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Length of Journey for Travel Dispensations

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I understand that one can take travel dispensations if the distance is at 81 km and more. But if the distance is 80 km, can travel dispensations be taken? Is there a certain deviation that is allowed, such as +/- 5 km?

Blood & Pus: Flow...

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

I have a quick Question. In the reply to 'bleeding gums' the impression was given that blood which is carried away [by saliva] but did not flow away does not break wudu.

Why can't Muslims eat pig/Ham?

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Why can't Muslims eat pig/Ham? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. Dear Brother, I pray this message reaches you in good health and sound iman.

Did Imam Nawawi have a Tariqa?

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

My question is related to Imam Nawawi (Rahimahullah). I have heard that he did not have a Tariqa. But, I, being a member of the Qadiri Tariqa am sure that having a Sheikh is important.

Dhikr During Lesson or Conversation

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Is it wrong to engage in dhikr during a lesson or when talking to someone (when you don’t think the other person would mind it)?

Chronic Annulment of Wudu

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

If one can not keep his wudu, for it constantly keeps braking, for instance as soon as it is done, by the time he starts praying it breaks again and this constantly happens due to an illness that he has which has been ch…

Timing of Intention for Joining Prayers

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I understand that the intention to join prayers must be made at the opening Allahu Akbar or anytime during the first of the two prayers. So, during the second salams of the prayer, one can intend to join the prayers (bec…

Circumcision

Shaykh Abu Usamah

What is the Fiqh ruling on circumcision for converts to Islam? Is there a difference of opinion in the Madhabs? Please give some Fazail and Hadith.

What do 'Agreed Upon' Hadiths mean

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I often see quotations for some Hadiths that say "(Agreed upon)" as the reference. What does this mean? Does it signify a "rigorously authenticated" Hadtih?

Reconciling conflicting hadiths about the solar eclipse payer

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

On your website, in the library section, in the articles section, there is an article by Shaykh Abdal-Hakim Murad, entitled: "Understanding the Four Madhhabs: The problem with anti-madhhabism".

Are you lax on gender issues?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I have read upon the questions regarding gender interaction and the rellection I get is that you are very lax regarding this, I have read many proofs regarding how Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) stated for example …

THE COMPLETE ABLUTION (WUDU)

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

The complete ablution (wudu) Answer THE COMPLETE ABLUTION (WUDU) Obligatory Confirmed Sunna Recommended Somewhat Disliked Throughout Maintain the mentioned order.

THE COMPLETE PURIFICATORY BATH (GHUSL)

Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher

The complete purificatory bath (ghusl) Answer THE COMPLETE PURIFICATORY BATH (GHUSL) Obligatory Confirmed Sunna Recommended Slightly Disliked Throughout Cover

Sh. Buti on Hikam: Foreordained Destiny and the Inefficacy of Material Causes-and-Effects

Shaykh Gibril F Haddad

Foreordained Destiny and the Inefficacy of Material Causes-and-Effects Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Shaykh al-Butis Commentary on the Hikam (#3) Foreordained Destiny and the Inefficacy of Mat…

Non-Muslim Courtesy

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I am a non-Muslim living in America. I am studying the history and culture of Islam and find myself overwhelmed by the intricate social interactions.

Rights of Others in Islam

What are the rights of other people in Islam? Can you give some details?

Is Marriage Sinful?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Can it sometimes be sinful to marry in Islam?

Sleeping with newborn/child

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I would like to know, according to Islam, what is the best way for small children to sleep, from newborn to 2,3 years old.

Understanding the Prohibition of Riba and the Impermissibility of Bank Interest - A Historic Judgment on Interest

Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani

Understanding the Prohibition of Riba and the Impermissibility of Bank Interest – A Historic Judgment on Interest

Exposing Sins: One Face of Vanity

Sidi Tarek Ghanem

I exposed my sins though we are advised not to do once we have committed them. I've let people know quite a few big ones (and I have done quite a few big ones) and I realize now I made a huge mistake.

Dogs Coming in Contact with Clothing

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Are ones clothes considered 'dirty' if a dog has made contact with them. Can we pray in these clothes?

Is it obligatory to say 'sami`a allahu liman hamidah'?

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

When following an imam, sometimes I forget to mention "Allah hears whoever praises Him" and only say "Our Lord, all praise is Yours". What is the validity of my prayer according to Shafi'i?

Assisting Others to Do Something Unlawful

Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I am a revert to Islam and work, two days a week, with my Father at his restaurant. He is not Muslim, so of course he serves pork. This job is not a source of income for me. My question(s) are 1. can I work for him at th…

Cab drivers refusing passengers

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

Do muslim cab drivers refusing passengers who carry alcohol have a case?

I have a Shi'ite co-worker. We often discuss and argue about differences...

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I have a Shi`ite co-worker. We often discuss and argue about differences between Sunnis and Shi`as. They seem to have many strange practices, such as self-flagellation, praying differently....

Female Discharge: A Fiqh Question

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Vaginal discharge... do you have to remake your wudu? i.e. the whitish fluid from secretions of glands not post menses i.e. mad ... something.

Losing faith

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I need guidance as I don't know what to do. I am beginning to lose my faith. I am in a constant battle with satan may Allah Ta'ala curse him. I don't want to die as a kufr or a disbeliever. I want my iman back and want t…

Believing in rites of Hajj

Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher

I did Hajj several years ago. Whilst looking at the Kaaba and seeing the crowds doing the tawaf, a thought drifted into my mind, that these people, including me, were just continuing the practice of the jahaliyah pagan a…

Reader on interest (riba), mortgage, leasing, insurance and other related matters of Islamic finance

SunniPath Answer Service Team

Reader on interest (riba), mortgage, leasing, insurance and other related matters. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful RIBA (INTEREST), Shaykh Buti on Riba (usury) in the West Why is Riba, such as b…

Folding up pants

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Are we allowed to fold our pants up, by the ankle in salah, so that our ankles are uncovered. I have heard thats its Makrooh therimi to pray with your pants folded.