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The Concept of Bid'a In The Islamic Shari'ah

Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller

The concept of Bid'a in the Islamic Shari'ah In the name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate The Concept of Bid’a inthe Islamic Shari'ah The following is the text of a talk given by Shaikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller at Nott…

Deobandi/Barelvi Objection

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Deobandi/Barelvi Objection Assalamu alaikum, A brother close to me questioned me on some recent posts about the Deobandi/Barelvi issue. The answer below may be of interest: Essentially I agree that we would should not AR…

Following Weak Positions: How & When?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I understand that we are only allowed to make taqleed to a Mujtaahid, which is now only limited to the four imams by ijma (i.e.

How Fiqh is Derived, & Some Sources

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

When a ruling is not clear from sources in the Quran and Hadith, I understand one looks to the opinion of the most knowledgeable Sahabas (Ayesha RA, Ibn Massoud RA, Ali ibn Talib RA, etc.). Where can one find these fatwa…

Islamic Fiqh Academy: Cloning and More

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Islamic Fiqh Academy: Cloning and More http://www.jamiat.org.za/_themes/blocks/blorulec.gif The 1997 Meeting: Islamic Fiqh Academy The meeting was held from 28 June through 3 July.

The Lesser of Two Evils

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

: I would be very grateful if you could post the evidences for "Choosing the Lesser of two evils". Is this a contemporary principle of fiqh or did the Classical Hanafi scholars of the past delve into this issue.

No Difference between Barelwis and Deobandis

Shaykh Gibril Haddad

What exactly is the difference between the school of thought that follows Ala Hadrath Ahmed Rida Khan RA and those that follow the school of thought of Rashid Ahmed Gangohi against whom i understand Ala Hadrath had said …

"It is not denied that rulings change as times change..." Allama Ali Haydar on Customs and Habits & When They May Influence Rulings of Sacred Law

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

I am noticing many Muslims nowadays very loosely using the usuli principle that rulings changes according to culture and times.

Objection to Following Another Madhab Answered

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Objection: If a person is a Hanafi, then he should he should only follow his madhab. he should not be taking things from the other madhabs and mix it with his madhab. Because then this person would be following his desir…

Answering the Objection that Abu Yusuf and Muhammad ibn al-Hasan were not Absolute Mujtahids

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

Objection: Id like to say that although abu Yusuf and Shaybani the main students of abu haneefah (ra) were outstanding mujtahids they were not absolute mujtahids as u stated.

The Path of Taqwa: Avoiding Differences of Opinion

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is there any benefit in trying to avoid differences of other schools? Why, and what are the limits? “The way of the spiritual traveller is to avoid differences of opinion, and to stick to that which is agreed upon.”

The Question of Raf-ul-Yadain

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

The question of raf-ul-yadain The Question of Raf-ul-Yadain Introduction In this article, we shall give forty-two (42) Sahih evidences for the issue of not raising the hands in the Hanafi Madhhab.

Sea Food and Following Other Schools

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

What do the ulema think of one who eats seafood (crab, lobster, etc.)? Is it makruh tahriman? I've heard that the Syrian ahnaf ulema are more relaxed in this matter. Is this true? The scholars, Allah be pleased with them…

Seeking Out Dispensations & Following Another School - From Sheikh Nuh Keller's Reliance of the Traveller

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Seeking Out Dispensations & Following Another School - From Sheikh Nuh Keller's Reliance of the Traveller Seeking Out Dispensations & Following Another School - From Sheikh Nuh Keller's Reliance of the Traveller Faraz No…

Should we celebrate Mawlid (The Prophet's (S) birthday)?

Dr. `Isa al-Mani` al-Humayri

Should we celebrate Mawlid (The Prophet's (s) birthday)? Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim Should we celebrate Mawlid (The Prophet's (s) birthday)? Yes we should celebrate it every year And every month and every week And ever…

The Use of Weak Hadiths in Issues of Morals

Shaykh GF Haddad

The Use of Weak Hadiths in Issues of Morals Ibn al-Mubàrak said: "One may narrate from [a weak narrator] to a certain extent or those hadïths pertaining to good conduct (adab), admonition (maw'iza), and simple living (zu…

The Veil In Islam

Shaykh Gibril F. Haddad

The veil in Islam THE VEIL IN ISLAM By Dr. Gibril F. Haddad as appeared in The Muslim Magazine Fall 1999 issue. "O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury.

What is decisive evidence & the permissibility of ijtihad upon what is decisive, and seeking help of non-Muslims in major issues...

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam, UK

: What is decisive evidence & the permissibility of ijtihad upon what is decisive, and seeking help of non-Muslims in major issues... In the name of Allah, most Compassionate, most Merciful The answer to this question wi…

Where to place hands in prayer, and where to take one's religion from

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

: I am referring you to an article written by a 'salafi' in response to Hasan as-Saqqaf'srefutation of al-albani. The issue discussed is thatof the placing of the hands in prayer.

Basic Bedroom Fiqh: 'I just got married, and would like to know the essential fiqh of bedroom relations'

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The Bed & Obedience: Husband and Wife - Legal Rights

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

What are the legal rights of a husband and wife? I have read that it is not legal obligation of a wife, according to Islamic law to do household duties (cook meals serve the house) and if a woman elects not to undertake …

Birth Control: An Islamic Perspective

Qadi Mujahid al-Islam Qasimi

Birth control: An Islamic perspective Birth Control: The Islamic Perspective by Qadi Mujahid al-Islam Qasimi (Allah have mercy on him) About the Author Shaykh Qâdî Muhajidul Islam Qâsimî is the Chief Qâdî [Muslim Judge] …

Can they marry me off against my will? Refusing unsuitable suitors, being good to parents, and the art of marital trench warfare with love and good character...

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

A sister's parents have found a suitor to be all that they were hoping for and wish for her to marry him. The suitor himself is quite set on marrying her and is unbelievable persistent. The sister, however, cannot at all…

Can we marry in secret? And pre-marital interaction

Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf, CA

Considering the following situation: Brother X is engaged to be married to Sister Y, with both families in complete approval of this union, but one set of parents desire that the couple wait until the Brother has graduat…

Can I Marry My Sister-In-Law While Being Married To Her Sister?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

: I am Hanafi. I have been good friends with my wife's sister. She is divorced with 2 kids. We now realise we love each other. Can i marry her and be still married to her sister? Do i have to take permission from my wife…

Convert Lady Whose Husband Is Still Non-Muslim

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

This concerns about a woman of 45 years of age, living in USA. She is married, does not work, is home-wife, have 2 kids, a daughter of 14 and a son of 12 years of ages. Her husband is a crane driver. She was a Christian …

Does the wife have to cook?

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK

It has been mentioned previously on the Hanafi Fiqh List that the wife must obey the husband even in reasonable permitted household matters like cooking. But Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam mentioned that there is another opini…

Follow up re: Brother beating up abusive husband

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam

A few questions for clarification: The wife has been ordered to obey her husband in everything permissible related to their marriage. What does this mean?

Food for Thought

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

: Food for Thought [sent by a subsciber] Dear Sidi Faraz and Hanafi-Group Assalamu'alaykum wa rahmatullah, I have read the email on marrying first cousins which was recently posted.

How Should I be a Good Wife?

Sidi Faraz Rabbani

: What does Allah expect me to do in my marriage in order to be considered a good wife? I am quite new to Islam, and I don’t know…