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Inheritance of Grandchildren

Aug 2, 2021 | Inheritance

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 of law agree that only the grandchildren...

Zakah of Children’s Wealth

Aug 2, 2021 | Zakah and Sadaqah

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 not subject to Zakah. In the other...

Pronouncing divorce 3 times

Jul 27, 2021 | Divorce

-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 the situation properly. Many people in...

Wiping over socks with holes in them

Jul 26, 2021 | Purity, Wudu

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 this is not considered."[1] Maliki: "He does...

Wiping over non-leather socks

Jul 26, 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 they have a...

Oral Sex

Jul 23, 2021 | Marriage, Sexual Relations

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 foreplay before sexual...

Marifah Essentials

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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