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Turning Sex into Sadaqa
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Turning Sex into Sadaqa Turning Sex Into Sadaqa An excerpt from 'The Muslim Marriage Guide', By Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood (Amana Publications), reprinted in Beliefnet.com http://www.themodernreligion.com/misc/sex/sadaqa.ht…
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Wife Beating
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
1. Does the Arabic word 'daraba' necessarily mean "violent or intense or repeated striking?" No. Jurists routinely use the expression "daraba al-ma' `ala wajhihi" - lit.
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Wife - Legal Rights (Hamza Yusuf and Taqi Usmani quotes)
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
A brother emailed, arguing that I was all wrong about saying that it is obligatory for a wife to obey her husband, to perform housework and cook…
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On Beard Length In the Hanafi School
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Do you know of the varying views expressed by the Hanafi scholars on the length of the beard? In particular, what is considered sunnah or mustahab etc?
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Beards: Ibn Abidin says...
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The Beard. What exactly is the Wajib - to actually keep a beard, or to keep it at the length of one fist ? One brother I know ....
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Boycotting Israeli and American Goods
Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
Are we allowed to buy items from Israeli sources, even though this money may be used to help the Jewish “war machine”? I would like Shiekh Qaradawi to answer this one, if at all possible. Wa `Alaykum As-Salam Warahmatull…
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Can I go to Church with a Friend?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
A non-Muslim co-worker of mine has asked me to attend a church service with him, would it be permissible to do so?
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Can I Pirate Sh. Hamza's New CDs?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I am writing this in response to the unreasonable fees that alhambra productions is charging for the newest Shaykh Hamza Yusuf audio cd's. The products in question are the new burda cd's as well as the marriage course cd…
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Cat hair is pure in the Hanafi school, and details of the Shafi`i opinion
Sidi Mostafa Azzam
: Are cat hair najis according to the hanafi school of fiq? Should I consider my past prayers void for the presence of some cat hair on my clothes and so make them all up? Walaikum assalam, Cat hair is pure in the Hanafi…
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Copyright According to Shariah
Shaykh Taqi Usmani
Can you please explain the Islamic injunctions about "copyright", especially about the copyright on computer software?
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Criticizing major scholars for having trim beards
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Some people have been criticizing major scholars for having trim beards, almost implying that it is a sign of weak religious commitment. Walaikum assalam, There is a need to wake up and smell the coffee, Sidi: 1.
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Dealing With Death & How To Benefit The Dead
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
My grandmother is about to die, it seems. How does one deal with death? What can I do for her? Walaikum assalam, Inwardly: 1. Patience, 2. Submission to the Divine Will, 3. Reflection on the fleetingness of live, 4. Taki…
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Dealing With Death
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
What is the Prophetic sunnah specifically for dealing with personal grief after the sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one?
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Do Born Muslims Expect Too Much From Converts?
Sidi Yahya Birt, UK
I am a recent convert. I began the process last fall and observed Ramadan, though having little understanding of the full intention and impact of it's meaning. I did not have enough witnesses, so didn't "officially conve…
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Effective Ta'wizes
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Effective ta'wizes Effective Ta`wizes In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful, and all blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad, his Folk, Companions and those who follow their noble way, From a student of…
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Emigration To a Non-Muslim Country
Shaykh Taqi Usmani
What is the ruling regarding adoption of the nationality of a non-Muslim country?
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The Fiqh of Astronomy & Astrology
Shaykh Ilyas Patel, Keighley (UK)
I wanted to know what the ruling is regarding stars. As you know, in a lot of non-Muslim magazines etc they have a page or so for star signs, which is all to do with your date of birth. They tell you about yourself, your…
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The Fiqh of Eid
Imam Ashraf al-Tahanawi
The Fiqh of Eid The Fiqh of Eid From Heavenly Ornaments of Imam Ashraf al-Tahanawi (Allah have mercy on him) EID PRAYER 1. The first of Shawwaal is known as Eid ul-Fitr, and the tenth of Zil Hijjah is known as Eid ul-Ad'…
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The Fiqh of Eid al-Adha
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The fiqh of Eid al-Adha In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate. All praise is to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. And the blessings and peace of Allah be upon His Chosen Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad, his fami…
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Fiqh for Minds: Ward the Pirate
Article by Abdal-Hakim Murad
Ward the pirate Abdal-Hakim Murad, January 2003 http://65.39.144.73/ISLAM/ahm/ward.htm Yet another excellent article from Sidi Mas’ud Khan’s site: http://www.masud.co.uk Were they pirates, or were they warriors for Islam…
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Going to the Temple for Good Will & Respect
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
What if we have friends who belong to another religion which has beliefs constituting shirk (under the Islamic way of perceiving things), and if they invite us to come and attend a ceremony with them or just sit and see …
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How to get Rid of Unwanted Literature
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: I myself follow a madhhab, but have in my possesion a lot of salafi books and literature. I am looking for advise on what to do with it. Do you think its ok to give it away to those i know are salafi, or should i destr…
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Is There Gradualisation For Converts in Islam?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is there any reference works on the "gradualisation" of reverts / converts to Islam. e.g.. a person reverts to Islam at end of sha'ban and next day is ramadan, however he will have to fast 14hrs (Cape Town).
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Is it permissible to castrate a cat?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible to castrate a cat? Walaikum assalam, In the Hanafi school, it would be permitted to do so if there is a clear benefit in doing so.
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Is it permitted to hang African masks on the wall as decoration?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I have a question regarding the legality of hanging African style masks on the wall as decoration. Is it permissible? Does it matter on how much detail the mask "face" has? These masks are usually a styalized face mask.
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Is Slavery Allowed in Islam?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
Could you please explain Slavery & Islam. I am new Muslim may be confused as I am, that it is allowed?? 7. Rasûlullâh (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: "There are three types of people whose salât is not accepted,…
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Is Smoking Permitted? Is it a Munkar?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
In the Reliance, Sh. Nuh translated a fatwa stating that smoking cigarettes is haram because it is like committing suicide on oneself due to the fact that doctors have come out and said that smoking does kill.
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My mother died, can I do anything for her?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
My mother died. I don't think I was good like I should've been to her. Can I do anything for her to benefit?