10/10/2021 | Clothing, Purity, Wudu
Wiping of socks Q: Is it a condition of wiping over socks that they remain in their upright position even when not worn? A: It is not a condition according to my understanding of the Hanafi School nor has it been mentioned in any classical texts. There are only two...
07/10/2021 | Clothing, Miscellaneous
Martial Arts for ladies Q: If there are ladies only Martial Arts actives are you allowed to remove your headscarf, if it is woman only? However there are non-Muslims in the room? Is it best to remain modest at all times. Is there any rules on this? A: The texts say...
03/10/2021 | Clothing, Prayer
Covering of nakedness in prayer Q: What is the ruling for men praying and what they should wear? Are they allowed to pray in like vest and shorts or like what area of the body has to be covered? A: The nakedness of a men is below the navel to the knee, inside and...
30/09/2021 | Clothing, Prayer
Women praying barefooted Q: I’ve just been asked by someone, as they read, that it’s not acceptable for women to pray barefooted..is that accurate? A: It’s the opinion of some legal schools, even some imams of the Hanafi School held the same view....
25/09/2021 | Clothing, Miscellaneous
Is it Haram to get a fade haircut? Q: Is it Haram to get a fade haircut? Is it the same as Qaza’ haircut? It is not Haram to get a fade haircut. Cutting the hair to different lengths is permitted. The Qaza’ haircut is Makruh (disliked), which is to shave most or much...
04/08/2021 | Clothing, Miscellaneous
Shaving the beard off completely Q: What is the ruling on shaving off the beard completely? Hanafi: The Prophet ﷺ said, “Differ from the Pagans, remove the moustaches and excuse the beards.”[1] “Excusing of the beards: Muhammad said, narrating from Abu Hanifah:...
