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Wiping of socks

Oct 10, 2021 | Clothing, Purity, Wudu

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 conditions in...

Martial Arts for ladies

Oct 7, 2021 | Clothing, Miscellaneous

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 that a Muslim woman must...

Nisab threshold for Zakat

Oct 7, 2021 | Zakah and Sadaqah

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

Oct 7, 2021 | Marriage, Miscellaneous

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 she does not normally do these things, her...

Covering of nakedness in prayer

Oct 3, 2021 | Clothing, 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 outside of the prayer. However, it...

Representative at a Nikah

Oct 2, 2021 | Marriage

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 she is present at the nikah, then it...

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Learn the basics right from the very start, beginning with belief in Allah and the main articles of faith, acts of worship, and basic Islamic etiquettes based on the texts Light of Clarification, The Beginning of Guidance, and Theological Gems.

Shashi

Principles of Islamic jurisprudenceAn introduction to Islamic Legal philosophyOverview Loosely translated as principles of Islamic jurisprudence, usul al-fiqh is the legal theory that underpins Islamic positive law and practical ethics. The book Usul ash-Shashi is a...

Is being lazy sinful?

Q: Is being lazy at work / not doing job properly or procrastinating sinful? Is the money earned from being lazy at work still halal? A: The money is halal as the employee is employed for their time whether they work or not. The believer should try to be their best in...

Missing Isha Salah

Q: I am always missing Isha because it’s so late. I wake up at 5am everyday (plus multiple times in the night as my daughter is young) and I really can’t stay up for Isha. Is it permissible to combine Maghrib & Isha in this instance? A: You have a few options. 1....

Start of Isha Salah

Q: Technically, when does Isha Salah Start? Can you read Isha straight after Maghrib? A: It begins when the twilight (red or white) disappears. The red disappears at -12.5 degrees according to my observations, and the white is about -16 degrees. Answered by Shaykh...

Moon Sighting

Q: Can astronomical data be used to corroborate or reject testimonies of a positive moon sighting in the Hanafi School? A: Most of the texts were against using astronomy in relation to moonsighting. A minority permitted it. It's worth noting that the birth of the new...

Travelling and Fasting

Q: If I am travelling to Pakistan and my first leg of the flight its domestic to Gatwick and at the time of Sehri I am still at home. Do I have to keep the fast or can I miss it knowing that I will be on a long journey and may have difficulty In fasting that day? A:...

Illicit language towards the living and the dead

Q: What is the hukum for speaking negatively or using vulgur words against a dead person, muslim or non muslim? A: It should be avoided. The Messenger of Allah said, "Mention what is good about your dead, and refrain from speaking about their evil." Al-Tirmidhi, 1019...

Combining prayers due to Illness

Q: If someone is battling with covid and due to extreme tiredness and pain while struggling to keep up with salah is it ok for them to combine all their prayers as its easier that way? A: No, it is not an excuse to combine. They can sit if they find difficulty...

Photos on display

Q: Is it acceptable to hang family photos in the house?If so can you pray in the room with photos displayed?Is it true that angels don’t visit a place where photos are displayed? A: The ruling pertains to images that can "possess a soul" if half of the body, head, or...

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