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Mufti Taha Karaan

October 8, 2022 9 mins

What Is the Shafi’i Position on Women Covering Their Faces?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick based on Mufti Taha Karaan’s Fatwa Question What is the position of the Shafi‘i School about Tabarruj (women uncovering their faces in public)? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to that which pleases Him, forgive us for our shortcomings, and alleviate […]
July 3, 2022 3 mins

Should a Woman Shave Off Her Hair After Permanent Treatment?

Answered by Mufti Muhammad Taha Karaan Question Is her prayer valid if a woman has permanent hair straightening, rebonding, or keratin treatment? Does the therapy prevent water from reaching the hair? This treatment also uses some humectant emollient, which coats the hair and gives a smooth feel. It also partially prevents water from getting into […]
April 13, 2022 5 mins

Is Investing In Bitcoin Permissible or Not?

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Is investing in bitcoin permissible or not? Answer The following answer was written by the late contemporary Shafi’i Mufti, Muhammad Taha Ibn Yusuf Karaan (may Allah have mercy on them): The emergence of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies presents the type of problem upon which scholarly opinion is bound to […]
February 13, 2022 2 mins

What Can I Do with the Unlawful Money I Earned from Something I Repented Long Ag...

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question I was looking through my old files, and by chance, I found an old account with a large amount of money that I earned from an unlawful job. I repented for that long ago (The job does not involve theft). How can I get rid of this money? Is […]
January 25, 2022 2 mins

Are Muslims Allowed to Be Organ Donors When They Die to Save the Life of Others?

Answered by Mufti Taha Karaan (ra) as presented by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Are Muslims allowed to be Organ Donors when they die to save the life of others? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah guide us to what pleases Him. Anas narrated that the Prophet (upon him […]
August 11, 2020 10 mins

If Only Someone Else Said it | Mufti Taha Karaan of South Africa

It was the year 17 after the Hijrah. Two years earlier Amiru al-Mu’minin Umar (Allah be pleased with him) traveled from Madinah to Jerusalem to receive its keys from its patriarch Sophronius. This time, having left Ali ibn Abi Talib (Allah be pleased with him) in charge of things at Madinah, he was once again […]
April 7, 2020 2 mins

Adhering to the National Lockdown – Mufti Taha Karaan

* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this video, Mufti Taha Karaan reminds the Muslim community of Cape Town to continue to adhere to the rules of the national lockdown. Mufti Taha emphasizes the strategic importance and benefit social distancing will have on the outcome of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, he addresses the elders […]
March 26, 2020 3 mins

Guidance on COVID-19 (Part 4) – Mufti Taha Karaan

* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this fourth and final video of a 4 part series, Mufti Taha Karaan advises Muslims on what they should do when they are in self isolation at home. He asks Muslims to reflect on their internal states and morality, and question themselves honestly if they have contravened […]
March 26, 2020 3 mins

Guidance on COVID-19 (Part 3) – Mufti Taha Karaan

* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this 3rd video of a 4 part series, Mufti Taha Karaan discusses what the concept of reliance on Allah really means. There are many individuals advocating for Muslims to shun social distancing and isolation because of their understanding of relying Allah. Mufti Taha explains that relying on […]
March 26, 2020 3 mins

Guidance on COVID-19 (Part 2) – Mufti Taha Karaan

* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council In this second video of a four-part series on COVID-19, Mufti Taha Karaan explains the religious rationale and reasoning on why the Friday congregational prayer should be suspended. Additionally he provides evidence from the rich Islamic legacy of when congregational prayers should be prayed at home. By analogy, […]
March 25, 2020 3 mins

Guidance on COVID-19 (Part 1) – Mufti Taha Karaan

* Courtesy of the Muslim Judicial Council (South Africa) In this first video of a four-part series, Mufti Taha Karaan advises Muslims to practice social distancing with immediate effect in order to prevent and reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission. The unfortunate reality is that places of worship such as mosques are communal places where […]
March 16, 2020 1 min

Dealing with the Coronavirus – Mufti Taha Karaan

In this talk, Mufti Taha Karaan provides a conceptual approach in understanding the phenomenon of a communicable disease in relation to religious law, creed and daily activities of living. The COVID-19, which has now been classified as a pandemic, has caused much societal confusion and panic. Many countries have declared national states of emergency. As […]
July 8, 2019 1 min

Connecting to the Imams of Fiqh – Mufti Taha Karaan

* Courtesy of Bayt Muhammad Academy In this video, Mufti Taha Karaan elucidates with eloquence and precision why Muslims should connect and find value in the various schools of Islamic juristic thought. Contrary to what many believe and assume, the schools of Islamic jurisprudence have always employed rational and intellectual tools in their respective methodologies […]
March 30, 2019 7 mins

Understanding the Trends in Fiqh Literature – By Mufti Taha Karaan

In this short article, Mufti Taha Karaan succinctly provides a descriptive account on the various trends and genres of fiqh literature. By way of the Shafi school of thought, Mufti Taha Karaan briefly explains the reasons and objectives of the various categories of legal writing in fiqh. * This article was edited from its original […]
July 3, 2018 3 mins

A Synopsis of the Science of ‘Aqeeda Based on al-Hawi al-Qudsi of Qadi Jam...

Since the enlightenment period, belief in God and organized religion has come under significant attack.  The unremitting question regarding the compatibility of revelation and reason continues to plague us in current times.  Atheism as a “belief” system or worldview is on the rise, and many individuals feel obfuscated and confused amidst the high levels of […]
July 3, 2018 3 mins

A Synopsis of the Science of ‘Aqeeda Based on al-Hawi al-Qudsi of Qadi Jam...

Since the enlightenment period, belief in God and organized religion has come under significant attack.  The unremitting question regarding the compatibility of revelation and reason continues to plague us in current times.  Atheism as a “belief” system or worldview is on the rise, and many individuals feel obfuscated and confused amidst the high levels of […]
July 3, 2018 3 mins

Muslim Minorities and the Fiqh of Citizenship in the Modern World – Mufti ...

In this podcast Mufti Taha Karaan will explain how do Muslim minority communities in various parts of the world create meaningful spaces and environments to flourish as religious communities, and as beneficial members of their societies? The intersection between religious identity and citizenship is a nuanced and complex topic for many Muslims living in Non […]