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In Suraah Ahzaab, Allah Ta`ala has mentioned the following ten qualities which every Muslim should strive to inculcate in themselves. The woman of Jannah is one who has the following qualities:

1.           She is a Muslimah: She readily, willingly and cheerfully submits to Allah’s commands. She does not question the wisdom of the Shariah. “Men have charge over women” says Allah. The woman of wonder does not believe in “gender equality, etc.” and does not suffer from an inferior complex, as she is fully aware that in her role as a home executive she gains the Pleasure of Allah Ta`ala.  Read more... (1006 words, estimated 4:01 mins reading time)

Q. “In respect of distribution of inheritance, please respond to the following situations :

1. A widow passes away leaving behind the following relatives :

(i). A married sister and a married brother with children

(ii). A married daughter with children

(iii). A widowed daughter-in-law

(iv). Orphaned grand children.

2. A widow passes away leaving behind the following relatives :

(i) A married daughter with children

(ii) Children of two deceased sisters How will the assets (minus the liabilities) of the deceased be distributed in each of the above situations?  Read more... (1018 words, estimated 4:04 mins reading time)

By: Sheikhul Hadith Hadhrat Moulana Fadhlur Rahman Saheb

One must affirm that there can be absolutely no doubt in the fact that each and every Sunnah of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is considered supreme and well worthy of emulation by a true believer of and follower of his esteemed lifestyle. In fact a true lover of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam would be prepared to give his life for the practical preservation of even one Sunnah. A true Ummati of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is one who endeavors to emulate every Sunnah, whether it is connected to the Ibaadat (worship) of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam or his habit or lifestyle (the manner of his eating, walking, dressing etc.)  Read more... (1308 words, estimated 5:14 mins reading time)

When a woman’s husband disappears or goes missing and it is not known whether he is alive or dead, then such a woman cannot enter into a second marriage. Instead, she should remain waiting in the hope that her husband will return. When she remains waiting until such a time that her husband must have reached 90 years of age, we will give the ruling that he must have passed away by now. Based on this, if a woman is still young and she wishes to remarry, she must wait until her husband’s age must have reached 90, thereafter she must complete her ‘iddah, and then she can enter into a second marriage. However, the condition for this is that the ruling that her first husband must have passed away by now will have to be passed by a Shar’î judge.

1. That person is nearest to Allah Ta’âla who utters the salâm first. (i.e. one who does not wait for the opposite party to make salâm first.
2. Greet every Muslim, whether acquainted or not. (Bukhari)
3. Salâm should always be made before talking. (Tirmidhi)
4. When replying to a salâm that has been conveyed through a third person, answer by saying: Wa Alaika Wa Alayhis Salâm. (Nasa’i)
5. After making salâm, if a barrier such as a   tree or wall appears between them (where the view is obscured) one should make salâm again when meeting them.

Q. “I am a recent subscriber to your worthy magazine and have enjoyed every issue of your magazine since December last year. I pray that Allah will give you and your organization all strength and willingness to carry on your good work. I would be obliged if you would answer these questions for me either directly or through the medium of your magazine.

1) Who are the people who form the Jamaah of a mosque? Is there an area limit? Are there any other criteria to form the Jamaah?  Read more... (871 words, estimated 3:29 mins reading time)

It is Waajib (compulsory) for a Muslim male to grow a beard. It is also Waajib to let the beard grow a fist length. It is prohibited to cut or shave the beard. He who does so is a Faasiq (sinner) and to shorten it less than a fist length is Makruh Tahrimi (near Haraam). This is the view of the majority of scholars. (see Wujoob I’efaaul-lihyah of Shaykhul Hadith, Ml. Muhammad Zakariyyah and the footnotes of ex-grand Mufti of Saudia – Shaykh ibn Baaz)

Verdict of Keeping the Beard according to the Hanafi Madhab  Read more... (2126 words, estimated 8:30 mins reading time)

When the husband accuses his wife of adultery or rejects a particular child as being his own child, then both the husband and wife have to go to a Shar’î judge. The judge will ask both of them to take an oath. First, the husband will take the following oath: “I make Allah my witness and say that I am speaking the truth with regard to the act for which I have accused her.” He should take this oath four times. The fifth time he must say: “If I am lying, may Allah’s curse descend upon me.”  Read more... (204 words, estimated 49 secs reading time)

Rasoolullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “He who holds firm to my Sunnah when corruption is rampant in my Ummah will attain the reward of a hundred martyrs.” (al-Bayhaqi )

In another Hadith, Sayyiduna Anas Radhiyallaahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam advised, “Whoever cherishes my Sunnah, indeed he cherishes me and whoever loves me will be with me in Jannah.” (Tirmidhi)  Read more... (1164 words, estimated 4:39 mins reading time)

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 means of lump sum payments and / or annuities.

3. A pension fund established in terms of the Act has separate Juristic personality, and must comply with prescribed requirements including registration, etc.

4. A contribution to a pension fund is deducted at source from the employees salary and paid over to the fund by the employer. The employer also makes defined contributions to the fund.  Read more... (802 words, estimated 3:12 mins reading time)