Marifah Answers

Passing the miqat without ihram Dec 17, 2025 Q: If someone passes the miqat before wearing ihram how do they rectify this, and is a sacrifice necessary? Hanafi: “It is not permitted for a person who is from outside of the boundaries to cross them unless he is in ihram…

Making ghusl with plaits or braids Dec 17, 2025 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…

Smoking whilst fasting in Ramadan Dec 17, 2025 Q: I invalidated my fast in Ramadan by smoking a cigarette, do I need to make kaffarah (expiation) or just make up the fast? Summary: There is some debate as to whether kaffarah is required in the Hanafi and Maliki…

Zakah on Trade Stock Dec 17, 2025 Q: Does a year need to pass on my trade stock before I pay zakah on it? If the value of an item decreases after purchasing it for trade, do I still need to pay zakah on it? A: “There is no zakah on items unless they are for trade and…

Inheritance of Grandchildren Dec 17, 2025 Q: We have a question regarding inheritance, we wanted to know how it would be divided, and my father-in-law has; his wife, a mother, 6 daughters, 2 brothers and 1 sister, 7 granddaughters and 7 grandsons. A: All four schools…

Zakah of Children’s Wealth Dec 17, 2025 Q: I have small children under the age of puberty that have bank accounts over the nisab, do they need to pay zakah on their wealth? Summary: Zakah is an act of worship in the Hanafi School therefore, the wealth of children is…

Pronouncing divorce 3 times Dec 17, 2025 -Q: My husband said to me, “You are divorced, you are divorced, you are divorced!” Is this considered as one divorce or three? A: One should always consult a scholar personally for matters relating to divorce so they can assess…

Wiping over socks with holes in them Dec 17, 2025 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…

Wiping over non-leather socks Dec 17, 2025 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…

Oral Sex Dec 17, 2025 Oral sex refers to sexual activities involving the stimulation of the genitalia by the use of the mouth, tongue, teeth or throat. Oral sex is now very common in both heterosexual and homosexual couples. People may involve in oral sex as part of…