair of the head after performing Hajj or Umrah, or a part of the hair can be cut? Answer: It is not obligatory to [...]
Does Hajj become Wajib if you perform Umrah
Does Hajj become Wajib if you perform Umrah Question: It is commonly heard that if one performs Umrah once, then performing Hajj becomes mandatory (Wajib) for him. Please clarify this point. Answer: This is not correct. Merely performing Umrah [...]
Doubt in Salah
Doubt in Salah Question: It frequently happens during Namaz (Salah) that I forget the correct number of Rak'at I have performed. For example, I get confused during the Salah whether I have performed two Rak'ats or three Rak'ats. Normally [...]
Commiting a mistake Jama’ah
Commiting a mistake Jama'ah Question: If one is offering prayers (salah) in congregation (Jama'ah) and he commits a mistake under which sajdah for repentence becomes mandatory, then, can he offer such a sajdah at the end of the prayers [...]
Making Dua in Sajda
Making Dua in Sajda Question: Is it permissible, under the Shariah, to make supplication (Du'a) while one is in Sajdah? It is commonly observed that some people after completing their prayer (salah) fall in sajdah and offer supplications in [...]
The Month of Safar
The Month of SAFAR "Safar" is the second month in the Islamic calendar. No specific mode of worship or other special rules are set by the Shari'ah to observe this month. Some people believe that this month is an [...]
THE MONTH OF MUHARRAM
The Month of Muharram Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Qur'an says: ان عدة الشهور عند الله اثنا عشر شهرا [...]
Sunnah Sallah between the Azaan and Fard of Maghrib
Sunnah Sallah between the Azaan and Fard of Maghrib Q: As you know, in Saudi Arabia, Magreb prayers are usually offered ten minutes after the call for prayers. I have recently seen one Hadith which can be rendered into [...]
Du’a e Qunoot
Du'a e Qunoot Question: (a) Why is du'a of qunoot prayed during the 'Isha' Prayers (specially in the Witr)? There must be a reason behind it. (b) Since du'a qunoot is a du'a, can we use it in other [...]
Khutbah of Jum’ah in the Arabic language
Khutbah of Jum'ah in the Arabic language Question: Is it necessary that the Khutbah of Jum'ah is given in Arabic language or can it be given in some other language also? Some people say that if it is given [...]
Joining The Congregational Prayer Late
Joining The Congregational Prayer Late Question: If one joins the congregational prayer late (i.e.in 3rd or 4th rakah) what is the proper way to complete the prayer? in Which rakah he has to recite a surah and in which [...]
Misuse of a Fatwa
Announcement Regarding Misuse of a Fatwa This is for information of all concerned that I have been receiving correspondence from various places enquiring whether I have authorized any Ijarah contracts of certain financial institution in America, Australia and Canada. As [...]
Memories (Episode 8)
Memories (Episode 7-B) Pakistan was created in such a way that the assets that came into Pakistan’s share as a result of the partition of India were already of a small proportion. Furthermore, many assets were left behind in India, [...]
Memories (Episode 7-B)
Memories (Episode 7-A) The Beginning of My Education Hadhrat Shaykh al-Islam ‘Allama Shabbir Ahmad Usmani (may Allah have mercy on him) did not have his own house in Karachi. However, Mr. S.M. Qureshi, a leader of the Muslim League, owned [...]
Memories(Episode 7-A)
Memories (Episode 7-A) As I mentioned earlier, my respected father (may Allah have mercy on him) had established a bookstore in Deoband named Darul Ishāʿat, which he left behind and Bhai Jān (respected Muhammad Zaki Kaifi (may Allah have mercy [...]
Memories (Episode 6)
Memories (Episode 5) Migration to Pakistan During this period, the discussion of whether to migrate to Pakistan was frequently heard in our household. Our respected father (may Allah have mercy on him), upon the instructions of his Shaykh (spiritual mentor) [...]
Memories (Episode 5)
Memories (Episode 5) An English translation of “Yadein”, the autobiography of Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (dāmat barakātuhum), Vice President, Darul Uloom Karachi. Translation by Kaiser Nizamani. Poetry and literature were very popular in our house. The compilation of [...]
Memories (Episode 4)
Memories (Episode 4-A) An English translation of “Yadein”, the autobiography of Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (dāmat barakātuhum), Vice President, Darul Uloom Karachi. Translation by Kaiser Nizamani. This was a short introduction of my eight siblings. I am the [...]
Memories (Episode 3)
Memories (Episode 3) An English translation of “Yadein”, the autobiography of Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (dāmat barakātuhum), Vice President, Darul Uloom Karachi. Translation by Kaiser Nizamani. This discussion would not be complete without mentioning a few more distinctive [...]
Memories (Episode 2)
Memories (Episode 2) An English translation of “Yadein”, the autobiography of Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (dāmat barakātuhum), Vice President, Darul Uloom Karachi. Translation by Kaiser Nizamani. My honourable mother (respected Nafisa Khatun), may Allah Most High perpetually shower [...]
Memories (Episode 1)
Memories (Episode 1) An English translation of “Yadein”, the autobiography of Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (dāmat barakātuhum), Vice President, Darul Uloom Karachi. Translation by Kaiser Nizamani. I hesitate to write or call myself a Deobandi in terms of [...]
Memorable Occasions in the Life of Shaykh al-Islam Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani – as Described by Himself
Memories An English translation of “Yadein”, the autobiography of Hadhrat Mawlana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani (dāmat barakātuhum), Vice President, Darul Uloom Karachi. Translation by Kaiser Nizamani. Edited by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam and the Al Balagh Editorial Team. Introduction After [...]