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When May Parents be Disobeyed, and How?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
A sister is facing difficulties with her parents. It seems nothing she does pleases her parents. Her parents are always suspicious of her.
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When it is permitted to have an abortion
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam, UK
When it is permitted to have an abortion? In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, Abortion and the termination of pregnancy is the expulsion of a foetus from the womb of a woman.
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A Wife's Right to Housing Separate From Her In-Laws and Others
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam, UK
I would like to know what the husband's obligations are towards his wife regarding providing shelter for her.
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Chapter on Fasting from the Book of Assistance
Imam Al-Haddad
Chapter on Fasting from the Book of Assistance THE BOOK OF ASSISTANCE IMAM AL-HADDAD ____________________________________________________________________ Chapter 19 On Fasting Increase your good works, especially in Rama…
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RE: Common errors made during Ramadan
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Common errors made during Ramadan Common errors made during Ramadhan Al-Jumuah Magazine, Vol 8, Issue 9 During this Ramadhan do not let the sweetness of our deeds vanish into the night, leaving only emptiness.
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An Excellent Article on Ramadan
Soheil Laher
An Excellent article on Ramadan O who believe, fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you; perchance you will guard yourselves. ...
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Fasting Six Days of Shawwal after Ramadan: 'Like Fasting the Entire Year'
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Fasting Six Days of Shawwal after Ramadan: ‘Like Fasting the Entire Year’ Assalamu alaikum, Ayyub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companio…
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Fasting in Ramadan - A Muslim Pharmacist's Perspective
Saghir Akhtar, PhD, MRPharmS
Fasting in Ramdan - A Muslim Pharmacist's Perspective [sent by a subscriber] http://www.pharmj.com/Editorial/20011110/articles/ramadan.html Fasting during Ramadan: a Muslim pharmacist's perspective The Muslim holy month …
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The Fiqh of Fasting
Revised by Sidi Mujib from Talimul Haq
The Fiqh of Fasting Ta`limu’l-Haq chapter on Fasting (Sawm) taught by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf on Sunday, October 20th, 2002 and Sunday November 3rd, 2002. Notes in brackets [such as (F: )] are from Faraz Rabbani.
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Fasting on Fridays: Both Makeup's & Voluntary Fasts Are Permitted
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Are we allowed to make up fasts on Friday? I heard that if we fasted consecutively the previous days then it is allowed? Is this correct? Walaikum assalam, 1. Yes, it is permitted to fast makeup's on Friday. 2.
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A Healthy Guide To Fasting
Health Researcher: SUE VISSER
A HEALTHY GUIDE TO FASTING [from http://www.naturefresh.co.za/ sent by a subscriber] First please note: Consult your health practitioner for confirmation that you are fit to fast, especially if you are taking prescriptio…
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Inner Dimensions of Fasting
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Inner dimensions of fasting From Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali trans.
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It is Eid: What about the expiatory (kaffara) fasts I am in the middle of? An example of the importance of acting on sound knowledge
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I am currently in the middle of my kaffara and need some advice. As Eid is coming up am I allowed to miss a day (and if so how many - as Eid is 3 days) since I have heard that fasting on Eid is haram. If I do this, do I …
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Masa'il concerning fasting for a pregnant woman
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
1.What is the hukm of fasting in Ramadhan for a pregnant woman? Walaikum assalam, It remains obligatory, unless the woman genuinely fears harm, with near surety, or sickness for herself or for the child.
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Not Fasting After Childbirth
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I recently had a caesarean section (9 weeks ago) followed by further surgery due to a severe infection. Due to this and the fact that I am breastfeeding, I am not fasting (Ramadhan). Is there a kafaara in this instance?
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Fasting for Pregnant and Nursing Women
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
A group of sisters have asked me to forward the question: What are the rules, expiations, etc. surrounding the fasting of pregnant and / or nursing women in the month of Ramadan? 1. What is the hukm of fasting in Ramadha…
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When is Laylat al-Qadr?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
When is Laylat al-Qadr? The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and sincerity, shall have all their past sins forgiven.”
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Which days can't I fast? It is impermissible and sinful to fast the Two Eid Days, and the 3 Days After Eid al-Adha
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I have heard that it is prohibited to fast after eid for a bunch of days. Could you please explain? Walaikum assalam, It is impermissible and sinful to fast the Two Eid Days, and the 3 Days After Eid al-Adha [11th, 12th,…
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About Riba with Parents
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
I am the only-child of my parents, and am 18 years old. I have a very serious worry. My father (who is the bread winner of the family) is involved in Riba. My father earns a salary of approximately 4000 Dhs., Alhamdulila…
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Accountants: Work & Interest Transactions
Shaykh Taqi Usmani
As accountants we are faced with a moral dilemma with regard to certain aspects of our work. Thus we write to you seeking guidance in this matter.
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Avoiding Taxes? My parents, in another country, want me to register a car for them...to pay lower taxes
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
My parents have asked me to do something to help them avoid paying a big tax on something they have bought. There is a higher tax on cars in my country than its neighbor, where they live. They have bought a car in their …
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If I borrowed something from someone and then lost it, and I obliged to pay back?
Sidi Sohail Hanif
‘If I borrowed something from someone and then lost it, and I obliged to pay back?’ Assalamu alaykum No, you are not religiously obliged to pay it back, unless you lost it because of your undue negligence.
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Can we take out a mortgage? It is both financially advantageous, and avoids a lot of immigration headaches for close relatives...
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
Can we take out a mortgage? It is both financially advantageous, and avoids a lot of immigration headaches for close relatives...
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Can I work at bank which works with riba? I live in a non-Muslim country.
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
Can I work at bank which works with riba? I live in a non-Muslim country. Assalamu alaykum In the name of Allah most Gracious Most Merciful Interest and usury has been strictly prohibited in Islamic law.
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Do our scholars understand? RE: I have put money in an endowment policy: Is this fine?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
There are two reasons for this. Firstly, interest, as the policyholder receives an excess amount on the original payment. Do you see now the problems that these fuqaha are having in their analysis of investments? This on…
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Fiqh of Hire: Do Students Have to Pay Their Tutor For Classes They Skip?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible for a teacher to ask for payment in advance for classes he will teach, and stipulate that he will keep the money for days which he turned up to teach but which the student didn't?
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The Fiqh of Bribes
Sohail Hanif
The Fiqh of Bribes Allah Most High says ‘And do not eat up your wealth among yourselves wrongfully nor use it as bait for the judges with intent that you may eat up wrongfully and knowingly a little bit of (other) people…
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Fulfilling Contractual Obligations & Repaying Debts On Time When Able To Do So
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
In my line of work, I deal with a lot of Muslims, but they frequently delay (without reason) in repaying me...Is this right? In the name of Allah, the inspirer of truth.
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I have put money in an endowment policy: Is this permitted
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
I have an endowment policy that I put money into. The aim is that the money will grow through being invested on the Stock Market. The final value of the saving is not guaranteed and indeed I could get back less than I ha…
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The Importance of Islamic Banking for Muslim Minorities
Moulana Ahmed Fazel Ebrahim
The importance of Islamic banking for Muslim minorities THE IMPORTANCE OF ISLAMIC BANKING FOR MUSLIM MINORITIES Compiled by Moulana Ahmed Fazel Ebrahim EARNINGS Halaal Earnings Rasulullah (S.A.W) once remarked, "If a per…