03/08/2021 | Ghusl, Purity
Making ghusl with plaits or braids Q: Does a woman with braided hair or plaits have to undo them before performing ghusl? A: It is not a requirement according to the four schools of law[1][2][3]. The following is mentioned in the Hanafi School: “It is not...
26/07/2021 | Purity, Wudu
Wiping over socks with holes in them Hanafi: “The fourth condition for wiping is that each one is free from a hole the size of three of the smallest toes… the smallest holes that will be added together are what a large needle can enter in, anything less than...
26/07/2021 | Purity, Wudu
Hanafi: Mughirah bin Shu’bah narrated that the Prophet ﷺ performed wudu and wiped over his socks and sandals.[1] “Wiping over socks is valid for minor ritual impurity for men and women even if they are made from something thick other than leather, whether...
21/07/2021 | Impurities, Miscellaneous
Cosmetics Containing Alcohol Definition The distillation of alcohol as a pure compound was discovered by Muslim scientists such as Al-Kindi and Abu Bakr al-Razi in the 8th and 9th centuries CE. The word ‘alcohol’ comes from the Arabic word ‘Al-Kuhl’ or more likely...
