The Karaan Legacy

This collation of Fatawa is our humble attempt at honouring a legacy of service by the Karaan family, father and son, Mufti Yusuf and Mufti Taha, spanning 50 years, nearly half a century.

Mufti Yusuf Karaan embodied an ethos of hard work and service. He would drive 40 minutes from Strand to our offices in Athlone every day. His commitment and dedication may never be matched again.

Mufti Taha Karaan’s outstanding feature was his brilliant mind. He was an intellectual giant admired around the world. While most scholars spend a lifetime mastering a single science, Mufti Taha mastered several Islamic sciences, even calligraphy.

We are currently in the process of digitising Mufti Yusuf’s handwritten fatawa and publishing the Fatawa of Mufti Taha, so that the world may benefit for years to come. May Allah bless them, raise their rank and accept their efforts, Ameen.

  • All
  • Aqidah
  • Children
  • Committee Member
  • Fasting
  • Hajj
  • Halal
  • Inheritance
  • Jana'iz
  • Marriage
  • Nikah and Talaq
  • Other
  • Researchers
  • Salaah
  • Taharah
  • Transaction
  • Zakaah
All
  • All
  • Aqidah
  • Children
  • Committee Member
  • Fasting
  • Hajj
  • Halal
  • Inheritance
  • Jana'iz
  • Marriage
  • Nikah and Talaq
  • Other
  • Researchers
  • Salaah
  • Taharah
  • Transaction
  • Zakaah
InheritanceMufti Taha Karaan

Inheritance of a house

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   In terms of inheritance under the Sharīʿah, all the …

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InheritanceMufti Taha Karaan

My husband left behind a Non-Shariah Compliant Will

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   It remains a most regrettable phenomenon that Muslims continue …

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Mufti Taha KaraanNikah and Talaq

Calculation and Rules of the ‘Iddah

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. Calculation of the ‘Iddah 1.1. The ‘iddah following ṭalāq …

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Mufti Taha KaraanZakaah

Section 18A tax deductions and zakah

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   1. The situation to which your question pertains involves …

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Mufti Taha KaraanTransaction

Ruling on Medical Aid

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. Medical aid is an insurance product. 2. Insurance, however, …

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MarriageMufti Taha Karaan

Marriage between persons in different countries

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Scholars differ on the validity of marriage contracted over means …

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Jana'izMufti Taha Karaan

Is there Janazah Salah on a missing person?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   The obligation to perform ṣalāt al-janāzah sets in when …

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MarriageMufti Taha Karaan

“Milkah” Marriages

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته In Islam, marriage is a contractual undertaking from which certain …

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Mufti Taha KaraanTransaction

Using interest for traffic fines

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The opinion that permits the payment of traffic fine with …

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