Marifah Answers

Wiping of socks Dec 17, 2025 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…

Martial Arts for ladies Dec 17, 2025 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…

Nisab threshold for Zakat Dec 17, 2025 Q: What is classed as the nisab for zakat? Is there an exact figure excluding jewelry and assets etc? A: 85g of gold on the day or its value in relation to trade items. For silver, it is 595g. Answered by Shaykh Bilal Brown…

Obligation of housework for wife Dec 17, 2025 Q: Is it an obligation for the wife to cook and clean in the home or can she delegate the work to a 3rd party? A: It’s perfectly fine to delegate or order a takeaway etc. Also, if she comes from a family/background where…

Covering of nakedness in prayer Dec 17, 2025 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,…

Representative at a Nikah Dec 17, 2025 Q: If a person does a nikah (marriage) and appoints a representative for the woman due to her not being able to make it in person, can that representative also be one of the two witnesses if there’s nobody else available? A: If…

Can your lifespan be lengthened? Dec 17, 2025 Q: It was narrated from Aishah that the Prophet [ﷺ] said to her: إنه من أُعطِيَ حظَّه من الرِّفقِ فقد أُعطِيَ حظَّه من خيرِ الدنيا والآخرةِ، وصلةُ الرَّحم، وحسنُ الخُلُقِ وحسنُ الجوارِ يٌعمَّرانِ الدِّيارَ ويزيدانِ في…

Women praying barefooted Dec 17, 2025 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. The…

End time for Asr Salah Dec 17, 2025 Q: What’s the last possible time to pray Asr salah? E.g. is it possible to pray 10 mins before Maghrib time or is that forbidden time? You can perform the takbir a second before maghrib begins. It is sinful to delay it until the sun…

Toddler/baby with a dirty nappy Dec 17, 2025 Q: What is the ruling of a toddler with a dirty nappy touching/holding on to you in prayer?  A: It does not affect the prayer. Answered by Shaykh Bilal Brown   Search for: Subscribe to our newsletter for regular…