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“April Fool”

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The first of April is regarded as a day to play practical jokes on people. Generally a person is told something which perturbs or even shocks him. However, he shortly thereafter realises that what he was told is not true but it was rather a joke. According to the sharee‘ah is it permissible to play such practical jokes on people?

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This is a very pertinent question. Hence it is appropriate that it be dealt with in some detail. …

Maiden Surname or Husband’s Surname

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Assalaamu ‘alaikum

Could Mufti Saheb please verify if the following statement is true because almost all the married females I know take their husband’s surname and are known by it: “If a person (female) does not take their father’s name, even after marriage, they will be denied the fragrance of Jannah.”

Jazaakallahu Khairan

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Bismihi Ta‘ala

Haamidan wa Musalliyan

Respected Sister in Islam

Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh

Ambiguity and un-clarity are disliked in Islam. Islam advocates clarity and transparency. Ambiguity means to present something in a …

Advice for the Home

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By Qaari Ismail Ishaaq (rahimahullah)

Qaari Ismail Ishaq (rahimahullah) was a well-known expert Qaari of South Africa. Apart from teaching Qiraat and promoting this field in our country, he was also the deputy principal of Darul Uloom Azaadville. He passed away after a brief illness at the age of 54. Many people saw him in their dreams after his demise, all of which indicated to his high position and rank. May Allah Ta‘ala elevate his stages in the Aakhirah and grant …