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Why is it Wrong to Send Blessing on the Prophet in the First Sitting (and Abu Hanifa's Drea

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Is it wrong to recite durood (the blessings on the Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace) in the first sitting after reading the tashahhud (al-tahiyyat... up to ashhadu anna Muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu) ? And why…

Mistakes during hajj- ramal, ihram

Ustadha Shaista Maqbool

Alhamdulillah I went for Hajj this year but am confused with this now. After pelting on the 10th, I did the animal sacrifice followed by shaving. Then I took shower and came out of ihram.

Discharge in my sleep

Ustadha Shaista Maqbool

I think I have a weak bladder because I have to take extra care after urinating to make sure all the urine has released, and I usually put a little bit of tissue in the top stop any urine from exiting at the end.

Intercourse doubts and ghusl

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

If husband and wife differ as to whether intercourse took place, whose statement takes precedence? Is the purificatory bath (ghusl ) then obligatory on them both or only on the one who believes that the penetration occur…

Relinquishment in the Shafi'i school

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Translator's Introduction This question deals with entering into contracts. The Shafii school is rather particular about the wording of such contracts and in its insistence that the transacting parties actually pronounce…

End of Fajr and Maghrib Times

Shaykh Ilyas Patel

Lets say fajr is at 5 am, and sunrise is at 6:16 am, at what time can we last pray Fajr? Answer The last time for Fajr Prayer One can pray as long the time does not expire; if one starts to pray at 6:10 and finishes befo…

Life on other planets

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I was wondering how Muslims approach the issue of life on other planets (the possibility), and how our faith would deal, specifically, with intelligent life.

Losing Wudhu As a Result of Napping

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim As-salamu'alaykum wa rahmatullah, How does one know that one has lost consciousness after one has taken a nap? How many minutes must have passed or what are the signs that would clearly indic…

Boundary of Sa`y

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

What is the boundary of Sa`y at Safa and Marwa in the present-day Masjid al-Haram?

Women Cutting Their Hair

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

What is the Hanafi ruling regarding woman cutting or trimming their hair? Is it permissible or haram? Answer Walaikum assalam, In general, the books of the Hanafi school are very strict about women not cutting their hair…

Medicine derived from pig

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Asalaam Ulaykum, I understand from the following answer that medicine derived from a pig, say, is permissible if their is no alternative. Please correct me if I am wrong.

What is the meaning of worship?

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

What is the definition of `ibadah (worship)?

Making up missed prayers

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Asailamalaikum-Insha Allah(subhanawa tala) hope ur in gud health and iman Im 15 years of age and i missed 3-4 years of salah astagfirullah and insha Allah(subhana wa tala) im am going to read Salah,so i have to make up f…

how does a muslim girl ask a muslim brother for marriage

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Asslamu Allaikum i have recently seen a brother of a good islamic nature and would like to give a marriage proposal InshAllah. However there are a few issue 1. i do not know of the brothers family, background etc 2.

My husband and me have two daughters; I have recently found out that I am pregnant again.

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari

My husband and me have two daughters; I have recently found out that I am pregnant again. I would like to know what I could read in order to give birth to a baby boy as I genuinely feel that it would complete our family.

Dealing with non-muslim sister and family.

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari

Asaalaamu Aleykoem, I converted a year ago to islam. Alhamdoeliah. This journey has been so fulfilling and I still feel the same as the day I took the shahadah(vow). However my family is really depressed, we are driven a…

Prostration of forgetfulness and blessings on Prophet during Qunut

Shaykh Abdul-Karim Yahya, SunniPath Academy Teacher

In the Fajr prayer my imam performs qunut without saying the salams on the Prophet (Allah bless and grant him peace) and his family and companions. Should one then make the prostration of forgetfulness if the imam only d…

Changing my American Birth Name to an Islamic Name

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Asalam Alaykum I am an American convert, and recently some brothers have given me the Islamic name of Yousuf. My American name is Alexis (male version) and I go by the name of Alex.

All of the supererogatory prayers in the Shafi'i school

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed Translated by Ruqayyah Ahdab

What is the total amount of confirmed sunnas that come before and after the prescribed prayers and optional prayer cycles (rak'ahs) according to the Shafii school?

Perfume with musk and amber

Shaykh Amjad Rasheed

Is it permissible to use perfume that has musk and/or amber in its ingredients? Answer Musk and amber are pure substances which are permissible to sell and use as perfume.

Feet to Feet, Toe to Toe

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

Hanafis are often criticised for not touching toes in congregational prayer (by Salafis), who point to the hadith ( I don't know it off-hand). I understand that it's not the hadith that is being questioned, but the inter…

Music that sings about good things

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Asalamualakum, I had a question about this group called outlandish. It sings about good things, but uses instruments.

Carrying the Qur'an and Other Adab Points with the Qur'an

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is photocopying parts of the Qur'an and then cutting and pasting those parts one needs whilst disposing of the rest of the page as is done according to the shariah, would this be permitted, I mean if one had a quite a nu…

The Best & Worst of Words

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

The Best & Worst of Words The Most Selfish One-Letter Word "I" Avoid it (Surah Al Kahf 18:34) The Most Satisfying Two-Letter Word "WE" Use it Surah Al An'am 6:71-72 The Most Poisonous Three-Letter Word "EGO" Kill it Sura…

Can I Remain Naked When Alone? Nope

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

What is the viewpoint on not having the awra covered in front of animals, such as a pet bird or cat? In general, it is either recommended or wajib to cover one's awra even when alone, except when there is an inevitable n…

Qur'an: Can't touch a translation of the Qur'an without wudu

Qu’ran: Can’t touch a translation of the Qur’an without wudu Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah, the Inspirer of truth. It is not permissible to touch a translation of the Qur'an even if it does not have the Arabic Qu…

Children Touching the Qur'an Without Wudu

What is the Hanafi position for a child touching a Qur’an? What if you teach them to be careful with it? If the answer is no, how should we deal with the fact that here in the west, it is important to encourage the child…

Covering the Head for Qur'an

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is it necessary (for women) to cover the head when reciting or listening to Qur'an recitation? What are the rulings for this?

Disposing of Nails & Hair

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Is there not a specific recommended procedure of disposing nails and hair that have been cut? I heard they should be buried, or something to that effect. Insha'Allah could you please comment on this?

Eating or Drinking While Standing or Walking

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Can one eat and drink standing or while walking?