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8 pieces filed here by The Majlis.

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GHUSL FOR A TRANSGENDER?

25 September 2023

WHO SHOULD GIVE THE GHUSL? Question Who should give ghusl to a transgender Muslim? The MJC mufti said that the body of a transgender should be washed by a mahram…

Burning hairs and nails

8 February 2021

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Q. Is it permissible to burn hairs and nails removed from the body? May these be flushed down the drain? A. Hair from the head and nails should neither be…

Haidh begins in Ramadhaan when fasting

8 February 2021

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Q. What is the ruling when haidh begins during the course of the fast? A. The fast becomes invalid. The woman may eat thereafter, but not in public. She has…

A musalla or a blanket spread on impure ground

14 March 2017

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Q. If a musalla or a blanket is spread on impure (najis) ground, can Salaat be performed on the blanket? A. Yes, it is permissible to perform Salaat on the…

Wudhu if carrying a phone with Qur’aan app

19 September 2016

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Q. Is it necessary to be with wudhu if one is carrying a phone in which the Qur’aan is stored (Qur’aan app)? A. It is not necessary to be with…

THE VOTING INK

28 April 2014

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Q. When voting, a coloured ink is applied to the thumb nail. This colour remains on the nail for a few days despite washing. Will wudhu be valid? A. If…

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SALIVA OF DOGS

26 November 2019

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THE SALIVA OF DOGS According to the Shariah, the saliva of a dog is najis (impure). According to the Shaafi’ Math-hab the entire body of a dog is najis (najisul…

‘ACQUARELLA’ Haraam Nail Polish

18 January 2012

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23 Safar 1433 – 18 January 2012 A new brand of nail polish for females, called ‘Acquarella’ is being marketed as ‘halaal’ for use by Muslim women. The reason for…